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2011 Infiniti FX50Recalls, problems, MPG & safety

NHTSA lists 0 safety recalls and 3 owner complaints for the 2011 Infiniti FX50. Most complaints involve service brakes, hydraulic (1) and power train (1). The EPA rates it 16 mpg combined.

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Combined MPG
16mpg
EPA · 1 version
NHTSA overall
—
Not rated by NCAP
Safety recalls
0campaigns
NHTSA
Owner complaints
3
Top: service brakes, hydraulic
Fuel cost / yr
$5,000est.
EPA estimate, best version
01 —Recalls

Safety recalls

NHTSA campaigns for this model year
0 recalls found in NHTSA data for the 2011 Infiniti FX50 as of Oct 30, 2026.
Data from NHTSA Recalls API · synced Oct 30, 2026NHTSA vehicle page
02 —Complaints

Owner complaints by component

3 complaints filed with NHTSA · Nov 2011 – Jul 2024
  1. Service brakes, hydraulic1
  2. Power train1
  3. Other / unknown1

Complaints are unverified owner reports to NHTSA and are not normalized for sales volume. One complaint can cite several components.

By model year

Complaints for each FX50 model year we’ve synced.

Only one model year synced so far.

Crashes reported
0
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
0
Deaths reported
0
Data from NHTSA Complaints API · synced Oct 30, 2026NHTSA vehicle page
03 —Common problems

What owners report most

Verbatim excerpts from NHTSA complaints, by component

Service brakes, hydraulic

1 report
“ENGINE ROARS PERIODICALLY WHEN I HIT THE BRAKES. CAR SAFETY PROBLEM: GAS PEDAL TOO HIGH. WHEN DEPRESS THE BRAKE PEDAL, SIDE OF FOOT CAN CONCURRENTLY DEPRESS THE GAS PEDAL, CAUSING CAR TO LURCH FORWARD. DEALER SAID CAN'T FIX, SHOWED ME THAT PEDALS ON MY 2011 FX35 IDENTICAL TO OTHERS AT THE DEALERSHIP. *TR”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Nov 18, 2011Service brakes, hydraulicODI 10436378

Power train

1 report
“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 INFINITI FX. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WOULD SHIFT ERRONEOUSLY BETWEEN SECOND AND THIRD GEARS. THE DEALER CONFIRMED THE FAILURE BUT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE DEALER ADVISED THAT A REMEDY HAD NOT BEEN GENERATED FOR THE PARTICULAR FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 100 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 8,000.”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Nov 1, 2011Power trainODI 10433839
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Data from NHTSA Complaints API (owner reports, unverified) · synced Oct 30, 2026
04 —Key specs

Engines, transmissions & drive

1 version rated by the EPA
EPA class
Sport Utility Vehicle - 4WD
Engines
5.0L 8-cyl
Transmissions
Automatic (S7)
Drive
All-Wheel Drive
Fuel
Premium Gasoline

Towing, payload and dimensions aren’t in the EPA or NHTSA data, so we don’t list them.

Data from EPA fueleconomy.gov · synced Oct 30, 2026EPA listing
05 —Fuel economy

EPA fuel economy by version

City / highway / combined, annual fuel cost and CO₂
EPA
VersionCityHwyComb.Fuel / yrCO₂ g/mi
FX50 AWD
Auto (S7), 8 cyl, 5.0 L · All-Wheel Drive
142016$5,000555
  • FX50 AWD
    Auto (S7), 8 cyl, 5.0 L
    14 city · 20 hwy · $5,000/yr
    16
    mpg comb.
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Data from EPA fueleconomy.gov · synced Oct 30, 2026 · Fuel cost is EPA’s annual estimate (15,000 mi, 55% city)
06 —Safety

NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings

1 tested variant
NHTSA has not published 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2011 Infiniti FX50 as of Oct 30, 2026.
Data from NHTSA NCAP Safety Ratings API · synced Oct 30, 2026Vehicle 494
07 —Maintenance

Maintenance basics

General guidance, not the OEM schedule. Check your owner’s manual.
General guidance
ItemMilesTimeNote
Engine oil & filter5,000–10,000 mi6–12 monthsFollow the oil-life monitor if fitted
Tire rotation5,000–7,500 miEvery oil changeCheck pressure monthly
Engine air filter15,000–30,000 mi1–2 yearsSooner in dusty areas
Cabin air filter15,000–25,000 mi1–2 years
Brake fluid—2–3 yearsAbsorbs moisture over time
Coolant60,000–100,000 mi5–10 yearsLong-life coolants last longer
Spark plugs60,000–100,000 mi—Iridium/platinum plugs at the long end
12V battery—3–5 yearsHeat shortens battery life
  • Engine oil & filter5,000–10,000 mi
    6–12 months
  • Tire rotation5,000–7,500 mi
    Every oil change
  • Engine air filter15,000–30,000 mi
    1–2 years
  • Cabin air filter15,000–25,000 mi
    1–2 years
  • Brake fluid—
    2–3 years
  • Coolant60,000–100,000 mi
    5–10 years
  • Spark plugs60,000–100,000 mi
    —
  • 12V battery—
    3–5 years
Typical intervals for modern cars. Severe service (towing, short trips, extreme heat or cold) shortens them.
09 —FAQ

2011 FX50 questions

How many recalls does the 2011 Infiniti FX50 have?

0 recalls found in NHTSA data as of Oct 30, 2026.

What are the most common 2011 Infiniti FX50 problems?

Owners filed 3 complaints with NHTSA. The most-cited components are service brakes, hydraulic (1), power train (1). Complaints are unverified owner reports and aren't adjusted for how many cars were sold.

What MPG does the 2011 Infiniti FX50 get?

The EPA rates the 2011 Infiniti FX50 at 16 mpg combined, depending on engine and drivetrain (1 version rated).

Data from NHTSA & EPA · synced Oct 30, 2026