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2015 Infiniti Q50

The 2015 Infiniti Q50 is a midsize car, rated at 23 MPG combined by the EPA, with a 5-star NHTSA overall safety rating. NHTSA lists 3 recalls for this model year.

2015 Infiniti Q50
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Combined MPG
23
NHTSA safety
Starting price
$43,000
Recalls
3

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Full specifications

Identity

SRC · NHTSA vPIC
MakeInfiniti
ModelQ50
Model year2015
Vehicle classMidsize Car

Engine & drivetrain

SRC · EPA FuelEconomy
Displacement3.7 L
Cylinders6
TransmissionAutomatic (S7)
DrivetrainRear-Wheel Drive
FuelPremium Gasoline

Fuel economy

SRC · EPA FuelEconomy
City MPG20
Highway MPG29
Combined MPG23
CO₂ tailpipe389 g/mi
EPA annual fuel cost$3350

Available configurations

SRC · EPA FuelEconomy
Q5023 MPG combined
Q50 AWD22 MPG combined
Q50 Hybrid31 MPG combined
Q50 Hybrid AWD30 MPG combined

Fuel economy

SRC · EPA FuelEconomy
City20 MPG
Highway29 MPG
Combined23 MPG

Efficiency vs class average

Q5023 MPG
Class average36.9 MPG

About 38% below the class average.

Est. monthly payment
$757/mo
Amount financed
$38,700
Total interest
$6,733
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5-year fuel cost
$8,739

$1,748/yr · 12,000 mi/yr · $3.35/gal

Combined MPG23
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Cost to own

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Safety ratings & recalls

SRC · NHTSA vPIC
Overall
Frontal crash
Side crash
Rollover

Recalls (3)

  • STEERING:AUTOMATED/ADAPTIVE STEERING16V430000 · 2016-06-13

    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.

    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.

  • AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION16V244000 · 2016-04-26

    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.

    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.

  • POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT24V470000 · 2024-06-21

    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.

    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.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the MPG of the 2015 Infiniti Q50?

The 2015 Infiniti Q50 is EPA-rated at 23 MPG combined (20 city / 29 highway).

Is the 2015 Infiniti Q50 reliable?

NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the 2015 Infiniti Q50. Recalls are repaired free of charge by the manufacturer — verify any open recalls by VIN before purchase.

How safe is the 2015 Infiniti Q50?

The 2015 Infiniti Q50 earned a 5-star overall NHTSA safety rating, including 4 stars in the frontal crash test.

How much does it cost to fuel the 2015 Infiniti Q50?

At 12,000 miles per year, the 2015 Infiniti Q50 costs roughly $1,748 per year to fuel, or about $8,739 over 5 years at current U.S. energy prices.

What type of vehicle is the 2015 Infiniti Q50?

The 2015 Infiniti Q50 is classified as a midsize car. Common rivals in this class are worth comparing on price, MPG, and safety.

Sources: NHTSA vPIC · EPA FuelEconomy · NHTSA vPIC