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2016 Infiniti

Q50

Auto (S7), 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Turbo

Infiniti Q50: best and worst years
2016 Infiniti Q50 (photo 1 of 2)

Closest available photo (2014 model year); you're viewing the 2016.

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Overview

Body
Midsize CarsEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Drivetrain
Rear-Wheel DriveEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Transmission
Automatic (S7)EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Powertrain
GasEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Fuel
PremiumEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026

Engine & performance

HP
300
Power to weight
0.079 hp/lb
Axle ratio
2.94
Cyl
6EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Aspiration
TurbochargedEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Start-stop system
NoEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026

Efficiency

MPG Hwy
28 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
MPG City
19 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
MPG Comb
23 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Fuel $/yr
$3,350EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
CO₂
399 g/miEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Eco Score
5/10EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Smog score
5/10
Elec. Range
0 miEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
SmartWay certified
No

Dimensions & capacity

Length
189 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/5/2026
Width
72 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/5/2026
Height
57 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/5/2026
Wheelbase
112 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/5/2026
Curb Weight
3,788 lbNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/5/2026
Pass. Vol
102 ft³EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Cargo Vol
13 ft³EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026

Safety NHTSA, model year

Recalls
4
Owner complaints
36
Reported injuries
1

Feature availability

Which features come standard, cost extra, or are locked to a pricier trim arrives with the next data phase. Standard equipment shows here today.

Standard

Reported problems NHTSA owner complaints, model year

  • ENGINE15%
  • ELECTRICAL SYSTEM13%
  • STEERING12%
  • AIR BAGS10%
  • POWER TRAIN8%
  • FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM6%

Source: NHTSA owner complaints, 52 total.

Infiniti Q50: best and worst years

Federal investigations NHTSA defect investigations, model year

  • DP22005opened Jan 27, 2023ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM

    Pedestrian alert sounds

Warranty manufacturer terms, by make

Basic
4 yr / 60k mi
Powertrain
6 yr / 70k mi
Roadside assistance
4 yr
Maintenance
3 yr

Information is gathered on a best-effort basis from public sources, may be incomplete or out of date, and is not purchasing or financial advice. Verify with the manufacturer or dealer before buying.