Every 2015 Infiniti Q50 recall
Each campaign as NHTSA published it: what is wrong, what can happen, and the fix. Newest first.
Power Train · NHTSA 24V470000
Jun 21, 2024Power Train:Driveline:Driveshaft
- Problem
- 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.
- 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 recall details for 24V470000 →Steering · NHTSA 16V430000
Jun 13, 2016Steering:Automated/Adaptive Steering
- Problem
- 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.
- 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 recall details for 16V430000 →Air Bags · NHTSA 16V244000
Apr 26, 2016Air Bags:Sensor:Occupant Classification
- Problem
- 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.
- 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 service at 1-888-833-3216 or Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020.
Full recall details for 16V244000 →
2015 Infiniti Q50 complaints and service bulletins
Owners filed 130 complaints with NHTSA about the 2015 Infiniti Q50, reporting 17 crashes, 2 fires, 12 injuries. Infiniti has issued at least 204 technical service bulletins (repair instructions to dealers) for this model year. Complaints are unverified owner reports; a recall is the manufacturer’s admission of a safety defect.
Most-reported components
- Power Train41
- Steering29
- Vehicle Speed Control21
- Air Bags19
- Unknown Or Other18
- Electrical System17
Service bulletins by component
- Electrical System (130)
- Equipment (115)
- Engine and Engine Cooling (27)
- Air Bags (19)
- Visibility (15)
- Equipment Adaptive/Mobility (14)
Read Infiniti Q50 owner complaints and bulletins, every year
NHTSA defect investigations covering the 2015 Infiniti Q50
NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation lists this model year in one investigation. An investigation is not a recall; it is how NHTSA decides whether one is needed.
What people reported
Owners have filed 130 complaints with NHTSA about the 2015 Infiniti Q50. A few in their own words, shortened. Complaints are unverified and are not proof of a defect or of any recall.
Injury reportedCrash
“The contact owned a 2015 Infiniti Q50. The contact stated that while driving approximately 5 to 10 mph, she experienced a diabetic medical emergency. The driver was unable to feel her legs or feet to stop the vehicle and crashed into the rear of an unknown SUV. The air bags did not deploy.”
2015 INFINITI Q50Oct 17, 2023
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11550457
Injury reportedCrash
“INFINITI HYBRID VEHICLES SHUT OFF ENGINE WHILE MOVING TO PROTECT THE HYBRID SYSTEM FROM OVER HEATING. THIS HAPPENED ON 5 OR MORE OCCASIONS ALL WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE STREET OR HIGHWAY CAUSING ME TO LOSE CONTROL.”
2015 INFINITI Q50 HYBRIDJul 19, 2018
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11112517
Fire
“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.”
2015 INFINITI Q50Aug 11, 2023
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11537944
“VEHICLE HAS BEEN HAVING THIS ISSUE SINCE DAY 1. SPOKE TO OTHER OWNERS WITH THE SAME ISSUE. WHEN SLOWING DOWN FROM ANY SPEED, SLIGHTLY OR QUICKLY, THE CAR SWITCHES BETWEEN EV MODE AND BACK. AT ALL TIMES THE BRAKING IS ODD.”
2015 INFINITI Q50 HYBRIDAug 28, 2018
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11123130
Crash
“I was driving and tried to turn but had lost complete control of the steering and hit the curb infront. Luckily i was only going 5-10 MPH so the impact was not terrible.”
2015 INFINITI Q50Oct 3, 2022
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11487593
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