AI Damage2015 Infiniti QX50: common problems
Owners of the 2015 Infiniti QX50 filed 3 complaints with NHTSA, most often about engine and exterior lighting. Details by component below, with sources.
Key figures
- Owner complaints
- 3
What fails most often
- 1 Engine 33% of all complaints
- 2 Exterior lighting 33% of all complaints
- 3 Powertrain 33% of all complaints
- Engine: 1 complaints (33% of all).
- Exterior lighting: 1 complaints (33% of all).
- Powertrain: 1 complaints (33% of all).
Engines and transmissions
US-market versions per EPA. On the right: how many NHTSA complaints name this engine or transmission type.
- 3.7 L · petrol · 6 cyl
- automatic, 7-speed
Drive: RWD, AWD
Symptoms owners describe
How many of the 3 NHTSA complaints mention each symptom (automatic count from complaint text; one complaint can mention several).
Components owners complain about
| Component | Owner complaints | involving a crash | Technical service bulletins (TSB) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Exterior lighting | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Powertrain | 1 | 0 | 0 |
What owners report
Short excerpts of NHTSA complaints in the original wording. These are owner statements not verified by NHTSA; personal data removed.
The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who diagnosed a failure with the transmission. The contact was informed that the transmission needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The vehicle was then taken to an independent mechanic, who confirmed the diagnosis.
Tl* the contact owns a 2015 infiniti qx50. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the auto dimming feature was fractured causing it to be very difficult to see at night. The failure occurred multiple times.
Without power steering and brakes I was still able to guide it to the curb and come to a safe stop. What I attempted to restart the car it acted as if the battery didn't have enough power to turn over the engine, although lights, horn and radio still worked fine.
When owners complained
NHTSA complaints by filing year. The peak shows at what age the problems show up most.
Comparison
By complaint count this model year ranks 17,152 of 36,659 model years in the NHTSA data (top 47% most complained about).
On average one model year of the QX50 has 24 complaints (12 years in the data). This year has 3, below average.
What to check before buying
- Engine. Cold start, unusual noises, oil leaks and engine codes.
- Exterior lighting. Headlamps, leveling, sensors and mounts after a frontal hit.
- Powertrain. Shift quality under load, harsh shifts, transmission codes, CV joints.
Other years of this model
Questions and answers
What are the most common problems with the 2015 Infiniti QX50?
Owner complaints to NHTSA most often mention: engine, exterior lighting, powertrain. Total complaints: 3. The most frequent symptoms in complaint texts: infotainment or screen glitches (33%), steering or power steering problems (33%), warning lights, check engine (33%).
How many service bulletins (TSB) were issued for the 2015 Infiniti QX50?
NHTSA lists 0 manufacturer service bulletins for this year. A bulletin tells dealers how to diagnose or fix a known issue; it is not a recall.
Should I buy a 2015 Infiniti QX50 from a US auction?
Owner complaints describe defects, not crash damage. Before bidding, check the components listed above and review the lot photos: VinWind builds a report of visible and hidden damage by VIN.
Other 2015 models
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Sources: public NHTSA data (USA): service bulletins and owner complaints; YouTube: links to videos credited to their authors. Complaints are owner statements not verified by NHTSA, and describe defects rather than crash damage. Data updated 2026-11-06.