2015 Infiniti Q50: Premature brake wear
Common wear/failure (not a recall)
Symptoms
Owners of the 2015 Q50 report: premature brake wear. CarComplaints.com lists 2 owner complaints, average mileage 12,300 miles.
NHTSA has 13 owner complaints for the 2015 Q50 in this area. Examples:
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11576051 (filed 03/07/2024): “My braking system completely failed while i was driving with no warning of sound or dash safety indicators. the only way i was able to stop my vehicle is by shifting into park while i was in motion. two days prior to my car losing all ability to brake, my ca…”
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11479021 (filed 08/12/2022): “Brake pedal sinks to floor slowly at red lights. randomly vehicle will yank seat belt back when abs module detects no brake fluid pressure once in a blue moon. this is because of the defective abs module hydraulics leak internally from the factory. as brake fl…”
Likely causes
Sources do not establish a single root cause; diagnosis is needed. Owner-reported fixes are listed below.
Fix, in plain English
Most common owner-reported solutions on CarComplaints.com: replace brakes (2 reports). Check for open recalls and extended warranty coverage with a dealer before paying out of pocket.
DIY difficulty: Moderate
Pads and rotors are a common DIY job with hand tools and a jack; ABS/hydraulic faults need a scan tool. (Our assessment.)
Cost
CarComplaints.com owners report a typical repair cost of about $480 (owner-reported average, not a quote).
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Sources
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