Head-to-head reliability
Infiniti FX50 vs Toyota Camry
How the Infiniti FX50 and Toyota Camry compare on NHTSA complaints, recalls and crash reports — and which is the lower-risk used buy.
Based on NHTSA owner-complaint & recall records
Infiniti FX50 vs Toyota Camry: The FX50 has 3 complaints over 5 years and 0 recalls, while the Camry has 2,056 complaints over 10 years and 31 recalls. The Camry also shows 171 crash-related complaints and 158 injuries; the FX50 shows none. Source: NHTSA owner complaints.
The picture
Is the Infiniti FX50 or Toyota Camry more reliable?
A plain-English read on what the NHTSA record says about living with each vehicle.
Infiniti FX50
The Infiniti FX50 shows very few complaints over five years—just three—with no recalls, crashes, injuries, or deaths reported. The pattern is a mix of a known sunroof drain leak that can cause electrical damage, a brake/gas pedal interference issue, and a transmission shifting problem. For a buyer, this suggests a low-volume vehicle with a handful of recurring, sometimes serious, quirks rather than widespread failures.
Toyota Camry
The Toyota Camry has a much larger complaint volume—over 2,000 in ten years—plus 31 recalls and some crash, injury, and death reports. Owners describe power train hesitation and key-stuck issues, multiple electronic system malfunctions, delayed throttle response, and brake noises or electronic parking brake failures. For a buyer, this means many reported problems across core systems, though the volume reflects the Camry's far higher sales.
The numbers
Side-by-side NHTSA record
Lower is better in every category. The highlighted cell is the stronger result.
| Category | Infiniti FX50 | Toyota Camry |
|---|---|---|
| Total complaintsAll model years combined | 3 Better | 2,056 |
| Safety recallsFederal recall campaigns | 0 Better | 31 |
| Crash reportsCrash-related complaints | 0 Better | 171 |
| Complaints per yearAveraged across model years | 0.6 Better | 205.6 |
| Reported injuriesTied to owner complaints | 0 Better | 158 |
| Reported deathsTied to owner complaints | 0 Better | 1 |
Source: NHTSA owner complaints & recall records.
What actually goes wrong
The problems owners report
The most-complained-about systems on each vehicle — what fails, and what owners say in their own words.
Infiniti FX50
- 01UNKNOWN OR OTHER1
- 02SERVICE BRAKES1
- 03HYDRAULIC1
- 04POWER TRAIN1
One owner reports the sunroof drain leaks into the driver and passenger floor, causing puddles and electrical damage. This is described as a known issue across several Infiniti models, and the owner says Infiniti did not fix it, so a buyer should check for water stains and damp carpets.
Two complaints describe the gas pedal being too high, so pressing the brake can also depress the gas and cause the car to lurch forward; the dealer said it could not be fixed. This is a potential safety concern because it could lead to unintended acceleration.
One owner reports the vehicle shifts erroneously between second and third gears, and the dealer confirmed the failure but had no remedy. A buyer should test-drive for smooth shifting and ask whether any transmission software updates or repairs were done.
“Sunroof Drain will leak into the car on driver and passenger side floor causing a puddle in the car. Causes electrical damage. This is a known issue on all Infiniti FX 35, FX50, G35, G37, M series, J series and QX series. Infiniti did not fix the issue.”
Toyota Camry
- 01POWER TRAIN385
- 02UNKNOWN OR OTHER323
- 03ENGINE315
- 04SERVICE BRAKES285
- 05ELECTRICAL SYSTEM237
Owners report the ignition key getting stuck and not removable even when the dashboard shows Park, requiring a battery disconnect, and also hesitation and shuddering with the check engine light on. These issues affect basic starting and driving reliability.
One owner lists multiple simultaneous malfunctions—smart stop, stability control, electric power steering, blind spot monitoring, secondary collision brake, and lane keeping—while driving. Another mentions subframe, driveline, and stability/traction control components, suggesting complex electronic and structural areas to inspect.
Owners describe a several-second delayed throttle response when pressing the accelerator, and hesitation/shuddering with the check engine light. This can make merging or pulling out into traffic feel unpredictable.
One owner reports the electronic parking brake would not disengage and required a tow and a new switch that did not fix it; another notes a clicking/vibrating noise from the brake pedal area that the manufacturer calls common. Buyers should test the parking brake and listen for brake noises.
“My 2023 Toyota Camry has developed an intermittent defect where the ignition key becomes stuck and cannot be removed even though the dashboard shows the vehicle is in Park. The only way to remove the key is to disconnect the vehicle's battery, which is not a…”
“The contact owns a 2023 Toyota Camry. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle was hesitating and shuddering, and the check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer, who diagnosed the vehicle…”
Official recalls
Safety recalls on record
Federal recall campaigns — the defect, the risk, and the fix. Confirm any open recall was completed before you buy.
