2016 Infiniti Q50: common problems and reliability
An average Q50 year.
39 owner complaints, most about engine. 4 recalls.
Should I buy a 2016 Q50?The 2016 Infiniti Q50 has 39 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 4 recalls on record. The most-reported areas are engine and electrical system. Owners most often flag turbocharger failures (vr30 3.0t engine): very frequent concerns, specifically for 2016-2017 models; infiniti extended warranty on turbos noted.
Safety record for the 2016 model year
Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for 2016 Infiniti Q50 vehicles (US, public record).
The Year Score compares this year with other Q50 years only. How we score it
Is 2016 a good year for the Q50?
Across the 10 Q50 model years we track, complaint volume runs from 1 (2022) to 351 (2014). With 39 complaints, the 2016 Q50 sits about the same as the model's median of 39.
These are raw NHTSA complaint totals, not adjusted for how many cars sold or how long each model year has been on the road. Older and higher-selling years accumulate more complaints.
Where owners report problems
Recalls affecting the 2016 Q50
steering:automated/adaptive steering
Campaign 16V430000Nissan 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.
air bags:sensor:occupant classification
Campaign 16V244000Nissan 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.
fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump
Campaign 17V476000Nissan 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.
power train:driveline:driveshaft
Campaign 24V470000Nissan 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.
What owners say across generations
Mixed sentiment with a clear generational divide.
- Very frequentTurbocharger failures (VR30 3.0t engine)
Very frequent concerns, specifically for 2016-2017 models; Infiniti extended warranty on turbos noted.
Owner insights cover all generations of the Q50. See the full Q50 owner picture and every model year.
Typical used price
Used Q50 listings typically run $13,295–$21,999 across 2014 to 2024 model years.
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