repaired · 2017 Q3
Sensor: occupant classification
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.
2015 Infiniti QX60Problems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 92 owner complaints about the 2015 Infiniti QX60, most often about the power train. It is covered by 3 safety recalls, and for recall 15V-681 the manufacturer reports only 68% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through July 9, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: Navigator84, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Complaints by system
Where the 2015 Infiniti QX60 has problems
92 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
23Power train
16Engine
15Electrical system2 crash/fire/injury
13Air bags
7Vehicle speed control1 crash/fire/injury
5Service brakes
4Forward collision avoidance
4Exterior lighting
4Structure
168 other systems1 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Power train | 23 | 0 |
| Engine | 16 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 15 | 2 |
| Air bags | 13 | 0 |
| Vehicle speed control | 7 | 1 |
| Service brakes | 5 | 0 |
| Forward collision avoidance | 4 | 0 |
| Exterior lighting | 4 | 0 |
| Structure | 4 | 0 |
| 8 other systems | 16 | 1 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
3 recalls
2015 Infiniti QX60 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.
repaired · 2017 Q1
Air bags: frontal
Risk. If the OCS does not detect an adult occupant in the passenger seat, the passenger air bag would be deactivated.
repaired · 2016 Q2
Service brakes
Risk. The under-torqued fasteners may result in a brake caliper separating from the wheel assembly causing a reduction in braking performance or reduced steering…
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 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 median. How we score
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- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
NHTSA crash tests
2015 Infiniti QX60 safety ratings
2015 Infiniti QX60 SUV FWD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
★★★★★
- Rollover: 4 stars (17.4% risk)
- Stability control: Standard
- Forward collision warning: Optional
- Lane departure warning: Optional
In owners' words
What QX60 owners report
Recent power train complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
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…
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…
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.
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