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2015 Infiniti Q50 3.7 AWD

The 2015 Infiniti Q50 3.7 AWD is a 328-hp 3.7-liter V6 with a 7-speed automatic w/sport mode and downshift rev matching and all-wheel drive. It starts at $38,950 MSRP and is rated at 22 mpg combined.

It makes 328 horsepower at 7,000 rpm and 269 lb-ft of torque at 5200 rpm, spinning to a 7,500 rpm redline. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 19 mpg city and 27 mpg highway (22 mpg combined).

The Q50 measures 188.3 inches long on a 112.2-inch wheelbase and has a curb weight of 3,748 lb.

Spec Value
Vehicle
Body TypeSedan
PowertrainGas
Price
MSRP$38,950 ($53,412 *)
MSRP with Destination$39,855 ($54,653 *)
Destination Charge$905
Engine
Engine Type3.7L V6 (VQ37VHR), DOHC 24-valve
Displacement3.7 L
Horsepower328 hp @ 7,000 rpm
Torque269 lb-ft @ 5200 rpm
Redline7,500 rpm
ValvetrainDOHC, 4 valves/cylinder, Continuously Variable Valve Event and Lift (VVEL)
Bore and Stroke95.5 x 86.0
Compression Ratio11:1
Injection TypeSequential multi-point fuel injection
Drivetrain
Drive TypeAll-Wheel Drive (ATESSA ET-S Intelligent AWD)
Transmission
Transmission7-speed automatic w/Sport mode and Downshift Rev Matching
1st Gear4.783 (40 mph **)
2nd Gear3.102 (61 mph **)
3rd Gear1.984 (96 mph **)
4th Gear1.371 (139 mph **)
5th Gear1 (190 mph **)
6th Gear0.87 (219 mph **)
7th Gear0.775 (246 mph **)
Reverse3.858
Final Drive3.133
Fuel Economy
City19 MPG
Highway27 MPG
Combined22 MPG
Recommended FuelPremium unleaded
Tank Capacity20 gal
Suspension
Front SuspensionIndependent double-wishbone w/stabilizer bar
Rear SuspensionMulti-link independent w/stabilizer bar
Turning Diameter37.4 ft
Brakes
Front Brake Disc12.6 x 1.1 in, vented
Rear Brake Disc12.1 x 0.6 in, vented
Tires & Wheels
Wheels Front17x7.5-in aluminum-alloy
Wheels Rear17x7.5-in aluminum-alloy
Tires Front225/55R17 (Bridgestone, all-season)
Tires Rear225/55R17 (Bridgestone, all-season)
Dimensions & Weight
Length188.3 in
Width71.8 in
Height57.2 in
Wheelbase112.2 in
Front Track60.4 in
Rear Track61.4 in
Ground Clearance5.2 in
Cargo Volume13.5 ft³
Curb Weight3,748 lbs
Weight Distribution (F/R)56.9% / 43.1%
Interior
Headroom Front40.2 in
Headroom Rear37.5 in
Legroom Front44.5 in
Legroom Rear35.1 in
Shoulder Room Front56.7 in
Shoulder Room Rear56.1 in
Hip Room Front53.2 in
Hip Room Rear52.5 in
* Amount adjusted for inflation to 2026 dollars
** Theoretical max speed per gear at redline

Safety & Recalls

NCAP safety ratings

Overall ★★★★★
Frontal crash ★★★★★
Side crash ★★★★★
Rollover ★★★★★ (9.7 % risk)
Tested variant: 2015 Infiniti Q50 4 DR AWD
Other tested variants (1)
  • 2015 Infiniti Q50 4 DR RWD: 5 ★ overall

Recalls

3 recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2015 Infiniti Q50. Not every recall applies to every trim or VIN — check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Jun 21, 2024 · POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT

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.

Consequence: A broken driveshaft can result in a loss of drive power, or a vehicle roll away when the vehicle is in park without the parking brake applied. Both scenarios can increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Dealers will replace the driveshaft, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 13, 2024. Owners may contact INFINITI's customer service at 1-800-662-6200. INFINITI's numbers for this recall are R24A5 and R24A7.

NHTSA campaign 24V470000

Jun 13, 2016 · STEERING:AUTOMATED/ADAPTIVE STEERING

Nissan North America, Inc.'s (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2014-2016 Infiniti Q50 vehicles manufactured December 26, 2012, to December 11, 2015, and Infiniti Q50 Hybrid vehicles manufactured December 10, 2012, to December 17, 2015. The Direct Adaptive Steering system may experience an error at vehicle start up altering the vehicle's steering responsiveness and turning radius.

Consequence: If the vehicle does not steer as the driver anticipates, there is an increased the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the Direct Adaptive Steering ECU software, free of charge. The recall began on August 12, 2016. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-647-7261.

NHTSA campaign 16V430000

Apr 26, 2016 · AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION

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 incorrectly classify an adult passenger as a child or classify the seat as empty despite it being occupied. As a result, the passenger frontal air bag may be turned off and not deploy in the event of a crash.

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. Interim notices were sent to owners on May 31, 2016. Owners will receive a second notice when remedy parts become available. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669, Infiniti customer service at 1-888-833-3216 or Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020.

NHTSA campaign 16V244000

126 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 2015 Infiniti Q50

Owner Complaints

126 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2015 Infiniti Q50 (16 mention a crash, 2 a fire, 8 an injury). See all on nhtsa.gov

Most-cited areas
Power Train39
Steering28
Vehicle Speed Control21
Air Bags19
Unknown Or Other18
Electrical System17
A complaint can cite more than one area.
Most recent complaints
Sep 14, 2026 · Visibility
“I was parked in my garage getting ready to start my car and the glass in my moonroof spontaneously shattered. There was no object that hit it because I was in my garage. It sounded like a gunshot. The…”
Aug 12, 2026 · Power Train, Unknown Or Other
“While operating the vehicle, the transmission suffered an abrupt failure resulting in Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) P0720 (Output Speed Sensor Circuit). Further diagnostic inspection revealed a…”
Jul 27, 2026 · Steering
“After starting the car the steering wheel jumps off center and the steering is all over the place. have to start the car again and the steering wheel jumps the other direction. I strongly suggest this…”
Jul 21, 2026 · Steering
“DIRECT ADAPTIVE STEERING EXPERIENCEING AT START UP ALTERING THE VEHICLES STEERING AND RESPONSIVENESS AND TURNING RADIUS DOES NOT WORK AND IS INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH. VERY UNSAFE TO DRIVE. THERE…”
Jul 15, 2026 · Power Train, Vehicle Speed Control
“While driving my 2015 Infiniti Q50s, the transmission suddenly suffered a catastrophic electronic failure, causing the vehicle to immediately drop into "limp mode." This resulted in a sudden and…”

Complaints are unverified reports submitted to NHTSA by owners. They cover the whole model year, not a specific trim, and a count alone doesn't show how common a problem is.

Source: US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (nhtsa.gov), matched as 2015 INFINITI Q50. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.

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