INFINITI Q50 problems
120 owner complaints with NHTSA, no active recalls. Here's where owners say it breaks.
Solid reliability overall. Common issues are concentrated in a few systems.
Worth owning if you verify the specific issues below before you buy.
- Steering: 25 complaints, classified severe, failures cluster 3,400–46,000 mi
- Reliability score 7.8/10 — above the segment average
Our read of the federal NHTSA complaint and recall record for this exact year and model — not a substitute for a pre-purchase inspection. How we score.
Top trouble spots 7 categories with 3+ complaints
What owners are saying recent NHTSA-filed complaints · verbatim
Turned the vehicle on, pulled out of parking spot and heard a noise from the front of the vehicle as steering wheel was turned. The steering was very tight and the vehicle was difficult to maneuver. As the speed increased, the steering loosened, and as the vehicle decelerated,…
On 12-04-2018 my wife and I began a road trip from southern california to bozeman, montana in our 2015 Infiniti q50. The Infiniti q50 is equipped with driver and passenger seat warmers. Due to the extreme cold, my wife (passenger) activated her right front passenger seat…
In the case of most newer cars, including my own, there is a problem with the rules for headlights. When the lights are in the on or auto position, the headlights will come on, as well as the tail-lights. When the lights are in the off position, newer cars will sense when…
I was simply driving on the street when my vehicle stopped in the middle of the road causing cars to almost hit me. I was not involved in any accident but Infiniti has informed me that the emergency shut off was activated for unknown reason causing my ac compressor to blow and…
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Common questions
Is the 2015 Infiniti Q50 reliable?
Mostly yes. With a reliability score of 7.8 out of 10 based on 120 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 2015 Infiniti Q50 is generally a sound vehicle. The areas to watch are listed in the top problem section above — most are budget items, not deal-breakers.
Should you avoid the 2015 Infiniti Q50?
The 2015 INFINITI Q50 is acceptable, with specific caveats. Worth owning if you verify the specific issues below before you buy. The record behind that call: Steering: 25 complaints, classified severe, failures cluster 3,400–46,000 mi; Reliability score 7.8/10 — above the segment average. This is our read of the federal complaint and recall data — not a substitute for a pre-purchase inspection.
What's the most common problem on the 2015 Infiniti Q50?
Based on NHTSA records, the most-reported issue is powertrain, with 34 complaints filed. Typical failure occurs around 83,038 miles. Average repair cost runs about $2,500 at an independent shop.
What's the most expensive thing that goes wrong?
The powertrain is one of the costlier repair items. Average repair cost runs about $2,500 at an independent shop. Typical failure occurs around 83,038 miles. Catching early warning signs can sometimes extend life by 20–30,000 miles.
How do I check if my Infiniti Q50 has open recalls?
Paste your VIN into the decoder at the top of this page. We pull live from NHTSA, so you'll see exactly which campaigns apply to your vehicle and whether the dealer has logged the fix. Recall repairs are always free regardless of mileage or warranty status.
Is an extended warranty worth it on a 2015 Infiniti Q50?
Math is straightforward: a quality service contract runs $1,800–3,500 over 3 years. With 120 complaints on file and the costliest repair averaging $2,500, one major failure more than pays for it. The catch is reading the contract — many providers exclude wear items and require pre-authorization, so cheaper plans are not always better value.