Infiniti Q50 Recalls: Every NHTSA Recall by Model Year
The Infiniti Q50 has 11 NHTSA safety recalls across model years 2014–2021; the most recent is 24V470000 (Jun 21, 2024) for powertrain / transmission, covering 2014–2018 models. The 2014 model year has the most, with 5.
Recall repairs are free at Infiniti dealers. This list is model-level, so it can't tell you whether your car is affected or already fixed. For that, check your VIN.
Source: NHTSA recall campaigns · Data pulled Nov 7, 2026 · By CarWhere Research
Most Q50 recalls involve air bags (2), backup camera / back-over prevention (2) and electrical system (2).
Infiniti Q50 recalls by model year
Campaigns that cover each model year. One campaign can cover several years, so it is counted once in every year it covers.
| Model year | Recalls | Main components | Per-year check |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 3 | backup camera / back-over prevention, suspension, engine & cooling | 2021 Q50 recalls |
| 2019 | 1 | backup camera / back-over prevention | 2019 Q50 recalls |
| 2018 | 3 | powertrain / transmission, backup camera / back-over prevention, electrical system | 2018 Q50 recalls |
| 2017 | 4 | powertrain / transmission, air bags, electrical system | 2017 Q50 recalls |
| 2016 | 4 | powertrain / transmission, electrical system, steering | 2016 Q50 recalls |
| 2015 | 3 | powertrain / transmission, steering, air bags | 2015 Q50 recalls |
| 2014 | 5 | powertrain / transmission, steering, air bags | 2014 Q50 recalls |
Biggest Infiniti Q50 recalls
Ranked by the number of vehicles NHTSA lists for the whole campaign. That total often includes other models.
Q50 model years: 2014–2017
Q50 model years: 2018–2019
Q50 model years: 2014
Q50 model years: 2014–2016
Q50 model years: 2021
All 11 Infiniti Q50 recalls (newest first)
Jun 21, 202424V470000Powertrain / transmission2014–2018
Component: Powertrain / transmission (driveline, driveshaft)
Q50 model years: 2014–2018 · about 7,222 vehicles in the whole campaign
The problem: Nissan North America, Inc. (INFINITI) is recalling certain 2011-2013 M56, 2012-2013 M35 Hybrid, 2014-2018 Q50, Q70 Hybrid, 2014-2019 Q70, and 2015-2019 Q70L two-wheel drive vehicles. The driveshaft can fatigue and break.
The risk: A broken driveshaft can result in a loss of drive power, or a vehicle roll away when the vehicle is in park without the parking brake applied. Both scenarios can increase the risk of a crash.
The fix: Dealers will replace the driveshaft, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 13, 2024. Owners may contact INFINITI's customer service at 1-800-662-6200. INFINITI's numbers for this recall are R24A5 and R24A7.
Aug 2, 202121V599000Backup camera / back-over prevention2021
Component: Backup camera / back-over prevention (display function)
Q50 model years: 2021 · about 3,569 vehicles in the whole campaign
The problem: Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2021 Infinity Q50, Q60, and QX80 vehicles. A software error may deactivate the audio/video control unit screen, preventing the rear-view image from displaying. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."
The risk: A rear-view camera that does not display an image reduces the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix: Dealers will update the control unit software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 14, 2021. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Nissan's number for this recall is R21A9.
May 27, 202121V402000Suspension2021
Component: Suspension (rear, axle, spindle)
Q50 model years: 2021 · about 14,276 vehicles in the whole campaign
The problem: Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2020 Nissan Murano, INFINITI QX60, 2021 Nissan GT-R, INFINITI QX50, and Q50 vehicles. The front steering knuckle or rear axle housing may have insufficient strength due to improper heat-treatment.
The risk: The steering knuckle or rear axle could deform upon impact, such as from hitting a curb, resulting in a loss of steering control, or possible wheel separation. Both of these conditions can increase the risk of a crash.
The fix: Dealers will inspect and replace the front steering knuckle and rear axle housing, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 26, 2021. Nissan owners may contact customer service at 1-800-867-7669. INFINITI owners may contact customer service at 1-800-662-6200.
Apr 4, 202121V234000Engine & cooling2021
Component: Engine & cooling (engine, engine control module (ecu/ecm), software)
Q50 model years: 2021 · about 12,943 vehicles in the whole campaign
The problem: Nissan North America, Inc. (INFINITI) is recalling certain 2021 INFINITI Q50 and Q60 vehicles. After detecting rapid acceleration, the Engine Control Module (ECM) may incorrectly reduce engine power and reduce fuel supply to the engine.
