Recalls
4campaigns
1 power train · 1 fuel pump · 1 steering
Source: NHTSA
Complaints
39filed
Owner reports, 2014–2023 shown
Source: NHTSA ODI
Fuel economy
30mpg combined
$2,177/yr at this week's prices
Source: EPA · EIA
Specs
3.5 L 6-cyl· 7-speed automatic
10 engine and transmission configurations
Source: NHTSA vPIC
Recalls (4)
NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns for the 2016 Infiniti Q50. Check whether yours was repaired with NHTSA's free VIN lookup ↗
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Driveshaft Can Break
Power train · driveline · driveshaft
Official NHTSA text
- Summary
- 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.
- Consequence
- 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.
39.4% repairedof 7,222 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
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Fuel Pump Control Module Software may cause Stall
Electrical system · software
Official NHTSA text
- Summary
- 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.
- Consequence
- 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.
87.2% repairedof 14,192 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
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Software May Reduce Steering Ability
Steering · automated/adaptive steering
Official NHTSA text
- Summary
- 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.
- Consequence
- 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.
89.7% repairedof 28,182 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
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Passenger Air Bag may not Deploy due to OCS Error
Air bags · sensor · occupant classification
Official NHTSA text
- Summary
- 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.
- Consequence
- 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.
77.1% repairedof 3,296,947 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
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Owner complaints (39)
39 complaints filed with NHTSA (owner reports, not verified findings). The engine is mentioned most often.
1involved a crash
0involved a fire
1injuries reported
0deaths reported
As reported by owners in their complaints. These are reports, not NHTSA findings.
Most-reported components
| Component | Complaints | % of 39 |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 10 | 25.6% |
| Electrical system | 8 | 20.5% |
| Steering | 6 | 15.4% |
| Air bags | 5 | 12.8% |
| Power train | 4 | 10.3% |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 3 | 7.7% |
| Seat belts | 3 | 7.7% |
| Vehicle speed control | 3 | 7.7% |
| Lane departure | 2 | 5.1% |
| Structure | 2 | 5.1% |
How 2016 compares with other Q50 years
Best and worst Q50 years →2014169
2015126
201639
201762
201844
201930
20203
20216
20221
20238
| Model year | Complaints | Recall campaigns |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 169 | 5 |
| 2015 | 126 | 3 |
| 2016 | 39 | 4 |
| 2017 | 62 | 4 |
| 2018 | 44 | 3 |
| 2019 | 30 | 1 |
| 2020 | 3 | 0 |
| 2021 | 6 | 3 |
| 2022 | 1 | 0 |
| 2023 | 8 | 0 |
This year (2016)Other yearsStill collecting reports
Counts are owner reports, not failure rates. Higher sales years tend to draw more reports. Owners are still filing reports for recent model years, so these counts will grow. Source: NHTSA ODI, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
Fuel economy: up to 30 mpg combined
30
mpg combined
28
city
33
highway
- EPA annual fuel cost
- $2,750
- CO₂ tailpipe
- 295 g/mi
- EPA class
- Compact Cars
What it costs you to run
$2,177per year
$181per month
500gallons a year
Miles ÷ 30 mpg × $4.354 (EIA US average regular, week of Oct 5, 2026, all taxes included). Source: EPA · EIA.
EPA label estimates from lab tests; your mileage will vary.
Specs by configuration
| Engine · transmission | Drive | City / Hwy / Comb | EPA $/yr | CO₂ g/mi |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 L 6-cyl · 7-speed automatic | Rear-Wheel Drive | 28 / 33 / 30 | $2,750 | 295 |
| 3.5 L 6-cyl · 7-speed automatic | All-Wheel Drive | 27 / 30 / 28 | $2,950 | 315 |
| 2 L 4-cyl · 7-speed automatic | Rear-Wheel Drive | 23 / 31 / 26 | $3,150 | 344 |
| 2 L 4-cyl · 7-speed automatic | All-Wheel Drive | 22 / 28 / 24 | $3,400 | 364 |
| 3 L 6-cyl · 7-speed automatic | Rear-Wheel Drive | 19 / 28 / 23 | $3,550 | 399 |
| 3 L 6-cyl · 7-speed automatic | Rear-Wheel Drive | 19 / 28 / 23 | $3,550 | 399 |
| 3 L 6-cyl · 7-speed automatic | Rear-Wheel Drive | 20 / 26 / 22 | $3,750 | 402 |
| 3 L 6-cyl · 7-speed automatic | All-Wheel Drive | 19 / 26 / 22 | $3,750 | 412 |
| 3 L 6-cyl · 7-speed automatic | All-Wheel Drive | 19 / 27 / 22 | $3,750 | 406 |
| 3 L 6-cyl · 7-speed automatic | All-Wheel Drive | 18 / 26 / 21 | $3,900 | 422 |
Source: EPA fuel economy data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026. Configurations are listed when EPA and NHTSA records match.
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2016 Infiniti Q50 FAQ
How many recalls does the 2016 Infiniti Q50 have?
NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns: 24V470000 (power train), 17V476000 (fuel pump), 16V430000 (steering), 16V244000 (air bag). Use NHTSA's VIN lookup to see whether a specific car was repaired.
What are the most common 2016 Infiniti Q50 problems?
Owners filed 39 complaints with NHTSA. Engine (10), Electrical system (8), Steering (6) are mentioned most. These are owner reports, not verified findings.
What mpg does the 2016 Infiniti Q50 get?
EPA rates the 3.5 L 6-cyl · 7-speed automatic version at 28 city, 33 highway and 30 combined mpg. Other configurations are listed in the fuel economy section.
How does the 2016 Q50 compare with other years?
Among the 2014–2021 Infiniti Q50 model years at least five years old, the 2020 drew the fewest complaints (3) and the 2014 the most (169). The 2016 drew 39. Counts are owner reports, not failure rates.
How this page was madeSources, processing, limits, review and changes
Data sources
- NHTSA recalls by vehicle
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - US DOT recall completion rates (data.transportation.gov)
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - NHTSA ODI owner complaints
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - NHTSA NCAP 5-Star Safety Ratings
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - EPA fuel economy data (licence confirmation pending)
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - EIA weekly retail gasoline prices
Weekly, all taxes included
Processing
- Complaints are counted per component. One complaint can list several, so component totals add up to more than the total.
- Fuel cost = miles per year ÷ EPA combined mpg × EIA weekly price for your region.
Limitations
- Complaint counts are owner reports, not verified findings or failure rates. There is no sales denominator.
- Recall campaigns are listed for the model year. Only NHTSA and the automaker know whether a specific car was repaired.
- Recent model years are still collecting reports.
Review
Data compiled automatically from the official files listed here.
Changelog
- 2026-10-06 Data refreshed from the official files.
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