2016 Infiniti Q50 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Q50 years
- More complaints than other years 5th of 10 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 4 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 39 complaints with NHTSA about the 2016 Infiniti Q50. That ranks 5th out of 10 Q50 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is engine (10 complaints, 26%), typically at around 46,500 miles. Complaints mention 1 crash, 1 injury. There are 4 safety recalls covering this model year.
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- 39owner complaints
- 4safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 1complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2016 Infiniti Q50 problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 10 | 26% | 46,500 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 8 | 21% | 47,250 | — | — |
| Steering | 6 | 15% | 13,350 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 5 | 13% | 84,508 | — | — |
| Power Train | 4 | 10% | 73,818 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 3 | 8% | 17,250 | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 3 | 8% | 93,000 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 3 | 8% | 18,850 | — | — |
| Lane Departure | 2 | 5% | 37,000 | — | — |
| Structure | 2 | 5% | 17,200 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 2 | 5% | 21,950 | — | — |
| Back Over Prevention | 1 | 3% | 52,000 | — | — |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 1 | 3% | 26,000 | — | — |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 1 | 3% | — | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 | 3% | 50,000 | — | — |
| Seats | 1 | 3% | — | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 3% | — | — | — |
| Tires | 1 | 3% | — | — | — |
| Visibility/wiper | 1 | 3% | 26,000 | — | — |
| Wheels | 1 | 3% | 23,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2016 Infiniti Q50 recalls (4)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Power train:driveline:driveshaft
Problem: Nissan North America, Inc. (INFINITI) is recalling certain 2011-2013 M56, 2012-2013 M35 Hybrid, 2014-2018 Q50, Q70 Hybrid, 2014-2019 Q70, and 2015-2019 Q70L two-wheel drive vehicles. The driveshaft can fatigue and break.
Risk: A broken driveshaft can result in a loss of drive power, or a vehicle roll away when the vehicle is in park without the parking brake applied. Both scenarios can increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will replace the driveshaft, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 13, 2024. Owners may contact INFINITI's customer service at 1-800-662-6200. INFINITI's numbers for this recall are R24A5 and R24A7.
Electrical system:software; fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump
Problem: Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Infiniti Q50 and 2017 Infiniti Q60 vehicles equipped with a 2.0L engine. Incorrect Fuel Pump Control Module (FPCM) software may allow the fuel level in the main tank to be too low to supply fuel to the engine, causing the engine to stall while driving.
Risk: An engine stall can increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: Nissan will notify owners, and Infiniti dealers will reprogram the Fuel Pump Control Module (FPCM) with corrected software, free of charge. The recall began August 29, 2017. Owners may contact Infiniti customer service at 1-800-662-6200.
Steering:automated/adaptive steering; steering:electric power assist system
Problem: Nissan North America, Inc.'s (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2014-2016 Infiniti Q50 vehicles manufactured December 26, 2012, to December 11, 2015, and Infiniti Q50 Hybrid vehicles manufactured December 10, 2012, to December 17, 2015. The Direct Adaptive Steering system may experience an error at vehicle start up altering the vehicle's steering responsiveness and turning radius.
Risk: If the vehicle does not steer as the driver anticipates, there is an increased the risk of a crash.
Fix: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the Direct Adaptive Steering ECU software, free of charge. The recall began on August 12, 2016. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-647-7261.
Air bags:sensor:occupant classification
Problem: Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 Nissan Maxima, 2013-2016 Nissan Altima, NV200, LEAF, Sentra, and Pathfinder, 2014-2016 Nissan NV200 Taxi, Infiniti QX60, QX60 Hybrid, and Q50 Hybrid, 2014-2017 Nissan Rogue and Infiniti Q50, 2015-2016 Nissan Murano, Murano Hybrid, and Chevrolet City Express, 2014-2015 Nissan Pathfinder Hybrid, and 2013 Infiniti JX35 vehicles. In these vehicles, the front seat passenger Occupant Classification System (OCS) may incorrectly classify an adult passenger as a child or classify the seat as empty despite it being occupied. As a result, the passenger frontal air bag may be turned off and not deploy in the event of a crash.
Risk: If the passenger frontal air bag does not deploy as intended in the event of a crash, the passenger is at an increased risk of injury.
Fix: Nissan will notify their owners. Chevrolet City Express owners will be notified by General Motors. Dealers will reprogram the Air Bag Control Unit (ACU) and OCS Electronic Control Unit (ECU) in Altima, Maxima, Murano, Rogue, and Sentra vehicles, and replace the OCS ECU in LEAF, NV200, NV200 Taxi, Pathfinder, Infiniti Q50, JX35, and QX60 and Chevrolet City Express vehicles, free of charge. Interim notices were sent to owners on May 31, 2016. Owners will receive a second notice when remedy parts become available. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669, Infiniti customer service at 1-888-833-3216 or Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
My 2016 Q50 was driving strangely, but no indicator light came on the dashboard. I took the vehicle to the dealer where I purchased it and was told that the engine is dying. No other information was given to me. I called the service advisor asking what in particular was wrong with my car, but he…
Something happened to cause power loss. I checked the recalls and work that was supposed to be performed but didnât get done like it was supposed to. I need to have it checked now asap! I see 2 engine replacements and also the turbos and 2 of the catalytic converters. The last 2 need replacing as…
Had 2 new tires installed on the rear of the car and they both busted at the seam. Shredded the tires and damaged 4 wheels.
OUTPUT SPEED SENSOR on 2016 INFINITI Q50t - Took vehicle in for oil and filter change 2 days ago. I drove the car about 40 miles, without incident. Went back to same place for state inspection yesterday. I drove about 2 miles from the inspection place and park in shopping lot. Went in business to…
The vehicle experienced a failure while driving, producing heavy smoke and requiring the car to be stopped immediately. The âLow Oil Pressure â Stop Vehicleâ warning light illuminated on 2/19/2026. The vehicle was subsequently taken to an Infiniti dealership for inspection. Upon evaluation…
Other Infiniti Q50 years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 Q50 | 8 | 0 |
| 2022 Q50 | 1 | 0 |
| 2021 Q50 | 6 | 3 |
| 2020 Q50 | 3 | 0 |
| 2019 Q50 | 30 | 1 |
| 2018 Q50 | 44 | 3 |
| 2017 Q50 | 62 | 4 |
| 2016 | 39 | 4 |
| 2015 Q50 | 126 | 3 |
| 2014 Q50 | 169 | 5 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2016 Infiniti Q50?
Owners most often report engine, electrical system, steering problems. The top one, engine, accounts for 10 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2016 Infiniti Q50?
Yes, 4 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2016 Infiniti Q50 a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Q50 model years, the 2016 has more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.