Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2016 Infiniti Q50
NHTSA data on file today
The 2016 Infiniti Q50 has 4 NHTSA recall campaigns and 39 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #24V470000 Driveshaft Can Break NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #17V476000 Fuel Pump Control Module Software may cause Stall NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #16V430000 Software May Reduce Steering Ability NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #16V244000 Passenger Air Bag may not Deploy due to OCS Error NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Engine 10 complaints
- Electrical System 8 complaints
- Steering 6 complaints
- Air Bags 5 complaints
- Power Train 4 complaints
- Fuel/Propulsion System 3 complaints
Of the 39 complaints on file, 1 reports a crash; across all 39 complaints, owners report 1 injury (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $7,000–$11,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2016 Infiniti Q50 has moderate issues based on recalls and complaints. Recalls for the driveshaft, fuel pump, and steering systems pose notable concerns, but the car doesn't have pervasive failures. Overall reliability is average.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| driveshaft | 50,000–80,000 miles | $800–$1,500 | common |
| fuel pump | 40,000–70,000 miles | $600–$1,200 | common |
| adaptive steering | 60,000–90,000 miles | $1,000–$2,000 | occasional |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Oil and filter changes
- Brake pad and rotor replacement
- Tire rotation and alignment
- Transmission fluid change
- Cooling system flush
- Cabin air filter replacement
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Steering resistance
- Engine stalling
- Unresponsive handling
- Fuel gauge inconsistencies
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2016 Infiniti Q50 at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.