2016 Infiniti Q50

US · Compact Cars

The 2016 Infiniti Q50 is listed in the US market. Every figure below carries the source it came from, and anything our sources do not publish is left out rather than estimated.

Engine: Varies by configuration: 2.0L 4-cylinder turbocharged, 3.0L 6-cylinder turbocharged (SIDI), 3.5L 6-cylinder
Power: Not available
Torque: Not available
Transmission: 7-speed automatic
Drivetrain: Varies by configuration: RWD, AWD
Fuel: Varies by configuration: Gasoline, Hybrid
Seating: Not available

Generic outline. Published dimensions for this vehicle are not available.

Specifications at a Glance

Key Performance & Dimensions

Units:

Engine / Powertrain

HYBRID

Power Output

Not available

Peak Torque

Not available

Combined Economy

Not available

Drivetrain

Not available

Transmission

AUTOMATIC

Capacity

Not available

Exterior Dimensions

Not available

Market: US·Switch units anytime to convert horsepower, torque, fuel economy, and dimensions.

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Engine

Engine
Specification	Value	Source
Engine	Varies by configuration: 2.0L 4-cylinder turbocharged, 3.0L 6-cylinder turbocharged (SIDI), 3.5L 6-cylinder
Displacement	2.0 L to 3.5 L
Cylinders	4 to 6
Aspiration	Turbocharged
Fuel type	Varies by configuration: Gasoline, Hybrid	EPA fueleconomy.gov

Not available from our sources: Power, Torque.

Transmission and drivetrain

Transmission and drivetrain
Specification	Value	Source
Transmission	Automatic	EPA fueleconomy.gov
Gears	7
Drivetrain	Varies by configuration: RWD, AWD

Fuel economy and range

Fuel economy and range
Specification	Value	Source
Combined	30 mpg (7.8 L/100 km) to 21 mpg (11.2 L/100 km)	EPA fueleconomy.gov
City	28 mpg (8.4 L/100 km) to 18 mpg (13.1 L/100 km)
Highway	33 mpg (7.1 L/100 km) to 26 mpg (9.0 L/100 km)

Not available from our sources: Electric range, Battery capacity.

Trims and configurations

10 configurations listed by our sources. Engines, drivetrains and fuel economy can differ between them.

Recalls

NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns for this model year. Last checked October 13, 2026.

24V470000: POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT
Nissan North America, Inc. (INFINITI) is recalling certain 2011-2013 M56, 2012-2013 M35 Hybrid, 2014-2018 Q50, Q70 Hybrid, 2014-2019 Q70, and 2015-2019 Q70L two-wheel drive vehicles. The driveshaft can fatigue and break.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the driveshaft, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 13, 2024. Owners may contact INFINITI's customer service at 1-800-662-6200. INFINITI's numbers for this recall are R24A5 and R24A7.
Reported June 21, 2024. View on NHTSA
17V476000: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Infiniti Q50 and 2017 Infiniti Q60 vehicles equipped with a 2.0L engine. Incorrect Fuel Pump Control Module (FPCM) software may allow the fuel level in the main tank to be too low to supply fuel to the engine, causing the engine to stall while driving.
Remedy: Nissan will notify owners, and Infiniti dealers will reprogram the Fuel Pump Control Module (FPCM) with corrected software, free of charge. The recall began August 29, 2017. Owners may contact Infiniti customer service at 1-800-662-6200.
Reported July 27, 2017. View on NHTSA
16V430000: STEERING:AUTOMATED/ADAPTIVE STEERING
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, 2012, to December 17, 2015. The Direct Adaptive Steering system may experience an error at vehicle start up altering the vehicle's steering responsiveness and turning radius.
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 customer service at 1-800-647-7261.
Reported June 13, 2016. View on NHTSA
16V244000: AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION
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…
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…
Reported April 26, 2016. View on NHTSA

Data sources

EPA fueleconomy.gov · retrieved October 13, 2026 · US Government public data
NHTSA vPIC · retrieved October 13, 2026 · US Government public data

Source checked: October 13, 2026

Data verified: October 13, 2026

Specifications can vary by market, trim, configuration and production date. Confirm with the manufacturer before buying parts or making safety decisions. Report an error.

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2015 Infiniti Q50
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31 mpg (7.6 L/100 km) to 22 mpg (10.7 L/100 km)
2017 Infiniti Q50
Varies by configuration: Gasoline, Hybrid
Varies by configuration: 3.0L 6-cylinder turbocharged (SIDI), 2.0L 4-cylinder turbocharged (SIDI), 3.5L 6-cylinder · Varies by configuration: RWD, AWD
29 mpg (8.1 L/100 km) to 22 mpg (10.7 L/100 km)

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Frequently asked questions

What engine does the 2016 Infiniti Q50 have?

Varies by configuration: 2.0L 4-cylinder turbocharged, 3.0L 6-cylinder turbocharged (SIDI), 3.5L 6-cylinder. Engines can differ by trim, so check the trim list below.

What is the fuel economy of the 2016 Infiniti Q50?

Combined fuel economy is 30 mpg (7.8 L/100 km) to 21 mpg (11.2 L/100 km), as published by the source shown in the specification table.

Is the 2016 Infiniti Q50 front-wheel, rear-wheel or all-wheel drive?

Drivetrain: Varies by configuration: RWD, AWD.

Are there recalls for the 2016 Infiniti Q50?

NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns for this model year (last checked October 13, 2026). Details are in the Recalls section.