2015 Infiniti Qx60 Safety Report
2015 INFINITI QX60 Safety Report
Safety Decision Cockpit for the 2015 Infiniti Qx60
This page is the hub for deciding what to inspect next on the 2015 Infiniti Qx60. It connects recall campaigns, owner complaint patterns, service bulletins, sibling model years, component issue hubs, and the model buying guide so a shopper or owner can move from a single report into the wider safety graph.
| Signal | Value | What to inspect next |
|---|---|---|
| Recall burden | High (3) | Review campaign numbers, affected components, and dealer remedies below. |
| Owner complaints | Moderate (90) | Scan complaint narratives for recurring symptoms, mileage, crashes, fires, injuries, and dates. |
| Crash and fire reports | 4 | Treat any crash, fire, injury, or fatality-linked pattern as a priority pre-purchase inspection item. |
| Primary component hub | Power Train | Compare power train issues across vehicles. |
| Cleaner nearby model year | 2022 | Compare against the 2022 Infiniti Qx60 with 20 complaints and 2 recalls. |
| Riskier nearby model year | 2017 | Check the 2017 Infiniti Qx60 before buying across this generation. |
Infiniti Qx60 Year-by-Year Comparison
The safest purchase decision usually comes from comparing neighboring model years, not reading a single page in isolation. The table below uses only validated Infiniti Qx60 years already present in the cleaned NHTSA dataset, so each comparison links to a real vehicle safety report rather than a generated combination.
| Model Year | Complaints | Recalls | Use case |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 Infiniti Qx60 | 28 | 1 | Compare as a potentially cleaner alternative. |
| 2017 Infiniti Qx60 | 65 | 2 | Compare as a potentially cleaner alternative. |
| 2018 Infiniti Qx60 | 34 | 1 | Compare as a potentially cleaner alternative. |
| 2019 Infiniti Qx60 | 35 | 2 | Compare as a potentially cleaner alternative. |
| 2020 Infiniti Qx60 | 22 | 1 | Compare as a potentially cleaner alternative. |
| 2022 Infiniti Qx60 | 20 | 2 | Compare as a potentially cleaner alternative. |
2015 Infiniti Qx60 Complaint Theme Map
Complaint counts become more useful when they are grouped into inspection themes. For the 2015 Infiniti Qx60, these are the component areas with the clearest NHTSA complaint signals. Use each link to jump from this single vehicle into broader component hubs and make-specific issue pages.
Power Train
16 owner complaints mention this component in the current safety profile.
All Power Train issues Infiniti onlyUnknown Or Other
12 owner complaints mention this component in the current safety profile.
All Unknown Or Other issues Infiniti onlyAir Bags
12 owner complaints mention this component in the current safety profile.
All Air Bags issues Infiniti onlyEngine
10 owner complaints mention this component in the current safety profile.
All Engine issues Infiniti onlyExterior Lighting
4 owner complaints mention this component in the current safety profile.
All Exterior Lighting issues Infiniti onlyStructure
4 owner complaints mention this component in the current safety profile.
All Structure issues Infiniti onlyAI Safety Analysis for the 2015 Infiniti Qx60
Reliability Score
The 2015 Infiniti Qx60 receives a reliability score of 55 out of 100 based on analysis of NHTSA complaint data, recall history, crash reports, and safety ratings. This indicates average reliability — some notable concerns exist that prospective buyers should be aware of.
NHTSA Safety Ratings for the 2015 Infiniti Qx60
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) evaluates vehicles through controlled crash tests and assigns star ratings from 1 to 5, with 5 being the safest.
Known Issues for the 2015 Infiniti Qx60
The following issues have been identified from NHTSA complaint data and owner reports for the 2015 Infiniti Qx60:
| Issue | Severity | Frequency | Typical Mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Bags Recalled for front air bags due to potential issues with sensor classification. |
Medium | Common | 30k-60k miles |
| Electrical System Recalled for service brakes due to potential issues with the braking system. |
Medium | Common | 30k-60k miles |
| Engine/Emissions System Reported to have serious mechanical failures, including engine/emissions system issues. |
High | Common | 30k-60k miles |
| Transmission Reported to have transmission shuddering and slipping, causing difficulty in acceleration. |
High | Common | 30k-60k miles |
Common Problems Reported by Owners
Based on NHTSA complaint data, the following components account for the majority of reported issues with the 2015 Infiniti Qx60:
Recalled for front air bags due to potential issues with sensor classification.
Recalled for service brakes due to potential issues with the braking system.
Reported to have serious mechanical failures, including engine/emissions system issues.
Reported to have transmission shuddering and slipping, causing difficulty in acceleration.
Recall Details for the 2015 Infiniti Qx60
The following 3 recalls have been issued for the 2015 Infiniti Qx60 by NHTSA:
Summary: 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 incorrec...
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. Inter...
Summary: 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.
Summary: 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.
