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Infiniti QX50Model year report

2016 Infiniti QX50 Problems

Complaints
19filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
41,450miles, 8 complaints with mileage
Recalls
0campaigns on record
Trend
RisingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA crash rating
—no overall rating published
EPA fuel economy
20 mpgcombined, 3.7L 6-cyl RWD · 17 city / 24 hwy

Sources: NHTSA records for the 2016 Infiniti QX50 (complaints, recalls, investigations), NHTSA crash tests, EPA fuel economy. Report an error

NHTSA recorded 19 consumer complaints for the 2016 Infiniti QX50. The part named most often is other or unknown, with 6 complaints (32% of the total), followed by engine (5) and electrical system (4). 8 of the complaints include a mileage, and 50% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 41,450 miles. Of all complaints, 3 involved a crash, 3 a fire, 3 an injury, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 0 recall campaigns and 83 technical service bulletins for this model year. Other or unknown complaints overlap with 1 technical service bulletin filed under the same part. Engine complaints overlap with 2 technical service bulletins filed under the same part.

This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.

Which parts are reported most

Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.

Example complaints

Other or unknown: “There is something wrong with either the acceleration, electrical or throttle. While parking the vehicle and applying the breaks, the vehicle speed forward at high speed and would not stop even with applying the breaks. It crashed me and my daughter into a brick building at high speed. The witness said he had never seen anything like it before and he was a mechanic and auto body specialist. He said we went from almost in the stop position to high speed like a crash test dummy vehicle. This all occurred in a small parking lot in the city. …”

NHTSA complaint #11337325, filed 2020-07, 50,900 miles

Engine: “From a cold start,driving vehicle a short distance approx.( 1 mile ) pulling into a parking space. Step on brake pedal, engine idle increases making you press harder on the brake pedal. This excessive braking to stop is a safety issue. At first I thought I was stepping on the brake and gas pedal at the same time. I found this was not the case. The vehicle wants to lurch forward . This has happened several times. This excessive braking has also happened at a traffic signal light. Concern is always to be ready with a heavy foot on the brake pedal. …”

NHTSA complaint #11292314, filed 2019-12, 25,100 miles

Electrical system: “Purchased vehicle on 4/23/23 from Carmax. Discovered horn was not working 5/10 when a truck swerved into my lane on the freeway. Carmax refused to refund money under 30 day guarantee stating I drove over 1500 miles. Prior to purchasing I signed documents stating the car was in perfect condition after 3 point inspection , horn included . They scheduled a appointment at the end of the month leaving me with no transportation to get to work . After complaining to the BBB they denied anything was wrong with the car, even after doing a appraisal on 6/10 where I stated the horn was not functioning. …”

NHTSA complaint #11532891, filed 2023-07

Air bags: “On December 24, 2024 I was in a car accident where my car did make impact twice after spinning out of control due to black ice. The first impact occurred hitting a car then the final impact occurred when the car was flung into the metal barricade after spinning. The air bags did NOT deploy during this accident and I was very concerned for my safety and my life.”

NHTSA complaint #11642405, filed 2025-02

Mileage when problems were reported

50% of the 8 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 26,000 and 54,000 miles.

13%0–100%10–2538%25–5025%50–750%75–10025%100–1500%150+
Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (8 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 41,450 miles.

Complaints by year filed

Trend: rising. Complaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.

2016201720192020202120222023202472025
Complaints by year the complaint was filed with NHTSA. Red bars: the last 3 full calendar years used for the trend. The current year (2026) is partial.

Crash test ratings

NHTSA's 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2016 Infiniti QX50. Frontal results are shown driver / passenger; rollover shows the star rating and NHTSA's estimated risk of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.

VersionOverallFrontalSideSide poleRollover
QX50 · wagon AWDnot rated———4 · 13.0% risk
QX50 · wagon RWDnot rated———4 · 13.0% risk

Driver aids listed by NHTSA for the 2016 model year: forward collision warning optional, lane departure warning optional, automatic emergency braking not available.

Source: NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (5-Star Safety Ratings), nhtsa.gov/ratings.

Fuel economy and running cost

EPA ratings for each 2016 Infiniti QX50 version. Annual fuel cost is the EPA's estimate at its current fuel prices for 15,000 miles a year (55% city driving).

VersionEngineTransmissionCityHwyComb.Fuel / yr
QX50 RWD3.7L 6-cyl7-speed automatic172420$4,100
QX50 AWD3.7L 6-cyl7-speed automatic172420$4,100

Source: U.S. EPA and Department of Energy, fueleconomy.gov. Ratings are for comparing vehicles; real-world mileage varies with driving and conditions.

Recalls and investigations

NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for the 2016 Infiniti QX50 in the data used here. A recall can apply to some vehicles of a model year and not others, so check a specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Technical service bulletins

TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 83 on record; the latest 10 are shown.

See all 83 bulletins →

Other model years of the Infiniti QX50

YearComplaintsMedian miRecallsCrash ★MPGScore (50 = typical)Trend
2024524,6001526—Too new
20221712,5002526—Rising
20214171,000252648 · TypicalRising
20203317,650252650 · TypicalRising
201914548,7603527100 · MoreRising
20171323,0000—20—Not enough data
20161941,4500—20—Rising

All Infiniti QX50 model years · Best and worst years by complaints

Frequently asked questions

How many NHTSA complaints does the 2016 Infiniti QX50 have?

NHTSA recorded 19 consumer complaints for the 2016 Infiniti QX50 as of Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 2016 Infiniti QX50 is reported most often?

Other or unknown is named most often, in 6 complaints (32% of the total), followed by engine with 5.

Has the 2016 Infiniti QX50 been recalled?

NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for this model year in the data used here. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What gas mileage does the 2016 Infiniti QX50 get?

The EPA rates the 2016 Infiniti QX50 (QX50, 3.7L 6-cyl) at 20 mpg combined, 17 city and 24 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $4,100 at 15,000 miles a year. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.

At what mileage are problems with the 2016 Infiniti QX50 reported?

Among the 8 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 41,450 miles and the middle half falls between 26,000 and 54,000 miles; 50% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate. Crash ratings are from NHTSA’s New Car Assessment Program. Fuel economy is from the EPA and DOE (fueleconomy.gov).

Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.