2016 Infiniti Q50 problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Engine (7) · Steering (4) · Power Train (4)
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20 NHTSA complaints that reported an odometer reading.
Safety recalls (4)
Power Train:driveline:driveshaft 2024-06-21 · campaign 24V470000 · 7,222 vehicles
Defect: 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.
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.
Electrical System:software 2017-07-27 · campaign 17V476000 · 14,192 vehicles
Defect: 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.
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.
Steering:automated/Adaptive Steering 2016-06-13 · campaign 16V430000 · 28,182 vehicles
Defect: 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.
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.
Air Bags:sensor:occupant Classification 2016-04-26 · campaign 16V244000 · 3,296,947 vehicles
Defect: 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 incorrec
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 par
Service bulletins (209)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Structure:body 2026-04-13 · ITB09-063C · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
certification label and vin plate replacement service information because of collision damage or other vehicle repair, a replacement “certification label” or “vin plate/label” may be needed. hint: certification label = fmvss (federal motor vehicle safety standards) label. these items may be availabl
Electrical System 2026-03-30 · ITB12-011R · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
telematics service information see itb19-029 for models built after those listed above for a different service procedure. service information the applied vehicles are equipped with a wireless communication device called a telematics communication unit (tcu). with an active infiniti connection® or in
Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking 2025-02-20 · ITB23-023A · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
aeb warning light is on with warning messages displayed on combination meter applied vehicles: 2015-2024 q50 (v37) 2015-2018 q50 hybrid (hv37) 2017-2022 q60 (cv37) 2015-2019 q70 (y51) 2015-2018 q70 hybrid (hy51) 2019-2024 qx50 (j55) 2022-2024 qx55 (fj55) 2015-2021 qx60 (l50) 2022-2024 qx60 (l51) 201
Engine 2025-02-04 · P4A05, P4A06 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
***** retailer announcement ***** infiniti is committed to providing the highest levels of product quality and customer satisfaction. therefore, infiniti is conducting a warranty extension to full useful life (ful) of 10 years or 120,000 miles, whichever occurs first, if white smoke or oil leak occu
Engine 2025-02-04 · ITB17-050C · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
mil on with dtc(s) stored in the ecm this bulletin is no longer active. please discard previous versions of itb17-050.
Engine 2025-02-04 · ITB22-038D · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
turbocharger replacement procedure applied engines: vr30ddtt if you confirm one or both turbochargers require replacement. action 1. replace the affected turbocharger(s). refer to the service procedure in this bulletin for the updated procedure. important: you must closely follow the entire servic
Showing the 6 most recent of 209 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2026-07-20 · Engine“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 …”
2026-06-13 · Service Brakes“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. …”
2026-06-13 · Tires“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. …”
2026-05-18 · Vehicle Speed Control“output speed sensor on 2016 infiniti q50t - took vehicle in for oil and filter change 2 days ago. i drove the car about 40 miles, without incident. went back to same place for state inspection yesterday. i drove about 2 miles from the inspection place and park in shopping lot. went in business to shop for about 30 minutes. returned to vehicle and d…”
2026-04-09 · Engine“the vehicle experienced a failure while driving, producing heavy smoke and requiring the car to be stopped immediately. the “low oil pressure – stop vehicle” warning light illuminated on 2/19/2026. the vehicle was subsequently taken to an infiniti dealership for inspection. upon evaluation, the dealer determined that both turbochargers have failed …”
2025-09-10 · Seat Belts“* the passenger airbag light came on july 2025. i was not in a accident the light just came on. * 7/29/2025 i took my car in for service at infinity of las vegas (the only infinity dealership in las vegas) i asked to check why the airbag light was on. i was told the occupant sensor unit was abnormal. sensor and module internally shorted out. reco…”
2025-06-19 · Electrical System“i’m reporting a safety issue with my 2016 infiniti q50. last friday [xxx], my the car wouldn’t crank and there was minimal dashboard power, but the engine wouldn’t start. after receiving a jump, i had the battery replaced assuming it was the issue. however, six days later, while driving, the vehicle suddenly lost all electrical power mid-drive wit…”
2025-04-05 · Electrical System“then engine light came on. and the vehicle decline in power. it moves very slow.…”
2025-04-05 · Engine“the engine check light came. i also received a letter from infinti for recall. the power of the vehicle declined. …”
2025-01-18 · Engine“engine manufactured with porous block causing coolant to mix with oil resulting in bearing failure. vehicle has less than 60k miles and i have seen numerous reports on infiniti q50/q60 forums with people having the exact same issue. some vehicles have had multiple engine replacements. vehicle out of warranty due to age. have not been able to drive …”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.