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2015 Infiniti QX60 problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

One of the years to avoid

With 126 complaints filed to NHTSA — about 2.9 times the median QX60 year — the 2015 model ranks #2 of 12 QX60 years for complaint volume. It lands on the years-to-avoid list.

No single system dominates the record — complaints spread across transmission (23), other (21), and electrical system (16), which usually points to general build quality rather than one defect. In government crash testing it earned 5 of 5 NCAP stars overall.

126

NHTSA complaints

3

Recalls

0

Investigations

6

Crash-involved

1

Fires reported

1

Injuries

0

Deaths

5

NCAP overall · of 5 stars

How does 2015 compare to other QX60 years?

QX60 NHTSA complaints by model year, 2015 highlighted271 complaints2014: 271 complaints2015: 126 complaints2016: 38 complaints2017: 101 complaints2018: 56 complaints2019: 52 complaints2020: 40 complaints2022: 26 complaints2023: 47 complaints2024: 31 complaints2025: 17 complaints2026: 4 complaints
QX60 NHTSA complaints by model year, 2015 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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What are the most common 2015 Infiniti QX60 problems?

ComponentComplaintsShare
Transmission2318%
Other2117%
Engine1613%
Electrical System1613%
Airbags1310%
Speed Control76%
Brakes54%
Driver Assistance43%
Fuel System43%
Lighting43%
Body & Structure43%
Visibility & Wipers43%
Steering22%
Seat Belts22%
Suspension11%

Does the 2015 Infiniti QX60 have recalls?

3 NHTSA recall campaigns on file. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.

16V244000AirbagsApril 26, 2016 · 3,296,947 units

Defect

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.

Consequence

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.

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, 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.

15V681000AirbagsOctober 20, 2015 · 919 units

Defect

Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 Altima and Pathfinder vehicles, 2013-2014 Nissan Sentra vehicles, 2013 Infiniti JX35 vehicles, 2014-2015 Infiniti QX60 vehicles and 2014 Infiniti QX60 Hybrid vehicles. The affected vehicles received an incorrect occupant classification system (OCS) control unit during a repair. These OCS control units may incorrectly classify the front passenger seat as empty, when it is occupied by an adult.

Consequence

If the OCS does not detect an adult occupant in the passenger seat, the passenger air bag would be deactivated. Failure of the passenger airbag to deploy during a crash (where deployment is warranted) could increase the risk of injury to the passenger.

Remedy

Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will update the OCS software, free of charge. The recall began on November 30, 2015. Owners may contact Nissan at 1-800-647-7261.

15V012000BrakesJanuary 14, 2015 · 893 units

Defect

Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Nissan Pathfinder and Infiniti QX60 vehicles manufactured August 14, 2014, to November 5, 2014, and 2014-2015 Nissan Rogue vehicles manufactured August 12, 2014, to November 15, 2014. During the assembly process, the front wheel hub assembly fasteners may not have been properly torqued.

Consequence

The under-torqued fasteners may result in a brake caliper separating from the wheel assembly causing a reduction in braking performance or reduced steering control. These conditions increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the vehicles and tighten any loose bolts to the proper specification, free of charge. The recall began February 2, 2015. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-647-7261.

Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA

Representative excerpts, cleaned of personal information. These are consumer statements, not verified defects.

“TRANSMISSIONS FEELS LIKE IT IS 'SLIPPING' WHEN DRIVING SLOW AROUND 20-25 MPH/1000-1500 RPMS. MAKES CAR SHUDDER/SHAKE LIKE IT'S RUNNING OUT OF GAS. TOOK TO INFINITI DELEARSHIP - THEY COULD NOT REPLICATE THE ISSUE AND GET A CODE. WAS TOLD THIS WAS JUST HOW THE CVT TRANSMISSION FEELS. REPROGRAMMED…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Transmission · September 1, 2019

“The contact owned a 2015 Infinity QX60. The contact stated that while his wife was stopped at a traffic light, black smoke was emitting from under both front seats, and entered the interior of the cab. The contact's wife returned to the work parking lot, however, the black smoke and flames were…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Other · February 14, 2025 · fire

“DRIVER ASSISTANCE PKG AND AROUND VIEW MONITOR WITH MOD DOES NOT WORK ANYMORE AFTER COLLISION REPAIR. THE SUV WAS REPAIRED WITH GENUINE INFINITI PARTS. AFTER THE REPAIR WAS COMPLETED, THE DRIVER ASSISTANCE PACKAGE OPTIONS AND THE MOVING OBJECT DETECTION AT THE FRONT NO LONGER WORKS. IT HAS BEEN AT…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Electrical System · May 9, 2019 · crash

“THERE IS A VERY LOUD SPUTTERING FROM THE ENGINE WHEN I AM STOPPED. IT SEEMS AS THOUGH THE CAR IS GOING TO DIE. NO CHECK ENGINE LIGHT APPEARS. I TRIED REVVING THE ENGINE IN NEUTRAL TO SEE IF THAT WOULD RESOLVE IT, TO NO AVAIL. I JUST HAD MY STATE INSPECTION PERFORMED AT THE DEALER LESS THAN A WEEK…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Engine · April 4, 2018

“THIS HAS BROKEN TWICE SINCE THEY DID THE RECALL. THE RED LIGHT FLASHES ON THE DASH WHICH DISABLES THE AIRBAG. THERE HASN'T BEEN ANY OTHER ISSUES WITH THE VEHICLE. INFINITI SERVICE TRIED TO BLAME ME SAYING THAT IT WAS TAMPERED WITH. THIS IS NOT TRUE, I HAVE NOT TOUCHED IT AND THIS HAS FAILED…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Airbags · April 21, 2020

2015 Infiniti QX60 — common questions

Is the 2015 Infiniti QX60 reliable?

NHTSA data argues against it: 126 complaints put the 2015 model at #2 of 12 QX60 years. It is one of the QX60 years to avoid.

What are the most common 2015 QX60 problems?

According to NHTSA complaint data, the leading problem areas are transmission (23 complaints), other (21 complaints), electrical system (16 complaints).

Does the 2015 Infiniti QX60 have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns affecting the 2015 Infiniti QX60. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers; check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm the work was done.

Which Infiniti QX60 years should you avoid?

Based on complaint rates and open investigations, the QX60 years to avoid are 2014, 2015, 2017. The cleanest record among QX60 years belongs to 2026.

How safe is the 2015 Infiniti QX60?

In NHTSA's NCAP crash testing, the 2015 Infiniti QX60 earned an overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars.

Related

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.