2016 Infiniti Qx60 Safety Report
2016 INFINITI QX60 Safety Report
Safety Decision Cockpit for the 2016 Infiniti Qx60
This page is the hub for deciding what to inspect next on the 2016 Infiniti Qx60. It connects recall campaigns, owner complaint patterns, service bulletins, sibling model years, component issue hubs, and the model buying guide so a shopper or owner can move from a single report into the wider safety graph.
| Signal | Value | What to inspect next |
|---|---|---|
| Recall burden | Moderate (1) | Review campaign numbers, affected components, and dealer remedies below. |
| Owner complaints | Moderate (28) | Scan complaint narratives for recurring symptoms, mileage, crashes, fires, injuries, and dates. |
| Crash and fire reports | 4 | Treat any crash, fire, injury, or fatality-linked pattern as a priority pre-purchase inspection item. |
| Primary component hub | Air Bags | Compare air bags issues across vehicles. |
| Cleaner nearby model year | 2022 | Compare against the 2022 Infiniti Qx60 with 20 complaints and 2 recalls. |
| Riskier nearby model year | 2015 | Check the 2015 Infiniti Qx60 before buying across this generation. |
Infiniti Qx60 Year-by-Year Comparison
The safest purchase decision usually comes from comparing neighboring model years, not reading a single page in isolation. The table below uses only validated Infiniti Qx60 years already present in the cleaned NHTSA dataset, so each comparison links to a real vehicle safety report rather than a generated combination.
| Model Year | Complaints | Recalls | Use case |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 Infiniti Qx60 | 65 | 2 | Inspect as a potentially higher-complaint year. |
| 2015 Infiniti Qx60 | 90 | 3 | Inspect as a potentially higher-complaint year. |
| 2018 Infiniti Qx60 | 34 | 1 | Inspect as a potentially higher-complaint year. |
| 2019 Infiniti Qx60 | 35 | 2 | Inspect as a potentially higher-complaint year. |
| 2020 Infiniti Qx60 | 22 | 1 | Compare as a potentially cleaner alternative. |
| 2022 Infiniti Qx60 | 20 | 2 | Compare as a potentially cleaner alternative. |
2016 Infiniti Qx60 Complaint Theme Map
Complaint counts become more useful when they are grouped into inspection themes. For the 2016 Infiniti Qx60, these are the component areas with the clearest NHTSA complaint signals. Use each link to jump from this single vehicle into broader component hubs and make-specific issue pages.
Air Bags
11 owner complaints mention this component in the current safety profile.
All Air Bags issues Infiniti onlyUnknown Or Other
5 owner complaints mention this component in the current safety profile.
All Unknown Or Other issues Infiniti onlyPower Train
3 owner complaints mention this component in the current safety profile.
All Power Train issues Infiniti onlySuspension,Electrical System,Wheels
1 owner complaint mention this component in the current safety profile.
All Suspension,Electrical System,Wheels issues Infiniti onlyForward Collision Avoidance
1 owner complaint mention this component in the current safety profile.
All Forward Collision Avoidance issues Infiniti onlyElectrical System
1 owner complaint mention this component in the current safety profile.
All Electrical System issues Infiniti onlyAI Safety Analysis for the 2016 Infiniti Qx60
Reliability Score
The 2016 Infiniti Qx60 receives a reliability score of 55 out of 100 based on analysis of NHTSA complaint data, recall history, crash reports, and safety ratings. This indicates average reliability — some notable concerns exist that prospective buyers should be aware of.
NHTSA Safety Ratings for the 2016 Infiniti Qx60
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) evaluates vehicles through controlled crash tests and assigns star ratings from 1 to 5, with 5 being the safest.
