2016 Infiniti Q60 maintenance schedule
The 2016 Q60 is part of the V36 generation (2014-2016), sold as a coupe and convertible. Below: its service intervals with the source behind each one, the fluids it takes, the problems owners report for this year, and the NHTSA recalls issued for it.
Service schedule
What the 2016 Q60 needs, and when
All 10 of these items come from Infiniti's own published schedule. Manufacturer rows link to Infiniti's own schedule, Independent rows to a service shop or parts retailer's published guide.
| Service | Interval | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Engine oil and filter (VQ37VHR) Ensure ester-based synthetic oil usage for valvetrain longevity. | 5,000 mi / 6 months | Manufacturer |
| Engine air filter (VQ37VHR) | 15,000 mi / 18 months | Manufacturer |
| Cabin air filter (VQ37VHR) | 15,000 mi / 18 months | Manufacturer |
| Tire rotation (VQ37VHR) | 5,000 mi / 6 months | Manufacturer |
| Brake fluid (VQ37VHR) | 30,000 mi / 3 years | Manufacturer |
| Engine coolant (VQ37VHR) | 105,000 mi / 7 years | Manufacturer |
| Transmission fluid (VQ37VHR) Critical short intervals required for the 6-speed manual gearbox. | 30,000 mi / 3 years | Manufacturer |
| Spark plugs (VQ37VHR) | 105,000 mi / 7 years | Manufacturer |
| Serpentine belt (VQ37VHR) | 40,000 mi / 4 years | Manufacturer |
| Differential and transfer case fluid (VQ37VHR) | 30,000 mi / 3 years | Manufacturer |
Intervals are for normal driving; towing, short trips, extreme heat or dust shorten them. Services we could not find an interval for are left off rather than guessed.
Fluids and engines
What goes in it
- Engine oil
- 5W-30, 5.2 qt
- Coolant
- Nissan Blue Long Life
- Transmission fluid
- Nissan Matic S (AT) / GL-4 (MT)
Powertrains in this generation
- 3.7L 6-cyl (VQ37VHR), 330 hp, 7-Speed Automatic / 6-Speed Manual, RWD / AWD
Confirm the exact spec against the owner's manual or the label under the hood; capacities vary by engine and drivetrain.
Known problems
What 2016 Q60 owners run into
Problems reported for this model year, with the mileage they tend to show up at. Buying past a window is not automatically a pass - it just needs to be priced in.
Oil Gallery Gasket Degeneration
high severity80,000-120,000 mi · $2,000-$3,500 to fix
Internal pressure bleed, timing codes, limp mode
Source: usecarscout.com
Safety recalls
No NHTSA recalls matched the 2016 Infiniti Q60
From NHTSA's recall database, matched by model and year. Recall repairs are free at Infiniti dealers, and a given car may already be fixed or fall outside a campaign, so check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls before you buy.
Other Q60 model years
Shopping new? The Infiniti Q60 guide covers the current model, with what it costs to keep for 1 to 15 years.
Sources
- us.owners.infinitiusa.com (Manufacturer)
- usecarscout.com (Unverified)
Researched 2026-09-22. Modeling, not mechanic advice - always confirm against your car's owner's manual and service records.
Running a Q60 for income?
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