Model year guide

2016 Infiniti q70l

Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 2016 Infiniti q70l is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 1 on record.

2016 Infiniti q70l — representative photo
Representative photo · via Wikimedia Commons

2016 Infiniti q70l at a glance

Safety recalls1
Owner complaints3

Included: that car's specs and build sheet, model-year recall campaigns and a fair price.

2016 Infiniti q70l recalls 1

Power Train:driveline:driveshaft NHTSA Campaign #24V470000 · manufacturer #R24A5, R24A7 · 21/06/2024

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.

Fix: 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.

Source: U.S. NHTSA, checked 4 Nov 2026. A campaign covers the model year; to see whether a particular car still needs the repair, check its VIN on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer.

2016 Infiniti q70l common problems

The most-reported problem areas across all 3 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — and what to check before you buy.

Visibility/wiper
Have a trusted mechanic inspect this system as part of a pre-purchase inspection.
Air Bags
Confirm the airbag light turns on then off at startup — if it stays lit there's a fault (costly, and a safety risk). Check for signs of prior deployment.
Steering
Steering should be tight and centered — no play, clunks or wandering. Test at low and highway speed; listen for power-steering whine.
Service Brakes
Brakes should feel firm and quiet — no grinding, pulsing or pulling. Check for an ABS light and uneven pad/rotor wear.

2016 Infiniti q70l safety ratings

Frontal crash★★★★★
Rollover★★★★★
Frontal — driver★★★★★
Frontal — passenger★★★★★

Rollover risk: 11.3% — NHTSA's estimated chance of rollover in a single-vehicle crash (dynamic test: no tip).

Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (NCAP), tested as the 2016 Infiniti Q70L 4 DR RWD. Ratings can differ by body style and drivetrain.

Dimensions & weight

Length
202.0 in
Width
72.8 in
Height
59.8 in
Wheelbase
120.1 in
Curb weight
4,361 lb
Front track
62.2 in
Rear track
61.8 in

Manufacturer-reported figures for the 2016 Infiniti q70l. Source: Transport Canada vehicle specifications via NHTSA.

Investigations & service bulletins

Manufacturer service bulletins 127

Technical notes the manufacturer sent to dealers about known issues and fixes. Useful to mention to a mechanic — they are not recalls and repairs may not be covered. Showing the 10 most recent of 127.

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 Vehicle Safety Stand…

Bulletin ITB09-063C · Structure · Apr 2026

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) 2022-2024 QX55 (FJ55) 2015-…

Bulletin ITB23-023A · Electrical System, Forward Collision Avoidance · Feb 2025

CAN COMMUNICATION CODES – DIAGNOSTIC TIPS AND GUIDELINES This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.

Bulletin ITB10-029C · Electrical System · May 2024

INTELLIGENT KEY NOT DETECTED / ENGINE WILL NOT START This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.

Bulletin ITB13-052E · Electrical System · May 2024

CAN COMMUNICATION – NETWORK DIAGNOSTIC FLOW CHART This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.

Bulletin ITB13-006D · Electrical System · May 2024

WINDOW GLASS WARRANTY INFORMATION This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.

Bulletin ITB17-009H · Visibility/wiper · Apr 2024

REMOVING FOREIGN MATERIAL FROM THE WINDOW GLASS This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.

Bulletin ITB13-007I · Visibility/wiper · Apr 2024

WINDSHIELD CRACKING This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.

Bulletin ITB09-039K · Visibility/wiper · Apr 2024

AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING WARNING LIGHT BLINKING This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.

Bulletin ITB19-013E · Electrical System, Forward Collision Avoidance · Apr 2024

TELEMATICS SERVICE INFORMATION This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.

Bulletin ITB12-011Q · Electrical System, Equipment · Jan 2024

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation, listed for the Q70L AWD. Model-year data, not specific to one car.

2016 Infiniti q70l trims & engines on record

Engines
3.7L

2016 Infiniti q70l vehicles on record

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Other Infiniti q70l model years

2019 2017 2015

2016 Infiniti q70l — frequently asked questions

Does the 2016 Infiniti q70l have any safety recalls?

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for the 2016 Infiniti q70l. Whether an individual car still needs a recall repair depends on its VIN — check it on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer. Recall repairs are done at no charge.

What are the most common problems with the 2016 Infiniti q70l?

Across all 3 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are visibility/wiper, air bags, steering.

What is the 2016 Infiniti q70l safety rating?

NHTSA gives the 2016 Infiniti q70l crash-test ratings of frontal 4★, rollover 4★ (out of 5; this model year pre-dates NHTSA's overall score).

Sources: NHTSA (recalls, complaints, crash tests), U.S. EPA (fuel economy). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.