Known Issues for the 2016 Infiniti Qx60
The following issues have been identified from NHTSA complaint data and owner reports for the 2016 Infiniti Qx60:
| Issue | Severity | Frequency | Typical Mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Bag Malfunction The Occupant Classification System (OCS) may fail to detect passengers, causing the airbag light to stay on and potentially not deploy during an accident. |
Medium | Common | 30k-60k miles |
| Awd System Failure Electric controlled coupling failure can lead to AWD system malfunction, causing vibrations and grinding noises during driving. |
Medium | Common | 30k-60k miles |
| Display And Audio/Video Control Reset The infotainment screen and audio/video equipment may reset intermittently, affecting the functionality of the display, climate, and rear camera. |
Low | Occasional | 30k-60k miles |
| Sunroof Explosions Sunroof explosions have been reported, causing significant safety concerns and potential damage to the vehicle interior. |
High | Rare | 30k-60k miles |
Common Problems Reported by Owners
Based on NHTSA complaint data, the following components account for the majority of reported issues with the 2016 Infiniti Qx60:
Issues with the OCS can lead to airbag malfunctions, affecting passenger safety.
AWD system failures can cause driving issues and safety concerns.
Intermittent resets can limit the functionality of the infotainment system and rear camera.
Sunroof explosions pose significant safety risks and can cause damage to the vehicle interior.
Recall Details for the 2016 Infiniti Qx60
The following 1 recall has been issued for the 2016 Infiniti Qx60 by NHTSA:
Summary: 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 incorrec...
Consequence: 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. Inter...
NHTSA Complaint Summaries for the 2016 Infiniti Qx60
Below are complaint narratives filed by owners of the 2016 Infiniti Qx60 with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. 3 complaints involved crashes. 1 involved fires. 6 reported injuries or fatalities.
Component: Air Bags / Occupant Classification System (OCS) Problem Description: The Occupant Classification System (OCS) in my 2016 Infiniti QX60 is malfunctioning. The passenger airbag indicator light flickers on and off even when the passenger seat is empty. When an adult passenger is seated properly with the seatbelt fastened, the system frequently fails to detect the occupant and does not con...
The electric controlled coupling failed and as a result, the AWD failed. There is vibration when turning and driving 25 mph. The grinding noise remained after I got new brakes and I was told it’s from the coupling trying to power the AWD. I took my 2016 QX60 to the dealer and also to a foreign car auto shop and they both confirmed it needs to be replaced. When the coupling is unplugged, the noise ...
The contact owns a 2016 Infiniti QX60. The contact stated that while making a left turn at a low rate of speed, another vehicle attempted to drive around the contact's vehicle. As the vehicle attempted to drive around, the contact was hit by the passing vehicle. The contact stated that they could not recall the immediate events after the accident; however, they did note the side air bags did deplo...
2016 Infiniti QX60 93,000 miles The battery light was on. I have noticed that my CVT transmission goes into limp mode. This has happened several times with no help from infiniti. I can only go 10MPH and it revs only 1000 RPM, then it'll be fine after I turn off and on again. Had battery and alternator checked and they're 100% good. This is very dangerous when it happenes in traffic and infin...
Passenger airbag does not detect any adult sitting in the passenger seat, causing the light to stay on and possibly not deploy during an accident. The vehicle make and model has a recall for this exact problem, but has not notified for a recall service.
The airbag sensor light is flashing whether a passenger is in the seat or not. Infiniti has refused to investigate the issue and is stating that it is my responsibility to pay for the diagnostics despite the fact that this is an airbag related issue and is possibly related to the 2016 Nissan recall.
I'm hoping to solve a problem or at least get a positive answer why my FEB Warning Indicator Light comes on "SPORADICALLY". I had noticed it quite a few times either driving on the freeway, secondary roads, at higher and lower speeds and especially troublesome, when there are not any hazards or... Now my light stay on all time
Passenger airbag sensor showing warning. There was a previous recall that shows active but my VIN says it does not have an unaddressed recall which I think is inaccurate.
Air bag light began blinking notifying me of an issue. The vehicle is available for an inspection. I took car to dealer for diagnostic check. The dealer informed me that it is the drivers side airbag causing the issue. This is a safety component of the vehicle and puts the driver and all occupants at risk should their be an airbag failure in an accident. Issue has been through a diagnostic chec...
The contact owns a 2016 Infiniti QX60. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the air bag warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed that the front passenger's side Occupant Classification System (OCS) sensor needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and confirmed that ther...
