2016 Infiniti Q50 Vehicle speed control Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 8%of 39 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 18,850miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the vehicle speed control of the 2016 Infiniti Q50, 8% of the 39 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 18,850 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I have complained to Infiniti several times throughout the 6 months I've had the vehicle. I noticed after a few weeks of leasing the car that when I steer almost to a 90 degree angle whether it be out of a right or left turn the car loses acceleration. This happens on a daily basis, not every time I turn, but more times than none it loses considerable acceleration which has almost caused a wreck. To me this is a major safety issue. I've never experienced this in an other vehicle I've driven. …”
NHTSA complaint #10938919, filed 2016-12, 700 miles“Chassis control system error message comes up. Normal driving. Parked and next day error message displays. Driving not yet affected. Dealership says they know of error message.”
NHTSA complaint #11385409, filed 2020-12, 37,000 miles“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. Went in business to shop for about 30 minutes. Returned to vehicle and drove about 100 yards through the parking lot. The car appeared to lose power and made a jerking movement as if it didn't want to go. I drove out onto a very busy street and we were almost rear ended by other traffic. …”
NHTSA complaint #11738665, filed 2026-05Vehicle speed control: other model years
Other parts of the 2016 Infiniti Q50
10 complaintsElectrical system
8 complaintsSteering
6 complaintsAir bags
5 complaintsFuel system
4 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
4 complaintsSeat belts
3 complaintsLane departure
2 complaintsOther or unknown
2 complaintsBody and structure
2 complaintsBack-over prevention (rear camera)
1 complaintsBrakes
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2016 Infiniti Q50
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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