The risk: A lack of fuel may cause an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix: INFINITI will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the ECM software, free of charge. The recall began on May 25, 2021. Owners may contact INFINITI customer service at 1-800-662-6200. INFINITI's number for this recall is R20C5.
Sep 12, 201919V654000Backup camera / back-over prevention2018–2019
Component: Backup camera / back-over prevention (sensing system, camera)
Q50 model years: 2018–2019 · about 1,228,830 vehicles in the whole campaign
The problem: Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Nissan Altima, Armada, Frontier, Kicks, Leaf, Maxima, Murano, NV, NV200, Pathfinder, Rogue, Rogue Sport, Sentra, Titan, Titan Diesel, Versa Note and Versa Sedan vehicles, as well as Infiniti Q50, Q60, QX30 and QX80 vehicles. Additionally included are 2019 Nissan GT-R and Taxi and Infiniti QX50, QX60, Q70, Q70L vehicles. The back-up camera and display settings can be adjusted such that the rear view image is no longer visible and the system will retain that setting the next time the vehicle is placed in reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rear Visibility."
The risk: The lack of an image in the back-up camera display increases the risk of a crash.
The fix: Nissan will notify owners in phases, having dealers update the back-up camera settings software, free of charge. The recall began November 11, 2019 and all affected VINs should be activated. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669 or INFINITI customer service at 1-800-662-6200.
Sep 15, 201717V571000Air bags2017
Component: Air bags (frontal, driver side, inflator module)
Q50 model years: 2017 · about 814 vehicles in the whole campaign
The problem: Nissan North America (Nissan) is recalling certain 2017 Infiniti Q50 and Q50 Hybrid vehicles. The driver's frontal air bag inflator may have been improperly welded.
The risk: In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, the inflator may crack and release the gas needed to properly deploy the air bag, increasing the risk of injury.
The fix: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver side air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began October 30, 2017. Owners may contact Infiniti customer service at 1-800-662-6200, option 7.
Jul 27, 201717V476000Electrical system2016–2018
Component: Electrical system (software, fuel system)
Q50 model years: 2016–2018 · about 14,192 vehicles in the whole campaign
The problem: Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Infiniti Q50 and 2017 Infiniti Q60 vehicles equipped with a 2.0L engine. Incorrect Fuel Pump Control Module (FPCM) software may allow the fuel level in the main tank to be too low to supply fuel to the engine, causing the engine to stall while driving.
The risk: An engine stall can increase the risk of a crash.
The fix: Nissan will notify owners, and Infiniti dealers will reprogram the Fuel Pump Control Module (FPCM) with corrected software, free of charge. The recall began August 29, 2017. Owners may contact Infiniti customer service at 1-800-662-6200.
Jun 13, 201616V430000Steering2014–2016
Component: Steering (automated/adaptive steering)
Q50 model years: 2014–2016 · about 28,182 vehicles in the whole campaign
The problem: Nissan North America, Inc.'s (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2014-2016 Infiniti Q50 vehicles manufactured December 26, 2012, to December 11, 2015, and Infiniti Q50 Hybrid vehicles manufactured December 10, 2012, to December 17, 2015. The Direct Adaptive Steering system may experience an error at vehicle start up altering the vehicle's steering responsiveness and turning radius.
The risk: If the vehicle does not steer as the driver anticipates, there is an increased the risk of a crash.
The fix: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the Direct Adaptive Steering ECU software, free of charge. The recall began on August 12, 2016. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-647-7261.
Apr 26, 201616V244000Air bags2014–2017
Component: Air bags (sensor, occupant classification)
Q50 model years: 2014–2017 · about 3,296,947 vehicles in the whole campaign
The problem: 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 Hybrid, 2014-2017 Nissan Rogue and Infiniti Q50, 2015-2016 Nissan Murano, Murano Hybrid, and Chevrolet City Express, 2014-2015 Nissan Pathfinder Hybrid, and 2013 Infiniti JX35 vehicles. In these vehicles, the front seat passenger Occupant Classification System (OCS) may incorrectly classify an adult passenger as a child or classify the seat as empty despite it being occupied. As a result, the passenger frontal air bag may be turned off and not deploy in the event of a crash.
The risk: If the passenger frontal air bag does not deploy as intended in the event of a crash, the passenger is at an increased risk of injury.
