Research · Midsize Cars

2015 Infiniti Q70Recalls, problems, MPG & safety

NHTSA lists 1 safety recall and 10 owner complaints for the 2015 Infiniti Q70. Most complaints involve power train (4) and vehicle speed control (2). The EPA rates it 18–21 mpg combined, and NHTSA gives it 5 stars overall.

Combined MPG
18–21mpg
EPA · 4 versions
NHTSA overall
5of 5 stars
NCAP crash tests
Safety recalls
1campaigns
Latest Jun 2024
Owner complaints
10
Top: power train
Fuel cost / yr
$3,800est.
EPA estimate, best version
01 —Recalls

Safety recalls

1 NHTSA campaign · applies to some vehicles, check your VIN

Power train: driveshaft

Free remedy

Nissan North America, Inc. (INFINITI) is recalling certain 2011-2013 M56, 2012-2013 M35 Hybrid, 2014-2018 Q50, Q70 Hybrid, 2014-2019 Q70, and 2015-2019 Q70L two-wheel drive vehicles. The driveshaft can fatigue and break.

Power trainReported Jun 21, 2024NHTSA 24V470000
Data from NHTSA Recalls API · synced Oct 28, 2026 · All recall detailsNHTSA vehicle page
02 —Complaints

Owner complaints by component

10 complaints filed with NHTSA · Sep 2015 – Aug 2025
  1. Power train4
  2. Vehicle speed control2
  3. Air bags1
  4. Electrical system1
  5. Engine1
  6. Steering1
  7. Exterior lighting1
  8. Visibility/wiper1

Complaints are unverified owner reports to NHTSA and are not normalized for sales volume. One complaint can cite several components.

By model year

Complaints for each Q70 model year we’ve synced.

View as table
Model yearNHTSA complaints
20141
201510
20163
20172
20181
20192
Crashes reported
1
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
1
Deaths reported
0
Data from NHTSA Complaints API · synced Oct 28, 2026 · Full problem breakdownNHTSA vehicle page
03 —Common problems

What owners report most

Verbatim excerpts from NHTSA complaints, by component

Power train

4 reports
“Driving on the highway my car suddenly lost power and has since been stuck in first or second gear after further research online it seems that a ton of Nissan/Infiniti owners both cars and suv have or had the same problem between as early as 24k-100k miles all owners I have read online has the same check engine light on with codes P0500/P0720”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Aug 8, 2025Power trainODI 11679232

Vehicle speed control

2 reports1 crash
“CAR WILL STOP ACCELERATING WITH NO WARNINGS THEN WILL START BACK MOVE WHEN YOU LET THE SIT FOR AND HOUR. ENGINE LIGHT WILL NOT LIGHT UP WHEN THE INCIDENT HAPPENED SO THE PROBLEM CAN NOT BE DIAGNOSED UNTIL THE ENGINE COME ON. HOWEVER WHEN THE ENGINE LIGHT DOES COME YOU CAN TAKE TO DEALERSHIP AND THEY WILL TELL THAT THE TRANSMISSION SPEED SENSORS NEED TO BE REPLACED IN WHICH THE SENSOR IS LOCATED INSIDE THE TRANSMISSION AND IN CONJUNCTION TO THAT IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT THE VALVE BODY SHOULD BE REPLACED ALSO. THIS HAS BEEN A PROBLEM WITH A LOT OF THE INFINITI'S WITH YEARS RANGING FROM 2014-2019 WITH 3.7 LITER ENGINE. THIS PROBLEM SHOULD BE RESOLVED BECAUSE THE CAR CAN SUDDENLY STOP MOVE AT HIGH SPEEDS AND CAUSE AND ACCIDENT. PLEASE TAKE A GOOD LOOK AT THIS RECALL AAMCO TRANSMISSION HAVE HAD HUNDREDS OF INFINITI'S WITH THE SAME PROBLEM AND THEY CAN NOT REPAIR SO THEY WILL SEND YOU TO THE DEALERSHIP FOR REPAIRS IN WHICH IT WILL COST THE CONSUMER 3,000 PLUS TO FIX THE PROBLEM AND THEY WILL RECOMMEND THAT YOU SHOULD GET THE TRANSMISSION REPLACED INSTEAD OF REPAIRING IT AND MOST OF THE VEHICLES ARE HAVING THIS PROBLEM WITH LOW MILEAGE. SCAN CODES P0500, P0720, P1574”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Jan 11, 2021Vehicle speed controlODI 11387476

Air bags

1 report
“Driver side airbag deployed as I was turning the corner leaving me with no visual of pedestrians. The deployment resulted in lacerations on my forearm and a knot on my head with a busted lip. My vehicle is technically not drivable because my seatbelts are locked. I am also afraid of driving my vehicle due to the other airbags deploying on my family out of no where. There were no prior lights or warnings to this incident.”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Aug 19, 2023Air bagsODI 11539592
Data from NHTSA Complaints API (owner reports, unverified) · synced Oct 28, 2026
04 —Key specs

Engines, transmissions & drive

4 versions rated by the EPA
EPA class
Midsize Cars
Engines
3.7L 6-cyl · 5.6L 8-cyl
Transmissions
Automatic (S7)
Drive
Rear-Wheel Drive · All-Wheel Drive
Fuel
Premium Gasoline

Towing, payload and dimensions aren’t in the EPA or NHTSA data, so we don’t list them.

