2015 Infiniti Q50 Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 12about this part
- Share
- 10%of 126 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 11,750miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 12 complaints about the brakes of the 2015 Infiniti Q50, 10% of the 126 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 11,750 miles. 5 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I was driving on the fwy traffic was slow; my speed was between 20-25 miles ph brakes didn't respond when I applied the brakes I end up hitting the vehicle in front of me luckily nothing happens to the vehicle in front of me I have to leave went to small mechanic shop they said the brake peddle is bend because when I hit the brakes hard to stop.”
NHTSA complaint #10821770, filed 2016-01, 9,000 miles“Place the car in reverse to back out of a parking space. When I got to my stopping point I applied my brakes to stop to shift gears to go forward. Upon pressing the brakes the vehicle would not stop and continue to roll backwards I pressed harder to stop the vehicle it did not stop it rolled over a curb and backed into another car before it stopped. Once I turned off the car and re-started the car again the brakes worked properly. Damage occurred to both vehicles.”
NHTSA complaint #11341467, filed 2020-07, 38,000 miles“My vehicle has an optional tech package that provides forward braking, lane departure and backup braking. Apparently when I hit a pothole, these safety features occasionally turn off. Iv'e had these car for 4 1/2 years and became aware of this problem about 6 months ago. I'm have become dependent on these safety enhancements and no-longer feel comfortable when driving. I have complained the dealership since november 19 and still have not received a positive response all I want is to have a working safety system..”
NHTSA complaint #11286662, filed 2019-12, 17,000 miles“First initial incident: around sept/oct of 2015, I was driving in a freeway where there was a heavy traffic. Cars were running at a speed of 10-20 MPH. I was slowly approaching to a stop by stepping on my brake. That was when my brake would lock on me and the car would not stop to move forward. Luckily since I wasnt going fast, I avoided an accident with the car in front of me. Recent incident: happened jan/feb 2016, I was on my work's parking lot when it happened again. …”
NHTSA complaint #10839204, filed 2016-03, 14,500 miles“I was driving 2015 infinity Q50 (purchased on 02/28/2015) on lee road, shaker heights, ohio 44120, which had a first scheduled maintenance on 09/14/2015 at the beachwood infinity dealer. I stopped at the intersection of lee road and chagrin blvd. Behind a black jeep for waiting traffic. I had my car in drive and my foot firmly on the brake, about few seconds passed and suddenly my car started to move slowly forward while my foot was still firmly on the brake. …”
NHTSA complaint #10795320, filed 2015-11, 4,200 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10233611Mar 8, 2023ABS/VDC CAN DIAGNOSIS INFORMATION This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
- 10127461Nov 28, 2017BRAKE NOISE/JUDDER/PEDAL FEEL DIAGNOSIS AND REPAIR This bulletin has been amended to include vehicles built up to the publication date. Also, tips for using the ProCut? brake…
- 10192763Mar 8, 2016IF YOU CONFIRM: "Brake Judder" during braking, especially when braking at highway speeds. Symptoms of "brake judder": - steering wheel shake - body vibration - brake pedal…
- 10192666Oct 30, 2015IF YOU CONFIRM All "hands free" functions of the Intelligent Key (I-Key) do not work. For example, the doors will not lock or unlock when pressing either front door request…
- 10192639Sep 15, 2015SERVICE INFORMATION This bulletin has compiled Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) and Low Tire Pressure Warning System (LTPWS) information for: - Basic diagnosing of TPMS/LTPWS…
- 10192598Jul 6, 2015SERVICE INFORMATION When servicing run flat tires or low profile tires: - Special equipment and procedures are required to avoid damage. - Specifically, Tire Pressure Monitor…
Brakes: other model years
Other parts of the 2015 Infiniti Q50
39 complaintsSteering
28 complaintsVehicle speed control
21 complaintsAir bags
19 complaintsOther or unknown
18 complaintsElectrical system
17 complaintsEngine
9 complaintsExterior lighting
3 complaintsFuel system
3 complaintsSeat belts
3 complaintsSeats
3 complaintsElectronic stability control
2 complaints
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About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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