Infiniti Recall Lawsuit | 2026 Latest Updates

Nissan and Infiniti are recalling 443,899 vehicles equipped with VC-Turbo engines, including the QX50 and QX55. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration opened the recall, campaign 25V437, on June 27, 2025. The recall remains open. A manufacturing defect in the engine bearings can cause the engine to fail while driving. Infiniti also has open recalls for driveshafts, headlights and older Takata air bags, plus a pending lawsuit over the same VC-Turbo defect. Owners can check their vehicle identification number through Infiniti or NHTSA’s recall lookup. Then they can schedule a free inspection at a dealership. This page tracks every verified Infiniti recall and lawsuit update, and what affected owners can do next.

Latest Infiniti Recall Updates

September 4, 2026: Becker Case Remains Stayed as a New Status Report Is Filed

Becker et al. v. Nissan of North America, Inc. remains stayed in the U.S. District Court for the District of Delaware. The parties filed a new status report with the court on September 4, 2026 [1]. It is the case’s most recent docket entry. No trial date has been set, and neither side has reported a settlement or verdict over the VC-Turbo engine defect claims.

July 8, 2025: Owners Sue Nissan over Engine Defect

Four vehicle owners originally filed the underlying case on July 8, 2025, shortly after Nissan and Infiniti began the VC-Turbo recall. The complaint alleges Nissan concealed the VC-Turbo bearing defect for years rather than warn drivers or recall the vehicles sooner.

June 27, 2025: NHTSA Opens the VC-Turbo Engine Recall

NHTSA opened Safety Recall Report 25V437 on June 27, 2025, after Nissan found a manufacturing defect in the VC-Turbo engine bearings [2]. The recall covers 443,899 vehicles in the United States, including the QX50 and QX55. Dealers began notifying owners on August 25, 2025, offering a free inspection and an engine replacement if metal debris turns up in the oil pan.

June 21, 2024: NHTSA Recalls Infiniti Vehicles for a Driveshaft Defect

NHTSA opened Safety Recall Report 24V-470 on June 21, 2024, for 7,222 two-wheel-drive Infiniti vehicles. The propeller shaft may have reduced fatigue strength and can fracture over time [3]. The recall covers six two-wheel-drive Infiniti model lines built between 2009 and 2019. A fractured shaft can cause a sudden loss of power while driving.

May 29, 2024: NHTSA Warns Owners Not to Drive Older Takata Vehicles

NHTSA and Nissan issued a Do Not Drive warning on May 29, 2024, for 83,920 model year 2002-2006 vehicles with unrepaired Takata air bags. The warning falls under campaigns 20V-008 and 20V-747 [4]. The warning names 2002-2003 Infiniti QX4 vehicles along with certain Nissan Sentra and Pathfinder models. The recalled air bag inflators can explode and cause severe, sometimes fatal injury without warning.

December 4, 2023: NHTSA Recalls the Infiniti QX60 over Headlight Aim

NHTSA opened Safety Recall Report 23V-814 on December 4, 2023, covering 20,051 model year 2022-2024 Infiniti QX60 vehicles [5]. Above 81 mph, a misconfigured Adaptive Front-Light System could aim the headlamps downward and reduce visibility. Nissan reported 14 warranty claims about the issue and no accidents or injuries. Dealers began notifying owners on December 12, 2023, and reconfigured the headlight module free of charge.

May 4, 2023: Court Dismisses the 3G Modem Lawsuit

A federal judge in the U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Tennessee dismissed Schwarz v. Nissan North America, Inc. with prejudice on May 4, 2023 [6]. George Schwarz filed the proposed class action on November 16, 2022, over obsolete 3G vehicle modems, case 3:22-cv-00933. He voluntarily dismissed it before the court entered final judgment.

Which Infiniti Are Affected?

Several open NHTSA recalls affect different Infiniti model lines for different reasons. The models below carry at least one open Infiniti recall:

• 2019-2022 Infiniti QX50 and 2022 Infiniti QX55 – 1.5L or 2.0L VC-Turbo engine bearings, campaign 25V437
• 2011-2013 M56, 2012-2013 M35 Hybrid, 2014-2018 Q50, 2014-2019 Q70, 2014-2018 Q70 Hybrid and 2015-2019 Q70L (two-wheel-drive) – propeller shaft, campaign 24V-470
• 2022-2024 Infiniti QX60 – Adaptive Front-Light System, campaign 23V-814
• 2002-2003 Infiniti QX4 – unrepaired Takata air bags, campaigns 20V-008 and 20V-747

Owners confirm coverage with their VIN (see What Should Consumers Do below). Production dates, not model year alone, decide which vehicles are covered.

Why Was Infiniti Recalled?

Infiniti vehicles covered by campaign 25V437 were recalled because certain VC-Turbo engine bearings carry a manufacturing defect. That defect can cause engine damage and, eventually, engine failure while driving. Nissan traced the problem to the main, A-, C- and L-link bearings in the 1.5L and 2.0L engines. Metal debris in the oil pan is often the first sign a dealer finds during inspection. The other open Infiniti recalls trace to separate causes. The 24V-470 driveshaft recall followed a supplier specification change that left some propeller shafts with reduced fatigue strength. The 23V-814 QX60 recall followed a software misconfiguration that let the adaptive headlights aim too low at highway speed. Each defect is investigated and remedied on its own, even when one vehicle falls under more than one campaign.

