Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2015 Infiniti Q50
NHTSA data on file today
The 2015 Infiniti Q50 has 3 NHTSA recall campaigns and 126 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
NCAP overall rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars, averaged across 2 NHTSA-tested trims.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #24V470000 Driveshaft Can Break NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #16V430000 Software May Reduce Steering Ability NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #16V244000 Passenger Air Bag may not Deploy due to OCS Error NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Power Train 39 complaints
- Steering 28 complaints
- Vehicle Speed Control 21 complaints
- Air Bags 19 complaints
- Unknown or Other 18 complaints
- Electrical System 17 complaints
Of the 126 complaints on file, 16 report a crash and 2 a fire; across all 126 complaints, owners report 10 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $6,500–$10,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2015 Infiniti Q50 has an average reliability rating due to recurrent powertrain and steering issues. Recalls and complaints highlight these issues, affecting long-term ownership costs. However, problems are not severe enough to heavily impact overall ownership experience.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| driveshaft | 50,000–100,000 miles | $600–$1,200 | common |
| adaptive steering | 30,000–80,000 miles | $800–$1,500 | common |
| airbag sensors | 40,000–90,000 miles | $650–$1,100 | occasional |
| transmission | 70,000–120,000 miles | $1,500–$3,500 | occasional |
| vehicle speed sensor | 60,000–110,000 miles | $400–$700 | occasional |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Oil and filter change
- Brake pad replacement
- Tire rotation and balance
- Transmission fluid replacement
- Coolant system flush
- Battery inspection and replacement
- Spark plug replacement
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Unresponsive steering
- Strange noises from drivetrain
- Airbag warning lights
- Transmission slipping
- Unusual vibrations at speed
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2015 Infiniti Q50 at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.