Data from EPA fueleconomy.gov · synced Oct 28, 2026EPA listing
05 —Fuel economy

EPA fuel economy by version

City / highway / combined, annual fuel cost and CO₂
EPA
VersionCityHwyComb.Fuel / yrCO₂ g/mi
Q70
Auto (S7), 6 cyl, 3.7 L · Rear-Wheel Drive
182621$3,800429
Q70 AWD
Auto (S7), 6 cyl, 3.7 L · All-Wheel Drive
182420$4,000444
Q70
Auto (S7), 8 cyl, 5.6 L · Rear-Wheel Drive
162419$4,200464
Q70 AWD
Auto (S7), 8 cyl, 5.6 L · All-Wheel Drive
162318$4,400487
  • Q70
    Auto (S7), 6 cyl, 3.7 L
    18 city · 26 hwy · $3,800/yr
    21
    mpg comb.
  • Q70 AWD
    Auto (S7), 6 cyl, 3.7 L
    18 city · 24 hwy · $4,000/yr
    20
    mpg comb.
  • Q70
    Auto (S7), 8 cyl, 5.6 L
    16 city · 24 hwy · $4,200/yr
    19
    mpg comb.
  • Q70 AWD
    Auto (S7), 8 cyl, 5.6 L
    16 city · 23 hwy · $4,400/yr
    18
    mpg comb.
Data from EPA fueleconomy.gov · synced Oct 28, 2026 · Fuel cost is EPA’s annual estimate (15,000 mi, 55% city)
06 —Safety

NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings

2 tested variants
Overall rating
5/ 5
5 of 5
Infiniti Q70 4 DR RWD
Frontal crash
4 of 5
Side crash
5 of 5
Side pole
5 of 5
Rollover
4 of 5
Rollover risk
11.3%
Overall
5 / 5
Infiniti Q70 4 DR AWD
Frontal crash
4 of 5
Side crash
5 of 5
Side pole
5 of 5
Rollover
4 of 5
Rollover risk
11.3%
Data from NHTSA NCAP Safety Ratings API · synced Oct 28, 2026Vehicle 9601Vehicle 9600
07 —Maintenance

Maintenance basics

General guidance, not the OEM schedule. Check your owner’s manual.
General guidance
ItemMilesTimeNote
Engine oil & filter5,000–10,000 mi6–12 monthsFollow the oil-life monitor if fitted
Tire rotation5,000–7,500 miEvery oil changeCheck pressure monthly
Engine air filter15,000–30,000 mi1–2 yearsSooner in dusty areas
Cabin air filter15,000–25,000 mi1–2 years
Brake fluid—2–3 yearsAbsorbs moisture over time
Coolant60,000–100,000 mi5–10 yearsLong-life coolants last longer
Spark plugs60,000–100,000 mi—Iridium/platinum plugs at the long end
12V battery—3–5 yearsHeat shortens battery life
  • Engine oil & filter5,000–10,000 mi
    6–12 months
  • Tire rotation5,000–7,500 mi
    Every oil change
  • Engine air filter15,000–30,000 mi
    1–2 years
  • Cabin air filter15,000–25,000 mi
    1–2 years
  • Brake fluid—
    2–3 years
  • Coolant60,000–100,000 mi
    5–10 years
  • Spark plugs60,000–100,000 mi
    —
  • 12V battery—
    3–5 years
Typical intervals for modern cars. Severe service (towing, short trips, extreme heat or cold) shortens them.
09 —FAQ

2015 Q70 questions

How many recalls does the 2015 Infiniti Q70 have?

1 safety recall as of Oct 28, 2026, according to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at a dealer. Check your VIN to see whether your car is included and whether the repair was done.

What are the most common 2015 Infiniti Q70 problems?

Owners filed 10 complaints with NHTSA. The most-cited components are power train (4), vehicle speed control (2), air bags (1). Complaints are unverified owner reports and aren't adjusted for how many cars were sold.

What MPG does the 2015 Infiniti Q70 get?

The EPA rates the 2015 Infiniti Q70 at 18–21 mpg combined, depending on engine and drivetrain (4 versions rated).

How safe is the 2015 Infiniti Q70?

NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program gives the 2015 Infiniti Q70 5 out of 5 stars overall.

Data from NHTSA & EPA · synced Oct 28, 2026