Model year record
2015 Infiniti QX50 recalls & problems
The 2015 Infiniti QX50 has no safety recalls on file with NHTSA, and 3 owner complaints. The most-reported problem area is engine (1 complaint).
Safety recalls
No safety recalls have been filed for the 2015 Infiniti QX50.
Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. A recall listed here may already have been fixed on a particular car: enter its 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see open recalls.
Crash test ratings
2015 Infiniti QX50 SW AWD
| Frontal crash | Not Rated |
|---|---|
| Side crash | Not Rated |
| Rollover | ★★★★★ |
| Rollover risk | 13% |
Forward collision warning: Optional · Lane departure warning: Optional
2015 Infiniti QX50 SW RWD
| Frontal crash | Not Rated |
|---|---|
| Side crash | Not Rated |
| Rollover | ★★★★★ |
| Rollover risk | 13% |
Forward collision warning: Optional · Lane departure warning: Optional
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (New Car Assessment Program). Ratings are comparable only between vehicles of similar size and weight, and ratings from 2011 on use tougher tests than earlier years. Photos: NHTSA.
Fuel economy
QX50
| City / highway | 17 / 25 mpg |
|---|---|
| Fuel | Premium Gasoline |
3.7 L · 6 cyl · Automatic (S7) · Rear-Wheel Drive · about $4,100/year to fuel
QX50 AWD
| City / highway | 17 / 24 mpg |
|---|---|
| Fuel | Premium Gasoline |
3.7 L · 6 cyl · Automatic (S7) · All-Wheel Drive · about $4,100/year to fuel
EPA estimates from fueleconomy.gov for each engine and transmission sold. Annual cost is the EPA's estimate for 15,000 miles a year at its current fuel and electricity price assumptions. Your results will vary.
What owners report
| Problem area | Complaints | Typical mileage* |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 1 | — |
| Exterior lighting | 1 | — |
| Power train | 1 | — |
*Median odometer reading when the problem happened, where owners gave one. One complaint can name several problem areas.
Recent owner complaints
- Power train
The contact owns a 2015 Infiniti QX50. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, there was an abnormal sound coming from underneath the vehicle. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who diagnosed a failure with the transmission. The contact was informed that the transmission needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The vehicle was then taken to an independent mechanic, who confirmed the diagnosis. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure reoccurred. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 46,000.
- Exterior lighting
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 INFINITI QX50. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE AUTO DIMMING FEATURE WAS FRACTURED CAUSING IT TO BE VERY DIFFICULT TO SEE AT NIGHT. THE FAILURE OCCURRED MULTIPLE TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE AUTO DIMMING SWITCH NEEDED TO REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED BUT THE FAILURE OCCURRED MULTIPLE TIMES. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 78. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE.
- Engine
THE CAR STARTED NORMALLY AND AFTER DRIVING ABOUT A QUARTER OF A MILE I WAS SUDDENLY COASTING WITHOUT POWER. THE ENGINE JUST QUIT. WITHOUT POWER STEERING AND BRAKES I WAS STILL ABLE TO GUIDE IT TO THE CURB AND COME TO A SAFE STOP. WHAT I ATTEMPTED TO RESTART THE CAR IT ACTED AS IF THE BATTERY DIDN'T HAVE ENOUGH POWER TO TURN OVER THE ENGINE, ALTHOUGH LIGHTS, HORN AND RADIO STILL WORKED FINE. THE CAR WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER WHERE I BOUGHT IT AND AFTER WEEK OF UNSUCCESSFUL TROUBLESHOOTING THE INFINITI REPS GOT INVOLVED. WHEN THE OIL PAN WAS REMOVED THEY FOUND NUMEROUS PIECES OF METAL OF VARYING SIZES AS IF SOMETHING IN THE ENGINE HAD DISINTEGRATED. IF THEY KNOW WHAT CAUSED IT THEY HAVEN;T TOLD…
Owner complaints are submitted to NHTSA by the public and are not verified. Shown as filed (NHTSA removes personal details); long reports are shortened.