2016 Infiniti QX60
Problems, Recalls & Reliability Report
Quick Summary
The 2016 Infiniti QX60 has 38 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — that's 0.8x the segment average of 47. The most common issue is air bags problems (32% of all complaints), specifically: tl* the contact owns a 2016 infiniti qx60. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 16v244000 (air bags) and stated that the part needed for the repair was not available. the contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. the manuf. There is 1 recall issued for this model year. ⚠️ 2 fire reports filed.
38
Total Complaints
1
Recalls Issued
5/5
Safety Stars
0.8x
vs Segment Avg
Known Problems(top 5 of 8)
AIR BAGS
12 complaints- • TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 INFINITI QX60. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V244000 (AIR BAGS) AND STATED THAT THE PART NEEDED FOR THE REPAIR WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUF
- • INFINITI QX60 NOW HAS CREATED A CONSTANT YELLOW FALSE WARNING PICTURE/LIGHT ON IN CAR INDICATING THAT THE PASSENGER AIR BAG IF OFF EVEN THOUGH NO ONE IS SITTING IN THE SEAT. IF AN INFANT OR A SMALL CHILD IS PLACED IN THE SEAT, SINCE THE YELLOW WARNING PICTURE/ LIGHT IS ALWAYS ON, A TRUE AND ACTUAL
- • TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 INFINITI QX60. THE CONTACT CALLED FROM THE BLUFFTON SOUTH CAROLINA FIRE DEPARTMENT. WHILE DRIVING AT AN UNKNOWN SPEED, THE VEHICLE CRASHED INTO A DEER. MOMENTS LATER, FLAMES WERE PRESENT NEAR THE B POST ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE OF THE VEHICLE. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT EXTINGUISHED
“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 INFINITI QX60. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V244000 (AIR BAGS) AND STATED THAT THE PART NEEDED FOR THE REPAIR WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUF”
— NHTSA complaint filing
When Problems Appear on the 2016 Infiniti QX60
Based on 17 owner complaints that included an odometer reading. Median mileage at time of complaint: 40K miles. Most complaints cluster in the 0-30K miles range.
OTHER
AIR BAGS
Mileage figures are self-reported by owners in NHTSA complaint filings. Peak bucket = the mileage range with the most complaints for that component; it reflects when owners noticed and reported problems, not necessarily when the fault first occurred.
Recalls (1)
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.
Fix: 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.
Fuel Cost Calculator for 2016 Infiniti QX60
Live EIA pricesBased on EPA fuel-economy ratings and EIA weekly retail prices (2026-07-20). Real-world cost varies with driving style, trim/engine, terrain, and traffic.
5-Year Gas Price History
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Estimated Insurance Cost for 2016 Infiniti QX60
How this estimate is calculated
Coverage assumed: 100/300/100 liability + comprehensive/collision, $500 deductibles. Data sources: NAIC 2024 + HLDI loss studies.
Maintenance & Warranty
Infiniti New-Vehicle Warranty Coverage
These are the terms for a new Infiniti. If you're buying a used 2016 QX60, remaining coverage is usually pro-rated from the vehicle's original in-service date. Not all coverage transfers between owners — check with a Infiniti dealer for VIN-specific remaining warranty.
Estimated Repair Costs
Estimates based on average reported repair costs. Actual costs vary by location, shop, and severity.
🔍 Pre-Purchase Inspection Checklist
Based on 38 owner complaints for this specific year, here's what to check or ask about:
- ☐AIR BAGS: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 INFINITI QX60. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V244000 (AIR BAGS) AND STATED THAT THE PART NEEDED FOR THE REPAIR WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUF
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
- ☐OTHER: 2016 INFINITI QX60. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO DEALERSHIP REFUSAL TO REPAIR AN OLD 2GB NAVIGATION SYSTEM TO AN UPGRADED 4GB SYSTEM. *SMD THE CONSUMER STATED HE WAS UNABLE TO DOWNLOAD DIRECTIONS. *JB THE CONSUMER STATED THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME COMPLETING A RECA
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
- ☐VISIBILITY: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 INFINITI QX60. THE CONTACT CALLED FROM THE BLUFFTON SOUTH CAROLINA FIRE DEPARTMENT. WHILE DRIVING AT AN UNKNOWN SPEED, THE VEHICLE CRASHED INTO A DEER. MOMENTS LATER, FLAMES WERE PRESENT NEAR THE B POST ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE OF THE VEHICLE. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT EXTINGUISHED
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
- ☐TRANSMISSION: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 INFINITI QX60. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED IN THE DRIVEWAY WITH THE IGNITION OFF, THE VEHICLE ROLLED BACKWARDS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE STRUCK AND RAN OVER HIS SPOUSE. THE SPOUSE SUSTAINED FIVE FRACTURED RIBS, A FRACTURED COLLAR BONE, A FRACTURED CLAVICLE, A
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
- ☐RECALLS: Verify all 1 recall have been completed — free at any Infiniti dealer
- ☐General: Get a pre-purchase inspection from an independent mechanic ($100-$200)
Infiniti QX60 — Year Comparison
How does 2016 compare to other years? Fewer complaints = more reliable.
NHTSA Safety Rating
At a Glance
- Complaints
- 38
- Recalls
- 1
- Fire reports
- 2
- Crash reports
- 4
- Injury reports
- 7
- Segment avg
- 47
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