Infiniti Q50 and Q60 recall: Automatic transmission malfunction may affect vehicle emissions
- What's wrong
- Incorrect software in the engine control module can lead to malfunctions of the automatic transmission that could affect vehicle emissions. There may be no communication of the defect to the driver (MIL) and the defect would not be visible to a scanning diagnostic tool during…
- What to do
- Contact a Infiniti dealer to book the free repair. Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and reprogram the Electronic Control Module with latest level software.
What’s wrong
Incorrect software in the engine control module can lead to malfunctions of the automatic transmission that could affect vehicle emissions. There may be no communication of the defect to the driver (MIL) and the defect would not be visible to a scanning diagnostic tool during servicing. There is no known concern affecting the safety of the automatic transmission in relation to this campaign but vehicle emissions may not be to the manufacturers specification.
The fix
Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and reprogram the Electronic Control Module with latest level software.
Vehicles affected
| Model | Built from | Built to | Vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|
| Q50 | 8 May 2015 | 7 Sep 2017 | 38 |
| Q60 | 8 May 2015 | 7 Sep 2017 | 38 |
How to check your vehicle
Use the official DVSA checker with your registration number to see if your exact vehicle is included. If it is, the manufacturer should have written to the registered keeper. The repair is free, even if you bought the vehicle second-hand.
Updated 2 January 2018. This page summarises an official notice. Details can change – always follow the official notice.