Defect 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 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.
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The 2015 Infiniti QX60 is associated with 92 official NHTSA owner defect complaints and 3 safety recall campaigns in the federal safety database.
The most frequently reported component area is Powertrain, accounting for 16 reports (17% of total complaints). EPA testing covers 4 certified vehicle configurations spanning 2.5L 4-Cyl hybrid and 3.5l 6-cyl configurations. Gasoline and hybrid variants deliver 22 to 26 MPG combined.
- • NHTSA Owner Complaints: 92 consumer reports filed
- • Safety Recall Campaigns: 3 official campaigns
- • Primary Defect Domain: Powertrain (16 / 17%)
- • Field Incident Signals: 3 crash / 1 fire / 1 injury reports
- • NCAP Crash Safety: 5 / 5 Stars Overall Laboratory Score
- • EPA Certified Range: 22–26 MPG across 4 powertrain trims
What is the fuel economy and range of the 2015 Infiniti QX60?
Official EPA laboratory test ratings, electric driving range, and annual energy cost estimates by certified vehicle variant
| Variant | Engine | Drivetrain | Transmission | City | Highway | Combined | EV Range | Est. Annual Fuel Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| QX60 Hybrid FWD Hybrid | 2.5L 4-Cyl | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic (AV-S7) | 26 MPG | 28 MPG | 26 MPG | — | $2,350 / yr |
| QX60 Hybrid AWD Hybrid | 2.5L 4-Cyl | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (AV-S7) | 25 MPG | 28 MPG | 26 MPG | — | $2,350 / yr |
| QX60 FWD | 3.5L 6-Cyl | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic (AV-S7) | 21 MPG | 27 MPG | 23 MPG | — | $3,300 / yr |
| QX60 AWD | 3.5L 6-Cyl | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (AV-S7) | 19 MPG | 26 MPG | 22 MPG | — | $3,450 / yr |
What are the crash test safety ratings for the 2015 Infiniti QX60?
Official 5-Star Safety Ratings evaluated by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
| Tested Drivetrain / Cab Variant | Overall Rating | Frontal Crash | Side Crash | Rollover Rating | Rollover Risk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SUV FWD | 17.4% | ||||
| HYBRID SUV FWD | 17.4% | ||||
| SUV AWD | 17.9% | ||||
| HYBRID SUV AWD | 17.9% |
Optional and Lane Departure Warning (LDW) is documented as Optional in official NHTSA records for tested 2015 Infiniti QX60 models.
What defect complaints are reported for the 2015 Infiniti QX60?
Summary of 92 verified consumer defect submissions filed with the NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI)
Top Reported Problem Categories
Ranked by total consumer complaint submissions recorded by NHTSA
Data Attribution & Context: Complaints are self-reported by vehicle owners to NHTSA and represent unverified consumer submissions. Complaint volume does not equal a statistically controlled failure rate and is not adjusted for total vehicles sold or cumulative mileage driven.
View all 2015 Infiniti QX60 problems & component breakdown (34 categories) →Are there open safety recalls on the 2015 Infiniti QX60?
Manufacturer safety recall campaigns monitored and recorded by NHTSA
Defect 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.
Defect 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.
Quick Answers: Key Questions Drivers Ask About the 2015 Infiniti QX60
Direct, deterministic answers synthesized from verified United States government databases for the 2015 Infiniti QX60
How many safety recalls does the 2015 Infiniti QX60 have?
The 2015 Infiniti QX60 is associated with 3 official NHTSA safety recall campaigns in AutoUtility's current federal records.
If your individual vehicle is affected by an open safety recall, NHTSA advises owners to contact an authorized franchised dealership for the recall remedy at no charge. Because recall campaigns apply to specific production runs and equipment batches, vehicle owners should verify their 17-digit VIN at NHTSA.gov.
What are the most common problems reported for the 2015 Infiniti QX60?
NHTSA records list 92 consumer defect complaints for the 2015 Infiniti QX60. The most frequently referenced vehicle system is Powertrain, appearing in 16 filings (17% of submissions).
Consumer complaints represent unverified owner submissions filed under federal reporting guidelines and describe reported component behavior rather than audited failure rates.
What is the NHTSA safety rating for the 2015 Infiniti QX60?
Under the NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (NCAP), the 2015 Infiniti QX60 earned an Overall Safety Rating of 5 out of 5 stars across 4 tested configuration(s).
Laboratory evaluations include a 35 mph frontal barrier crash, side barrier and pole impact tests, and static rollover resistance assessments.
What fuel economy (MPG) does the 2015 Infiniti QX60 get?
Official EPA laboratory estimates for the 2015 Infiniti QX60 range from 22 to 26 MPG combined (55% city / 45% highway weighted) depending on engine, transmission, and drivetrain configuration.
Using AutoUtility's standardized operating cost model (15,000 miles/year, $3.50/gal gas, $0.16/kWh electricity), annual energy expenditures range across certified configurations based on official EPA laboratory test baselines.
The specifications, safety ratings, defect reports, and recall campaigns published on this page are retrieved directly from official United States Government agency databases:
- NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI): Consumer complaints and defect reports.
- NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (NCAP): Frontal, side, and rollover 5-Star crash safety test ratings.
- U.S. EPA / FuelEconomy.gov: Standardized multi-cycle dynamometer fuel economy, MPGe, and electric driving range ratings.
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