repaired · 2017 Q3
Sensor: occupant classification
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.
2016 Infiniti QX60Problems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 29 owner complaints about the 2016 Infiniti QX60, most often about the air bags. It is covered by 1 safety recall, and for recall 16V-244 the manufacturer reports only 77% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through April 15, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: Kevauto, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Complaints by system
Where the 2016 Infiniti QX60 has problems
29 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
12Air bags2 crash/fire/injury
3Power train2 crash/fire/injury
3Electrical system
3Visibility1 crash/fire/injury
2Fuel/propulsion system
2Equipment
1Forward collision avoidance
1Suspension
1Engine
33 other systems
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Air bags | 12 | 2 |
| Power train | 3 | 2 |
| Electrical system | 3 | 0 |
| Visibility | 3 | 1 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 2 | 0 |
| Equipment | 2 | 0 |
| Forward collision avoidance | 1 | 0 |
| Suspension | 1 | 0 |
| Engine | 1 | 0 |
| 3 other systems | 3 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
1 recall
2016 Infiniti QX60 recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Infiniti.
Best & worst years
2016 vs. every other QX60 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 QX60 median. How we score
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- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
NHTSA crash tests
2016 Infiniti QX60 safety ratings
2016 Infiniti QX60 SUV FWD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
★★★★★
- Rollover: 4 stars (17.4% risk)
- Stability control: Standard
- Forward collision warning: Optional
- Lane departure warning: Optional
In owners' words
What QX60 owners report
Recent air bags complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
Component: Air Bags / Occupant Classification System (OCS) Problem Description: The Occupant Classification System (OCS) in my 2016 Infiniti QX60 is malfunctioning. The passenger airbag indicator light flickers on and off even when the passenger seat is empty. When an adult passenger is seated…
The contact owns a 2016 Infiniti QX60. The contact stated that while making a left turn at a low rate of speed, another vehicle attempted to drive around the contact's vehicle. As the vehicle attempted to drive around, the contact was hit by the passing vehicle. The contact stated that they could…
Passenger airbag does not detect any adult sitting in the passenger seat, causing the light to stay on and possibly not deploy during an accident. The vehicle make and model has a recall for this exact problem, but has not notified for a recall service.
Own a 2016 QX60?
Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.