2022 Infiniti QX50 problems

“The contact owns a 2022 Infiniti QX50. The contact stated that upon parking and exiting the vehicle the horn proceeded to go off for 45 minutes until complete failure, and no warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a local mechanic where it was diagnosed and the contact was advised that the circuits and fuses for horn operation were faulty and would need to be replaced. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 51,946.”

“I am writing to request NHTSA’s assistance and guidance regarding an unresolved safety recall affecting my 2022 Infiniti QX50, VIN [XXX]. I imported this vehicle from the United States to Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, in 2023. The vehicle remains in Abu Dhabi and is awaiting shipment back to the United States. I was evacuated from the UAE, and my employer has not permitted me to return. As a result, I am unable to take the vehicle to a U.S. Infiniti or Nissan dealership to have the recall inspected and remedied. Before arranging shipment, the shipping company informed me that it will not proceed while the recall remains open unless I provide additional documentation showing that the recall has been resolved. I contacted Infiniti and Nissan dealerships in the UAE and the wider Middle East to ask whether they could inspect the vehicle and complete the applicable recall remedy. I was advised that these dealerships do not inspect or perform recall repairs on U.S.-specification vehicles that have been imported into the region. This has left me in a difficult position: the vehicle cannot be shipped unless I provide documentation that the recall has been addressed,…”

“The contact owns a 2022 Infiniti QX50. The contact stated that while driving at unknown speeds, the Four-Wheel Drive (4WD) and Forward Collision Avoidance system engaged, and the vehicle automatically braked. The contact stated that the vehicle corrected itself after an extended period of time, and the instrument cluster froze. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer, who was unable to correct the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was contacted, but no assistance was provided. The failure mileage was approximately 2,000.”

“While the vehicle was being operated under normal driving conditions, the hood unexpectedly disengaged and flew upward from the windshield side of the vehicle. This sudden and dangerous event substantially obstructed the driver's visibility and created an immediate risk of catastrophic injury, death, and property damage. Fortunately, no collision occurred; however, the potential consequences of such a failure are self-evident.”

“The contact owns a 2022 Infiniti QX50. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V437000 (Engine and Engine Cooling); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the vehicle was sluggish while driving and made an abnormal sound while accelerating. The local dealer was contacted, but declined to inspect the vehicle because the recall repair part was not yet available. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was approximately 34,000.”