Model year
2016 Infiniti Q50
NHTSA lists 4 recalls and 39 complaints for the 2016 Infiniti Q50 (recall file dated Oct 23, 2026; complaint file dated Oct 23, 2026). NHTSA also lists 2 recalls and 0 complaints under Q50 HYBRID. Those counts are separate from the numbers above. The components listed on the most complaints are ENGINE (10), ELECTRICAL SYSTEM (8), STEERING (6). NHTSA lists crash-test variants for this model year and marks the overall rating Not Rated. EPA rates it 21–30 mpg combined depending on configuration (fuel economy file dated Sep 29, 2026). EPA's annual fuel-cost figures for these configurations are $2,750–$3,900, based on 15,000 miles and 55% city driving.
- 2014 169 complaints
- 2015 126 complaints
- 2016 39 complaints
- 2017 63 complaints
- 2018 44 complaints
- 2019 30 complaints
- 2020 3 complaints
- 2021 6 complaints
- 2022 1 complaints
- 2023 8 complaints
- 2024 0 complaints
Recalls
24V470000 · Jun 21, 2024
POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT
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.
17V476000 · Jul 27, 2017
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE; FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
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,…
16V430000 · Jun 13, 2016
STEERING:AUTOMATED/ADAPTIVE STEERING; STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
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…
16V244000 · Apr 26, 2016
AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION
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…
Complaints
39 distinct complaints. Crash flag on 1, fire flag on 0, injury field 1, deaths field 0. A complaint can be counted under more than one component. The injury and death figures are the file's numbers (the highest value on each complaint, then added), not a separate verified count of people.
Other NHTSA names
These names matched the same EPA model but are not included in the headline counts above.
| Name | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Q50 HYBRID | 2 | 0 |
Investigations
No investigations are matched to this name.
Safety ratings
| Variant | Overall | Front | Side | Pole | Rollover | Photo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 DR AWD | Not rated | Not Rated | 5 | 5 | 5 · possibility 0.097 | NHTSA photo |
| 4 DR RWD | Not rated | Not Rated | 5 | 5 | 5 · possibility 0.097 | NHTSA photo |
Fuel economy
| Configuration | Fuel | City | Hwy | Comb | kWh/100 mi | Range | Annual fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q50 Hybrid · 3.5L · Automatic (S7) · Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline · Hybrid | 28 | 33 | 30 | — | — | $2,750 |
| Q50 Hybrid AWD · 3.5L · Automatic (S7) · All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline · Hybrid | 27 | 30 | 28 | — | — | $2,950 |
| Q50S Red Sport · 3L · Automatic (S7) · Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 20 | 26 | 22 | — | — | $3,750 |
| Q50S Red Sport AWD · 3L · Automatic (S7) · All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 19 | 26 | 22 | — | — | $3,750 |
| Q50 · 2L · Automatic (S7) · Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 23 | 31 | 26 | — | — | $3,150 |
| Q50 AWD · 2L · Automatic (S7) · All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 22 | 28 | 24 | — | — | $3,400 |
| Q50 · 3L · Automatic (S7) · Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 19 | 28 | 23 | — | — | $3,550 |
| Q50 AWD · 3L · Automatic (S7) · All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 19 | 27 | 22 | — | — | $3,750 |
| Q50S · 3L · Automatic (S7) · Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 19 | 28 | 23 | — | — | $3,550 |
| Q50S AWD · 3L · Automatic (S7) · All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 18 | 26 | 21 | — | — | $3,900 |
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