2016 INFINITI Q50 service and repair manual — a detailed, factory-style reference for maintenance, diagnostics, and repair. Use it to confirm correct procedures, specifications, and system coverage before you start work.
Built for technicians and DIY owners, this manual helps you troubleshoot accurately, follow step-by-step repair procedures, and use wiring diagrams and system sections to diagnose problems faster.
What’s included
- Step-by-step repair procedures and service information
- Specifications and reference data (where provided)
- Electrical coverage with wiring diagrams
- Coverage across key systems: engine, transmission, brakes, steering, suspension, HVAC, and more
Trims covered
- Red Sport 400 Sedan 4-Door
- Premium Sedan 4-Door
- Perfection Sedan 4-Door
- Hybrid Sedan 4-Door
- Hybrid Premium Sedan 4-Door
- Base Sedan 4-Door
- Sport Sedan 4-Door
- Seduction Sedan 4-Door
- Inspiration Sedan 4-Door
Engines covered
- 3.0L 2997CC V6 GAS DOHC Turbocharged
- 2.0L 1991CC l4 GAS DOHC Turbocharged
- 3.7L 3696CC V6 GAS DOHC Naturally Aspirated
- 3.5L 3498CC V6 FULL HYBRID EV-GAS (FHEV) DOHC Naturally Aspirated
Index / Table of contents
- Body
- Brakes
- Chassis Electrical
- Driveline
- Engine Cooling
- Engine Electrical
- Engine Mechanical
- Engine Performance & Emission Controls
- Fuel System
- General Information & Identification
- Heating, Ventilation, & Air Conditioning
- Hybrid & Electric Vehicle Systems
- Steering
- Suspension
- Transmission, Clutch, & Transfer Case
- Wiring Diagrams
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 allo
An engine stall can increase the risk of a crash.
Nissan will notify owners, and Infiniti dealers will reprogram the Fuel Pump Control Module (FPCM) w
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, Q
If the passenger frontal air bag does not deploy as intended in the event of a crash, the passenger
Nissan will notify their owners. Chevrolet City Express owners will be notified by General Motors.
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 c
A broken driveshaft can result in a loss of drive power, or a vehicle roll away when the vehicle is
Dealers will replace the driveshaft, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August
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 manufacture
If the vehicle does not steer as the driver anticipates, there is an increased the risk of a crash.
Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the Direct Adaptive Steering ECU software, fre
CERTIFICATION LABEL AND VIN PLATE REPLACEMENT SERVICE INFORMATION Because of collision damage or other vehicle repair, a replacement Certification Label or VIN Plate/Label may be needed. HINT: Certification Label = FMVSS (Federal Motor Vehi
TELEMATICS SERVICE INFORMATION See ITB19-029 for models built after those listed above for a different Service Procedure. SERVICE INFORMATION The Applied Vehicles are equipped with a wireless communication device called a Telematics Communi
AEB WARNING LIGHT IS ON WITH WARNING MESSAGES DISPLAYED ON COMBINATION METER APPLIED VEHICLES: 2015-2024 Q50 (V37) 2015-2018 Q50 Hybrid (HV37) 2017-2022 Q60 (CV37) 2015-2019 Q70 (Y51) 2015-2018 Q70 Hybrid (HY51) 2019-2024 QX50 (J55) 2022-20
***** Retailer Announcement ***** INFINITI is committed to providing the highest levels of product quality and customer satisfaction. Therefore, INFINITI is conducting a warranty extension to Full Useful Life (FUL) of 10 years or 120,000 mi
MIL ON WITH DTC(S) STORED IN THE ECM This bulletin is no longer active. Please discard previous versions of ITB17-050.
TURBOCHARGER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURE APPLIED ENGINES: VR30DDTT IF YOU CONFIRM One or both turbochargers require replacement. ACTION 1. Replace the affected turbocharger(s). Refer to the SERVICE PROCEDURE in this bulletin for the updated proce
ENGINE ROOM SUB-HARNESS IF YOU CONFIRM DTC P06DA-00 for ENGINE OIL PRESSURE CONTROL is stored as current (active) with CONSULT-III plus (C-III plus). ACTION Replace the engine room sub-harness. Refer to the SERVICE PROCEDURE in this bulleti
DTC B00A0-00 STOREIF YOU CONFIRM DTC B00A0-00 (OCCUPANT DETECTION SENSOR UNIT) is stored, AND OCS zero point reset cannot be performed, (continued on the next page)D
Showing the 8 most recent of 108 technical service bulletins on file with NHTSA.
WHILE ACCELERATING, THE DRIVER SWITCHED THE VEHICLE FROM MANUAL SHIFT MODE TO AUTOMATIC. THE DRIVER NOTED A SIGNIFICANT INCREASE IN MEASURED RPM VIA THE TACHOMETER AS IF THE VEHICLE "JUMPED INTO A LOW
OUTPUT SPEED SENSOR on 2016 INFINITI Q50t - Took vehicle in for oil and filter change 2 days ago. I drove the car about 40 miles, without incident. Went back to same place for state inspection yesterd
The vehicle experienced a failure while driving, producing heavy smoke and requiring the car to be stopped immediately. The âLow Oil Pressure â Stop Vehicleâ warning light illuminated on 2/19/20
* the passenger airbag light came on July 2025. I was not in a accident the light just came on. * 7/29/2025 I took my car in for service at Infinity of Las Vegas (the only Infinity dealership in Las
* the passenger airbag light came on July 2025. I was not in a accident the light just came on. * 7/29/2025 I took my car in for service at Infinity of Las Vegas (the only Infinity dealership in Las
Showing the 5 most serious of 53 complaints filed with NHTSA.
