2014–2016 Infiniti Q50 Hybrid, Q50 recall: Steering: automated/adaptive steering
Recall at a glance
- Campaign number
- 16V430000
- Reported
- June 13, 2016
- Manufacturer
- Nissan North America, Inc.
- Part
- Steering: automated/adaptive steering
- Vehicles affected
- About 28,182
What is wrong
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.
Safety 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.
Affected models
Model years listed by NHTSA for this campaign. Only vehicles within the build range in the notice are affected.
Notes from the notice
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.
Frequently asked questions
Which vehicles are affected by this recall?
Infiniti Q50 (2014, 2015, 2016); Infiniti Q50 Hybrid (2014, 2015, 2016). Check your VIN to confirm.
What is the safety risk?
If the vehicle does not steer as the driver anticipates, there is an increased the risk of a crash.
What is 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.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) recall data for passenger vehicles, recalls since 2013, shown as published. This site is independent and not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and follow your manufacturer’s notice. Terms and disclaimer.