The fix: 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 Unit (ECU) in Altima, Maxima, Murano, Rogue, and Sentra vehicles, and replace the OCS ECU in LEAF, NV200, NV200 Taxi, Pathfinder, Infiniti Q50, JX35, and QX60 and Chevrolet City Express vehicles, free of charge. Interim notices were sent to owners on May 31, 2016. Owners will receive a second notice when remedy parts become available. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669, Infiniti customer service at 1-888-833-3216 or Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020.
Mar 25, 201414V138000Electrical system2014
Component: Electrical system (software)
Q50 model years: 2014 · about 989,701 vehicles in the whole campaign
The problem: Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Altima, LEAF, Pathfinder, and Sentra, model year 2013 NV200 (aka Taxi) and Infiniti JX35 and model year 2014 Infiniti Q50 and QX60 vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the occupant classification system (OCS) software may incorrectly classify the passenger seat as empty, when it is occupied by an adult.
The risk: If the OCS does not detect an adult occupant in the passenger seat, the passenger airbag would be deactivated. Failure of the passenger airbag to deploy during a crash (where deployment is warranted) could increase the risk of injury to the passenger.
The fix: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will update the OCS software, free of charge. The recall began on April 14, 2014. Owners may contact Nissan at 1-800-647-7261.
Nov 20, 201313V588000Steering2014
Component: Steering (automated/adaptive steering)
Q50 model years: 2014 · about 23 vehicles in the whole campaign
The problem: Nissan North America, Inc.'s (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2014 Infiniti Q50 vehicles equipped with Direct Adaptive Steering. The affected vehicles received a power steering software version that, should the engine compartment reach freezing temperatures, the power steering software may disable the electric steering system and also may delay the engagement of the mechanical steering backup system.
The risk: The disablement of the steering systems could result in a loss of steering, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix: Nissan notified owners and arranged to have vehicles towed to the nearest Infiniti retailer. Customers were instructed not to drive their vehicles until they were repaired. Infiniti retailers provided affected customers with loaner vehicles, while the software update remedy was applied. These services were provided at no cost to the customer. Owners may contact Infiniti at 1-800-662-6200.
How to check if your Q50 has an open recall
- Find the 17-character VIN on the driver-side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the door-jamb sticker, or your registration.
- Enter it in the free VIN recall check. It queries NHTSA for your exact vehicle, not just the model.
- If a recall is open, call any Infiniti dealer's service department to book the free repair. Bring the recall number from the list above.
- Buying used? Ask the seller for the dealer's recall-completion printout before you pay.
Or browse by year, for example the 2021 Infiniti Q50 recall check.
Recalls are only part of the picture. Owner complaints show which years have the most problems: Infiniti Q50 years to avoid.
Frequently asked questions
How many recalls does the Infiniti Q50 have?
11 NHTSA safety recall campaigns cover the Infiniti Q50 across model years 2014–2021. A single campaign often spans several model years, so the per-year counts in the table add up to more than 11. The 2014 model year has the most, with 5.
What is the latest Infiniti Q50 recall?
24V470000, filed with NHTSA on Jun 21, 2024: powertrain / transmission (driveline, driveshaft), covering 2014–2018 Q50 models. The fix is free at Infiniti dealers.
What is the biggest Infiniti Q50 recall?
By vehicles covered, 16V244000 (Apr 26, 2016), a air bags campaign covering about 3,296,947 vehicles in total. That count is for the whole campaign, which can include other models besides the Q50.
How do I check if my Infiniti Q50 has an open recall?
Run your 17-character VIN through a VIN recall check. A model-level list can't tell you whether your car was built in the affected range or has already been repaired. Any Infiniti dealer can also look up the VIN and do the repair.
Are Infiniti recall repairs free?
Yes. Safety-recall repairs are done free at franchised Infiniti dealers, whether or not the warranty has expired and wherever you bought the car. Manufacturers must offer a free remedy for vehicles up to 15 years old at the time the recall is filed, and many still repair older ones.
Sources and method
- NHTSA recalls database: every campaign for the INFINITI Q50, queried by model year through NHTSA's public recalls API (api.nhtsa.gov).
- Affected-vehicle counts are NHTSA's "potential units affected" for the whole campaign, which can include other models.
- Campaigns filed under a separate NHTSA model name (for example a hybrid or heavy-duty variant) are not included here.
- Data pulled Nov 7, 2026. Problem, risk and fix text is NHTSA's own campaign wording.