Model year
2016 Infiniti QX50
NHTSA lists 0 recalls and 19 complaints for the 2016 Infiniti QX50 (recall file dated Oct 23, 2026; complaint file dated Oct 23, 2026). The components listed on the most complaints are UNKNOWN OR OTHER (6), ENGINE (5), ELECTRICAL SYSTEM (4). NHTSA lists crash-test variants for this model year and marks the overall rating Not Rated. EPA rates it 20 mpg combined (fuel economy file dated Sep 29, 2026). EPA's annual fuel-cost figures for these configurations are $4,100, based on 15,000 miles and 55% city driving.
- 2014 2 complaints
- 2015 3 complaints
- 2016 19 complaints
- 2017 13 complaints
- 2019 145 complaints
- 2020 33 complaints
- 2021 41 complaints
- 2022 17 complaints
- 2023 4 complaints
- 2024 4 complaints
- 2025 1 complaints
Recalls
No recalls are listed for this name in the matched NHTSA file.
Complaints
19 distinct complaints. Crash flag on 3, fire flag on 3, injury field 3, 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.
Investigations
No investigations are matched to this name.
Safety ratings
| Variant | Overall | Front | Side | Pole | Rollover | Photo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SW AWD | Not rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | 4 · possibility 0.13 | — |
| SW RWD | Not rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | 4 · possibility 0.13 | — |
Fuel economy
| Configuration | Fuel | City | Hwy | Comb | kWh/100 mi | Range | Annual fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| QX50 · 3.7L · Automatic (S7) · Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 17 | 24 | 20 | — | — | $4,100 |
| QX50 AWD · 3.7L · Automatic (S7) · All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 17 | 24 | 20 | — | — | $4,100 |
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Check a vehicle
This page is not a VIN lookup. NHTSA's recall tool checks a specific vehicle: nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's page for this model year is 2016 Infiniti QX50 at NHTSA. Complaint narratives stay on NHTSA's site and are not copied here.