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Infiniti M30D, M35H, M56 Recall R/2020/358: An Incorrect Fatigue Limit Was Applied To The Propeller Shaft Tube, Who Is Affected And What To Do

DVSA reference R/2020/358, campaign code R20B8. Data updated daily from DVSA.

Low
How serious
18 Jan 2021
Launched
405
vehicles in the UK
R20B8
Manufacturer’s campaign code

Infiniti recalled M30D, M35H, M56 vehicles built between 17 February 2010 and 2 July 2014. An incorrect fatigue limit has been applied to the prop shaft tube. The dealer will change the prop shaft with a counter measure part. You won't usually pay for it.1

What’s Wrong

An incorrect fatigue limit has been applied to the prop shaft tube.

DVSA's Original Wording

Concern: AN INCORRECT FATIGUE LIMIT WAS APPLIED TO THE PROPELLER SHAFT TUBE Defect: On affected vehicles an incorrect fatigue limit has been applied to the prop shaft tube. Remedy: Change the prop shaft with a counter measure part.

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The Risk

The recall notice describes the concern as: an incorrect fatigue limit was applied to the propeller shaft tube.

The Fix

The dealer will change the prop shaft with a counter measure part.

Are You Affected?

M30D, M35H, M56 built between 17 February 2010 and 2 July 2014 may be included. Infiniti estimates 405 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.

What To Do Now

  1. Check your car by registration above, then by VIN with Infiniti.
  2. Book with any franchised Infiniti dealer, quoting the campaign code R20B8 or the DVSA reference R/2020/358. See how to get a Infiniti recall fixed.
  3. Follow the letter's instructions until the repair is done. See can you drive a car with a recall?.

No other recalls for this model in DVSA’s data.

This is one of 15 Infiniti recalls in DVSA’s data. The Infiniti recall launched before it was R/2018/382 on 4 Jan 2019, for gear shift indicator may not behave as intended. The one launched after it was R/2024/261 on 11 Jul 2024, for (V37) M30/Q70 (Y51) propeller shaft. You can also see every Infiniti recall and all recalls launched in 2021.

Source: DVSA recall R/2020/358, launched 18 January 2021. Data updated 15 October 2026. How we grade urgency.

Sources

  1. 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.