Infiniti Q70 Recall R/2016/170: Engine May Stall, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 30 Aug 2016
- Launched
- 270
- vehicles in the UK
- R/2016/170
- DVSA reference
Infiniti recalled Q70 vehicles built between 23 March 2010 and 14 March 2014. If the water pump fails in the hybrid power train the MIL will illuminate. The recall notice describes the fix as: that are likely to be affected and reprogram the ECU to enable a limp-home mode which will allow the vehicle to get to a dealership under reduced power. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
If the water pump fails in the hybrid power train the MIL will illuminate. The Owner's Manual informs the driver to take the vehicle to a dealership or the transmission could be compromised. However the engine logic will stop the engine after approximately five minutes of driving. As this would be an unexpected event the driver and occupants could be left in a dangerous situation.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: ENGINE MAY STALL Defect: If the water pump fails in the hybrid power train the MIL will illuminate. The Owner's Manual informs the driver to take the vehicle to a dealership or the transmission could be compromised. However the engine logic will stop the engine after approximately five minutes of driving. As this would be an unexpected event the driver and occupants could be left in a dangerous situation. Remedy: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and reprogram the ECU to enable a limp-home mode which will allow the vehicle to get to a dealership under reduced power.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: engine may stall.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: that are likely to be affected and reprogram the ECU to enable a limp-home mode which will allow the vehicle to get to a dealership under reduced power. The fix is a software update, which usually takes under an hour at the dealer.
Are You Affected?
Q70 built between 23 March 2010 and 14 March 2014 may be included. Infiniti estimates 270 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/2016/170. 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, 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 | |
| Q50, Q70Vehicle may cut out | Urgent | R/2014/120 |
This is one of 15 Infiniti recalls in DVSA’s data. The Infiniti recall launched before it was R/2016/123 on 3 Aug 2016, for steering / directional control may be affected. The one launched after it was R/2016/227 on 12 Dec 2016, for rear seat belt may not secure the passenger. You can also see every Infiniti recall, all recalls launched in 2016 and loss of power recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2016/170, launched 30 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.