Infiniti Q70 recalls

12 official safety recalls for the Infiniti Q70 from NHTSA (United States), DVSA (United Kingdom) and the EU Safety Gate, newest first. Recall repairs are normally free at the maker’s dealers.

Whether your car is affected and still needs the repair depends on its VIN or registration. Check it on the official site for your country:

  1. Propeller shaft may not meet fatigue strength standards

    Reported July 11, 2024Model years 2009–2022DVSA recall R/2024/261EU Safety Gate A12/03334/243,011 vehicles affected

    The propeller shaft may not meet fatigue strength standards. It will be replaced on affected vehicles.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    Q50 (V37) M30/Q70 (Y51) Propeller Shaft
    Defect
    On affected vehicles the propeller shaft does not meet Nissans' fatigue strength standards.
    Remedy
    Replace the propeller shaft on affected vehicles.

  2. Driveshaft may fatigue and break

    Reported June 21, 2024Model years 2014–2019NHTSA campaign 24V4700007,222 vehicles affected

    The driveshaft may fatigue and break, causing loss of drive power or allowing the vehicle to roll away if parked without the parking brake applied. Dealers will replace the driveshaft free of charge.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT
    Defect
    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.
    Consequence
    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.
    Remedy
    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.
    Notes
    Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

  3. Driveshaft may break

    Reported December 7, 2020Model years 2014NHTSA campaign 20V7550002,708 vehicles affected

    The driveshaft may break, causing loss of propulsion or disabling the parking brake, which increases the risk of a crash or rollaway and injury. Dealers will replace the driveshaft, free of charge.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT
    Defect
    Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2011-2013 Infiniti M56, 2012-2013 M35 Hybrid, and 2014 Q70 and Q70 Hybrid vehicles. These models, equipped with 2WD and with a hybrid or VK56 powertrain, have a driveshaft that may break.
    Consequence
    A broken driveshaft can cause a loss of propulsion, increasing the risk of a crash, or may disable the parking brake, increasing the risk of a rollaway and injury.
    Remedy
    Infiniti will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driveshaft, free of charge. The recall began February 5, 2021. Owners may contact Infiniti customer service at 1-800-662-6200.
    Notes
    Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

  4. Backup camera image may be disabled

    Reported September 12, 2019Model years 2019NHTSA campaign 19V6540001,228,830 vehicles affected

    Camera settings may leave the rear view image hidden, and the system may retain that setting when the vehicle is put in reverse. The missing image increases crash risk. Dealers will update the camera settings software, free of charge.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA
    Defect
    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."
    Consequence
    The lack of an image in the back-up camera display increases the risk of a crash.
    Remedy
    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.
    Notes
    Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

  5. Engine may stop after water pump failure

    Reported August 30, 2016Model years 2010–2014DVSA recall R/2016/170270 vehicles affected

    If the hybrid powertrain water pump fails, the engine may stop after approximately five minutes of driving, potentially leaving occupants in a dangerous situation. The ECU will be reprogrammed to enable reduced-power limp-home mode.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    ENGINE MAY STALL
    Defect
    If the water pump fails in the hybrid power train the MIL will illuminate. The Owner's Manual informs the driver to take the vehicle to a dealership or the transmission could be compromised. However the engine logic will stop the engine after approximately five minutes of driving. As this would be an unexpected event the driver and occupants could be left in a dangerous situation.
    Remedy
    Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and reprogram the ECU to enable a limp-home mode which will allow the vehicle to get to a dealership under reduced power.

  6. Timing chain tensioner gasket may leak oil

    Reported March 12, 2015Model years 2014DVSA recall R/2015/027740 vehicles affected

    A poorly sealed gasket may let the timing chain tensioner loosen and leak engine oil. Continued driving could lead to a stall from low oil, and in an extreme case increase fire risk if there is an ignition source. The gasket will be replaced.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    OIL MAY LEAK ENGINE MAY STALL
    Defect
    Due to insufficient sealing of the timing chain tensioner gasket the timing chain tensioner may loosen and an oil leak may occur from the engine. If t the vehicle continues to be driven engine oil could leak onto the road and the engine might stall due to low oil level. In an extreme case and in the presence of an ignition source there may be an increased risk of a fire.
    Remedy
    On affected vehicles replace the timing chain tensioner gasket with new.

  7. Throttle sensor error may cause gradual acceleration

    Reported December 15, 2014Model years 2010–2014DVSA recall R/2014/1223,022 vehicles affected

    A throttle position sensor error may cause the engine control module to allow gradual acceleration without throttle input. Braking can override it. New engine control module software will be installed.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    UNINTENDED ACCELERATION
    Defect
    It has been identified that under certain circumstances the throttle position sensor may send an error signal to the Engine Control Module (ECM). As a result the ECM may not operate as intended and the vehicle may accelerate gradually without the driver operating the throttle pedal. However this acceleration can be overridden by application of the brakes.
    Remedy
    Recall all affected vehicles to install new software of the ECM.

