INFINITI Q40 · model year

2015 INFINITI Q40

10 NHTSA complaints, 2 crash reports for this specific cohort.

NHTSA overall rating

Not crash-tested

New Car Assessment Program

The 2015INFINITIQ40 carries 10 consumer safety complaints in NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation database for this specific model-year cohort. Within that volume, owners reported 2 crashes, 0 fires, 1 injury, and 0 fatalities. For crash performance, NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program gave this cohort an overall Not Rated/5 rating, with Not Rated/5 front crash, Not Rated/5 side crash, and 5/5 rollover scores derived from standardized barrier and dynamic tests.

Component-level analysis is where model-year complaints become actionable: the top complaint category for the 2015 Q40 is air bags with 3 filings, followed by unknown or other (3) and electronic stability control (esc) (1). Concentration in one or two component groups is the classic signature of a systemic defect; a flat distribution usually reflects normal aging, warranty complaints, or isolated build-plant variability.

NHTSA currently has 7 investigation files overlapping the 2015 Q40. Owners comparing this cohort against neighboring years should pair the counters above with the complaint-by-year trend on the parent model page — a spike in a single year often tracks to a platform refresh, a new transmission supplier, or an updated ECU calibration. Use the related-complaint feed below to read raw owner narratives before deciding whether any pattern here affects your specific use case.

10
Complaints
2
Crashes
0
Fires
1
Injuries
0
Deaths

Total Complaints

10 filings

Crashes Reported

2 reports

Source

NHTSA ODI

Federal complaints database

Complaints vs. fleet median (215)

At or below the fleet median complaint volume.

NHTSA NCAP overall: Not Rated/5 — Not rated · Front: Not Rated/5 · Side: Not Rated/5 · Rollover: 5/5

Complaints by Component

ComponentCount
AIR BAGS3
UNKNOWN OR OTHER3
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)1
STRUCTURE1
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM1
EXTERIOR LIGHTING1

Recent Complaints

20250413ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

A common issue found in the Infiniti Q40/G37 lineage, the sunroof drain became clogged leading to an influx of moisture underneath the flooring and within the panels of the right half of the vehicle. Due to the fault, electrical components such as the BCM and ECM were exposed to moisture, leading to numerous issues.

20250413EXTERIOR LIGHTING

A common issue found in the Infiniti Q40/G37 lineage, the sunroof drain became clogged leading to an influx of moisture underneath the flooring and within the panels of the right half of the vehicle. Due to the fault, electrical components such as the BCM and ECM were exposed to moisture, leading to numerous issues.

20240821STRUCTURE

The contact owns a 2015 Infiniti Q40. The contact stated while parked, a water leak coming from the driver’s side floor was discovered. The contact also noticed that there was an abnormal odor coming from inside the vehicle that became more pronounced with the A/C unit activated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer; however, a diagnostic test was pending. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 100,328.

Mileage: 100,328

20200520UNKNOWN OR OTHER

THE CAR WHEN PARKED ON A STEEP SLOPE WITH THE EMERGENCY BRAKE/PARKING BRAKE ON WILL START TO ROLL ON ITS OWN. INFINITI WAS CONTACTED AND BLAMED MY DRIVEWAY AS THE PROBLEM BUT I HAVE 6 CARS AND THE INFINITI IS THE ONLY CAR THAT CANT STAY PARKED AND ROLLS WHEN PARKED. WAS TOLD ID HAVE TO PAY 3 THOUSAND DOLLARS IF I WANTED MY CAR TO GET CHECKED. *TR

Mileage: 25,000

20190927AIR BAGS

SINCE I BOUGHT CAR THE PASSENGER "AIR BAG OFF" LIGHT IS ALWAYS ON WHENEVER MY WIFE, WHO WEIGHS 165 LBS, IS A PASSENGER - SHE DOES NOT HAVE AIRBAG PROTECTION. WE NORMALLY DO NOT HAVE A PASSENGER IN THE FRONT SEAT, AND NEVER EVEN KNEW IF THAT WAS AN OPTION UNTIL MY WIFE JUST SAT IN THE PASSENGER SEAT AND POINTED IT OUT TO ME. THIS IS WHILE SHE WAS SITTING WITH THE SEAT BELT WHILE THE CAR WAS MOVING AT ANY SPEED.

Mileage: 60,000

20190729CrashELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)

WHILE IN MOTION ON A HIGHWAY THE VDC (AUTO HYDROPLANE CORRECT FUNCTION) IS SUSPECTED TO HAVE CAUSED INCREASE LOSS OF CONTROL OF VEHICLE. I WAS ABLE TO OBSERVE THAT THE VDC LIGHT WAS FLICKERING ON AND OFF. IT DID INITIALLY COME ON TO AUTO CORRECT BUT THEN ABRUPTLY THE VEHICLE STARTED TO HYDROPLANE, DESPITE THE FUNCTION BEING ON AND CAUSED ME TO HAVE TO DIVERT INTO A GUARDRAIL...

