The defect
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 remedy
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.
NHTSA's own wording · initiated by MFR
Vehicles covered
| Model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Infiniti Q50 | 2021 |
| Infiniti Q60 | 2021 |
Components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM):SOFTWARE
Model years in this recall
NHTSA complaints and the number of recall campaigns for each model year this recall covers.
| Model | Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| Infiniti Q50 | 2021 | 6 | 3 |
| Infiniti Q60 | 2021 | 3 | 2 |
Other engine and engine cooling recalls in 2021
30 of the 988 recall campaigns reported to NHTSA in 2021 concerned the engine and engine cooling; Nissan North America, Inc. filed 226 campaigns in all.
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| 21V927000 25 Nov 2021 | Lamborghini (Automobili Lamborghini) |
| 21V865000 5 Nov 2021 | Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA |
| 21V843000 29 Oct 2021 | Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC |
| 21V837000 25 Oct 2021 | Navistar, Inc. |
| 21V838000 25 Oct 2021 | Navistar, Inc. |
| 21V819000 18 Oct 2021 | Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A. |
NHTSA recalls (public domain) · all recalls of 2021