2016 Infiniti Q50 Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls
Good The 2016 Infiniti Q50 has a complaint index of 44, ranking 6th worst out of 10 model years, and earns a Good verdict. It has 39 complaints, 4 recalls, and no fires or deaths, with Engine problems the top concern.
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
YearToAvoid Scorecard
- Complaint Index
- 44/100
- #6 of 10 Q50 years
- Verdict
- Good
- vs. other years of this model
- Complaints
- 39
- unique NHTSA reports
- Recalls
- 4
- distinct NHTSA campaigns
- Crashes
- 1
- reported in complaints
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 1
- Top issue
- Engine
- NHTSA overall rating
- Not rated
- EPA combined MPG
- 25
- 22.5 city / 29 hwy
- Injuries / deaths
- 1 / 0
Top 2016 Infiniti Q50 problems
Share of this year’s NHTSA 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%)
A complaint can list more than one component, so shares add up to more than 100%. Shares are % of complaints.
What owners report
- Engine loses acceleration when the steering wheel is turned sharply, happening repeatedly on a daily basis.
- Vehicle unexpectedly shifts into economy mode and shuts off while stopped, triggering warning indicators.
- Stop-start system fails to restart the engine at a stop light, tied to a known recall condition.
- Steering wheel turns left on its own during driving, causing a temporary loss of control.
- Engine jerks and stalls at various speeds, with some owners reporting the engine was replaced but the problem returned.
- Window regulator rattles and the window drops due to a defect described as common across Q50 models.
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 earns a Good verdict relative to other Q50 years, with a complaint index of 44 and 39 total complaints.
- What are the most common problems with the 2016 Infiniti Q50?
- Engine issues lead with 13 complaints (33% share) at a median mileage of 35,000, followed by Electrical System problems with 8 complaints and Steering with 6 complaints.
- Does the 2016 Infiniti Q50 have recalls?
- NHTSA lists 4 recalls for the 2016 Q50, covering the transmission driveshaft, fuel pump control module software, direct adaptive steering ECU software, and airbag occupant detection.
- How does the 2016 Q50 compare to other Q50 years?
- The 2016 model ranks 6th worst of 10 years tracked, with a lower complaint index (44) than 2014 (100), 2015 (89), and 2017 (78), all of which carry Avoid verdicts.
- What year Infiniti Q50 should I avoid?
- According to NHTSA complaint data, 2014, 2015, and 2017 carry Avoid verdicts with complaint indexes of 100, 89, and 78 respectively, worse than the 2016 model's 44.