NHTSA Complaint Summaries for the 2015 Infiniti Qx60
Below are complaint narratives filed by owners of the 2015 Infiniti Qx60 with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. 1 complaint involved crashes. 1 involved fires. 1 reported injuries or fatalities.
Shortly after purchasing this used vehicle from CarMax, the vehicle began experiencing serious mechanical failures involving the engine/emissions system, braking system, and suspension. The vehicle displayed a check engine warning light, and the selling dealer, CarMax Schaumburg, confirmed issues requiring repair, including a faulty oxygen sensor, brake-related repairs, and a suspension link. The ...
Odometer Fraud. The contact purchased a 2015 Infinity QX60. The contact discovered a mileage discrepancy after the purchase. The vehicle was a private sale. At the time of purchase, the vehicle mileage was 99,500. It was later discovered that the mileage on the title was 165,000. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for an oil change, and the contact was informed about the mileage discrepancy.
Transmission is shuttering when pushing on the gas
Because I bought the car used in June of this year, around July, the driver's and passenger's side airbag warning lights on the display panel started flashing, then disappeared after a few days. After August, they kept flashing and then stopped altogether. I took it to an Infiniti dealership for inspection, and the mechanic reported that the airbag sensors were malfunctioning and there was no conn...
As The vehicles drive it will intermittently lose power. This is continuous problem ever since 2 weeks after I purchased the vehicle. The power loss can last for 1 sec or most recently up to about 3 to 4 secs. The other day I had to pull over after the vehicle lost power and wait two minutes before starting back on the drive. When it loses power, the power steering goes out and if approaching a t...
The fuel sensors on the car is not recognizing I have gas in my car, the battery and engine like come on while driving , then the whole system shuts off will the car is still driving.
I saw engine warning lamp. It reported Transmission problem.When I press the gas pedal I feel the a lot of shudder .
In the beginning when I pull off the car shudders and jerks speed was delayed. Now in the middle of driving with some speed the car beginnings to strain and barely move although the gauge shows I’m going 40 miles the car is straining and going under 5 miles. This started maybe a year ago but now it is much worser.
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 excessive and immediately exited the vehicle. No warning lights were illuminated. All the air bags deplo...
Transmission has a shudder between 15-20 MPH around 1000-1500 RPM. Mainly happens in STD mode, other modes run at higher RPMs but does still happen on occasion.
supplemental air bag warning light is on. also the passenger airbag light is on.
The car intermittently will not accelerate after being idle at stop signs etc. this has occurred on 3-5 instances in the last 4 months. All but one time when getting the vehicle later it didn't have any issues. The battery has been tested and is good, I cleaned the terminals and still had it occur. Upon reading an Infiniti forum it sounds like it is an intermittent alternator issue or electric mod...
transmission slip and jerk and it's hard to accelerate
We purchased this vehicle 3 days ago. Day 2 there was a transmission shudder. I know these cvt transmissions have issues but with less than 18k miles??? I looked up and yes infiniti extended the warranty but we no longer qualify for this I don't think this is fair! IT HAS 18K MILES on it. The fact infiniti didn't recall the transmission is ridiculous. There are thousands of people experiencing shu...
As I was driving my vehicle just turned off at the speed of 30 miles per hour with no warning no dash lights of any kind. It just shut off completely. I had to pull over to the side in hopes I don't hit anything, or anyone put my vehicle into park and restart my vehicle and this happened at around 2:45 PM. Early it happened at 12:15 PM, as I was turning around in a parking lot, the car shut off ...
The contact owns a 2015 Infiniti QX60. The contact stated while driving at undisclosed speeds, the steering wheel became inoperable. The contact maneuvered the steering wheel in the correct direction, and the power steering warning light illuminated. The contact stated that while the vehicle was turned off, the steering wheel failed to lock as designed. The contact stated that the failure recurred...
Transmission Shudder at low Speeds, I see Many Complaints on this Issue. Hopefully something gets done!!!!
• Intake air temperature: high input circuit •It's in a mechanic shop. To change automic transmission. •Unknown •Yes, at the mechanic shop it is at. •Yes, mechanic shop. •Approximately the last days of January the car started feeling "bumpy" when driving. And it was also slow.
The liftgate latch failed recently. It would not secure, thus causing a safety issue. Anyone or anything could have fallen out of the vehicle. The latch assembly cost $500, and another $197 for installation. T2 automotive in Palatine made the repairs on 1/22/2024. The same repair was made under warranty at Motorwerks Infiniti back in 2017. The liftgate door open indicator did go on. No alarm came ...
On January 23, 2024, while driving home I heard what sounded like a gun shot. I checked that I was ok and exited the freeway. I pulled over and got out of my vehicle and noticed the sunroof/moonroof was shattered. I looked for overpasses and there were none in my area. I called the authorities. Once the officer arrived he noticed that the glass was bubbled out from the vehicle and not inward as it...
Showing 20 of 90 complaints. Additional complaints are available via the NHTSA database.
Frequently Asked Questions About the 2015 Infiniti Qx60
Has the 2015 INFINITI QX60 been recalled?