The display and audio/video control keeps resetting which limits the functioning of the display, climate and Audio/Video equipment, and the rear camera.
The contact owns a 2016 Infiniti QX60. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked outside, she noticed there was water leaking through the sunroof onto the floor of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed that the sunroof drain tubes needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and informed the contac...
While driving down a clear road on a beautiful day, the sunroof in my QX60 randomly exploded, outwardly. It sounded like a gunshot hit the car. Glass went everywhere, hit oncoming traffic, the windshield, and hood of car. We immediately pulled over and noticed the sunroof was expanding outwardly towards the sky, not inward. It was making a concerning sound in the process. The sound scared all of a...
The contact owns a 2016 Infiniti QX60. The contact stated that on two separate occasions, the infotainment screen located in the center console had failed to operate as needed. The contact stated that the screen went blank. Due to the failure, the contact could not use certain electrical features such as her rear backup camera and windshield defrosters. The contact had taken the vehicle to a deale...
TRAVELING I-10 GOING 75MPG, AND THE SUN ROOF EXPLODED. SOUNDED LIKE WE HAD BEEN SHOT. NOTHING WAS IN FRONT OF US WHEN IT HAPPENED. THE INTERIOR SHADE WAS NOT OPENED , SO NO GLASS WAS BLOWN IN. THERE WAS A BIG HOLE WITH THE GLASS BEING BULGED OUTWARD (UP.)
AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT IS FLASHY AUTO SHOP STATES 400 TO FIX THE SWITCH THAT HAS COME UNPLUGGED
AS I WAS LEAVING MY JOB'S PARKING LOT I STARTED MY VEHICLE AND PROCEEDED TO PUT MY QX60 IN REVERSE AND MY ENGINE REVED SO VERY VERY LOUD THAT IT SCARED ME TREMENDOUSLY. THE TRUCK TOOK OFF ON ITS OWN, WHILE TRYING TO STOP THE VEHICLE IT CONTINUED TO SPEED IN REVERSE UNTIL I HIT A BRICK WALL. THEN WITHOUT ME TOUCHING THE GEAR SHIFTER THE VEHICLE PROCEEDED TO GO FORWARD ON ITS OWN AND DIDN'T STOP UN...
SIDE AIRBAG ON THE DRIVERS SEAT AND THE CEILING CURTAIN AIRBAGS ON THE 2ND AND 3RD ROW DEPLOYED WHILE I WAS DRIVING FOR REASON
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 THE FIRE AND DETERMINED THAT THE FLAMES WERE EITHER CAUSED BY THE WINDOW MOTOR OR THE SIDE AIR BAGS...
VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION ON THE INTERSTATE, NO OTHER CARS AROUND NOR BIG TRUCKS AND NOT UNDER AN OVERPASS. VEHICLE WAS MOVING AROUND 70 MPH AND THE SUNROOF EXPLODED. NO WINDOWS WERE DOWN AND THANKFULLY THE SCREEN WASN'T OPENED.
Showing 20 of 28 complaints. Additional complaints are available via the NHTSA database.
Frequently Asked Questions About the 2016 Infiniti Qx60
Has the 2016 INFINITI QX60 been recalled?
Yes, the 2016 INFINITI QX60 has 1 recall on record with NHTSA. Each recall addresses a specific safety defect identified by the manufacturer or NHTSA.
How many complaints does the 2016 INFINITI QX60 have?
The 2016 INFINITI QX60 has 28 complaints filed with NHTSA. Of these, 3 involved crashes. 6 injuries and 0 deaths have been reported.
What is the safety rating for the 2016 INFINITI QX60?
The 2016 INFINITI QX60 received an overall NHTSA safety rating of excellent (5/5). Frontal crash: 4/5. Side crash: 5/5. Rollover: 4/5.
What are the most common problems with the 2016 INFINITI QX60?
The most commonly reported problems with the 2016 INFINITI QX60 involve air bags (11 complaints), unknown or other (5 complaints), power train (3 complaints). Other affected components include suspension,electrical system,wheels, forward collision avoidance, electrical system.
How many crash reports does the 2016 INFINITI QX60 have?
