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2015 Infiniti QX60

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2015 QX60.

Body SUVTransmission Automatic (AV-S7)

The 2015 Infiniti QX60 is a three-row SUV equipped with an automatic transmission (AV-S7) and achieves EPA fuel economy ratings of 19 city, 26 highway, and 22 combined mpg. Within the model’s complaint history spanning 2014 to 2026, the 2015 year recorded 92 total owner complaints—a figure notably lower than the 2014 peak of 229 but still elevated compared to later years, with the Power Train identified as the top problem area and three recalls issued, placing this model year in the early, less-refined phase of the generation’s reliability trajectory.

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Quick specs

Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.

Engine oil capacity5.125 qtOEM · verified
Engine oil type0W-20 APIOEM · verified
EPA fuel economy19/26/22 mpgEPA · verified

Fitment & sizes

Replacement part sizes and factory part numbers — battery, bulbs, filters and belts.

From the factory this vehicle uses a BCI NS · 410 CCA battery, OE oil filter 1520865F0E. Each part links to every other vehicle that shares it, so a part you already stock may fit more of your fleet than you'd expect.

Battery groupBCI NS · 410 CCAOEM · verified
Tire size235/65R18OEM · verified
Wheel / rim7.5 inOEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter1520865F0E
Engine air filter165460Z000 alt 1654674S00
Spark plug224011KC1C alt 22401EW61C
Front wiper blades288903JA1B alt 288903JA2D
Serpentine belt119203KY0B alt 117206TA0A
Thermostat21200EA000 alt 13050ZA000
Cabin air filter272773JC1C alt 272773JC2B

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Engine & drivetrain NHTSA vPIC

TransmissionAutomatic (AV-S7)

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length196.5 in
Overall width77.2 in
Overall height68.5 in
Wheelbase114.2 in
Curb weight4438 lb
Track (front / rear)65.7 / 65.7 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)56/44

Ratings & economy EPA / vPIC

EPA city / highway / combined19 / 26 / 22 mpg
DrivetrainAll-Wheel Drive
Recommended fuelPremium Gasoline

Performance & power Independent road tests

0–60 mph, quarter-mile, horsepower and torque from independent road tests.

Independent road tests for the QX60 of this era, listed by trim and engine — this page spans more than one engine, so no single horsepower figure is shown.

7.1–8.4 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 7.10 sec — 2017 3.5
YearTrim / engine0–60¼ mileHPDrivetrain
2014Hybrid 2.5L I-4 + Elec 15-kW 0.6-kWh7.60 sec16.00 sec250 hpAWD
2014Hybrid 2.5L I-4 + Elec 15-kW 0.6-kWh8.00 sec16.30 sec250 hpFWD
2014Hybrid 2.5L I-4 + Elec 15-kW 0.6-kWh8.40 sec16.70 sec250 hpAWD
20173.5 3.5L V67.10 sec15.50 sec295 hpAWD
20173.5 3.5L V67.40 sec15.70 sec295 hpAWD
20183.5 3.5L V67.70 sec15.90 sec295 hpAWD

Service quick specs OEM factory data

Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.

This engine holds 5.125 qt of 0W-20 API engine oil, synthetic · API · GL-5 · SAE 75W in the differential, DOT 3 brake fluid. Torque the oil drain plug to 25.0 ft-lbs. The firing order is 1-2-3-4-5-6. Note the cylinder-head bolts finish on a torque angle (torque-to-yield) — they stretch permanently and should be replaced, not reused, during any head service.

