2015 Infiniti Q70 reliability
Owners have filed 10 complaints with NHTSA about the 2015 Infiniti Q70 over 12 years — 1 per year. That is more complaints per year than most Q70 years here — over the median of the other years, which is 0. NHTSA has 1 recall on file, including Driveshaft.
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The complaints owners file most often name Powertrain (4 of 10), then Speed control (2) and Air bags (1). Those filings include 1 that reports a crash and 1 that reports an injury.
The 2014 Q70 has 1 complaint, 0 per year, and the 2016 has 3 complaints, 1 per year. The 2015 has more complaints per year than the 2014. The 2015 has about the same number of complaints per year as the 2016.
The complaint rate is complaints filed in this year’s first 3 years on the road, divided by however many of those years have passed. Recalls are a separate count. The numbers are for the US-market 2015 Infiniti Q70. How we count. Data as of .
Recalls (1)
Complaints by component (10 total)
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Complaints filed per year
Excerpts from recent NHTSA complaint filings
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"Driving on the highway my car suddenly lost power and has since been stuck in first or second gear after further research online it seems that a ton of Nissan/Infiniti owners both cars and suv have or had the same…"
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"Driver side airbag deployed as I was turning the corner leaving me with no visual of pedestrians. The deployment resulted in lacerations on my forearm and a knot on my head with a busted lip. My vehicle is technically…"
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"During highway driving on May of 2022, the vehicle displayed an Intelligent Key Not Detected error while driving on cruise control. The accelerator was no longer responsive as the vehicle decelerated. The warning…"
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"The contact owns a 2015 Infiniti Q70. The contact stated while making a left turn, the vehicle stalled. The contact stated that an unknown yellow warning light was illuminated. The contact stated that he was able to…"
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"The contact owns a 2015 Infiniti Q70. The contact stated while reversing into a parking spot and turning the steering wheel, she heard an abnormal sound and the steering wheel continued to turn in a full circle. The…"
NHTSA crash ratings
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 Infiniti Q70 4 DR AWD | 5 stars | 4 stars | 5 stars | 4 stars |
| 2015 Infiniti Q70 4 DR RWD | 5 stars | 4 stars | 5 stars | 4 stars |
| 2015 Infiniti Q70 Hybrid 4 DR RWD | 5 stars | 4 stars | 5 stars | 4 stars |
Stars are how this vehicle did in NHTSA crash tests. They are a safety result, separate from the complaint record. Not rated means that test was not run for this version.
Fuel economy
| Trim | Engine | Transmission | Drive | City | Hwy | Combined | Annual fuel cost |
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| Q70 | 5.6L, 8-cyl | Automatic (7-speed) | Rear-wheel drive | 16 | 24 | 19 MPG | $4200 |
| Q70 | 3.7L, 6-cyl | Automatic (7-speed) | Rear-wheel drive | 18 | 26 | 21 MPG | $3800 |
| Q70 all-wheel drive | 5.6L, 8-cyl | Automatic (7-speed) | All-wheel drive | 16 | 23 | 18 MPG | $4450 |
| Q70 all-wheel drive | 3.7L, 6-cyl | Automatic (7-speed) | All-wheel drive | 18 | 24 | 20 MPG | $4000 |
| Q70 hybrid | 3.5L, 6-cyl | Automatic (7-speed) | Rear-wheel drive | 29 | 33 | 31 MPG | $2550 |
Specs and fitment
Known issues for this generation
Recall 20V-755 covers certain 2014 Q70 and Q70 Hybrid two-wheel-drive vehicles with hybrid or VK56 powertrains (also certain M56/M35 Hybrid): the driveshaft may break, causing loss of propulsion or parking-brake issues; dealers replace the driveshaft. Recall 24V-470 covers certain 2014-2019 Q70 and Q70 Hybrid two-wheel-drive vehicles (also Q50, Q70L, and M56): the driveshaft can fatigue and break, causing loss of drive power or rollaway when in Park without the parking brake; dealers replace the driveshaft.
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Frequently asked questions
Is the 2015 Infiniti Q70 reliable?
Owners have filed 10 complaints with NHTSA about the 2015 Infiniti Q70 over 12 years — 1 per year. That is more complaints per year than most Q70 years here — over the median of the other years, which is 0. NHTSA has 1 recall on file, including Driveshaft.
What are common problems with a 2015 Infiniti Q70?
The complaints owners file most often name Powertrain (4 of 10), then Speed control (2) and Air bags (1). Those filings include 1 that reports a crash and 1 that reports an injury.
Is the 2015 Infiniti Q70 more reliable than the years next to it?
The 2014 Q70 has 1 complaint, 0 per year, and the 2016 has 3 complaints, 1 per year. The 2015 has more complaints per year than the 2014. The 2015 has about the same number of complaints per year as the 2016.
Has the 2015 Infiniti Q70 been recalled?
The 2015 Infiniti Q70 has 1 recall on file with NHTSA. See the recalls table on this page for dates, components, and remedies.
How many complaints have owners filed about the 2015 Infiniti Q70?
Owners have filed 10 complaints about the 2015 Infiniti Q70 with NHTSA.
What mpg does a 2015 Infiniti Q70 get?
EPA-rated combined fuel economy for the 2015 Infiniti Q70 is 21.8 MPG. See the fuel economy table on this page for city and highway figures by engine and transmission.
What engine oil does a US Infiniti Q70 use?
5W-30 With filter, about 5.2 qt is commonly listed for this generation—confirm in the owner manual.
What tire sizes fit a US Infiniti Q70?
Published US specs commonly list front 245/50R18, 245/40R20 and rear 245/50R18, 245/40R20; confirm on the door jamb placard for your trim.
What NHTSA recalls affect the US Infiniti Q70?
Recall 20V-755 covers certain 2014 Q70 and Q70 Hybrid two-wheel-drive vehicles with hybrid or VK56 powertrains (also certain M56/M35 Hybrid): the driveshaft may break, causing loss of propulsion or parking-brake issues; dealers replace the driveshaft. Recall 24V-470 covers certain 2014-2019 Q70 and Q70 Hybrid two-wheel-drive vehicles (also Q50, Q70L, and M56): the driveshaft can fatigue and break, causing loss of drive power or rollaway when in Park without the parking brake; dealers replace the driveshaft.