2016 Infiniti Q50 Problems, Recalls & Reliability
Verdict
GoodComplaint Index
44/100
#6 most-complained of 10 Q50 years
The 2016 Infiniti Q50 ranks 6th out of 10 model years with a Complaint Index of 44 and a "Good" verdict. NHTSA lists 39 complaints, 4 recalls, and 1 crash for this year, with Engine problems as the top concern (13 complaints, 33% share).
- Complaints
- 39
- Recalls
- 4
- Crashes / fires
- 1 / 0
- Injuries / deaths
- 1 / 0
- NHTSA overall rating
- Not rated
- EPA combined MPG
- 25
- 22.5 city / 29 hwy
Top 2016 Infiniti Q50 problems
NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Engine13 (33%)
- Electrical System8 (21%)
- Steering6 (15%)
- Airbags5 (13%)
- Fuel System4 (10%)
- Transmission & Powertrain4 (10%)
- Seat Belts3 (8%)
- Structure & Body3 (8%)
- Brakes2 (5%)
- Collision Avoidance & Cameras2 (5%)
What owners report
- Owners describe the engine losing acceleration when steering sharply to a 90-degree angle, happening almost daily on some vehicles.
- Some engines stalled or jerked at various speeds, with dealers eventually replacing the engine but the problem persisting afterward.
- The stop-start system reportedly failed to restart the engine after stopping at a red light, showing a system failure message.
- Steering wheel reportedly turned left on its own at 40 mph, causing a brief loss of control before the driver regained it.
- The airbag warning light for the front passenger seat failed to illuminate even when the seat was occupied, tied to a recall.
- Electrical system reportedly caused the vehicle to enter economy mode and shut off while stopped, triggering warning indicators.
2016 Infiniti Q50 recalls
4 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.
- NHTSA 24V470000Jun 21, 2024Transmission & Powertrain7,222 vehicles
Power train:driveline:driveshaft
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.
Remedy: 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.
- NHTSA 17V476000Jul 27, 2017Electrical System14,192 vehicles
Electrical system:software
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.
Remedy: 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.
- NHTSA 16V430000Jun 13, 2016Steering28,182 vehicles
Steering:automated/adaptive steering
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.
Remedy: 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.
2016 Infiniti Q50 fuel economy and fuel cost
- City
- 22.5 MPG
- Highway
- 29 MPG
- Combined
- 25 MPG
- Annual fuel cost (EPA)
- $3,175
- 15,000 mi/yr
- Fuel
- Premium
- Current regular gas
- $4.32/gal
- national avg.
EPA figures; median across configurations of this model year. Estimate your own cost with the fuel cost calculator.
2016 compared with other Q50 years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2016 Infiniti Q50 reliable?
- Based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, the 2016 Q50 ranks 6th out of 10 model years with a Complaint Index of 44, giving it a "Good" verdict relative to other Q50 years.
- What are the most common problems with the 2016 Infiniti Q50?
- NHTSA data shows Engine complaints lead at 13 (33% share), followed by Electrical System issues at 8 complaints (21% share) and Steering at 6 complaints (15% share).
- Does the 2016 Infiniti Q50 have any recalls?
- NHTSA lists 4 recalls for the 2016 Q50, covering the driveshaft, Fuel Pump Control Module software, Direct Adaptive Steering ECU software, and airbags.
- How does the 2016 Q50 compare to other model years?
- The 2016 Q50's Complaint Index of 44 is lower than the 2014 (100), 2015 (89), and 2017 (78) model years, which are all rated "Avoid," making 2016 a comparatively better choice.
- At what mileage do 2016 Q50 problems typically appear?
- Median mileage at failure across all reported issues is 33,500 miles, with Engine problems specifically showing a median of 35,000 miles.