2016 Infiniti Q50 problems and complaints
Owners have filed 39 complaints with NHTSA about the 2016 Infiniti Q50. The most-reported areas: Engine (10), Electrical System (8), Steering (6).
Key takeaways
- 39 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 1 involve a crash, 0 a fire, 1 reported injury.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 10 | 26% |
| Electrical System | 8 | 21% |
| Steering | 6 | 15% |
| Air Bags | 5 | 13% |
| Power Train | 4 | 10% |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 3 | 8% |
| Seat Belts | 3 | 8% |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 3 | 8% |
| Structure | 2 | 5% |
| Lane Departure | 2 | 5% |
| Unknown Or Other | 2 | 5% |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 3% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 Infiniti Q50 4 DR RWD | Not rated | Not rated | 5/5 | 5/5 |
| 2016 Infiniti Q50 4 DR AWD | Not rated | Not rated | 5/5 | 5/5 |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Engine - filed 2026-07-20
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. I called the service advisor asking what in particular was wrong with my car, but he said he wasn't sure...
Electrical System,service Brakes,engine - filed 2026-06-13
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. The last 2 need replacing as well or it’s not going...
Tires - filed 2026-06-13
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.
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Complaints are reports filed by owners with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. NHTSA publishes them without verifying them, and counts rise with how many cars were sold, so compare years of the same model rather than different models. Crash ratings are NHTSA's own 5-Star Safety Ratings results.