Infiniti Q50 Recall R/2016/123: Steering / Directional Control May Be Affected, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 3 Aug 2016
- Launched
- 1,160
- vehicles in the UK
- TBA
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Infiniti recalled Q50 vehicles built between 13 December 2012 and 18 December 2015. Due to incorrect software in the Direct Adaptive Steering control unit the steering wheel may be off centre and driver's may interpret this as the steering pulling to one side. The recall notice describes the fix as: on affected vehicles reprogramme the Direct Adaptive Steering control unit. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
Due to incorrect software in the Direct Adaptive Steering control unit the steering wheel may be off centre and driver's may interpret this as the steering pulling to one side. The turning circle may also be increased.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: STEERING / DIRECTIONAL CONTROL MAY BE AFFECTED Defect: Due to incorrect software in the Direct Adaptive Steering control unit the steering wheel may be off centre and driver's may interpret this as the steering pulling to one side. The turning circle may also be increased. Remedy: On affected vehicles reprogramme the Direct Adaptive Steering control unit
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: steering / directional control may be affected.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: on affected vehicles reprogramme the Direct Adaptive Steering control unit. The fix is a software update, which usually takes under an hour at the dealer.
Are You Affected?
Q50 built between 13 December 2012 and 18 December 2015 may be included. Infiniti estimates 1,160 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 campaign code TBA or the DVSA reference R/2016/123. 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?.
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|---|---|---|---|
| Q50, Q70(V37) M30/Q70 (Y51) propeller shaft | Low | R/2024/261 | |
| Q50, Q60Automatic transmission malfunction may affect vehicle emissions | Low | R/2017/305 | |
| Q50, Q70Oil may leak engine may stall | Urgent | R/2015/027 | |
| Q50, Q70Unintended acceleration | Urgent | R/2014/122 | |
| Q50, Q70Under extreme circumstances transmission may detach | Low | R/2014/121 |
This is one of 15 Infiniti recalls in DVSA’s data. The Infiniti recall launched before it was R/2015/027 on 12 Mar 2015, for oil may leak engine may stall. The one launched after it was R/2016/170 on 30 Aug 2016, for engine may stall. You can also see every Infiniti recall, all recalls launched in 2016 and software recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2016/123, launched 3 August 2016. 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.