Reported Incidents, Injuries, or Illnesses

NHTSA’s recall report for the engine bearing defect does not list a specific count of crash, injury or death reports. Consumer Reports’ coverage does not cite one either. NHTSA notes that bearing failures typically progress over time. Drivers usually get audible warnings, rough running and dashboard alerts before an engine actually fails. The driveshaft recall report also leaves its incident count unreported. The QX60 headlight recall is different: Nissan told NHTSA it had logged 14 warranty claims and no accidents or injuries tied to the headlight issue. None of these figures by themselves prove that a specific vehicle’s engine, driveshaft or headlights will fail. They describe warranty and complaint data, not confirmed injuries.

What Should Consumers Do?

Owners of an affected Infiniti vehicle should take the following steps:

1. Enter your 17-digit VIN at Infiniti’s official recall page or NHTSA’s recall lookup tool to confirm which campaigns apply to your vehicle.
2. Schedule a free inspection, and repair if needed, with a Nissan dealer or Infiniti retailer as soon as the recall notice arrives.
3. Watch for unusual engine noise, rough running or a warning light, and stop driving any vehicle still under an active Takata Do Not Drive warning.
4. Contact Nissan at 800-647-7261 or Infiniti at 800-662-6200 with questions about a specific recall. To report a new safety concern, use NHTSA’s Vehicle Safety Hotline at 888-327-4236.

Other Recalls, Warnings, or International Actions

Transport Canada opened a parallel recall on June 27, 2025 for the same VC-Turbo bearing defect in Canadian-market Infiniti QX50, QX55 and Nissan Rogue vehicles [7]. Canadian dealers follow the same inspect-and-repair process NHTSA describes for U.S. owners, and the notice omits a country-specific unit count.

Legal Options

The Becker lawsuit over the VC-Turbo engine defect is currently stayed in Delaware federal court, with no trial date set (see Latest Infiniti Recall Updates above for the case’s filing and status). A recall does not automatically establish liability for the VC-Turbo bearing defect, and only an individual legal review of the Becker docket can confirm whether a claim exists. No settlement or verdict has been reported in that case.

Filing Deadlines

Deadlines for filing a legal claim over a defective vehicle come from state law, not federal recall rules, and vary by where an owner lives. The clock also depends on when the defect and any resulting loss were discovered. Some states start counting from that later date. Missing a deadline can end a claim even with strong evidence, however serious the defect is. Anyone considering a claim over these recalls should speak with a lawyer promptly to learn which deadline applies.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is There a Class Action Lawsuit Against Nissan for the Infiniti Engine Defect?

Yes, Nissan faces a proposed class action over the VC-Turbo engine defect – the Becker case, which U.S. District Judge Richard G. Andrews of the District of Delaware is handling (see the September 4, 2026 entry in Latest Infiniti Recall Updates for its current status).

Is There a Cost to Join the Infiniti Class Action Lawsuits?

There is no cost for a class member to join the Infiniti class action lawsuits themselves. The Becker complaint required a $405 court filing fee when it was filed, which the docket lists against the four named plaintiffs rather than the broader class.

How Dangerous Are the Takata Air Bags Covered by This Recall?

The Takata air bags covered by this recall are dangerous. NHTSA has confirmed 27 deaths nationwide and says at least 400 more people allegedly have been injured by exploding Takata inflators. Do not drive an affected vehicle until a dealer replaces the air bag.

Can I Get Reimbursed If I Already Paid to Fix My Infiniti’s Engine Problem?

Owners who already paid to fix their Infiniti’s engine problem are not automatically reimbursed. Nissan told NHTSA the owner notification letters for recall 25V437 will include reimbursement information for repairs completed before the recall notice, since the vehicles are no longer under factory warranty.

How Do I Check If My Infiniti Is Part of a Recall?

You check whether your Infiniti is part of a recall using its VIN at Infiniti’s or NHTSA’s lookup tool. One search covers all four open Infiniti recall campaigns – 25V437, 24V-470, 23V-814 and the Takata warning – and reports which apply, free of charge.

What If My Infiniti Dealer Refuses to Perform the Recall Repair?

If a dealer refuses, contact Nissan (800-647-7261) or Infiniti (800-662-6200) first, since dealers must perform an open recall repair, including the VC-Turbo inspection and any needed engine work, free of charge. Contact NHTSA’s Vehicle Safety Hotline (888-327-4236) if the problem continues.

References

1. https://www.courtlistener.com/docket/70739204/becker-v-nissan-of-north-america-inc/
2. https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2025/RCLRPT-25V437-0139.pdf
3. https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2024/RCLRPT-24V470-3395.PDF
4. https://www.nhtsa.gov/press-releases/do-not-drive-warning-nissan-infiniti-takata
5. https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2023/RCLRPT-23V814-6790.PDF
6. https://www.courtlistener.com/docket/65764262/schwarz-v-nissan-north-america-inc/
7. https://recalls-rappels.canada.ca/en/alert-recall/transport-canada-recall-2025356-nissan