2016 Infiniti QX50Problems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 19 owner complaints about the 2016 Infiniti QX50, most often about the engine. It has no vehicle safety recalls on record.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through March 18, 2025. Updated daily.
Where the 2016 Infiniti QX50 has problems
19 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 5 | 3 |
| Electrical system | 4 | 1 |
| Vehicle speed control | 3 | 1 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 3 | 2 |
| Power train | 3 | 1 |
| Air bags | 3 | 1 |
| Seats | 1 | 1 |
| Service brakes | 1 | 1 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
2016 Infiniti QX50 recalls and how many were fixed
No vehicle safety recalls are on record for this model year.
2016 vs. every other QX50 year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the QX50 median. How we score
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
2016 Infiniti QX50 safety ratings
2016 Infiniti QX50 SW RWD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
- Rollover: 4 stars (13.0% risk)
- Stability control: Standard
- Forward collision warning: Optional
- Lane departure warning: Optional
What QX50 owners report
Recent engine complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
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…
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…
There are 2 check engine codes that came up as an issue for my vehicle, out of the blue: P0720 and P0500. I reached out to my mechanic and he couldn't fix it. So my plan was to take it to the dealership at the end of this month; however, while driving the vehicle back from my sister's house, the…
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