2015 Infiniti Q50 Hybrid Problems & Complaints

Better than average45% fewer complaints than a typical year of the Q50 Hybrid at the same age

Owners have filed 4 complaints about the 2015 Infiniti Q50 Hybrid with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. That is 45% fewer than a typical Q50 Hybrid model year at the same age, making the 2015 one of the better Q50 Hybrid years. The most reported problem area is the transmission & drivetrain (2 complaints, typically around 17,000 miles). 2 recalls cover this model year.

4complaints
2recalls
1crashes
0fires
2injuries
0deaths

Most common 2015 Infiniti Q50 Hybrid problems

  • Transmission & drivetrain~17,000 miles
    250%
  • Stability & traction control~63,000 miles
    250%
  • Fuel & propulsion system~17,000 miles
    125%
  • Engine & cooling~63,000 miles
    125%
  • Steering~63,000 miles
    125%
  • Brakes~43,000 miles
    125%

Share of the 4 complaints; one complaint can involve more than one system. "~" is the median mileage when the problem started.

Infiniti Q50 Hybrid complaints by model year

201420152016204
Owner complaints per model year, Infiniti Q50 Hybrid. Colour = our verdict for that year (red: avoid, orange: caution, green: better than average, blue: too new).

Best Q50 Hybrid years: 2016, 2015. Years to avoid: 2014. Compare all years →

2015 Infiniti Q50 Hybrid recalls (2)

Steering › Automated/adaptive steering

NHTSA recall 16V-430 · Jun 13, 2016 · 28,182 vehicles

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.

Remedy: 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.

Air bags › Sensor › Occupant classification

NHTSA recall 16V-244 · Apr 26, 2016 · 3,296,947 vehicles

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…

Remedy: 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,…

NHTSA defect investigations

Federal safety investigators have looked into a possible defect involving the 2015 Infiniti Q50 Hybrid:

Pedestrian alert sounds

NHTSA investigation DP22005 · opened Jan 27, 2023 · closed Aug 7, 2023 · led to recall 22V-063

NHTSA received a petition on or about July 18, 2022, requesting that Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) 141 be applied to all electric and hybrid vehicles operating in the United States. The petition can be reviewed at NHTSA.gov under ODI Number 11486072. FMVSS 141 establishes performance requirements for pedestrian alert sounds for motor vehicles.

2015 Infiniti Q50 Hybrid engines & fuel economy

EngineTransmissionDriveMPG city / hwy / combined
3.5L 6-cyl hybrid7-speed automaticRWD29 / 36 / 31

EPA ratings. Class: Compact car.

Frequently asked questions

Is the 2015 Infiniti Q50 Hybrid a good car?

Based on 4 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 2015 Q50 Hybrid rates better than average: 45% fewer complaints than a typical year of the Q50 Hybrid at the same age. It is one of the best Q50 Hybrid years by this measure. Complaint counts don't account for sales volume or individual maintenance, so have any used car inspected before buying.

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

The transmission & drivetrain — 2 complaints, 50% of all complaints for this model year. Next are the stability & traction control (2) and fuel & propulsion system (1).

How many recalls does the 2015 Infiniti Q50 Hybrid have?

There are 2 recalls for the 2015 Infiniti Q50 Hybrid, the most recent from June 13, 2016 (automated/adaptive steering). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer — check whether yours has been done with the VIN recall check.

What are the best and worst years of the Infiniti Q50 Hybrid?

The best years by complaints, compared at the same age, are 2016 and 2015. Years to avoid or approach with caution: 2014. See the full Infiniti Q50 Hybrid years comparison.

At what mileage do 2015 Infiniti Q50 Hybrid problems happen?

The median mileage reported in complaints is about 43,000 miles; 75% of problems with a recorded mileage started before 50,000 miles.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.