2016 Infiniti QX50 vs 2016 Volkswagen Golf Sportwagen
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 8, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2016 Infiniti QX50 | 2016 Volkswagen Golf Sportwagen |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 19 | 51 |
| Recall campaigns | 0 | 3 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 83 | 669 |
| Investigations | 0 | 1 |
| Crash reports | 3 | 2 |
| Fire reports | 3 | 0 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 20 | 28–29 |
| Median reported incident mileage | — | 44,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Infiniti QX50 | Volkswagen Golf Sportwagen |
|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 3 | 17 |
| Engine | 5 | 9 |
| Electrical System | 4 | 6 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 3 | 6 |
| Power Train | 3 | 4 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 3 | 3 |
| Suspension | 0 | 5 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 0 | 3 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Airbag warning light | 0 | 6 |
2016 Infiniti QX50
2016 Volkswagen Golf Sportwagen
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.