2015 Infiniti Q50 Problems, Recalls & Reliability
Verdict
AvoidComplaint Index
89/100
#2 most-complained of 10 Q50 years
The 2015 Infiniti Q50 ranks 2nd worst of 10 model years with a Complaint Index of 89 and 126 complaints. Transmission & Powertrain problems lead at 31% of complaints, backed by 3 recalls covering driveshaft, steering, and airbag issues.
- Complaints
- 126
- Recalls
- 3
- Crashes / fires
- 16 / 2
- Injuries / deaths
- 10 / 0
- NHTSA overall rating
- 5 / 5 ★
- EPA combined MPG
- 26.5
- 24 city / 31.5 hwy
Top 2015 Infiniti Q50 problems
NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Transmission & Powertrain39 (31%)
- Steering28 (22%)
- Engine27 (21%)
- Electrical System20 (16%)
- Airbags19 (15%)
- Other18 (14%)
- Brakes14 (11%)
- Structure & Body5 (4%)
- Suspension, Wheels & Tires4 (3%)
- Fuel System3 (2%)
What owners report
- Brakes reportedly fail to respond when pressed, sometimes causing a collision with the vehicle ahead.
- Takata airbags reportedly failed to deploy in multiple crashes, including a deer strike and multi-vehicle collisions.
- Owners report sudden loss of steering control leading to curb strikes or delayed turning that resulted in accidents.
- A tail light reportedly caught fire overnight while the vehicle was parked and switched off.
- Drivers report the vehicle rolling backward and failing to stop even with hard brake pedal pressure while shifting gears.
2015 Infiniti Q50 recalls
3 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.
- NHTSA 24V470000Jun 21, 2024Transmission & Powertrain7,222 vehicles
Power train:driveline:driveshaft
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.
Risk: A broken driveshaft can result in a loss of drive power, or a vehicle roll away when the vehicle is in park without the parking brake applied. Both scenarios can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: 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.
- NHTSA 16V430000Jun 13, 2016Steering28,182 vehicles
Steering:automated/adaptive steering
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 manufactured December 10, 2012, to December 17, 2015. The Direct Adaptive Steering system may experience an error at vehicle start up altering the vehicle's steering responsiveness and turning radius.
Risk: If the vehicle does not steer as the driver anticipates, there is an increased the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the Direct Adaptive Steering ECU software, free of charge. The recall began on August 12, 2016. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-647-7261.
- NHTSA 16V244000Apr 26, 2016Airbags3,296,947 vehicles
Air bags:sensor:occupant classification
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 incorrectly classify an adult passenger as a child or classify the seat as empty despite it being occupied. As a result, the passenger frontal air bag may be turned off and not deploy in the event of a crash.
Risk: 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. Interim notices were sent to owners on May 31, 2016. Owners will receive a second notice when remedy parts become available. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669, Infiniti customer service at 1-888-833-3216 or Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020.
2015 Infiniti Q50 fuel economy and fuel cost
- City
- 24 MPG
- Highway
- 31.5 MPG
- Combined
- 26.5 MPG
- Annual fuel cost (EPA)
- $3,050
- 15,000 mi/yr
- Fuel
- Premium
- Current regular gas
- $4.32/gal
- national avg.
EPA figures; median across configurations of this model year. Estimate your own cost with the fuel cost calculator.
2015 compared with other Q50 years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2015 Infiniti Q50 reliable?
- Based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, the 2015 Q50 ranks 2nd worst of 10 model years with a Complaint Index of 89 and a verdict of Avoid relative to other Q50 years.
- What are the most common problems with the 2015 Infiniti Q50?
- Transmission & Powertrain issues make up 31% of complaints, followed by Steering at 22% and Engine at 21%, according to NHTSA data.
- Does the 2015 Infiniti Q50 have any recalls?
- NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the 2015 Q50: a driveshaft fatigue/breakage issue, a Direct Adaptive Steering ECU software recall, and a Takata airbag recall.
- What year Infiniti Q50 should I avoid?
- The 2014 Q50 has the highest Complaint Index at 100 and is also rated Avoid, while 2015 follows close behind with an index of 89. The 2016, 2018, 2019, 2021, and 2023 years score better.
- How many complaints does NHTSA have for the 2015 Infiniti Q50?
- NHTSA lists 126 complaints for the 2015 Q50, including 16 crashes, 2 fires, and 10 injuries.