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2016 Infiniti Q50

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2016 Q50.

Body PASSENGER CAR

The 2016 Infiniti Q50 enters the record as a passenger car carrying 38 total owner complaints and four recalls, with the engine emerging as the leading complaint category. That complaint count positions the model year well below the 2014 launch peak of 169 reports yet far above the 2022 nadir of just one, illustrating a steady downward trajectory across the 2014–2023 production run. In practical terms, the 2016 Q50 sits in the middle of that improvement curve — improved from the troubled debut but not yet at the quiet reliability later years would deliver.

Model year202420232022202120202019201820172016

Fitment & sizes

Replacement part sizes and factory part numbers — battery, bulbs, filters and belts.

From the factory this vehicle uses a BCI NS · 582 CCA battery, OE oil filter 1520865F0E. Note the factory battery is now discontinued — plan on a superseded or quality aftermarket equivalent, which the part pages below list where known. Each part links to every other vehicle that shares it, so a part you already stock may fit more of your fleet than you'd expect.

Battery groupBCI NS · 582 CCAOEM · verified
Tail / brake / turnSIGNALOEM · verified
Tire sizeP225/55R17OEM · verified
Wheel / rim7.5 inOEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter1520865F0E alt 1520865F1E
Engine air filter16546HG00B alt 1654630P00
Spark plug224015CA1D alt 22401EW61C
Battery244101MG0A discontinued
Front wiper blades288904GF1A alt 288904GF0B
Serpentine belt117204GD0B alt 117205CA0B
Thermostat110625CA1A alt 1305031U00
Cabin air filterB72771CA1B alt B72774HH0A

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length189 in
Overall width71.7 in
Overall height57.5 in
Wheelbase112.2 in
Curb weight3788 lb
Track (front / rear)60.6 / 62.6 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)57/43

Performance & power Independent road tests

0–60 mph, quarter-mile, horsepower and torque from independent road tests.

Independent road tests for the Q50 of this era, listed by trim and engine — this page spans more than one engine, so no single horsepower figure is shown.

4.5 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 4.50 sec — 2016 S Red Sport 400 Sedan
YearTrim / engine0–60¼ mileHPDrivetrain
2016S Red Sport 400 Sedan 3.0L Twin-Turbo V64.50 sec13.00 sec400 hpRWD
2016S Red Sport 400 Sedan 3.0L Twin-Turbo V64.50 sec13.00 sec400 hpRWD
2014S Hybrid Sedan 3.5L V6 + Elec 1.4-kWh4.90 sec13.60 sec360 hpRWD
2014S Sedan 3.7L V64.90 sec13.50 sec328 hpRWD
2014S Hybrid Sedan 3.5L V6 + Elec 1.4-kWh5.00 sec13.70 sec360 hpAWD
2014S Hybrid Sedan 3.5L V6 + Elec 1.4-kWh5.10 sec13.80 sec360 hpRWD
2014S Sedan 3.7L V65.20 sec13.90 sec328 hpRWD
2014S Sedan 3.7L V65.20 sec13.70 sec328 hpRWD

Service quick specs OEM factory data

Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.

This engine Synthetic · 75W-90 · GL-5 in the differential, DOT 3 brake fluid. Torque the oil drain plug to 25.0 ft-lbs. The firing order is 1-2-3-4-5-6.

Lubricants & capacities

Automatic Transmission FluidATF
Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity9.7
Brake FluidDOT 3
Differential Gear OilSynthetic · 75W-90 · GL-5
Engine CoolantUse Nissan long life coolant/antifreeze
Engine Coolant Capacity10.3-10.8
Power Steering FluidATF
Power Steering FluidNissan EPS fluid

Engine torques

Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts22
Engine Oil Pan Drain Plug25.0 ft-lbs
Engine Oil Pan Drain Plug25.0 ft-lbs
Oil Pump to Cylinder BLock Bolts/Studs61.0 inch lbs. ft-lbs

Chassis torques

Front Wheel HubInstall a new nut and torque to 92.0 ft-lbs

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order1-3-4-2
Cylinder Firing Order1-2-3-4-5-6
Spark Plug ManufacturerInfiniti
Spark Plug Gap.043 in
Spark Plug Torque14 ft-lbs
Spark Plug ManufacturerInfiniti
Spark Plug Gap.043 in
Spark Plug Torque14 ft-lbs

Battery & A/C

RefrigerantR134a
Refrigerant Capacity1.10 lbs
Oil GroupPAG
Oil Type46
Oil Capacity3.04-3.72 oz
RefrigerantR134a
Refrigerant Capacity1.10-1.20 lbs
Standard BCI Cranking Performance582 cca

Service checks

Regulated Fuel System Pressure (Without Vacuum)51 @ idle psi
Engine Compression106-138 psi / Max Variation 14.5 psi
Intake Valve Lash0.010-0.013 in
Exhaust Valve Lash0.011-0.014 in
Intake Valve Lash0.010-0.013 in
Exhaust Valve Lash0.011-0.015 in

Brakes

Brake Caliper Bolt to Carrier TorqueFront: 25; Rear: 32 /; Front: 20; Rear: 32
Brake Caliper Carrier to Hub Bolt TorqueFront: 90; Rear: 63 /; Front: 91; Rear: 62
ABS Sensor Torque10
Minimum Pad ThicknessRear: 0.079 in
Vented Rotor Minimum Thickness for ReplacementFront:
Variation from Parallelism Thickness Variation0.0006

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Camshaft Bearing/Carrier Cap Bolts or Studs — tightening sequence 1 stages
148.0, Step 3: 96.0 all steps are in INCH LBS.
Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages
121.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: loosen all bolts completely, Step 3: 18.0 ft. lbs., Step 4: 9021 ft. lbs

Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified

Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.

