2015 INFINITI Q40 — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
10
Owner Complaints
0
Recalls
3
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2015 INFINITI Q40
The 2015 INFINITI Q40 has received a total of 10 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). 3 technical service bulletins have been issued by Nissan North America, Inc. for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Air Bags (3 complaints), Unknown Or Other (3 complaints), and Electrical System (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2015 INFINITI Q40
There are no recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2015 INFINITI Q40. No Active Recalls
Owner Complaints for the 2015 INFINITI Q40
10 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2015 INFINITI Q40. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Unknown Or Other | 3 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Electrical System | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Electronic Stability Control Esc | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Structure | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
Safety Rating for the 2015 INFINITI Q40
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2015 INFINITI Q40 in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2015 INFINITI Q40
Nissan North America, Inc. has issued 3 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2015 INFINITI Q40. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
MAILW — EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
Infiniti is conducting a Voluntary Service Campaign on ~13,807 MY15 Q40 Sedan and Q60 Coupe vehicles to provide a revised Owner's Manual.
ITB13039A — WHEELS
SERVICE INFORMATION This bulletin has compiled Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) and Low Tire Pressure Warning System (LTPWS) information for: - Basic diagnosing of TPMS/LTPWS systems - Radio frequency interference causing a "No Data" (C1708, C1709, C1710, C1711) condition - Sensor leaks - Moving TPMS/LTPWS wheel assemblies from one vehicle...
ITB14055 — POWER TRAIN
SERVICE INFORMATION If a customer describes lack of power or poor acceleration, perform the following checks before attempting any repair: * Check for stored DTCs. * Check if the driver is resting their left foot on the brake pedal while accelerating. Advise the customer not to rest their foot on...
NHTSA Investigations for the 2015 INFINITI Q40
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the INFINITI Q40
- 2015 INFINITI Q40 (current)
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