2016 Infiniti Q50 Problems

39 owner complaints filed with the United States safety regulator · top issue: Engine · verdict BUY 74/100

Source NHTSA public complaint and recall record · methodology

What breaks, by owner reports

Engine10
Electrical System8
Steering6
Air Bags5
Power Train4
Vehicle Speed Control3

In the owners’ words

“My 2016 Q50 was driving strangely, but no indicator light came on the dashboard. I took the vehicle to the dealer where I purchased it and was told that the engine is dying. No other information was given to me. I called the service advisor asking what in particular was wrong with my car, but he said he wasn't sure. I took issue with the fact that my engine died, and no warning lights what-so-ever showed on the ”NHTSA complaint, 2016 Infiniti Q50 owner
“Something happened to cause power loss. I checked the recalls and work that was supposed to be performed but didn’t get done like it was supposed to. I need to have it checked now asap! I see 2 engine replacements and also the turbos and 2 of the catalytic converters. The last 2 need replacing as well or it’s not going to be right.”NHTSA complaint, 2016 Infiniti Q50 owner
“Had 2 new tires installed on the rear of the car and they both busted at the seam. Shredded the tires and damaged 4 wheels.”NHTSA complaint, 2016 Infiniti Q50 owner

Recall campaigns

ReportedComponentSummary
13/06/2016Steering:Automated/Adaptive Steering SAFETYNissan 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,
26/04/2016Air Bags:Sensor:Occupant Classification SAFETYNissan 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
27/07/2017Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Fuel Pump SAFETYNissan 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
21/06/2024Power Train:Driveline:DriveshaftNissan 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

Questions owners ask

Is the 2016 Infiniti Q50 reliable?

On the federal record it scores 74/100: 39 owner complaints (3.9 per year on the road) and 4 recall campaigns, 3 touching safety-critical systems.

What is the most common problem with the 2016 Infiniti Q50?

The most-reported component in NHTSA complaints is Engine, with 10 of 36 categorised reports.

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The 2016 Infiniti Q50 scored 74/100 on the federal record.

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