2014 Infiniti Q50 Hybrid, 2014 Infiniti Q70 Hybrid Recall: Due to a software error, the electric motor may stop working while the…
NHTSA campaign 14V581000 · Hybrid Propulsion System · filed Sep 22, 2014 · verified Jul 30, 2026
The defect
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2014 Infiniti Q50 hybrid vehicles manufactured December 10, 2012, to June 25, 2014, and Infiniti Q70 hybrid vehicles manufactured November 7, 2013, to May 7, 2014. Due to a software error, the electric motor may stop working while the vehicle is being driven using the electric motor only.
The risk
The stall-like condition that occurs when the electric motor stops working may increase the risk of a crash.
Check whether your specific vehicle is affected
Recall campaigns often cover only certain VIN ranges. Enter your VIN on the official NHTSA site to confirm whether your vehicle is included and whether the repair is still open.
Check VIN on NHTSA →The fix — what to do
Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the motor inverter software, free of charge. The recall began on November1, 2014. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-647-7261.
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Affected vehicles
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Infiniti | Q50 Hybrid | 2014 |
| Infiniti | Q70 Hybrid | 2014 |
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Source: NHTSA recall database, campaign 14V581000. Data last verified Jul 30, 2026.