Mileage: 52,000

20190729CrashUNKNOWN OR OTHER

WHILE IN MOTION ON A HIGHWAY THE VDC (AUTO HYDROPLANE CORRECT FUNCTION) IS SUSPECTED TO HAVE CAUSED INCREASE LOSS OF CONTROL OF VEHICLE. I WAS ABLE TO OBSERVE THAT THE VDC LIGHT WAS FLICKERING ON AND OFF. IT DID INITIALLY COME ON TO AUTO CORRECT BUT THEN ABRUPTLY THE VEHICLE STARTED TO HYDROPLANE, DESPITE THE FUNCTION BEING ON AND CAUSED ME TO HAVE TO DIVERT INTO A GUARDRAIL...

Mileage: 52,000

20170622AIR BAGS

THE PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF LIGHT STAYS ON WHILE AN ADULT WEIGHTS MORE THAN 120 POUND SITTING ON THE PASSENGER SEAT. THE LIGHT WON'T GO OFF WHILE THE CAR IS MOVING.

Mileage: 18,000

20151229UNKNOWN OR OTHER

I BOUGHT THIS NEW 2015 INFINITI Q40 AWD FROM INFINITI DEALER ON FEB 28, 2015. AFTER DRIVING THIS NOISY CAR FOR THREE MONTHS(3000MILES), I STARTED HAVING RINGING IN BOTH EARS (TINNITUS). I HAVE TROUBLE TO SLEEP AND START LOSING MY HEARING IN BOTH EARS. I HAVE CONTACTED THE INFINITI DEALER IN JUNE 2015, THE FIRST TIME I NOTICED THE TINNITUS CAUSED BY THE LOW FREQUENCY NOISE( RANGE FROM 100-400HZ ACCORDING TO THE ANALYSIS FROM ADOBE AUDITION CC SOFTWARE). THE NOISE BECAME NOTICEABLE WHEN REACH 35 MPH ON BOTH LOCAL AND HIGHWAY ROAD. THEY REFUSED TO TAKE THE CAR BACK TO INVESTIGATE THE PROBLEM AND CLAIMED THAT IT'S NORMAL CAR NOISE. I TOOK MY DOCTOR'S SUGGESTION TO WEAR EARPLUGS WHEN DRIVING THIS Q40 SINCE THEN. AFTER ANOTHER 6 MONTHS OF DRIVING (TOTAL MILEAGE IS 11,000MILES NOW), THE TINNITUS AND MY HEARING DIDN'T GET BETTER. I CONTACTED THE CAR MAKER AGAIN IN DEC 2015. AFTER A SECOND ROAD TEST, INFINITI STILL CLAIMS IT'S THE NORMAL NOISE. THEY REFUSED TO GIVE ME FULL REFUND WITH THE COMPE

Mileage: 3,000

20150906AIR BAGS

SINCE I BOUGHT CAR AT 96 MILES AND NOW AT 3000 MILES THE PASSENGER "AIR BAG OFF" LIGHT IS ALWAYS ON WHENEVER MY WIFE, WHO WEIGHS 105 TO 109 LBS, IS A PASSENGER - SHE DOES NOT HAVE AIRBAG PROTECTION. I TOOK CAR TO THE SERVICE DEPARTMENT OF TWO INDEPENDENT DEALERSHIPS 4 MONTHS APART..THEY BOTH KEPT IT OVERNIGHT, TESTED IT "THOROUGHLY." THEIR RESPECTIVE SERVICE MANAGERS SAID THAT THE AIR BAG MET ALL SPECIFICATIONS AND THAT THEY "CANNOT ADJUST SINCE IT IS SET AT THE FACTORY" I WAS REFERRED TO INFINITI REGIONAL OFFICE AND THEIR REPRESENTATIVE SAID THE SAME THING, BUT HE ADDED THAT GIVEN HER WEIGHT IF THE AIR BAG DID DEPLOY IT WOULD "BE LIKE A LETHAL WEAPON." I JUST READ ABOUT THE NISSAN "BAG LIGHT RECALL" IN TODAY'S PAPER. I AM VERY UNEASY...UPDATED 10/01/15*BF

Mileage: 120

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many complaints does the 2015 INFINITI Q40 have?
The 2015 INFINITI Q40 has 10 NHTSA complaints, 2 crashes, 0 fires, 1 injuries, and 0 deaths reported.
What is the safety rating for the 2015 INFINITI Q40?
The 2015 INFINITI Q40 received an overall NHTSA safety rating of Not Rated/5, front crash rating of Not Rated/5, side crash rating of Not Rated/5, and rollover rating of 5/5.
What are the most common problems with the 2015 INFINITI Q40?
The most-complained component for the 2015 INFINITI Q40 is AIR BAGS with 3 complaints. Other frequently reported areas include UNKNOWN OR OTHER and ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC).
Is the 2015 INFINITI Q40 safe to buy?
Review the complaint history, crash and fire reports, safety ratings, and recall status on this page to make an informed decision. The 2015 INFINITI Q40 has an NHTSA safety rating of Not Rated/5. Compare with other model years using the links above.
Where does this data come from?
All complaint, recall, and safety rating data is sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Complaints are filed by vehicle owners through NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation.

Vehicle Safety Guides

Data as of 2025. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) complaints database, NHTSA recall campaign API, NHTSA NCAP crash-test ratings, and NHTSA FARS for fatality cross-reference.