2016 Infiniti QX60 Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls
Best The 2016 Infiniti QX60 ranks 9th of 11 model years with a complaint index of 20, earning a Best verdict relative to other QX60 years. It has 29 complaints, 1 recall, and no do-not-drive campaigns, with airbags as the top problem area.
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
YearToAvoid Scorecard
- Complaint Index
- 20/100
- #9 of 11 QX60 years
- Verdict
- Best
- vs. other years of this model
- Complaints
- 29
- unique NHTSA reports
- Recalls
- 1
- distinct NHTSA campaigns
- Crashes
- 3
- reported in complaints
- Fires
- 1
- Injuries
- 6
- Top issue
- Airbags
- NHTSA overall rating
- 5 / 5 ★
- EPA combined MPG
- 24.5
- 23 city / 27.5 hwy
- Injuries / deaths
- 6 / 0
Top 2016 Infiniti QX60 problems
Share of this year’s NHTSA complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Airbags12 (41%)
- Other7 (24%)
- Electrical System3 (10%)
- Transmission & Powertrain3 (10%)
- Visibility & Wipers3 (10%)
- Collision Avoidance & Cameras2 (7%)
- Fuel System2 (7%)
- Engine1 (3%)
- HVAC1 (3%)
- Suspension, Wheels & Tires1 (3%)
A complaint can list more than one component, so shares add up to more than 100%. Shares are % of complaints.
What owners report
- Airbags have deployed unexpectedly while driving, including side and curtain airbags in the 2nd and 3rd rows with no apparent trigger.
- Some vehicles rolled backward on their own while parked with the engine off, in at least one case striking and injuring a bystander.
- A window motor issue was linked to a fire near the driver's side B-post after a low-speed crash.
- Owners report a persistent false passenger airbag warning light even when the seat is empty.
- The sunroof has shattered outward while driving on the highway with nothing striking the vehicle.
- The infotainment screen has gone blank, disabling the backup camera and windshield defrosters.
2016 Infiniti QX60 recalls
1 NHTSA recall campaign list this model year.
- NHTSA 16V244000Apr 26, 2016Airbags3,296,947 vehicles
Air bags:sensor:occupant classification
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.
Remedy: 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.
2016 Infiniti QX60 fuel economy and fuel cost
- City
- 23 MPG
- Highway
- 27.5 MPG
- Combined
- 24.5 MPG
- Annual fuel cost (EPA)
- $2,975
- 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 QX60 years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2016 Infiniti QX60 reliable?
- Based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, the 2016 QX60 ranks 9th out of 11 model years with a complaint index of 20, making it one of the better years for this model.
- What problems does the 2016 Infiniti QX60 have?
- The top reported problem area is airbags, accounting for 41% of complaints, including unexpected deployment and false warning lights. Owners also reported vehicles rolling backward while parked and transmission or fuel system issues.
- Does the 2016 Infiniti QX60 have a recall?
- Yes, it has one recall, campaign 16V244000, covering airbag issues; it is not a do-not-drive recall.
- What is the median mileage for airbag complaints on the 2016 QX60?
- NHTSA data shows a median mileage of 70,000 miles at the time airbag-related complaints were reported.
- Which QX60 years should I avoid compared to 2016?
- Other years like 2014, 2023, and 2025 carry Avoid verdicts with higher complaint indexes of 100, 80, and 90 respectively, making the 2016 model comparatively stronger.