2016 Infiniti Q50 Hybrid: Recalls, Problems & MPG
Here are the deets on the 2016 Infiniti Q50 Hybrid: 2 recalls, 0 owner complaints and up to 30 mpg combined.
Recalls
2 vehicle recalls from the manufacturer. Repairs are free. Check your VIN to see if one is still open on your car.
Airbags Vehicle recall #16V244000 · 2016 · 3,296,947 vehicles
What's wrong: 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…
Why it matters: 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.
The fix: 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,…
Steering, Steering Vehicle recall #16V430000 · 2016 · 28,182 vehicles
What's wrong: 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.
Why it matters: If the vehicle does not steer as the driver anticipates, there is an increased the risk of a crash.
The fix: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the direct adaptive steering ECU software, free of charge. The recall began on August 12, 2016.
Most-reported problems
No owner complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2016 Infiniti Q50 Hybrid so far.
Engines & fuel economy (EPA)
| Engine | Transmission | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | Fuel |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 L 6-cyl hybrid | Automatic (S7) | Rear-Wheel Drive | 28 | 33 | 30 | Premium |
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FAQ
Does the 2016 Infiniti Q50 Hybrid have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 2 vehicle recalls for the 2016 Infiniti Q50 Hybrid. Recall repairs are free at any dealer, no matter how old the car is. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What gas mileage does the 2016 Infiniti Q50 Hybrid get?
EPA ratings run up to 30 mpg combined (3.5 L, Automatic (S7)), across 1 engine and transmission combos.
Where can I get a 2016 Infiniti Q50 Hybrid repair manual?
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