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2015 Infiniti QX70 maintenance schedule

The 2015 QX70 is part of the S51 generation (2014-2017), sold as an SUV. Below: its service intervals with the source behind each one, the fluids it takes, the problems owners report for this year, and the NHTSA recalls issued for it.

Service schedule

What the 2015 QX70 needs, and when

All 10 of these items come from Infiniti's own published schedule. Manufacturer rows link to Infiniti's own schedule, Independent rows to a service shop or parts retailer's published guide.

ServiceIntervalSource
Engine oil and filter

V8 demands 6.8 quarts; synthetic essential.

5,000 mi / 6 monthsManufacturer
Engine air filter15,000 mi / 18 monthsManufacturer
Cabin air filter15,000 mi / 18 monthsManufacturer
Tire rotation5,000 mi / 6 monthsManufacturer
Brake fluid30,000 mi / 3 yearsManufacturer
Engine coolant105,000 mi / 7 yearsManufacturer
Transmission fluid60,000 mi / 6 yearsManufacturer
Spark plugs105,000 mi / 7 yearsManufacturer
Serpentine belt40,000 mi / 4 yearsManufacturer
Differential and transfer case fluid

Transfer case flush critical for Intelligent AWD response and clutch pack health.

30,000 mi / 3 yearsManufacturer

Intervals are for normal driving; towing, short trips, extreme heat or dust shorten them. Services we could not find an interval for are left off rather than guessed.

Fluids and engines

What goes in it

Engine oil
5W-30, 5.2 qt
Coolant
Nissan Blue Long Life
Transmission fluid
Nissan Matic S

Powertrains in this generation

  • 3.7L 6-cyl (VQ37VHR), 325 hp, 7-Speed Automatic, RWD / AWD
  • 5.0L 8-cyl (VK50VE), 390 hp, 7-Speed Automatic, AWD

Confirm the exact spec against the owner's manual or the label under the hood; capacities vary by engine and drivetrain.

Known problems

What 2015 QX70 owners run into

Problems reported for this model year, with the mileage they tend to show up at. Buying past a window is not automatically a pass - it just needs to be priced in.

Oil Gallery Gasket Degeneration

high severity

80,000-120,000 mi · $2,000-$3,500 to fix

Internal pressure bleed, timing codes (P0011), limp mode

Source: usecarscout.com

Safety recalls

1 NHTSA recall for the 2015 Infiniti QX70

From NHTSA's recall database, matched by model and year. Recall repairs are free at Infiniti dealers, and a given car may already be fixed or fall outside a campaign, so check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls before you buy.

Fuel system, gasoline

NHTSA 14V683000

November 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 may not have been sufficiently tightened during production. As a result, the fuel pressure sensor may loosen with vehicle usage and cause a fuel leak.

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 1-800-647-7261.

Other QX70 model years

S51 (2014-2017)

2014201520162017

Shopping new? The Infiniti QX70 guide covers the current model, with what it costs to keep for 1 to 15 years.

Sources

Researched 2026-09-22. Modeling, not mechanic advice - always confirm against your car's owner's manual and service records.

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