The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·21V234000·Announced 2021-04-04

2021 INFINITI Q50 and Q60 Engine Control Module Software Defect

INFINITI is recalling 2021 Q50 and Q60 vehicles for an Engine Control Module software defect that may cause engine stall and increase crash risk. Dealers will reprogram the ECM software free of charge.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: This recall addresses an ECM software defect that can cause engine stall and loss of power, increasing crash risk. The source text does not report any actual injuries or deaths, placing this under the rubric criterion for risk-of-harm products where injury has not yet been reported, which assigns High (3) severity.

Plain-English summary

Nissan North America, Inc. (INFINITI) is recalling certain 2021 INFINITI Q50 and Q60 vehicles due to an Engine Control Module (ECM) software defect. Approximately 12,943 vehicles are affected by this recall.

When the vehicle detects rapid acceleration, the ECM may incorrectly reduce engine power and decrease the fuel supply to the engine. This malfunction can cause engine stall and increase the risk of a crash.

INFINITI dealers will reprogram the ECM software at no charge. Owners should contact INFINITI customer service at 1-800-662-6200 to schedule the recall service. The recall began on May 25, 2021. Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153) or visit www.safercar.gov for more information.

The recalled product

Product
2021 INFINITI Q60
Brand
INFINITI
Manufacturer
Nissan North America, Inc.
Category
Vehicle
Hazard
  • engine-stall
  • power-loss
Affected units
12,943

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (2)

  • Q60
  • Q50

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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