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2016 Infiniti QX50 Problems, Recalls & Reliability

Verdict

Caution

Complaint Index

60/100

#5 most-complained of 11 QX50 years

Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology

The 2016 Infiniti QX50 has 19 owner complaints and 0 safety recalls on file with NHTSA. Its Complaint Index is 60 out of 100 — #5 highest of 11 QX50 model years (verdict: Caution). The most reported problem area is engine (8 complaints, 42% of the total). Complaints report 3 crashes, 3 fires, and 3 injuries.

Complaints
19
Recalls
0
Crashes / fires
3 / 3
Injuries / deaths
3 / 0
NHTSA overall rating
Not rated
EPA combined MPG
20
17 city / 24 hwy

Top 2016 Infiniti QX50 problems

NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.

  1. Engine8 (42%)
  2. Other6 (32%)
  3. Electrical System4 (21%)
  4. Airbags3 (16%)
  5. Fuel System3 (16%)
  6. Transmission & Powertrain3 (16%)
  7. Brakes1 (5%)
  8. Structure & Body1 (5%)
2016 Infiniti QX50 complaints: complaints filed per month5Apr 2016May 2019Feb 2020Jul 2021Jul 2023May 2024Jul 2024Mar 2025
29 complaints filed with NHTSA from Apr 2016 to Mar 2025; peak May 2024 (5).

2016 Infiniti QX50 recalls

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

2016 Infiniti QX50 fuel economy and fuel cost

City
17 MPG
Highway
24 MPG
Combined
20 MPG
Annual fuel cost (EPA)
$4,000
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 QX50 years

Complaint Index by model year (0 = fewest issues, 100 = most)025507510020142015201620172019202020212022202320242025
Complaint Index: 0 = fewest issues, 100 = most, relative to other years of this model. Avoid Caution Good Best
YearVerdictIndexComplaintsRecallsMPG
2014No verdict302020
2015No verdict03020
2016Caution6019020
2017Good4013020
2019Avoid100139326.5

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Frequently asked questions

Is the 2016 Infiniti QX50 a reliable year?
Judged by NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, the 2016 Infiniti QX50 ranks #5 of 11 among QX50 model years (Complaint Index 60/100, verdict: Caution). It has 19 complaints and 0 recalls on file. This reflects reported safety-related problems, not an overall reliability rating.
What are the most common problems with the 2016 Infiniti QX50?
The most reported problem areas are engine (8 complaints), electrical system (4 complaints), and airbags (3 complaints). The median mileage at the time of failure in complaints that report it is 41,450 miles.
Does the 2016 Infiniti QX50 have any recalls?
No safety recall campaigns list the 2016 Infiniti QX50 in NHTSA’s recall database at the time of the last data update.
What is the fuel economy of the 2016 Infiniti QX50?
EPA rates the 2016 Infiniti QX50 at 20 MPG combined (17 city / 24 highway), with an estimated annual fuel cost of $4,000. Where several configurations exist, the median is shown.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.