Recalls: Infiniti Y51 Q70
Overview
Manufacturers, or importers, issue recalls for defects or faults which have the potential to cause injury. Generally, manufacturers will inform the original buyers if their vehicle is subject to a recall and of the steps required to remedy the defect or fault. Please note that the recalls below (if any) are for Australian-delivered vehicles only. Furthermore, the number of recalls should not be taken as an indication of a model’s reliability or its safety more generally.
Recalls: Infiniti Y51 Q70
Infiniti Y51 Q70 Hybrid: transmission may detach from mounting
In September 2014, a recall was issued for Infiniti Y51 Q70 Hybrid vehicles – due to a casting issue, there may be a crack in the automatic transmission case of some of these vehicles. If there was a crack and the vehicle was driven at high speeds (i.e. over 140 km/h), the crack could grow. At worst, the transmission may detach from its mounting, posing an accident hazard to the driver and other road users. The recalled Infiniti Q70 Hybrid vehicles had VINs in the range JN1BA*V37A0320003 to JN1BA*V37A0330009 (PRA 2014/14334).
Infiniti Y51 Q70 Hybrid: unintended acceleration
In September 2014, a recall as issued for Infiniti Y51 Q70 Hybrid vehicles. Due to a software issue, these vehicles may gradually accelerate regardless of accelerator pedal action. The driver could, however, decelerate the vehicle as normal by applying the brakes. The recalled Infiniti Q70 Hybrid vehicles had VINs in the range JN1BEAY51A0150004 to JN1BEAY51A0170005 (PRA 2014/14335).
Infiniti Y51 Q70 Hybrid: powertrain may shut down
In July 2016, a recall was issued for Infiniti Y51 Q70 Hybrid vehicles that were:
- Manufactured prior to October 2013; and,
- Had VINs in the range JN1BEAY51A0150004 to JN1BEAY51A0170005.
If the electric water pump in the cooling system for the hybrid drive system failed, the water temperature may rise and a warning lamp would illuminate. If the vehicle continued to be driven in this condition, the overheat protection control may engage to stop the engine and traction motor from operating. The loss of motive power from this powertrain shut down could pose an accident hazard (PRA 2016/15528).
2012-15 Infiniti Y51 Q70: propeller shaft could crack and detach
In January 2021, recall campaign R20B8 was issued for Infiniti Y51 Q70 vehicles that were available for sale in Australia from 26 July 2012 to 31 December 2015. Due to improper material and dimensions, the fatigue strength of the propeller shaft was lower than expected – this could cause the propeller shaft to crack and detach, creating noticeable engine noise. If the vehicle continued to be driven in this condition, the vehicle may stop without warning – this posed a risk of serious injury or death to vehicle occupants and/or other road users. To fix, the propeller shaft was to be replaced. For the VINs of the recalled vehicles, please see PRA 2020/18723.
Problems and faults: Infiniti Y51 Q70
Overview
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Problems and faults: Infiniti Y51 Q70
No troubleshooting information is currently available for the Infiniti Y51 Q70.
