2016 Infiniti Q50: Recalls, Problems & MPG
Here are the deets on the 2016 Infiniti Q50: 4 recalls, 39 owner complaints and up to 26 mpg combined.
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Recalls
4 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.
Electrical, Fuel system Vehicle recall #17V476000 · 2017 · 14,192 vehicles
What's wrong: 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.
Why it matters: An engine stall can increase the risk of a crash.
The fix: 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.
Transmission & drivetrain Vehicle recall #24V470000 · 2024 · 7,222 vehicles
What's wrong: 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.
Why it matters: 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.
The fix: Dealers will replace the driveshaft, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 13, 2024.
Most-reported problems
Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component. One complaint can list several components. 0 mention a fire, 1 injuries and 0 deaths were reported.
What owners describe
- Engine (10): the most common themes are warning light on (3), stalls / loses power (2).
- Electrical (8): the most common themes are warning light on (5), electrical failure (3), stalls / loses power (2).
- Steering (6): the most common themes are steering problems (4), warning light on (3).
- Airbags (5): the most common themes are warning light on (3).
The 2016 Infiniti Q50 has 39 owner complaints, ranking #5 of 10 Q50 model years for complaints (about average; the typical year has 49). Complaints peaked in 2025 (6 filed that year). The typical problem showed up when the car was about 7 years old, at a median of 33,500 miles. Neighboring years: 2015 (126 complaints, 3 recalls), 2017 (62 complaints, 4 recalls).
Engines & fuel economy (EPA)
| Engine | Transmission | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | Fuel |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.0 L 4-cyl turbo | Automatic (S7) | Rear-Wheel Drive | 23 | 31 | 26 | Premium |
| 3.0 L 6-cyl turbo | Automatic (S7) | Rear-Wheel Drive | 19 | 28 | 23 | Premium |
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FAQ
Does the 2016 Infiniti Q50 have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 4 vehicle recalls for the 2016 Infiniti Q50. Recall repairs are free at any dealer, no matter how old the car is. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common 2016 Infiniti Q50 problems?
Owners have filed 39 complaints with NHTSA. The most-reported areas are engine (10), electrical (8), steering (6).
What gas mileage does the 2016 Infiniti Q50 get?
EPA ratings run up to 26 mpg combined (2.0 L, Automatic (S7)), across 2 engine and transmission combos.
Where can I get a 2016 Infiniti Q50 repair manual?
eManualOnline sells downloadable manuals, Mitchell 1 DIY and ALLDATAdiy sell online access to factory repair data, and Haynes sells printed guides and online access. Pick a download if you want to keep it, or a subscription for wiring diagrams and TSBs.