Lubricants & capacities

Automatic Transmission FluidGenuine NISSAN CVT Fluid NS-3
Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity9.25
Automatic Transmission FluidNissan CVT fluid NS-3
Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity6.2
Brake FluidDOT 3
Brake FluidDOT 3
Differential Gear Oilsynthetic · API · GL-5 · SAE 75W
Differential Gear Oil Capacity1.125 qt

Engine torques

Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts21
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts23
Engine Oil Pan Drain Plug25.0 ft-lbs
Engine Oil Pan Drain Plug25.0 ft-lbs
Oil Pump to Cylinder BLock Bolts/Studs61.0 inch lbs. ft-lbs

Chassis torques

Transfer Case Fill Plug26.0 ft-lbs
Transfer Case Drain Plug26.0 ft-lbs
Front Wheel HubInstall a new nut and torque to 92.0 ft-lbs

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order1-3-4-2
Cylinder Firing Order1-2-3-4-5-6
Spark Plug ManufacturerInfiniti
Spark Plug Gap.043 in
Spark Plug Torque14 ft-lbs
Spark Plug ManufacturerNGK
Spark Plug Gap0.039 in
Spark Plug Torque14.0 ft-lbs

Battery & A/C

RefrigerantR134a
Refrigerant Capacity28.80 lbs
Oil TypeA/C System Oil Type S (DH-PS)
Oil Capacity7.8 oz
Standard BCI Cranking Performance410 cca
Standard BCI Cranking Performance550 cca

Service checks

Regulated Fuel System Pressure (Without Vacuum)51 @ idle psi
Engine Compression176 - 205 psi / Max variation 14 psi
Engine Compression142-185 psi/ max variation-14 psi
Intake Valve Lash0.094-0.013 in
Exhaust Valve Lash0.010-0.013 in
Intake Valve Lash0.010-0.013 in
Exhaust Valve Lash0.011-0.015 in

Brakes

Brake Caliper Bolt to Carrier TorqueFront: 20; Rear: 32 /; Front: 34; Rear: 32
Brake Caliper Carrier to Hub Bolt TorqueFront: 91; Rear: 63 /; Front: 91; Rear: 62
ABS Sensor Torque10 / NS
Minimum Pad ThicknessFront: 0.079; Rear: 0.079 Vehicle
Vented Rotor Minimum Thickness after RefinishFront: 1.024; Rear: .551
Variation from Parallelism Thickness VariationFront: .0003; Rear: .0008
Maximum Rotor RunoutFront: .0016 with; Rear: .002 with
Maximum Drum DiameterFront and Rear: NA; Parking Brake: NS

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Camshaft Bearing/Carrier Cap Bolts or Studs — tightening sequence 1 stages
117.0, Step 3: 52.0, Step 3: 96.0. All steps are in INCH LBS.
Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages
120.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: loosen all bolts completely, Step 3: 14.0 ft. lbs., Step 4: 9020 ft. lbs
Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages
114.0-15.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: 90.0-95.014–15 ft. lbs
Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 5 stages

Prep Measure the diameter of each cylinder head bolt at point A and point B. Point A = 11.00 mm from thread end and point B = 48.00 mm from thread end. If either diameter is less than 0.18 mm use new bolts coated with clean engine oil. Tighten all bolts to finger tight then continue on with the following procedure.

172.0 ft. lbs.72 ft. lbs
2Loosen bolts 360 degrees in reverse order360 degrees
326.0-32.0 ft. lbs.26–32 ft. lbs
490 degrees-95 degrees90 degrees
590 degrees-95 degrees90 degrees
Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
12nd Step: 18 ft/lbs. Tighten fasteners using numbered sequence shown in illustration. See diagram GB
Main Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages
124.0-28.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: 90-9524–28 ft. lbs

Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified

Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.

Under the factory schedule, replace the engine oil and filter every 5,000 mi; spark plugs at 105,000 mi; coolant at 105,000 mi. The big-interval services (at 105,000 mi for coolant, and the transmission fluid) are the ones owners most often skip — on a lower-mileage example, assume the original fluids are still in it and check them first.

Every 5,000 miEngine Oil (drain & refill) · Engine Oil Filter (replace) · Tire & Wheel Assembly (rotate)
Every 10,000 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect) · Brake Line (inspect) · Brake Linings (inspect) · Brake Rotor (inspect) · CV Joint Boot (inspect) · Differential (inspect fluid level)
Every 15,000 miCabin Air Filter (replace)
Every 20,000 miBrake Hydraulic System (drain, refill & bleed) · Exhaust System (Complete) (inspect) · Fuel Evaporative Emission Control System Lines (inspect) · Fuel Line (inspect) · Steering Gear Box Assembly (inspect) · Steering Linkage (inspect)
Every 30,000 miBody Latches, Locks & Hinges (lubricate) · Drive Axle Assembly (drain & refill) · Drive Belt (replace) · Engine Air Filter Element (replace) · Exterior Lighting (inspect) · Headlamp (inspect alignment)
At 40,000 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect)
At 105,000 miEngine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill) · Spark Plugs (replace)
At 125,000 miHybrid Inverter (drain, flush & refill coolant)
At 180,000 miEngine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill)

Reliability & federal safety record

Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.