There are 3 crash reports associated with the 2016 INFINITI QX60 out of 28 total complaints (10.7% of complaints involved crashes).
How many fire reports does the 2016 INFINITI QX60 have?
There are 1 fire reports for the 2016 INFINITI QX60 out of 28 total complaints. Fire reports are among the most serious safety concerns tracked by NHTSA.
Are there any deaths reported for the 2016 INFINITI QX60?
No deaths have been reported in NHTSA complaints for the 2016 INFINITI QX60.
How many injuries are reported for the 2016 INFINITI QX60?
6 injuries have been reported in NHTSA complaints for the 2016 INFINITI QX60. These are self-reported by vehicle owners as part of their safety complaints.
Should I buy a 2016 INFINITI QX60?
Based on NHTSA data, the 2016 INFINITI QX60 is generally recommended. It has 28 complaints, 1 recalls, and a excellent (5/5) safety rating. Always have a pre-purchase inspection done by a qualified mechanic.
What components fail most on the 2016 INFINITI QX60?
The components with the most failures on the 2016 INFINITI QX60 are: 1. AIR BAGS (11 complaints), 2. UNKNOWN OR OTHER (5 complaints), 3. POWER TRAIN (3 complaints), 4. SUSPENSION,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,WHEELS (1 complaints), 5. FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE (1 complaints). AIR BAGS is the single most-reported problem area with 11 complaints.
What should I know before buying a 2016 INFINITI QX60?
Be cautious of potential air bag malfunctions and AWD system failures. Regular maintenance and inspection are crucial to ensure safety. The 2016 INFINITI QX60 has 28 NHTSA complaints and 1 recalls on record. NHTSA rates it excellent (5/5).
How reliable is the 2016 INFINITI QX60?
The 2016 INFINITI QX60 receives a reliability score of 55/100, indicating average reliability. This is based on 28 owner complaints, 1 recalls, and 4 crash/fire reports in the NHTSA database. Key known issues include Air Bag Malfunction and AWD System Failure.
What are the known issues with the 2016 INFINITI QX60?
Known issues with the 2016 INFINITI QX60 include: Air Bag Malfunction, AWD System Failure, Display and Audio/Video Control Reset, Sunroof Explosions. These are based on patterns found across 28 NHTSA complaints. 1 of these patterns resulted in formal recalls.
Can the air bag warning light be ignored?
No, it should be addressed immediately as it may indicate a malfunction that could affect passenger safety.
What should I do if my AWD system fails?
Take the vehicle to a dealership for inspection and repair to ensure safe operation.
How can I prevent sunroof explosions?
While rare, regular inspections and maintenance can help identify potential issues before they lead to explosions.
Buyer Advice
Our recommendation: Be cautious of potential air bag malfunctions and AWD system failures. Regular maintenance and inspection are crucial to ensure safety.
NHTSA Data Summary for 2016 Infiniti Qx60
This safety report is based on a comprehensive analysis of data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) for the 2016 Infiniti Qx60. The data includes 28 consumer complaints filed by vehicle owners, 1 manufacturer-initiated safety recalls, 3 reported crashes, 1 fire incidents, 6 reported injuries, and safety rating assessments associated with this vehicle.
The NHTSA has assigned the 2016 Infiniti Qx60 an overall safety rating of 5 out of 5 stars, with a frontal crash rating of 4 stars, a side crash rating of 5 stars, and a rollover rating of 4 stars. These ratings are determined through controlled crash testing conducted by the NHTSA.
All data presented in this report is sourced from public NHTSA databases. Our AI analysis identifies patterns across complaint narratives, correlates them with recall history, and produces the safety assessment above. This analysis is updated as new complaints and recalls are filed with the NHTSA.
Consumers are encouraged to report vehicle safety problems to the NHTSA at nhtsa.gov. If your vehicle is subject to a recall, contact your dealer to schedule the free repair.
Disclaimer: This analysis is AI-generated from NHTSA public data and does not constitute professional automotive or safety advice. Always verify recall status at NHTSA.gov and consult a qualified mechanic.
Analysis last updated: 2026-05-16