2016 Infiniti QX50 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other QX50 years
- Far more complaints than other years 4th of 11 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 19 complaints with NHTSA about the 2016 Infiniti QX50. That ranks 4th out of 11 QX50 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is unknown or other (6 complaints, 32%), typically at around 50,900 miles. Complaints mention 3 crashes, 3 fires, 3 injuries. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 19owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 3complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2016 Infiniti QX50 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unknown or Other | 6 | 32% | 50,900 | — | — |
| Engine | 5 | 26% | 25,100 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 4 | 21% | 118,274 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 3 | 16% | 86,137 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 3 | 16% | 32,000 | — | — |
| Power Train | 3 | 16% | 110,000 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 3 | 16% | 38,450 | — | — |
| Seats | 1 | 5% | 10 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 5% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2016 Infiniti QX50 recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2016 Infiniti QX50.
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 qx50 is currently back in the shop. So far Iâve spent about $12,000 on engine and transmission repairs and the NHTSA doesnât seem to be doing anything about it. Now it needs a new âignition coilâ for another $1,000. Iâm just at a loss for words!! Iâm attaching the âReview of…
On December 24, 2024 I was in a car accident where my car did make impact twice after spinning out of control due to black ice. The first impact occurred hitting a car then the final impact occurred when the car was flung into the metal barricade after spinning. The air bags did NOT deploy during…
I was driving and came to a red light behind other cars. I was completely stopped with brakes applied and vehicle suddenly lurched forward, RPMâs reved up over 3,000 without me accelerating. I was about two blocks from home and was able to make it by slowly driving and jerking all the way…
so after my initial report about my engine catching fire on the highway, I received an invoice for $5,000 for a used engine with 80k miles on it; plus another $2800 for the service fee. I already put down about $3900 for the engine repair. The mechanic sent me pictures of the engine with the holes…
The contact owns a 2016 Infiniti QX50. The contact stated that while driving or parked, the âAir Bags Deactivatedâ and âSeat Belt Detachedâ warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and a local dealer. The independent mechanic performed an electronic reset…
Other Infiniti QX50 years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 QX50 | 1 | 0 |
| 2024 QX50 | 4 | 1 |
| 2023 QX50 | 4 | 1 |
| 2022 QX50 | 16 | 2 |
| 2021 QX50 | 41 | 2 |
| 2020 QX50 | 33 | 2 |
| 2019 QX50 | 145 | 3 |
| 2017 QX50 | 13 | 0 |
| 2016 | 19 | 0 |
| 2015 QX50 | 3 | 0 |
| 2014 QX50 | 2 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2016 Infiniti QX50?
Owners most often report unknown or other, engine, electrical system problems. The top one, unknown or other, accounts for 6 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2016 Infiniti QX50?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2016 Infiniti QX50 a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other QX50 model years, the 2016 has far more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.