Infiniti Q50, Q60 Recalled for Fuel Pump Issue
Infiniti has recalled both the Q50 and Q60 in the U.S. for an issue related to the fuel pump.
According to Infiniti, the wrong fuel pump control module software is being used in the affected vehicles, which may cause the engines to stall. The company’s engineers found when the amount of fuel is low in the main tank, the pressure regulator may not open and send fuel from the sub-tank to the main tank. As a result, the fuel level in the main tank could be too low for the fuel pump to send adequate fuel to the engine, causing it to stall while driving.
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A total of 14,192 units are being recalled and some are still sitting on dealership lots, which means Infiniti has also issued a stop-sale order until those vehicles can be fixed. The affected vehicles are equipped with the 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine, so those with the 3.0-liter twin-turbo V6 or the hybrid powertrain need not worry.
To resolve the issue, Infiniti dealerships will reprogram the software for the fuel pump control module.
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Jason Siu began his career in automotive journalism in 2003 with Modified Magazine, a property previously held by VerticalScope. As the West Coast Editor, he played a pivotal role while also extending his expertise to Modified Luxury & Exotics and Modified Mustangs. Beyond his editorial work, Jason authored two notable Cartech books. His tenure at AutoGuide.com saw him immersed in the daily news cycle, yet his passion for hands-on evaluation led him to focus on testing and product reviews, offering well-rounded recommendations to AutoGuide readers. Currently, as the Content Director for VerticalScope, Jason spearheads the content strategy for an array of online publications, a role that has him at the helm of ensuring quality and consistency across the board.
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