Infiniti Q50, Q70 Recall R/2024/261: (V37) M30/Q70 (Y51) Propeller Shaft, Who Is Affected And What To Do

DVSA reference R/2024/261, campaign code R24A7 & R24A5. Data updated daily from DVSA.

Low
How serious
11 Jul 2024
Launched
3,011
vehicles in the UK
R24A7 & R24A5
Manufacturer’s campaign code

Infiniti recalled Q50, Q70 vehicles built between 15 October 2009 and 19 May 2022. The propeller shaft does not meet Nissans' fatigue strength standards. The dealer will replace the propeller shaft on affected vehicles. You won't usually pay for it.1

What’s Wrong

The propeller shaft does not meet Nissans' fatigue strength standards.

DVSA's Original Wording

Concern: Q50 (V37) M30/Q70 (Y51) Propeller Shaft Defect: On affected vehicles the propeller shaft does not meet Nissans' fatigue strength standards. Remedy: Replace the propeller shaft on affected vehicles.

Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

The Risk

The recall notice describes the concern as: (V37) M30/Q70 (Y51) propeller shaft.

The Fix

The dealer will replace the propeller shaft on affected vehicles.

Are You Affected?

Q50, Q70 built between 15 October 2009 and 19 May 2022 may be included. Infiniti estimates 3,011 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 R24A7 & R24A5 or the DVSA reference R/2024/261. 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?.
LaunchedVehicle and faultSeverityReference
Q50, Q60Automatic transmission malfunction may affect vehicle emissionsLowR/2017/305
Q70Engine may stallUrgentR/2016/170
Q50Steering / directional control may be affectedUrgentR/2016/123
Q50, Q70Oil may leak engine may stallUrgentR/2015/027
Q50, Q70Unintended accelerationUrgentR/2014/122

This is one of 15 Infiniti recalls in DVSA’s data. The Infiniti recall launched before it was R/2020/358 on 18 Jan 2021, for an incorrect fatigue limit was applied to the propeller shaft tube. You can also see every Infiniti recall and all recalls launched in 2024.


Source: DVSA recall R/2024/261, launched 11 July 2024. 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.