CarRecallWatchThe 2016 Infiniti Q50 has 4 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 39 complaints with NHTSA, including 1 crash, 1 injury.
The most-reported problem area is Engine (10 reports).
2016 Infiniti Q50 recalls
Driveshaft Can Break, Causing Power Loss or Roll-Away
The driveshaft in certain two-wheel drive vehicles can fatigue and break.
Engine may stall while driving due to fuel pump software
Incorrect software in the Fuel Pump Control Module can allow the main fuel tank to read too low to supply fuel to the engine.
Steering may respond unexpectedly at startup, raising crash risk
The Direct Adaptive Steering system may show an error when the vehicle starts up.
Passenger airbag may stay off in a crash
The front passenger occupant classification system can wrongly read an adult as a child, or read an occupied seat as empty.
Most common 2016 Infiniti Q50 problems
Problem areas named in the 39 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Engine | 10 |
| Electrical System | 8 |
| Steering | 6 |
| Air Bags | 5 |
| Power Train | 4 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 3 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 3 |
| Lane Departure | 3 |
| Seat Belts | 3 |
| Unknown Or Other | 2 |
What owners report
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 dash. I would only take my car to the dealer for repairs, maintenance and oil changes. I also learned that cars should not go beyond 3,000 miles for an oil change, but for some reason Infiniti oil changes were 10,000 miles in between. I believe this could be a reason the engin
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.
Something happened to cause power loss. I checked the recalls and work that was supposed to be performed but didnât 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 itâs not going to be right.
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 drove about 100 yards through the parking lot. The car appeared to lose power and made a jerking movement as if it didn't want to go. I drove out onto a very busy street and we were almost rear ended by other traffic. I pulled up in another parking lot to assess the problem. I could not determine what was causing the car not to pick up speed. I drov
The vehicle experienced a failure while driving, producing heavy smoke and requiring the car to be stopped immediately. The âLow Oil Pressure â Stop Vehicleâ 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 and are leaking oil. The turbochargers are covered under an existing warranty extension; however, the engine has failed also. The vehicle experienced a catastrophic engine failure at approximately 50,230 miles, after which both the engine and turbochargers were replaced under warranty with the cause listed as undetermined. Both the original
2016 Infiniti Q50 questions
Does the 2016 Infiniti Q50 have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 4 safety recalls for the 2016 Infiniti Q50: Driveshaft Can Break, Causing Power Loss or Roll-Away; Engine may stall while driving due to fuel pump software; Steering may respond unexpectedly at startup, raising crash risk; Passenger airbag may stay off in a crash. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2016 Infiniti Q50?
Based on 39 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Engine (10), Electrical System (8), Steering (6).
How do I check if a recall on my 2016 Infiniti Q50 has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.