Infiniti FX50
No recalls on record.
Toyota Camry — 31 recalls
The defect: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2023 Camry and Camry Hybrid vehicles. The lug nuts that attach the wheels to the vehicle may be loose, which can result in wheel detachment.
The risk: A wheel that detaches from a moving vehicle can cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix: Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until the repair has been performed. Dealers will inspect and tighten the lug nuts, and replace any damaged components, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed on…
The defect: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Camry and Camry Hybrid vehicles. The second-row center and right-side seats may have insufficiently welded head restraint brackets. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle…
The risk: A head restraint bracket that is insufficiently welded may not properly restrain an occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
The fix: Dealers will replace the 60% rear seat-back frame sub-assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 19, 2024. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's numbers for this recall are 24TB0…
The defect: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Avalon, Avalon Hybrid, Corolla, Highlander, Highlander Hybrid, RAV4, RAV4 Hybrid, Lexus ES350, Lexus RX350, Lexus RX450H, 2021 Sienna Hybrid, Lexus ES250, 2020-2022 Camry, Camry Hybrid, and ES300H vehicles. A short cir…
The risk: An air bag that does not deploy during a crash increases the risk of injury.
The fix: Dealers will inspect and replace the sensor as necessary, free of charge. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed in February 2024. Some final remedy owner letters were mailed October 31, 2024. Letters will continue…
The defect: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Camry and Camry Hybrid vehicles. The second-row center and right-side seats may have insufficiently welded head restraint brackets. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle…
The risk: A head restraint bracket that is insufficiently welded may not properly restrain an occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
The fix: Dealers will replace the 60% rear seat-back frame sub-assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 19, 2024. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's numbers for this recall are 24TB0…
Buyer analysis
Infiniti FX50 or Toyota Camry: which should you buy?
The Infiniti FX50 has far fewer issues per year—0.6 complaints annually versus about 205.6 for the Camry—but the Camry's numbers reflect much higher sales. In practice, the FX50's small complaint set includes serious-sounding brake/gas pedal and transmission concerns, while the Camry's larger set spans many systems, so neither is problem-free.
Key differences
- Complaint volume: FX50 has 3 complaints over 5 years; Camry has 2,056 over 10 years, with 31 recalls versus none for the FX50.
- Safety reports: Camry shows 171 crash-related complaints, 158 injuries, and 1 death; FX50 shows zero in all those categories.
- FX50 issues center on a sunroof drain leak, brake/gas pedal interference, and a 2nd–3rd gear shift error; Camry issues span key-stuck, hesitation, multiple electronic malfunctions, delayed throttle, and parking brake failure.
- Recalls: Camry has 31 recall subjects including wheels/lugs, seats, and air bag occupant sensors; FX50 has no recalls on record.
- Check for water leaks: inspect driver and passenger floor carpets for dampness, stains, or musty smells, and verify the sunroof drains are clear, since a reported leak can cause electrical damage.
- Test the brake and gas pedals: with the car parked, press the brake and see if your foot can accidentally catch the gas pedal; also test-drive for any lurching or unintended acceleration.
- Test the ignition key and transmission: with the car in Park, try removing the key; during a test drive, watch for hesitation, shuddering, or rough shifting between gears.
- Check electronics and brakes: operate the parking brake, listen for clicking or vibrating from the brake pedal, and test stability control, blind spot monitoring, and lane keeping if equipped.
Before you buy
- Obtain a vehicle history report and check for open recalls, especially on the Camry, which has 31 recall subjects.
- For the FX50, inspect floor carpets and sunroof drains for leaks, and test the brake/gas pedal spacing during a test drive.
- For the Camry, test the ignition key removal, throttle response, transmission shifting, and electronic parking brake.
- Have a mechanic scan for stored trouble codes and check the transmission, brakes, and electrical systems on either vehicle.
- Ask for maintenance records and confirm whether any reported complaints (such as the FX50 sunroof leak or Camry key-stuck issue) have been addressed.
Check the actual car
Comparing models is smart. Checking the VIN is essential.
Brand averages tell you the trend. A VIN check tells you what's wrong with the specific Infiniti FX50 or Toyota Camry in front of you — accident history, open recalls and title records.
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- Comparison
- Infiniti FX50 vs Toyota Camry
- Infiniti FX50 total complaints
- 3
- Toyota Camry total complaints
- 2,056
- Infiniti FX50 total recalls
- 0
- Toyota Camry total recalls
- 31
- Infiniti FX50 avg complaints/year
- 0.6
- Toyota Camry avg complaints/year
- 205.6
- More reliable overall
- Infiniti FX50
- Infiniti FX50 top complaint area
- UNKNOWN OR OTHER
- Toyota Camry top complaint area
- POWER TRAIN