2016 Infiniti QX50 Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

2016 Infiniti QX50 recalls

No safety recalls on file for the 2016 Infiniti QX50.

Most common 2016 Infiniti QX50 problems

Problem areas named in the 19 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem area	Reports
Unknown Or Other	6
Engine	5
Electrical System	4
Fuel/Propulsion System	3
Vehicle Speed Control	3
Air Bags	3
Power Train	3
Seats	1
Service Brakes	1

What owners report

2025-03-18, Power Train
My qx50 is currently back in the shop. So far I’ve spent about $12,000 on engine and transmission repairs and the NHTSA doesn’t seem to be doing anything about it. Now it needs a new “ignition coil” for another $1,000. I’m just at a loss for words!! I’m attaching the “Review of services” that was conducted earlier this month, when my Infiniti was in the shop and the diagnostic codes that came up when I had to have the vehicle towed there, less than a week later.

2025-02-13, Air Bags
On December 24, 2024 I was in a car accident where my car did make impact twice after spinning out of control due to black ice. The first impact occurred hitting a car then the final impact occurred when the car was flung into the metal barricade after spinning. The air bags did NOT deploy during this accident and I was very concerned for my safety and my life.

2024-07-04, Vehicle Speed Control
I was driving and came to a red light behind other cars. I was completely stopped with brakes applied and vehicle suddenly lurched forward, RPM’s reved up over 3,000 without me accelerating. I was about two blocks from home and was able to make it by slowly driving and jerking all the way. Mechanic codes were 720 output speed sensor. Very alarming situation! I could have easily hit the car in front of me if I would have been any closer, or worst yet a pedestrian! Appears to be critical safety issue and something that may need to be recalled.

2024-06-13, Engine
so after my initial report about my engine catching fire on the highway, I received an invoice for $5,000 for a used engine with 80k miles on it; plus another $2800 for the service fee. I already put down about $3900 for the engine repair. The mechanic sent me pictures of the engine with the holes on it that caused the damage (or the holes might have happened during the fire). I’m attaching photos sent to me, from my mechanic, showing the holes/damage on the engine, for your consideration and a photo of the initial repair bill (including receipt of my deposit) for your review … also, I still need to pay another $4300 to pick it up, but he said my check engine light is still on due to a t

2024-05-31, Air Bags
The contact owns a 2016 Infiniti QX50. The contact stated that while driving or parked, the “Air Bags Deactivated” and “Seat Belt Detached” warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and a local dealer. The independent mechanic performed an electronic reset on the vehicle and the lights were off for one day; however, the failure reoccurred. The independent mechanic related the failure with the NHTSA Campaign Number: 16V244000 (Air Bags) however, the vehicle was not included in the recall. The local dealer diagnosed the vehicle and confirmed a failure with the sensor module for the air bags. The contact approved the repair; however, the vehicle was no

2016 Infiniti QX50 questions

Does the 2016 Infiniti QX50 have any recalls?

No. NHTSA has no safety recalls on file for the 2016 Infiniti QX50 at this time.

What are the most common problems with the 2016 Infiniti QX50?

Based on 19 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Unknown Or Other (6), Engine (5), Electrical System (4).

How do I check if a recall on my 2016 Infiniti QX50 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.