  8. Transmission casing may crack

    Reported December 15, 2014Model years 2010–2014DVSA recall R/2014/12122 vehicles affected

    A crack in the transmission casing may grow while driving at high speed, causing vibration; in an extreme case, the transmission may detach. The casing will be inspected and any cracked transmission replaced.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    UNDER EXTREME CIRCUMSTANCES TRANSMISSION MAY DETACH
    Defect
    It has been identified that due to an issue during the casting process of the front of the transmission casing the casting may become cracked during the release phase of the operation. If the vehicle is driven at high speed in this condition the crack can grow and cause a vibration. In an extreme case the transmission may detach from the vehicle.
    Remedy
    Recall all affected vehicles to inspect the transmission casing for cracks and replace any transmission are found to be cracked.

  9. Traction motor inverter may shut down

    Reported December 15, 2014Model years 2013–2014DVSA recall R/2014/120200 vehicles affected

    A software error may cause the inverter system to shut down. In electric vehicle mode, this can cut power to the motor and bring the vehicle to a sudden stop. Updated software will be installed in the traction motor inverter control module.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    VEHICLE MAY CUT OUT
    Defect
    It has been identified that due to a software error the traction motor inverter may incorrectly diagnose communication between the inverter and the transmission control module (TCM). This can cause the inverter system to suddenly shut down. If the vehicle is being driven in Electric Vehicle (EV i.e. engine off) the power to the electric motor may be cut resulting in the vehicle coming to a sudden stop.
    Remedy
    Recall all affected vehicles to install new software for the traction motor inverter control module.

  10. Throttle may reopen and cause unexpected acceleration

    Reported September 22, 2014Model years 2014–2015NHTSA campaign 14V5830006,562 vehicles affected

    If a throttle position sensor signal is lost and then restored, a software error may cause the throttle to reopen regardless of the sensor signal. The vehicle may gradually accelerate unexpectedly, increasing crash risk. Dealers will reprogram the engine control module free of charge.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL
    Defect
    Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Infiniti M35 hybrid vehicles manufactured April 7, 2012, to September 9, 2013, 2014 Infiniti Q50 hybrid vehicles manufactured December 10, 2012, to July 15, 2014, and 2014-2015 Infiniti Q70 hybrid vehicles manufactured April 9, 2010, to May 7, 2014. Due to a software error, In the affected vehicles, if the signal is lost from one of the two throttle position sensors (TPS), the engine control module (ECM) will go into a fail-safe mode, partially closing the throttle chamber. Should the lost signal be restored, the throttle chamber may open, regardless of the position signal from the TPS.
    Consequence
    The vehicle may gradually accelerate due to the throttle chamber reopening. This unexpected acceleration may increase the risk of a crash.
    Remedy
    Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the ECM, free of charge. The recall began on November 10, 2014. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-647-7261.
    Notes
    Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

  11. Transmission housing may crack or fracture

    Reported September 22, 2014Model years 2014NHTSA campaign 14V582000817 vehicles affected

    A damaged transmission housing may crack or fracture, creating road debris and disabling the vehicle, which may increase crash risk. Dealers will inspect the transmission and replace it if cracks are found, free of charge.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
    Defect
    Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2014 Infiniti Q50 hybrid vehicles manufactured October 16, 2013, to January 27, 2014, and Infiniti Q70 hybrid vehicles manufactured November 7, 2013, to December 10, 2013. The affected vehicles may have been assembled with transmissions whose housings were damaged during their manufacturing.
    Consequence
    The damaged housings could crack and fracture, creating road debris and disabling the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
    Remedy
    Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the transmission assembly and replace it if cracks are found, free of charge. The recall began on November 10, 2014. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1- 800-647-7261.
    Notes
    Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

  12. Hybrid electric motor may stop working

    Reported September 22, 2014Model years 2014NHTSA campaign 14V5810005,412 vehicles affected

    A software error may cause the electric motor to stop while the vehicle is being driven on electric power, creating a stall-like condition that may increase crash risk. Dealers will reprogram the motor inverter software free of charge.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    HYBRID PROPULSION SYSTEM
    Defect
    Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2014 Infiniti Q50 hybrid vehicles manufactured December 10, 2012, to June 25, 2014, and Infiniti Q70 hybrid vehicles manufactured November 7, 2013, to May 7, 2014. Due to a software error, the electric motor may stop working while the vehicle is being driven using the electric motor only.
    Consequence
    The stall-like condition that occurs when the electric motor stops working may increase the risk of a crash.
    Remedy
    Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the motor inverter software, free of charge. The recall began on November1, 2014. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-647-7261.
    Notes
    Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Sources: NHTSA (US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration), DVSA (UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency) and the EU Safety Gate (European Commission) recall data. Each recall covers vehicles sold in that market; models sold elsewhere may differ.

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