Infiniti Q50, Q70 Recall R/2014/121: Under Extreme Circumstances Transmission May Detach, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Low
- How serious
- 15 Dec 2014
- Launched
- 11
- vehicles in the UK
- R/2014/121
- DVSA reference
Infiniti recalled Q50, Q70 vehicles built between 19 November 2010 and 30 January 2014. Due to an issue during the casting process of the front of the transmission casing the casting may become cracked during the release phase of the operation. The dealer will inspect the transmission casing for cracks and replace any transmission are found to be cracked. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
Due to an issue during the casting process of the front of the transmission casing the casting may become cracked during the release phase of the operation. If the vehicle is driven at high speed in this condition the crack can grow and cause a vibration. In an extreme case the transmission may detach from the vehicle.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: UNDER EXTREME CIRCUMSTANCES TRANSMISSION MAY DETACH Defect: It has been identified that due to an issue during the casting process of the front of the transmission casing the casting may become cracked during the release phase of the operation. If the vehicle is driven at high speed in this condition the crack can grow and cause a vibration. In an extreme case the transmission may detach from the vehicle. Remedy: Recall all affected vehicles to inspect the transmission casing for cracks and replace any transmission are found to be cracked.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: under extreme circumstances transmission may detach.
The Fix
The dealer will inspect the transmission casing for cracks and replace any transmission are found to be cracked.
Are You Affected?
Q50, Q70 built between 19 November 2010 and 30 January 2014 may be included. Infiniti estimates 11 vehicles in the UK. Enter your registration to check, then confirm by VIN with Infiniti, because not every car in the date range may be included.
Which Car Is It?
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What To Do Now
- Check your car by registration above, then by VIN with Infiniti.
- Book with any franchised Infiniti dealer, quoting the DVSA reference R/2014/121. See how to get a Infiniti recall fixed.
- Follow the letter's instructions until the repair is done. See can you drive a car with a recall?.
Related Recalls
| Launched | Vehicle and fault | Severity | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Q50, Q70(V37) M30/Q70 (Y51) propeller shaft | Low | R/2024/261 | |
| Q50, Q60Automatic transmission malfunction may affect vehicle emissions | Low | R/2017/305 | |
| Q70Engine may stall | Urgent | R/2016/170 | |
| Q50Steering / directional control may be affected | Urgent | R/2016/123 | |
| Q50, Q70Oil may leak engine may stall | Urgent | R/2015/027 |
This is one of 15 Infiniti recalls in DVSA’s data. The Infiniti recall launched before it was R/2014/120 on 15 Dec 2014, for vehicle may cut out. The one launched after it was R/2014/122 on 15 Dec 2014, for unintended acceleration. You can also see every Infiniti recall and all recalls launched in 2014.
Source: DVSA recall R/2014/121, launched 15 December 2014. Data updated 15 October 2026. How we grade urgency.
Sources
- The Code does not itself say repairs are free. GOV.UK guidance says "You will not usually have to pay for any repairs or parts under a safety recall." gov.uk Checked 15 Oct 2026.