There are no safety recalls for the 2015 Infiniti Q40, but owners have filed 8 complaints with NHTSA.
2015 Infiniti Q40 problems reported by owners
| Problem area | Reports | |
|---|
| Air Bags | 3 | |
| Unknown or Other | 3 | |
| Electronic Stability Control (ESC) | 1 | |
| Structure | 1 | |
| Electrical System | 1 | |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | |
Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 25,000 miles (median of owner reports).
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Recent 2015 Infiniti Q40 complaints
Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.
Electrical System · reported Apr 13, 2025
A common issue found in the Infiniti Q40/G37 lineage, the sunroof drain became clogged leading to an influx of moisture underneath the flooring and within the panels of the right half of the vehicle. Due to the fault, electrical components such as the BCM and ECM were exposed to moisture, leading to numerous issues.
Structure · at 100,328 miles · reported Aug 21, 2024
The contact owns a 2015 Infiniti Q40. The contact stated while parked, a water leak coming from the driverâs side floor was discovered. The contact also noticed that there was an abnormal odor coming from inside the vehicle that became more pronounced with the A/C unit activated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer; however, a diagnostic test was pending. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 100,328.
Unknown or Other · at 25,000 miles · reported May 20, 2020
The car when parked on a steep slope with the emergency brake/parking brake on will start to roll on its own. Infiniti was contacted and blamed my driveway as the problem but I have 6 cars and the infiniti is the only car that cant stay parked and rolls when parked. Was told id have to pay 3 thousand dollars if I wanted my car to get checked.
Air Bags · at 60,000 miles · reported Sep 27, 2019
Since I bought car the passenger "air bag off" light is always on whenever my wife, who weighs 165 lbs, is a passenger - she does not have airbag protection. We normally do not have a passenger in the front seat, and never even knew if that was an option until my wife just sat in the passenger seat and pointed it out to me. This is while she was sitting with the seat belt while the car was moving at any speed.
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) · at 52,000 miles · reported Jul 29, 2019
While in motion on a highway the vdc (Auto hydroplane correct function) is suspected to have caused increase loss of control of vehicle. I was able to observe that the vdc light was flickering on and off. It did initially come on to auto correct but then abruptly the vehicle started to hydroplane, despite the function being on and caused me to have to divert into a guardrail...
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Frequently asked questions
Does the 2015 Infiniti Q40 have any recalls?
No. NHTSA has no safety recalls for the 2015 Infiniti Q40 as of this update. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls for the latest status.
What is the most common problem with the 2015 Infiniti Q40?
Owners report air bags problems most often (3 reports), followed by unknown or other (3). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 25,000 miles.
Are Infiniti recall repairs free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized Infiniti dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.