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2015 Infiniti QX60 HybridProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 3 owner complaints about the 2015 Infiniti QX60 Hybrid, most often about the power train. It is covered by 2 safety recalls, and for recall 21V-774 the manufacturer reports only 65% of affected cars repaired.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls2Lowest repair rate 65%Owner complaints30 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage19kPower train, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through October 4, 2021. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2015 Infiniti QX60 Hybrid has problems

3 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Power train20
Service brakes10
Vehicle speed control10

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

2 recalls

2015 Infiniti QX60 Hybrid recalls and how many were fixed

Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

65%repaired · 2024 Q2

Engine control module (ecu/ecm): software

Recall 21V-774 · Oct 4, 2021 · 7,634 vehicles · 5,000 repaired

Risk. A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

77%repaired · 2017 Q3

Sensor: occupant classification

Recall 16V-244 · Apr 26, 2016 · 3,296,947 vehicles · 2,542,355 repaired

Risk. 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.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Infiniti.

Best & worst years

2015 vs. every other QX60 Hybrid year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the QX60 Hybrid median. How we score

'14'15'16'17
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
NHTSA crash tests

2015 Infiniti QX60 Hybrid safety ratings

2015 Infiniti QX60 HYBRID SUV FWD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.

★★★★★Overall rating
  • Rollover: 4 stars (17.4% risk)
  • Stability control: Standard
  • Forward collision warning: Optional
  • Lane departure warning: Optional
1 investigation

NHTSA defect investigations

Federal investigations that included the 2015 Infiniti QX60 Hybrid, and the recalls they led to.

  1. Pedestrian alert soundsDP22005 · closed Aug 7, 2023
    Led to recall 22V-063
In owners' words

What QX60 Hybrid owners report

Recent power train complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

THE VEHICLE DOES NOT ACCELERATE WHEN COMMANDED USING THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL, THERE IS A REVVING THEN A SUDDEN JERK FORWARD. THIS HAPPENS WHEN DRIVING AT LOW SPEEDS, IN STOP AND GO CONDITIONS AND WHEN CHANGING LANES OR ATTEMPTING TO PASS. THE VEHICLE ALSO HAS A TENDENCY TO JERK OR SURGE FORWARD IN…
Complaint 10946581 · Jan 20, 2017 · 22,600 miles
TRANSMISSION SLIPS AND THEN SURGES. VERY FREQUENTLY, WHEN THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL IS DEPRESSED THERE IS NO ACCELERATION WITHOUT SIGNIFICANT DELAY. THE VEHICLE SURGES IN HEAVY TRAFFIC SITUATIONS AND ON MORE THAN OCCASION, HAS CAUSED NEAR ACCIDENTS. THE VEHICLE DOES THIS IN STOP AND GO DRIVING…
Complaint 10908083 · Sep 20, 2016 · 16,000 miles

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