2016 Infiniti QX60: Recalls, Problems & MPG
Here are the deets on the 2016 Infiniti QX60: 1 recall, 29 owner complaints and up to 23 mpg combined.
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Recalls
1 vehicle recall 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,…
Most-reported problems
Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component. One complaint can list several components. 1 mention a fire, 6 injuries and 0 deaths were reported.
What owners describe
- Airbags (12): the most common themes are warning light on (3), fails to deploy (2).
- Other / unknown (5): no single recurring theme in the descriptions.
- Transmission & drivetrain (3): no single recurring theme in the descriptions.
- Visibility (wipers, glass) (3): no single recurring theme in the descriptions.
The 2016 Infiniti QX60 has 29 owner complaints, ranking #6 of 13 QX60 model years for complaints (about average; the typical year has 45). Complaints peaked in 2024 (6 filed that year). The typical problem showed up when the car was about 6 years old, at a median of 35,000 miles. Neighboring years: 2015 (92 complaints, 3 recalls), 2017 (68 complaints, 2 recalls).
Engines & fuel economy (EPA)
| Engine | Transmission | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | Fuel |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 L 6-cyl | Automatic (AV-S7) | Front-Wheel Drive | 21 | 27 | 23 | Premium |
| 3.5 L 6-cyl | Automatic (AV-S7) | All-Wheel Drive | 19 | 26 | 22 | Premium |
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FAQ
Does the 2016 Infiniti QX60 have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 1 vehicle recall for the 2016 Infiniti QX60. 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 QX60 problems?
Owners have filed 29 complaints with NHTSA. The most-reported areas are airbags (12), other / unknown (5), transmission & drivetrain (3).
What gas mileage does the 2016 Infiniti QX60 get?
EPA ratings run up to 23 mpg combined (3.5 L, Automatic (AV-S7)), across 2 engine and transmission combos.
Where can I get a 2016 Infiniti QX60 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.