Infiniti QX55 Lemon Law

The QX55 shares the 2.0L variable-compression turbo (VC-Turbo) engine used across Infiniti's lineup, and that engine can carry a manufacturing defect in its main and link bearings. When a bearing fails it can produce engine knock, metal debris in the oil pan, a sudden loss of motive power, and — in the worst cases — a breach of the engine block that lets hot oil escape and raises fire risk.

The QX55 also inherits the continuously variable transmission (CVT) that generates a large share of owner complaints. Drivers report surging, shuddering, high-RPM droning, and hesitation when accelerating, along with the elevated oil consumption common to the VC-Turbo family — problems that can make a nearly new vehicle feel unreliable.

California's Lemon Law can apply whether or not a recall exists. Certain 2022 QX55 vehicles were included in NHTSA campaign 25V437 for the VC-Turbo bearing inspection, but a recall repair that doesn't last, a defect that keeps returning, or long stretches out of service can each support a claim. A qualifying QX55 may be eligible for a buyback, a replacement, or a cash settlement, with Infiniti paying your attorney fees.

A recall is not automatically a lemon — it's the manufacturer acknowledging a defect and offering a free repair. California's Lemon Law (the Song-Beverly Act) comes into play when a substantial defect can't be fixed after a reasonable number of attempts, or when your QX55 has been out of service for 30 or more cumulative days.

If your Infiniti QX55 qualifies, you may be entitled to a buyback (a refund of what you've paid, minus a mileage offset), a replacement vehicle, or a cash-and-keep settlement — and Infiniti pays your attorney fees on a successful claim, so pursuing your case costs you nothing out of pocket.