The 2015 model year marks a sharp inflection point from the generation’s peak complaint-and-recall period, with owner complaints falling to 92 from 2014’s 229, recalls dropping to 3 from 8, and investigations falling to 0 from 3. While 2015 still generated more complaints than the 29 filed in 2016 and the subdued years that followed, it sits distinctly on the downslope of the initial quality arc rather than at the summit. Federal data identifies Power Train, Unknown or Other, Air Bags, and Engine as the top complaint areas for 2015, though the records do not specify root causes, and crash and fire complaints remain minimal at 3 and 1 respectively. Within the generational trajectory, 2015 represents the transition out of the highest-volume early field-reporting window into calmer territory, making it a materially lower-risk choice than 2014 though not as quiet as later model years. For a used buyer, this positions 2015 as a pragmatic compromise: it sidesteps the worst of the early spike in complaints and recalls while generally trading at a discount to the more settled 2016-and-later examples.

3
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
268
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
0
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
92
Owner complaints
3 involved a crash · 1 a fire
NHTSA crash-test rating federal NCAP · out of 5 stars
Overall★★★★★
Frontal★★★★
Side★★★★★
Rollover★★★★
Owner complaints by model year NHTSA · this generation & adjacent

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 92 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Power Train16
Unknown Or Other12
Air Bags12
Engine10
Exterior Lighting4
Structure4
Electrical System3
Electrical System,Engine,Fuel/Propulsion System2

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 2 of 3 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

15V681000Air Bags:FrontalReported 20/10/2015

Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 Altima and Pathfinder vehicles, 2013-2014 Nissan Sentra vehicles, 2013 Infiniti JX35 vehicles, 2014-2015 Infiniti QX60 vehicles and 2014… Remedy: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will update the OCS software, free of charge. The recall began on November 30, 2015. Owners may contact Nissan at 1-800-647-7261.

16V244000Air Bags:Sensor:Occupant ClassificationReported 26/04/2016

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… 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…

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 268 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

BulletinDateComponentSummary
ITB09-063C2026-04-13StructureCERTIFICATION LABEL AND VIN PLATE REPLACEMENT SERVICE INFORMATION Because of collision…
ITB12-011R2026-03-30Electrical SystemTELEMATICS SERVICE INFORMATION See ITB19-029 for models built after those listed above…
ITB23-023A2025-02-20Electrical SystemAEB WARNING LIGHT IS ON WITH WARNING MESSAGES DISPLAYED ON COMBINATION METER APPLIED…
ITB10-029C2024-05-20Electrical SystemCAN COMMUNICATION CODES – DIAGNOSTIC TIPS AND GUIDELINES This bulletin has been amended…
ITB13-052E2024-05-20Electrical SystemINTELLIGENT KEY NOT DETECTED / ENGINE WILL NOT START This bulletin has been amended. See…

Common OBD-II trouble codes

The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.

P0420
Catalyst system efficiency below threshold — Bank 1
P0300
Random / multiple cylinder misfire detected
P0171
System too lean — Bank 1
P0455
Evaporative emission system leak detected — large leak
P0128
Coolant thermostat below regulating temperature
P0442
Evaporative emission system leak detected — small leak

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Frequently asked

How much oil does the 2015 QX60 take?

5.125 qt of SAE 0W-20 Genuine NISSAN engine oil or equivalent Engine oil with API Certification Mark, per the factory manual.

Does the 2015 QX60 have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 3 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.

What gas mileage does the QX60 get?

EPA figures are 19 city / 26 highway / 22 combined mpg.