KnownCarProblems2016 Infiniti Q50 Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 39 complaints with NHTSA about the 2016 Infiniti Q50, most often about the engine (26% of complaints). It is 5th of 10 Q50 model years by number of complaints and has 4 recalls.
Most common 2016 Infiniti Q50 problems
Engine
10 complaints · 26%Vehicle was stopped at the red light. This vehicle has a stop-start system. When I put my foot off the brake, I showed system failure and did not start the engine. I brought this to inifitni dealer, there was the same recall on different VIN. They could not do anything about this safety concern.
The contact owns a 2016 Infiniti Q50. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the vehicle jerked before stalling. The vehicle was towed to the local dealer to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the engine was faulty. After replacing the engine, the failure persisted. The contact stated that the…
Electrical
8 complaints · 21%The contact owns a 2016 Infiniti Q50. While at a stop, the vehicle went into economy mode and shut off. The start/on/off warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was restarted and taken to Infiniti of coconut creek (5501 west sample rd, coconut creek, fl [phone]) and was diagnosed that it was performing as expected.…
The contact owns a 2016 Infiniti Q50. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken to the dealer for an oil change. The contact stated while driving to the residence, the rpms and the speedometer were intermittently dim, and the daytime running lights were intermittently inoperable. Additionally, the contact stated…
Steering
6 complaints · 15%My Infiniti Q50 will, at random, heavily pull and shift across multiple lanes of traffic. The pulling is worse during acceleration and has had at least three alignments in 2018 in attempt to correct the issue. Infiniti has been unable to fully resolve the pulling and the technician, in his own words, described the…
The contact owns a 2016 Infiniti Q50. The contact stated that while driving 40 MPH, the steering wheel turned to the left independently, causing the contact to lose control of the vehicle. The contact regained control of the vehicle prior to the engine failure warning light being illuminated. The vehicle was taken to…
Air bags
5 complaints · 13%The contact owns a 2016 Infiniti Q50. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, the air bag warning light illuminated. The contact related the failure to NHTSA campaign number: 16v244000 (air bags). The vehicle was taken to the dealer, and the contact was informed that the VIN was not included in the…
Fuel system
4 complaints · 10%Parts named most often: fuel injection system.
The contact owns a 2016 Infiniti Q50. While at a stop, the vehicle went into economy mode and shut off. The start/on/off warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was restarted and taken to Infiniti of coconut creek (5501 west sample rd, coconut creek, fl [phone]) and was diagnosed that it was performing as expected.…
Vehicle was stopped at the red light. This vehicle has a stop-start system. When I put my foot off the brake, I showed system failure and did not start the engine. I brought this to inifitni dealer, there was the same recall on different VIN. They could not do anything about this safety concern.
Transmission
4 complaints · 10%The contact owns a 2016 Infiniti Q50. The contact stated while driving 35 MPH, the accelerator pedal was depressed, and the vehicle failed to accelerate and stalled. The contact stated that the vehicle was consuming an excessive amount of fuel even when the vehicle was driven a short distance. The contact stated that…
The contact owns a 2016 Infiniti Q50. The contact stated upon attempting to drive from a complete stop, the vehicle failed to respond. The contact stated that upon attempting to drive the vehicle 30 minutes later, the vehicle responded as needed. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to…
Speed control
3 complaints · 8%Chassis control system error message comes up. Normal driving. Parked and next day error message displays. Driving not yet affected. Dealership says they know of error message.
Driver assistance
3 complaints · 8%Parts named most often: blind spot detection, assist, adaptive cruise control.
Chassis control system error message comes up. Normal driving. Parked and next day error message displays. Driving not yet affected. Dealership says they know of error message.
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2016 Infiniti Q50 recalls
Transmission: driveshaft
Risk: 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.
Fix: Dealers will replace the driveshaft, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed august 13, 2024. Owners may contact infiniti's customer service at 1-800-662-6200. Infiniti's numbers for this recall are r24a5 and r24a7.
Full defect summary
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.
Electrical: software
Risk: An engine stall can increase the risk of a crash.
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. Owners may contact infiniti customer service at 1-800-662-6200.
Full defect summary
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.
Steering: automated/adaptive steering
Risk: If the vehicle does not steer as the driver anticipates, there is an increased the risk of a crash.
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. Owners may contact nissan customer service at 1-800-647-7261.
Full defect summary
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.
Air bags: occupant classification
Risk: 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.
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, pathfinder, infiniti q50, jx35, and qx60 and chevrolet city express vehicles, free of charge. Interim notices were sent to owners on may 31, 2016. Owners will receive a second notice when remedy parts become available. Owners may contact nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669, infiniti customer ser
Full defect summary
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 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.
Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which recalls are still open on your car.
Questions about the 2016 Infiniti Q50
- What are the most common problems with the 2016 Infiniti Q50?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: engine (10 complaints); electrical (8 complaints); steering (6 complaints).
- How many recalls does the 2016 Infiniti Q50 have?
- 4 recalls listed by NHTSA, the latest from June 21, 2024 (transmission). Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which ones are still open on your car.
- Is the 2016 a bad year for the Infiniti Q50?
- It is 5th of 10 Q50 model years by number of complaints, with 39 complaints. Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular years collect more of them, and the newest years have had less time to.