2015 Infiniti Q50
This year had more than double the complaints of this model's typical year.
This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.
- Complaints
- 126
- Recalls
- 3
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- Power train
Campaigns on file for 2015
None on file
31% of complaints
Complaints per year
2015: 126 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2014 | 170 |
| 2015 | 126 |
| 2016 | 39 |
| 2017 | 63 |
| 2018 | 44 |
| 2019 | 30 |
| 2020 | 3 |
| 2021 | 5 |
| 2022 | 1 |
| 2023 | 8 |
Known problem areas
Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.
Power train
31% · 39 reportsMost commonly citing automatic transmission.
Show complaint excerpts
While operating the vehicle, the transmission suffered an abrupt failure resulting in Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) P0720 (Output Speed Sensor Circuit).
NHTSA ODI report, 2026-08-12
While driving my 2015 Infiniti Q50s, the transmission suddenly suffered a catastrophic electronic failure, causing the vehicle to immediately drop into "limp mode." This resulted in a sudden and dangerous loss of acceleration while operating in...
NHTSA ODI report, 2026-07-15
Also filed under Vehicle speed control
Steering
22% · 28 reportsShow complaint excerpts
After starting the car the steering wheel jumps off center and the steering is all over the place. have to start the car again and the steering wheel jumps the other direction.
NHTSA ODI report, 2026-07-27
Direct adaptive steering experienceing at start up altering the vehicles steering and responsiveness and turning radius does not work and is increasing the risk of a crash. Very unsafe to drive. There is a recall 16V430000 on this very problem.
NHTSA ODI report, 2026-07-21
Vehicle speed control
17% · 21 reportsAir bags
15% · 19 reportsShow complaint excerpts
I was in a car accident during the summer, I was driving at speed limit when I came out the curve the car started sliding, and I went off the road and roll over at 4 times and ended up in a ditch upside in some water, but NO AIRBAGS went off I have...
NHTSA ODI report, 2024-09-23
The contact owned a 2015 Infiniti Q50. The contact stated that while driving approximately 5 to 10 mph, she experienced a diabetic medical emergency.
NHTSA ODI report, 2023-10-17
Tl* 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.
NHTSA ODI report, 2017-11-02
Electrical system
13% · 17 reportsShow complaint excerpts
Tl* 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.
NHTSA ODI report, 2017-12-12
My car would not accelerate over 40 mph randomly after work. Once i noticed and tried to shift to a lower gear the car did not shift gears at all. When these things first happened there was no indicator lights on.
NHTSA ODI report, 2023-10-04
Safety timeline
3 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first
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2015Complaint volume 126 complaints filed for this model year.
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2016-06-10Air bags16V244000 Nissan North America, Inc.
Remedy: Nissan will notify their owners. Chevrolet City Express owners will be notified by General Motors.
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2016-08-12Steering16V430000 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.
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.
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2024-08-13Power train24V470000 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.
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.
Buy-smart checklist
2015 Infiniti Q50 — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Power train: 39 reports on file for this year.
- Steering: 28 reports on file for this year.
- Vehicle speed control: 21 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 16V244000 · Air bags
- Recall 16V430000 · Steering
- Recall 24V470000 · Power train
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- Is the 2015 Infiniti Q50 reliable?
- Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2015 Infiniti Q50 is rated "significantly worse".
- What are the most common problems with the 2015 Infiniti Q50?
- The most-reported component is power train, accounting for 31% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2015 Infiniti Q50 have?
- 3 recalls on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-10-31 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.