2015 Infiniti Q50 Problems

High Complaint Volume

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2015 Infiniti Q50.

20142016
Complaints
177
Crashes
22
Fires
4
Injuries
14
Fatalities
Recalls
3

Worst 2015 Infiniti Q50 Problems

Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.

#135 complaints

Transmission / Drivetrain

Avg mileage:78,288 mi
Fires:1
#225 complaints

Steering Defects

Avg mileage:25,327 mi
Crash-related:3
#320 complaints

Unintended Acceleration

Avg mileage:47,765 mi
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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2015 Infiniti Q50.

Transmission / Drivetrain
35
complaints
Crashes
Fires
1
Avg Miles
78,288
Steering Defects
25
complaints
Crashes
3
Fires
Avg Miles
25,327
Unintended Acceleration
20
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
47,765
Airbags
19
complaints
Crashes
9
Fires
Avg Miles
33,894
Electrical Faults
16
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
1
Avg Miles
51,500
Brakes
12
complaints
Crashes
5
Fires
Avg Miles
14,400
Engine Problems
8
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
41,038
Fuel System
3
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
Seat-Related Issues
3
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
Electronic Stability Control
2
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
Headlight/Taillight Failures
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Seat Belt Issues
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
1
Avg Miles
Body Structure
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Tire Defects
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Wheel Issues
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Engine & Cooling
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
1
Avg Miles
Exterior Lighting:Headlights
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Forward Collision Avoidance: Warnings
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Automatic Transmission
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Seat Belts:Front:Buckle Assembly
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Seat Belts:Front:Retractor
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Sunroof/Moonroof
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles

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Recalls for 2015 Infiniti Q50

3 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~3,332,351 vehicles.

24V470000Power Train:driveline:driveshaft
~7,222 affected

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.

16V430000Steering:automated/adaptive Steering · Steering:electric Power Assist System
~28,182 affected

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.

16V244000Air Bags:sensor:occupant Classification
~3,296,947 affected

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.

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2015 Infiniti Q50 — FAQ

Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.

Is the 2015 Infiniti Q50 reliable?
Verdict: High Complaint Volume. The 2015 Infiniti Q50 has 177 NHTSA complaints, 22 crash-related, and 3 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Transmission / Drivetrain with 35 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2015 Infiniti Q50?
Top reported problems: Transmission / Drivetrain (35 complaints, avg 78,288 mi); Steering Defects (25 complaints, avg 25,327 mi); Unintended Acceleration (20 complaints, avg 47,765 mi). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
At what mileage do problems start on the 2015 Infiniti Q50?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 46,649 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 2015 Infiniti Q50?
NHTSA complaints for the 2015 Infiniti Q50 include 22 crash-related reports, 4 fire reports, 14 injuries, and 0 fatalities. These are owner-reported incidents, not official crash-test ratings — a complaint being filed doesn't confirm a defect, but clusters around specific components are worth investigating.
Does the 2015 Infiniti Q50 have any recalls?
Yes — 3 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 3,332,351 vehicles. Recalls are free to fix at the dealer. Always verify by VIN whether the specific car you're looking at has had its recalls addressed.
Should I buy a 2015 Infiniti Q50?
This year has a higher-than-normal complaint volume. It's not an automatic no, but focus inspection on the top reported issue (transmission / drivetrain) and verify open recalls have been addressed.

Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.

Wider context: See the full Infiniti Q50 reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.

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