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2015 Infiniti Q50 Problems & Recalls

Built from official NHTSA complaint and recall data · data through 07/14/2026

High complaint levelIts most-reported problem — Power Train — runs 3.5× the fleet median for that category across the 2391 model-years tracked on this site.
121Complaints
3Recalls
16Crashes
2Fires
10Injured
0Deaths

Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint & recall data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.

Is this problem acknowledged?

The most-reported problem — Power Train (29.8% of complaints) — is covered by 1 NHTSA recall campaign.

Power Train complaints here are 3.5× the median for that category across the 2391 model-years tracked on this site.

3 of the 6 most-reported categories on this page are backed by a recall or open investigation; the other 3 rest on owner reports alone.

Complaint categoryReportsOfficial statusReference
Power Train36 · 29.8%RecalledRecall 24V470000
Steering26 · 21.5%RecalledRecall 16V430000
Vehicle Speed Control20 · 16.5%No official action
Air Bags19 · 15.7%RecalledRecall 16V244000
Electrical System17 · 14%No official action
Service Brakes12 · 9.9%No official action

Recalled = an NHTSA safety recall covers this category, so a free repair exists. Under investigation = NHTSA has an open probe but no recall yet. Investigation closed = NHTSA examined it and closed the probe — this is not a defect finding; where a closed probe led to a recall we name the campaign. Not available = recall or investigation data could not be confirmed for this vehicle — it is not a “no”. Categories are matched by NHTSA's top-level component. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Complaints by component

POWER TRAIN36 · 29.8%
STEERING26 · 21.5%
AIR BAGS19 · 15.7%
Unspecified / other17 · 14%
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM17 · 14%
SERVICE BRAKES12 · 9.9%
ENGINE9 · 7.4%
SEATS3 · 2.5%
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM3 · 2.5%

Percentages are the share of the 121 complaints citing each component; one complaint can cite several components. “Unspecified / other” is NHTSA’s own catch-all category — we show it rather than hide it.

Recalls — 3 campaigns

Steering:automated/adaptive Steering

NHTSA campaign 16V430000 · 2016 · reported 06/13/2016

If the vehicle does not steer as the driver anticipates, there is an increased the risk of a crash. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

PARK-IT: NO  · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO  ·  OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO

Air Bags:sensor:occupant Classification

NHTSA campaign 16V244000 · 2016 · reported 04/26/2016

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. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

PARK-IT: NO  · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO  ·  OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO

Power Train:driveline:driveshaft

NHTSA campaign 24V470000 · 2024 · reported 06/21/2024

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. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

PARK-IT: NO  · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO  ·  OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO

Park it Park outside Specimen badges — shown on a recall card only when NHTSA sets the flag. None of the campaigns above carries either flag. Always check your own vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What owners report

“Transmission, Transmission Valve body, speed sensors. After transmission shifting issues while traveling the interstate I had to have the car towed to the dealership. After…”NHTSA complaint 11649578 — filed 03/20/2025 · POWER TRAIN
“While driving on the interstate and coming over an overpass there was unavoidable debris located in the road. Immediately after passing over the debris there…”NHTSA complaint 11649291 — filed 03/19/2025 · POWER TRAIN
“Valve body goes bad after a few hundred miles every time. fluid enters the tcm causing it to go bad. the tcm could be welded…”NHTSA complaint 11647122 — filed 03/08/2025 · POWER TRAIN

Excerpts are shortened and scrubbed of personal details; they are individual, unverified reports.

Complaint trend by year filed

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2015 Infiniti Q50?

Power train issues are the most-reported category, cited in 36 of 121 NHTSA complaints (29.8%), followed by steering (26), vehicle speed control (20), air bags (19). Complaints are unverified owner reports.

How many complaints does the 2015 Infiniti Q50 have?

121 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/14/2026. Of those, 16 involved a crash, 2 involved a fire, and 10 reported injuries. No deaths were reported.

Does the 2015 Infiniti Q50 have any recalls?

Yes — 3 NHTSA safety recall campaigns, including campaign 16V430000. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Has NHTSA acted on the 2015 Infiniti Q50's reported problems?

3 of the 6 most-reported complaint categories on this page are backed by an NHTSA safety recall or open investigation; the rest are unverified owner reports. A recall means a free repair is available at authorized dealers.

Is a complaint proof of a defect?

No. Complaints are reports submitted by consumers to NHTSA. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints, and a complaint is not proof that a defect exists.

About this data — Complaint figures on this page are consumer reports submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a U.S. government agency. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints; a complaint is not proof that a defect exists, and counts reflect what owners chose to report, not confirmed failure rates. Recall information comes from official NHTSA safety recall campaigns; recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Always check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. CarModelProblems.com is an independent site and is not affiliated with NHTSA or any vehicle manufacturer. Data through 07/14/2026.