Every 2016 Infiniti Q50 recall
Each campaign as NHTSA published it: what is wrong, what can happen, and the fix. Newest first.
Power Train · NHTSA 24V470000
Jun 21, 2024Power Train:Driveline:Driveshaft
- Problem
- 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.
- Risk
- 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.
- Fix
- 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.
Full recall details for 24V470000 →Fuel System, Gasoline · NHTSA 17V476000
Jul 27, 2017Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Fuel Pump
- Problem
- 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.
- Risk
- An engine stall can increase the risk of a crash.
- Fix
- 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.
Full recall details for 17V476000 →Steering · NHTSA 16V430000
Jun 13, 2016Steering:Automated/Adaptive Steering
- Problem
- 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.
- Risk
- If the vehicle does not steer as the driver anticipates, there is an increased the risk of a crash.
- Fix
- 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.
Full recall details for 16V430000 →Air Bags · NHTSA 16V244000
Apr 26, 2016Air Bags:Sensor:Occupant Classification
- Problem
- 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.
- Risk
- 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.
- Fix
- 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.
Full recall details for 16V244000 →
2016 Infiniti Q50 complaints and service bulletins
Owners filed 39 complaints with NHTSA about the 2016 Infiniti Q50, reporting 1 crashes, 1 injuries. Infiniti has issued at least 209 technical service bulletins (repair instructions to dealers) for this model year. Complaints are unverified owner reports; a recall is the manufacturer’s admission of a safety defect.
Most-reported components
- Engine10
- Electrical System8
- Steering6
- Air Bags5
- Power Train4
- Fuel/Propulsion System3
Service bulletins by component
- Electrical System (130)
- Equipment (103)
- Engine and Engine Cooling (47)
- Engine (23)
- Air Bags (17)
- Equipment Adaptive/Mobility (14)
Read Infiniti Q50 owner complaints and bulletins, every year
NHTSA defect investigations covering the 2016 Infiniti Q50
NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation lists this model year in one investigation. An investigation is not a recall; it is how NHTSA decides whether one is needed.
What people reported
Owners have filed 39 complaints with NHTSA about the 2016 Infiniti Q50. A few in their own words, shortened. Complaints are unverified and are not proof of a defect or of any recall.
Injury reportedCrash
“WHILE ACCELERATING, THE DRIVER SWITCHED THE VEHICLE FROM MANUAL SHIFT MODE TO AUTOMATIC. THE DRIVER NOTED A SIGNIFICANT INCREASE IN MEASURED RPM VIA THE TACHOMETER AS IF THE VEHICLE "JUMPED INTO A LOWER GEAR OR FAILED TO FIND A GEAR.”
2016 INFINITI Q50Sep 27, 2018
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11131953
“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.”
2016 INFINITI Q50Jul 20, 2026 · MA
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11751616
“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.”
2016 INFINITI Q50Jun 13, 2026 · GA
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11743846
“Something happened to cause power loss. I checked the recalls and work that was supposed to be performed but didn't 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.”
2016 INFINITI Q50Jun 13, 2026 · GA
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11743844
“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.”
2016 INFINITI Q50May 18, 2026 · TX
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11738665
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