Yes, the 2015 INFINITI QX60 has 3 recalls on record with NHTSA. Each recall addresses a specific safety defect identified by the manufacturer or NHTSA.
How many complaints does the 2015 INFINITI QX60 have?
The 2015 INFINITI QX60 has 90 complaints filed with NHTSA. Of these, 3 involved crashes. 1 injuries and 0 deaths have been reported.
What is the safety rating for the 2015 INFINITI QX60?
The 2015 INFINITI QX60 received an overall NHTSA safety rating of excellent (5/5). Frontal crash: 4/5. Side crash: 5/5. Rollover: 4/5.
What are the most common problems with the 2015 INFINITI QX60?
The most commonly reported problems with the 2015 INFINITI QX60 involve power train (16 complaints), unknown or other (12 complaints), air bags (12 complaints). Other affected components include engine, exterior lighting, structure.
How many crash reports does the 2015 INFINITI QX60 have?
There are 3 crash reports associated with the 2015 INFINITI QX60 out of 90 total complaints (3.3% of complaints involved crashes).
How many fire reports does the 2015 INFINITI QX60 have?
There are 1 fire reports for the 2015 INFINITI QX60 out of 90 total complaints. Fire reports are among the most serious safety concerns tracked by NHTSA.
Are there any deaths reported for the 2015 INFINITI QX60?
No deaths have been reported in NHTSA complaints for the 2015 INFINITI QX60.
How many injuries are reported for the 2015 INFINITI QX60?
1 injury has been reported in NHTSA complaints for the 2015 INFINITI QX60. These are self-reported by vehicle owners as part of their safety complaints.
Should I buy a 2015 INFINITI QX60?
Based on NHTSA data, the 2015 INFINITI QX60 is acceptable with caveats. It has 90 complaints, 3 recalls, and a excellent (5/5) safety rating. Always have a pre-purchase inspection done by a qualified mechanic.
What components fail most on the 2015 INFINITI QX60?
The components with the most failures on the 2015 INFINITI QX60 are: 1. POWER TRAIN (16 complaints), 2. UNKNOWN OR OTHER (12 complaints), 3. AIR BAGS (12 complaints), 4. ENGINE (10 complaints), 5. EXTERIOR LIGHTING (4 complaints). POWER TRAIN is the single most-reported problem area with 16 complaints.
What should I know before buying a 2015 INFINITI QX60?
Be cautious with this vehicle, especially if it has low mileage. Check for recalls and consider a thorough inspection before purchase. The 2015 INFINITI QX60 has 90 NHTSA complaints and 3 recalls on record. NHTSA rates it excellent (5/5).
How reliable is the 2015 INFINITI QX60?
The 2015 INFINITI QX60 receives a reliability score of 55/100, indicating average reliability. This is based on 90 owner complaints, 3 recalls, and 4 crash/fire reports in the NHTSA database. Key known issues include Air bags and Electrical system.
What are the known issues with the 2015 INFINITI QX60?
Known issues with the 2015 INFINITI QX60 include: Air bags, Electrical system, Engine/emissions system, Transmission. These are based on patterns found across 90 NHTSA complaints. 3 of these patterns resulted in formal recalls.
Are there any recalls for the 2015 INFINITI QX60?
Yes, there are recalls for front air bags and service brakes.
What are the most common issues reported for the 2015 INFINITI QX60?
The most common issues are air bag and electrical system problems, as well as engine/emissions system and transmission issues.
Can the vehicle's transmission shudder and cause difficulty in acceleration?
Yes, the transmission can shudder and cause difficulty in acceleration, especially in standard mode.
Buyer Advice
Our recommendation: Be cautious with this vehicle, especially if it has low mileage. Check for recalls and consider a thorough inspection before purchase.
NHTSA Data Summary for 2015 Infiniti Qx60
This safety report is based on a comprehensive analysis of data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) for the 2015 Infiniti Qx60. The data includes 90 consumer complaints filed by vehicle owners, 3 manufacturer-initiated safety recalls, 3 reported crashes, 1 fire incidents, 1 reported injuries, and safety rating assessments associated with this vehicle.
The NHTSA has assigned the 2015 Infiniti Qx60 an overall safety rating of 5 out of 5 stars, with a frontal crash rating of 4 stars, a side crash rating of 5 stars, and a rollover rating of 4 stars. These ratings are determined through controlled crash testing conducted by the NHTSA.
All data presented in this report is sourced from public NHTSA databases. Our AI analysis identifies patterns across complaint narratives, correlates them with recall history, and produces the safety assessment above. This analysis is updated as new complaints and recalls are filed with the NHTSA.
Consumers are encouraged to report vehicle safety problems to the NHTSA at nhtsa.gov. If your vehicle is subject to a recall, contact your dealer to schedule the free repair.
Disclaimer: This analysis is AI-generated from NHTSA public data and does not constitute professional automotive or safety advice. Always verify recall status at NHTSA.gov and consult a qualified mechanic.
Analysis last updated: 2026-05-16