2016 Infiniti Q50
The Verdict
Worst problem area
Engine
Engine leads by volume: 10 of 39 complaints (26%) mention it.
Complaints filed fell from 129 in 2015 to 39 in 2016.
Data last changed . Sources: NHTSA complaints and recalls, EPA fuel economy data. Methodology
Cost, Fuel Economy & Complaint History
| Category | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | vs. 2016 Midsize Cars |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual fuel cost ($) | 2,500–3,500 | 2,500–3,500 | 2,600–3,700 | 2,650–3,500 | 2,650–3,500 | |
| Combined MPG | 22–31 | 22–31 | 21–30 | 22–29 | 22–29 | |
| City / Highway MPG | 19–29 / 27–36 | 19–29 / 27–36 | 18–28 / 26–33 | 19–27 / 26–32 | 19–27 / 26–32 | |
| CO₂ tailpipe (g/mi) | 282–412 | 286–411 | 295–422 | 308–412 | 308–408 | |
| Complaints filed | 189 | 129 | 39 | 62 | 43 | |
| Recalls issued | 8 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | |
| Crash-involved complaints | 14 | 17 | 1 | 3 | 1 | |
| Fire-involved complaints | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | |
| Injuries reported | 8 | 12 | 1 | 1 | 0 | |
| Deaths reported | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Configurations compared | 4 | 4 | 8 | 6 | 6 |
Not compared: this database has no vehicle sales or registration figures, so a raw count mostly reflects how many were sold, not how safe the vehicle is.
Common questions
How many recalls does the 2016 Infiniti Q50 have?
4 NHTSA recall campaigns as of Sep 16, 2026. Check your VIN with NHTSA to see whether one applies to your car.
What is the most common complaint about the 2016 Infiniti Q50?
Engine: 10 of 39 NHTSA complaints (26%) mention it.
What gas mileage does the 2016 Infiniti Q50 get?
EPA rates it 21–30 MPG combined.
How much does it cost to fuel a 2016 Infiniti Q50?
EPA estimates $2,600–$3,700 a year in fuel costs, using EPA's assumptions.
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EPA-Rated Configurations (10)
| Configuration | Transmission | Cylinders | Displacement | Drivetrain | Fuel Type | Vehicle Class | City | Highway | Combined | Annual Fuel Cost | CO₂ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Configuration 1 | Automatic (S7) | 6 | 3.5L | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium | Compact Cars | 28 mpg (high) | 33 mpg (high) | 30 mpg (high) | $2,600 (low) | 295 g/mi (low) |
| Configuration 2 | Automatic (S7) | 6 | 3.5L | All-Wheel Drive | Premium | Compact Cars | 27 mpg | 30 mpg | 28 mpg | $2,750 | 315 g/mi |
| Configuration 3 | Automatic (S7) | 6 | 3.0L | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium | Midsize Cars | 20 mpg | 26 mpg (low) | 22 mpg | $3,500 | 402 g/mi |
| Configuration 4 | Automatic (S7) | 6 | 3.0L | All-Wheel Drive | Premium | Midsize Cars | 19 mpg | 26 mpg (low) | 22 mpg | $3,500 | 412 g/mi |
| Configuration 5 | Automatic (S7) | 4 | 2.0L | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium | Midsize Cars | 23 mpg | 31 mpg | 26 mpg | $3,000 | 344 g/mi |
| Configuration 6 | Automatic (S7) | 4 | 2.0L | All-Wheel Drive | Premium | Midsize Cars | 22 mpg | 28 mpg | 24 mpg | $3,250 | 364 g/mi |
| Configuration 7 | Automatic (S7) | 6 | 3.0L | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium | Midsize Cars | 19 mpg | 28 mpg | 23 mpg | $3,350 | 399 g/mi |
| Configuration 8 | Automatic (S7) | 6 | 3.0L | All-Wheel Drive | Premium | Midsize Cars | 19 mpg | 27 mpg | 22 mpg | $3,500 | 406 g/mi |
| Configuration 9 | Automatic (S7) | 6 | 3.0L | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium | Midsize Cars | 19 mpg | 28 mpg | 23 mpg | $3,350 | 399 g/mi |
| Configuration 10 | Automatic (S7) | 6 | 3.0L | All-Wheel Drive | Premium | Midsize Cars | 18 mpg (low) | 26 mpg (low) | 21 mpg (low) | $3,700 (high) | 422 g/mi (high) |
Complaints by Category
| Category | Complaints | Crash-Involved | Fire-Involved | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Transmission & Drivetrain | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel System | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brakes | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Steering | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Suspension, Wheels & Tires | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Airbags & Restraints | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Driver Assistance & Speed Control | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Body, Seats & Latches | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Visibility & Lighting | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Other | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
A complaint that names more than one category is counted in each, so the rows can add up to more than the total number of complaints.
Recalls (4)
POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT · Campaign 24V470000 · Jun 24, 2024
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.
Consequence: 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.
Remedy: 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.
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE · Campaign 17V476000 · Jul 31, 2017
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.
Consequence: An engine stall can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: 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:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM; STEERING:AUTOMATED/ADAPTIVE STEERING · Campaign 16V430000 · Jun 13, 2016
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.
Consequence: If the vehicle does not steer as the driver anticipates, there is an increased the risk of a crash.
Remedy: 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 · Campaign 16V244000 · Apr 26, 2016
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 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.
Consequence: 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.
Remedy: 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 service at 1-888-833-3216 or Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020.