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2015 Infiniti QX80

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2015 QX80.

Body SUVTransmission Automatic (S7)

The 2015 model-year entry in Infiniti's QX80 SUV lineup pairs a 7-speed automatic (S7) transmission with EPA-rated fuel economy of 14 city / 20 highway / 16 combined mpg and runs on 5W-30 API engine oil in a 6.875-quart capacity. Within the model's reliability record spanning 2014 through 2026, the 2015 sits near the troubled end of the spectrum, logging 18 owner complaints — second only to 2014's high of 20 and well above the lone complaint recorded for 2022. Fuel and propulsion issues lead those reports, and the model year carries one recall, a combination that frames the 2015 as one of the line's more problematic chapters rather than a steady performer.

Model year202620252024202320222021202020192015

Quick specs

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

Engine oil capacity6.875 qtOEM · verified
Engine oil type5W-30 APIOEM · verified
EPA fuel economy14/20/16 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 · 782 CCA battery, OE oil filter 152089E01A. 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 · 782 CCAOEM · verified
Tail / brake / turnLAMPOEM · verified
Tire size275/60R20OEM · verified
Wheel / rim8.0 inOEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter152089E01A
Engine air filter165461LA0A
Spark plug224011LA1C
Front wiper blades288901LB1B alt 288901LB0D
Serpentine belt117201LA0B
Thermostat212001LA1A
Cabin air filterB72771CA1B alt 27277VX01A

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Engine & drivetrain NHTSA vPIC

TransmissionAutomatic (S7)

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length209.1 in
Overall width79.9 in
Overall height76 in
Wheelbase121.3 in
Curb weight5633 lb
Track (front / rear)67.7 / 68.1 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)52/48

Ratings & economy EPA / vPIC

EPA city / highway / combined14 / 20 / 16 mpg
DrivetrainRear-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 QX80 of this era, listed by trim and engine — this page spans more than one engine, so no single horsepower figure is shown.

6.3 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 6.30 sec — 2015 Limited
YearTrim / engine0–60¼ mileHPDrivetrain
2015Limited 5.6L V86.30 sec14.90 sec400 hpAWD
2016Limited 5.6L V86.20 sec15.10 sec400 hpAWD
2016Limited 5.6L V86.70 sec15.10 sec400 hpAWD
20185.6 5.6L V85.90 sec14.90 sec400 hpAWD
20185.6 5.6L V86.30 sec14.90 sec400 hpAWD
2021Premium Select 5.6L V85.90 sec14.60 sec400 hpAWD
2021Sensory 5.6L V86.30 sec14.80 sec400 hpAWD

Service quick specs OEM factory data

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

This engine holds 6.875 qt of 5W-30 API engine oil, GL-5 · 80W-90 · API · synthetic · SAE 75W in the differential, DOT 3 brake fluid. Torque the oil drain plug to 28.0 ft-lbs. The firing order is 1-8-7-3-6-5-4-2. 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 FluidATF
Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity10.625
Brake FluidDOT 3
Differential Gear OilGL-5 · 80W-90 · API · synthetic · SAE 75W
Engine CoolantUse Nissan long life coolant/antifreeze
Engine Coolant Capacity15.8
Engine OilSAE 5W · API
Engine Oil Capacity6.875 qt

Engine torques

Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts8
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts21
Engine Oil Pan Drain Plug28.0 ft-lbs
Oil Pump to Cylinder BLock Bolts/Studs96.0 inch lbs. ft-lbs

Chassis torques

Transfer Case Fill Plug35.0 ft-lbs
Transfer Case Drain Plug35.0 ft-lbs
Front Wheel Hub87-90 ft-lbs
Rear Wheel Hub161-164 ft-lbs
Rear Wheel Hub161-164 ft-lbs

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order1-8-7-3-6-5-4-2
Spark Plug ManufacturerInfiniti
Spark Plug Gap.043 - .049 in
Spark Plug Torque14 ft-lbs
Ignition Timing12 degrees
Ignition Timing Acceptable Variance2 degrees

Battery & A/C

Standard BCI Cranking Performance782 cca

Service checks

Regulated Fuel System Pressure (Without Vacuum)65 @ idle psi
Engine Compression178-242 psi / max variation 14 psi
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: 53; Rear: 20
Brake Caliper Carrier to Hub Bolt TorqueFront: 91; Rear: 63 /; Front: 122; Rear: 116
ABS Sensor Torque10 / NS
Minimum Pad ThicknessFront: 0.059; Rear: 0.079 in
Vented Rotor Minimum Thickness after RefinishFront: 1.122; Rear: .709
Variation from Parallelism Thickness Variation.0006
Maximum Rotor RunoutFront: .0021 with; Rear: .0020 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
148.0, Step 3: 96.0 all steps are in inch lbs.
Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages
122.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: loosen all bolts completely, Step 3: 15.0 ft. lbs., Step 4: 9022 ft. lbs
Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 6 stages

Prep Measure the diameter of each cylinder head bolt at point A and point B. Point A = 12.00 mm from thread end and point B = 55.00 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.

130.0 ft. lbs.30 ft. lbs
275 degrees75 degrees
3Loosen bolts 360 degrees in reverse order360 degrees
430.0 ft. lbs.30 ft. lbs
590 degrees90 degrees
690 degrees90 degrees

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 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 Infiniti QX80 recorded 18 complaints, 2 recalls, and 167 Technical Service Bulletins (TSBs), positioning it just below the 2014 peak of 20 complaints and well above the low‑point of 8 complaints seen in 2018. Across the generation, complaints have generally declined from the mid‑teens in the early years to single‑digit figures by 20222024, while recalls have remained modest (1‑4 per year) and investigations have never been opened. The 2015 model sits near the early‑generation average for complaints and recalls, but its TSB count is the highest in the dataset, indicating a relatively larger volume of service‑related updates. The top complaint areas for 2015—Fuel/Propulsion System (3), Air Bags (3), Suspension (1), and Power Train/Engine (1)—are consistent with common wear‑and‑tear issues rather than systemic defects, and there was only one crash‑related complaint and no fire complaints. **Takeaway:** 2015 is an average year for reliability within this generation, with a slightly higher TSB burden; it remains a reasonable purchase provided the vehicle’s service history shows those bulletins have been addressed.

1
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
167
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
0
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
18
Owner complaints
1 involved a crash · 0 a fire
Owner complaints by model year NHTSA · this generation & adjacent

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 18 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Fuel/Propulsion System3
Air Bags3
Suspension1
Power Train,Engine1
Power Train,Engine,Fuel/Propulsion System1
Air Bags,Seat Belts1
Fuel System, Gasoline1
Engine,Fuel/Propulsion System1

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 1 of 1 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

14V683000Fuel System, GasolineReported 28/11/2014

Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2012-2014 Nissan Juke, 2012-2013 Infiniti M56, QX56, and 2014-2015 Infiniti Q70 (V8 engine vehicles only), and QX80 vehicles. The fuel pressure sensors… Remedy: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will re-torque the fuel pressure sensors free of charge. The recall began on January 25, 2015. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at…

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 167 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 QX80 take?

6.875 qt of SAE 5W-30 Genuine NISSAN engine oil or equivalent-Engine oil with API Certification Mark, per the factory manual.

Does the 2015 QX80 have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.

What gas mileage does the QX80 get?

EPA figures are 14 city / 20 highway / 16 combined mpg.