Under the factory schedule, replace the engine oil and filter every 5,000 mi; spark plugs at 105,000 mi; coolant at 105,000 mi. The big-interval services (at 105,000 mi for coolant, and the transmission fluid) are the ones owners most often skip — on a lower-mileage example, assume the original fluids are still in it and check them first.

Every 5,000 miEngine Oil (drain & refill) · Engine Oil Filter (replace) · Tire & Wheel Assembly (rotate)
Every 10,000 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect) · Brake Line (inspect) · Brake Linings (inspect) · Brake Pedal Assembly (inspect) · Brake Rotor (inspect) · CV Joint Boot (inspect)
Every 15,000 miCabin Air Filter (replace) · Keyless Entry Remote Battery (replace)
Every 20,000 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect) · Brake Hydraulic System (drain, refill & bleed) · Engine Assembly (leak inspection) · Exhaust System (Complete) (inspect) · Fuel Evaporative Emission Control System Lines (inspect) · Fuel Line (inspect)
Every 30,000 miBody Latches, Locks & Hinges (lubricate) · Drive Axle Assembly (drain & refill) · Drive Belt (replace) · Engine Air Filter Element (replace) · Exterior Lighting (inspect) · Headlamp (inspect alignment)
At 40,000 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect)
At 105,000 miEngine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill) · Spark Plugs (replace)
At 120,000 miEngine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill)
At 125,000 miHybrid Inverter (drain, flush & refill coolant)

Reliability & federal safety record

Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.

The federal record for the Infiniti Q50 shows a general downward trend in consumer complaints, starting at 169 in 2014 and decreasing steadily through 2023. The 2016 model year marks a sharp improvement over the preceding 2014 and 2015 years, which saw 169 and 122 complaints respectively, by recording only 38. While complaints rose slightly to 61 in 2017, the 2016 model sits at a low point in the generation's early arc. The most frequent complaints for 2016 involve the engine (5), air bags (3), and steering (3), though the data does not specify the root causes of these issues. With 4 recalls and 208 TSBs, the 2016 model is consistent with the 2017 model year in terms of manufacturer corrections. Given the significant drop in complaints compared to the first two years of production, 2016 is a good year to buy.

4
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
208
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
0
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
38
Owner complaints
1 involved a crash · 0 a fire
NHTSA crash-test rating federal NCAP · out of 5 stars
Side★★★★★
Rollover★★★★★
Owner complaints by model year NHTSA · this generation & adjacent

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 38 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Engine5
Air Bags3
Steering3
Electrical System2
Structure2
Power Train2
Unknown Or Other2
Electrical System,Service Brakes,Engine1

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 2 of 4 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

16V430000Steering:Automated/Adaptive SteeringReported 13/06/2016

Nissan North America, Inc.'s (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2014-2016 Infiniti Q50 vehicles manufactured December 26, 2012, to December 11, 2015, and Infiniti Q50 Hybrid vehicles manufactured December 10… Remedy: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the Direct Adaptive Steering ECU software, free of charge. The recall began on August 12, 2016. Owners may contact Nissan…

16V244000Air Bags:Sensor:Occupant ClassificationReported 26/04/2016

Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 Nissan Maxima, 2013-2016 Nissan Altima, NV200, LEAF, Sentra, and Pathfinder, 2014-2016 Nissan NV200 Taxi, Infiniti QX60, QX60 Hybrid, and Q50… Remedy: Nissan will notify their owners. Chevrolet City Express owners will be notified by General Motors. Dealers will reprogram the Air Bag Control Unit (ACU) and OCS Electronic Control…

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 208 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

BulletinDateComponentSummary
ITB09-063C2026-04-13StructureCERTIFICATION LABEL AND VIN PLATE REPLACEMENT SERVICE INFORMATION Because of collision…
ITB12-011R2026-03-30Electrical SystemTELEMATICS SERVICE INFORMATION See ITB19-029 for models built after those listed above…
ITB23-023A2025-02-20Electrical SystemAEB WARNING LIGHT IS ON WITH WARNING MESSAGES DISPLAYED ON COMBINATION METER APPLIED…
P4A05, P4A062025-02-04Engine***** Retailer Announcement ***** INFINITI is committed to providing the highest levels…
ITB17-050C2025-02-04EngineMIL ON WITH DTC(S) STORED IN THE ECM This bulletin is no longer active. Please discard…

Common OBD-II trouble codes

The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.

P0420
Catalyst system efficiency below threshold — Bank 1
P0300
Random / multiple cylinder misfire detected
P0171
System too lean — Bank 1
P0455
Evaporative emission system leak detected — large leak
P0128
Coolant thermostat below regulating temperature
P0442
Evaporative emission system leak detected — small leak

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Frequently asked

Does the 2016 Q50 have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 4 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.