2015 Infiniti Q50 recalls and problems

The 2015 Infiniti Q50 has 3 safety recalls and 126 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at any Infiniti dealer.

Recalls
3
Complaints
126
Crashes / fires
16 / 2
Injuries / deaths
10 / 0

Recalls may cover only some 2015 Infiniti Q50 vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.

2015 Infiniti Q50 recalls

Recall 24V-470: Power Train

Reported Jun 21, 2024 · 7,222 vehicles affected · Nissan North America, Inc.

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.

Recall 16V-430: Steering

Reported Jun 13, 2016 · 28,182 vehicles affected · Nissan North America, Inc.

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.

Recall 16V-244: Air Bags

Reported Apr 26, 2016 · 3,296,947 vehicles affected · Nissan North America, Inc.

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.

2015 Infiniti Q50 problems reported by owners

Problem areaReports
Power Train39
Steering28
Vehicle Speed Control21
Air Bags19
Unknown or Other18
Electrical System17
Service Brakes12
Engine9
Seat Belts4
Exterior Lighting3
Seats3
Fuel/Propulsion System3

Most reported parts

  • Visibility › Sun/Moon Roof Assembly — 2
  • Structure › Body — 2
  • Exterior Lighting › Headlights — 1
  • Forward Collision Avoidance › Warnings — 1
  • Seat Belts › Front › Buckle Assembly — 1
  • Seat Belts › Front › Retractor — 1
  • Power Train › Automatic Transmission — 1

Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 28,429 miles (median of owner reports).

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Recent 2015 Infiniti Q50 complaints

Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.

Visibility · reported Sep 14, 2026
I was parked in my garage getting ready to start my car and the glass in my moonroof spontaneously shattered. There was no object that hit it because I was in my garage. It sounded like a gunshot. The glass flew upward and the glass looks like it shattered into a little volcano on the edges.
Power Train · reported Aug 12, 2026
While operating the vehicle, the transmission suffered an abrupt failure resulting in Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) P0720 (Output Speed Sensor Circuit). Further diagnostic inspection revealed a complete internal failure of the integrated valve body assembly, which houses the Transmission Control Module (TCM), solenoids, and output speed sensors. The failure caused an immediate loss of gear selection, restricting the transmission to 3rd gear ("limp mode"). Attempting to accelerate beyond 3rd gear causes violent vehicle shaking, severe hesitation, and an inability to maintain traffic speeds due…
Steering · reported Jul 27, 2026
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. I strongly suggest this is exactly what the June 13, 2016 NHTSA campaign number 16V43000 the software may reduce steering ability and increase risk of crash.the direct steering system my experience an error at vehicle start up altering the vehicle steering responsiveness and turning radius. Exact problem with this car. This car has been recalled for the driveshaft break NHSTA 24V470000
Steering · reported Jul 21, 2026
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. Have been told by dealership and nissan motors that my car is not on the recall and I will have to pay my self to get fixed and to see if that is the problem. Reading the NHTSA campaign number:16v430000 this is the exact problem with the direct adaptive steering system on this car. I believe this should be covered by the recall!
Vehicle Speed Control · reported Jul 15, 2026
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 traffic. A diagnostic scan revealed trouble codes P0500 and P0720 (Output Speed Sensor circuit). However, following Infiniti's official Technical Service Bulletin (TSB ITB19-040), the actual failure was the Transmission Control Module (TCM), which is permanently integrated into the transmission control valve body inside the transmission. Because the…

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Frequently asked questions

Does the 2015 Infiniti Q50 have any recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the 2015 Infiniti Q50: 24V-470 (power train), 16V-430 (steering), 16V-244 (air bags). Not every vehicle is affected, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What is the most common problem with the 2015 Infiniti Q50?

Owners report power train problems most often (39 reports), followed by steering (28). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 28,429 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.