Use cautionVehicle recall · NHTSA · Published April 4, 2021
INFINITI Q50 2021: Engine stall risk due to fuel supply issue
INFINITI is recalling 2021 Q50 vehicles with potential engine stall risk from fuel supply issues. Owners will receive free software updates to prevent crashes.
“INFINITI Q50 2021: Engine stall risk due to fuel supply issue.” GovInfoNow, updated August 18, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/80479-infiniti-q50-2021-engine-stall-risk-due-to-fuel-supply. Based on NHTSA recall #21V234000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=21V234000).
Nissan North America, Inc. recalled certain 2021 INFINITI Q50 and Q60 vehicles due to a fuel supply issue that may cause an engine stall and increase crash risk, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). The recall was announced on April 4, 2021.
How to tell if you have it
INFINITI Q50, 2021
INFINITI Q60, 2021
What to do
INFINITI will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the ECM software, free of charge. The recall began on May 25, 2021. Owners may contact INFINITI customer service at 1-800-662-6200.
The hazard
A lack of fuel may cause an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash. After detecting rapid acceleration, the Engine Control Module (ECM) may incorrectly reduce engine power and reduce fuel supply to the engine.
Context
GovInfoNow's records show Nissan North America, Inc. has 229 other recalls on record since 2009-09-16. Other recent recalls of similar products include Ford Focus 2018 Fuel System Recall: Engine Stalling Risk (2026-09-06), Toyota Lexus RC 2020 Fuel Pump Recall: Engine Stall Risk (2026-08-04), and Chevrolet Silverado 3500 (2025) Fuel System Recall: Engine Stall Risk (2026-03-05).
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your 2021 INFINITI Q50 has the recall number R20C5. The recall began on May 25, 2021, and affects vehicles with the reported software issue.
Brand
INFINITI
Category
Vehicle
Based on the official NHTSA remedy
What to do — step by step
Contact INFINITI Customer Service
Call 1-800-662-6200 to get the free software update for your vehicle.
Get Software Update
Dealers will reprogram the ECM software for free to fix the engine stall issue.
Official remedy
What NHTSA says to do
INFINITI will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the ECM software, free of charge. The recall began on May 25, 2021. Owners may contact INFINITI customer service at 1-800-662-6200. INFINITI's number for this recall is R20C5.
How this recall unfolded
Recall timeline
2 dated steps over 51 days.
1NHTSA received the defect report
2Recall began
Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.
Take action
Contact INFINITI
We’ve drafted a message you can send INFINITI to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 21V234000 — INFINITI Q50 2021: Engine stall risk due to fuel supply issue
Hello,
I own a INFINITI Q50 2021: Engine stall risk due to fuel supply issue that is covered by recall 21V234000 from INFINITI.
The official recall notice states: INFINITI will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the ECM software, free of charge. The recall began on May 25, 2021. Owners may contact INFINITI customer service at 1-800-662-6200. INFINITI's number for this recall is R20C5.
I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this?
Thank you.
The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official NHTSA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
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