KnownCarProblems2015 Infiniti Q50 Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 126 complaints with NHTSA about the 2015 Infiniti Q50, most often about the transmission (31% of complaints, typically around 80,000 miles). It is the 2nd most complained-about Q50 model year since 2000 and has 3 recalls.
Most common 2015 Infiniti Q50 problems
Transmission
39 complaints · 31%Half of these problems showed up before 80,000 miles. Parts named most often: automatic transmission.
The contact owns a 2015 Infiniti Q50. The contact stated that while driving approximately 50 MPH, the vehicle began to overheat and smoke was present coming from under the hood. After stopping to inspect the vehicle the contact opened the hood and flames were present in the engine compartment. The contact immediately…
The contact owns a 2015 Infiniti Q50. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle stalled. The contact was able to drive the vehicle off the highway and park the vehicle. The contact stated that the failure occurred while the contact was driving on a busy highway. The vehicle was towed…
Steering
28 complaints · 22%Half of these problems showed up before 17,000 miles.
My vehicle has an optional tech package that provides forward braking, lane departure and backup braking. Apparently when I hit a pothole, these safety features occasionally turn off. Iv'e had these car for 4 1/2 years and became aware of this problem about 6 months ago. I'm have become dependent on these safety…
There are time when I go to turn my steering wheel I am giving more force to turn the car and my car shows no mechanical damage or anything but when I turn the wheel it stiffens up a lot and it is not smooth to turn especially when I am making turns I see this and it is when I'm in the city mostly.
Speed control
21 complaints · 17%Half of these problems showed up before 56,000 miles.
The contact owns a 2015 Infiniti Q50. The contact stated that while driving at highway speeds, the vehicle inadvertently slowed down. The vehicle failed to accelerate. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the local dealer where it was diagnosed that a valve body replacement was…
The contact owns a 2015 Infiniti Q50. The contact stated while driving approximately 70 MPH, the vehicle jerked, shifted gears, reduced speed, the odometer flashed, the check engine warning light illuminated, and the heating and air conditioning system went from cold to hot. The contact got off the nearest exit and…
Air bags
19 complaints · 15%Half of these problems showed up before 28,500 miles.
The contact owned a 2015 Infiniti Q50. While accelerating from a stop at 10 MPH, another vehicle ran a red light. The other vehicle struck a pedestrian and then struck the passenger side of the contact's vehicle. The contact's vehicle then crashed into a cement divider. The contact's seven year old son was seated in…
The contact owns a 2015 Infiniti Q50. While driving 55 MPH, an 18 wheeler passed the contact's vehicle and splashed water onto the road. The contact's vehicle hydroplaned and crashed into the truck. The vehicle then spun 360 degrees before crashing into a guardrail and knocking down a highway sign. The air bags did…
Other or unspecified
18 complaints · 14%Half of these problems showed up before 51,000 miles.
The contact owns a 2015 Infiniti Q50. While driving approximately 40 MPH, the vehicle lost power and crashed into a guardrail. There were no warning indicators illuminated before the failure. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic. The contact sustained minor injuries, which did not require medical…
I was driving on I-65 at 4:00 pm on june 19 when my sunroof exploded. No other vehicles or debris were near me and no indication of impact.
Electrical
17 complaints · 14%Half of these problems showed up before 58,000 miles.
Cars steering wheel will clunk and turn opposite directions will reversing into parking spots or slowly taking off from being stationary. This has happened a few times over the course of 4 months and I've only had the car for about 7. Last night I was pulling into my driveway and the steering wheel sharply turned…
The contact owns a 2015 Infiniti Q50. The contact stated that while driving at highway speeds, the vehicle inadvertently slowed down. The vehicle failed to accelerate. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the local dealer where it was diagnosed that a valve body replacement was…
Brakes
12 complaints · 10%Half of these problems showed up before 12,000 miles.
I was driving on the fwy traffic was slow; my speed was between 20-25 miles ph brakes didn't respond when I applied the brakes I end up hitting the vehicle in front of me luckily nothing happens to the vehicle in front of me I have to leave went to small mechanic shop they said the brake peddle is bend because when I…
First of all this is the second instance for this, the first time it happened the dealer dismissed as the drive assist behaving normally. However while my wife was taking our son to school this morning 04-15-16, the steering wheel decided to turn to the right suddenly at 45mph, luckily my wife was able to correct for…
Engine
10 complaints · 8%Half of these problems showed up before 56,000 miles.
The contact owns a 2015 Infiniti Q50. The contact stated that while driving at highway speeds, the vehicle inadvertently slowed down. The vehicle failed to accelerate. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the local dealer where it was diagnosed that a valve body replacement was…
The contact owns a 2015 Infiniti Q50. The contact stated that while driving approximately 50 MPH, the vehicle began to overheat and smoke was present coming from under the hood. After stopping to inspect the vehicle the contact opened the hood and flames were present in the engine compartment. The contact immediately…
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2015 Infiniti Q50 recalls
Transmission: driveshaft
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.
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.
Full defect summary
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.
Steering: automated/adaptive steering
Risk: If the vehicle does not steer as the driver anticipates, there is an increased the risk of a crash.
Fix: 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.
Full defect summary
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.
Air bags: occupant classification
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.
Fix: 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 ser
Full defect summary
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.
Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which recalls are still open on your car.
Questions about the 2015 Infiniti Q50
- What are the most common problems with the 2015 Infiniti Q50?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: transmission (39 complaints, typically around 80,000 miles); steering (28 complaints, typically around 17,000 miles); speed control (21 complaints, typically around 56,000 miles).
- How many recalls does the 2015 Infiniti Q50 have?
- 3 recalls listed by NHTSA, the latest from June 21, 2024 (transmission). Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which ones are still open on your car.
- Is the 2015 a bad year for the Infiniti Q50?
- It is the 2nd most complained-about Q50 model year since 2000, with 126 complaints. Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular years collect more of them, and the newest years have had less time to.