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2016 Infiniti QX60: Complaints, Recalls & Known Issues
What the public record actually says about the 2016 Infiniti QX60 — every figure below is a NHTSA or EPA number, not an opinion.
The read
Fewer reported complaints than most SUV.
Owners filed 29 NHTSA complaints — fewer complaints than 73% of 2016 SUVs. Air Bags leads the reports (38%). 1 safety recall campaign on record — check the VIN and remedy terms with a dealer.
Based on NHTSA complaint volume against 2016 SUVs, not adjusted for how many were sold. It describes the model year, not the individual car you are looking at.
Complaints filed
29
Reports to NHTSA, 2016
Safety recalls
1
NHTSA campaigns on record
NHTSA crash test
Overall NCAP rating
Combined MPG
24.5
EPA estimate
Complaint volume vs. segment peers
Fewer complaints than 73% of 2016 SUVs
The bar is this car's percentile among 2016 SUVs by complaint volume — a full bar means the fewest complaints in its class. Not adjusted for sales.
Known issues
Air Bags issues lead owner complaints (38% of 29 reports), followed by unknown or other (17%).
+ 2 more component categories with fewer reports.
Share of all 29 NHTSA complaints for this model year, grouped by the component owners named. Bars are scaled to the largest category. Examples: ODI 11627932, ODI 11705204, ODI 11595242, ODI 11580663, ODI 11555166.
Recalls(1)
Open a recall to read what NHTSA says is wrong, what can happen, and how it gets fixed. Check the VIN and remedy eligibility with a dealer; federal no-charge requirements have an age limit, though a manufacturer may offer more coverage.
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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 Hybrid, 2014-2017 Nissan Rogue and Infiniti Q50, 2015-2016 Nissan Murano, Murano Hybrid, and Chevrolet City Express, 2014-2015 Nissan Pathfinder Hybrid, and 2013 Infiniti JX35 vehicles. In these vehicles, the front seat passenger Occupant Classification System (OCS) may incorrectly classify an adult passenger as a child or classify the seat as empty despite it being occupied. As a result, the passenger frontal air bag may be turned off and not deploy in the event of a crash.
Risk: If the passenger frontal air bag does not deploy as intended in the event of a crash, the passenger is at an increased risk of injury.
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 Unit (ECU) in Altima, Maxima, Murano, Rogue, and Sentra vehicles, and replace the OCS ECU in LEAF, NV200, NV200 Taxi, Pathfinder, Infiniti Q50, JX35, and QX60 and Chevrolet City Express vehicles, free of charge. Interim notices were sent to owners on May 31, 2016. Owners will receive a second notice when remedy parts become available. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669, Infiniti customer service at 1-888-833-3216 or Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020.
A campaign can apply to this model year without being incomplete on a specific vehicle. Check the VIN with NHTSA or a dealer to confirm whether a particular car needs repair.
Investigations
0 NHTSA investigations on record
No investigations are on record as of Jul 2026. An empty record is not a clean bill of health.
Crash-test ratings
2016 Infiniti QX60 SUV AWD NHTSA source
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- Frontal
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2016 Infiniti QX60 SUV FWD NHTSA source
- Overall
- Frontal
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Fuel economy by trim
| Trim | Engine | Drivetrain | Transmission | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| QX60 Hybrid FWD | 2.5L 4-cyl | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic (AV-S7) | 26 | 28 | 26 |
| QX60 Hybrid AWD | 2.5L 4-cyl | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (AV-S7) | 25 | 28 | 26 |
| QX60 FWD | 3.5L 6-cyl | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic (AV-S7) | 21 | 27 | 23 |
| QX60 AWD | 3.5L 6-cyl | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (AV-S7) | 19 | 26 | 22 |
EPA laboratory estimates by trim and engine. Actual mileage varies with driving, weather, load, and maintenance. EPA source.
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2016 Infiniti QX60: frequently asked
What does the complaint record show for the 2016 Infiniti QX60?
Owners filed 29 NHTSA complaints about the 2016 Infiniti QX60 — fewer complaints than 73% of comparable 2016 SUVs, so it sits toward the stronger end of its class. That's a signal, not a guarantee about any single car.
What are the most common problems on the 2016 Infiniti QX60?
The most-reported problem areas are Air Bags (38% of complaints) and unknown or other (17%).
How many recalls does the 2016 Infiniti QX60 have?
1 recall has been issued that affect the 2016 Infiniti QX60, covering components such as air bags. Check the VIN with NHTSA and ask a dealer to confirm remedy eligibility; federal no-charge requirements have an age limit, though manufacturers may offer more coverage.
What gas mileage does the 2016 Infiniti QX60 get?
The EPA rates the 2016 Infiniti QX60 between 22 and 26 mpg combined, depending on trim and drivetrain.