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NHTSA Recall 16V430000: Automated/adaptive steering (steering) and electric power assist system (steering)

Nissan North America, Inc. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 28,182 vehicles. It affects 2 models including the Infiniti Q50.

28,182
vehicles potentially affected
2
models affected
2016
owners notified (August 12)
NHTSA campaign16V430000
ComponentsSTEERING › AUTOMATED/ADAPTIVE STEERING; STEERING › ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
Report receivedJune 13, 2016
Owner notificationAugust 12, 2016
Initiated byManufacturer

Defect

Nissan North America, Inc.'s (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2014-2016 Infiniti Q50 vehicles manufactured December 26, 2012, to December 11, 2015, and Infiniti Q50 Hybrid vehicles manufactured December 10, 2012, to December 17, 2015. The Direct Adaptive Steering system may experience an error at vehicle start up altering the vehicle's steering responsiveness and turning radius.

Safety risk

If the vehicle does not steer as the driver anticipates, there is an increased the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the Direct Adaptive Steering ECU software, free of charge. The recall began on August 12, 2016. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-647-7261.

Notes

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.

Vehicles covered by recall 16V430000

Make and modelModel years
Infiniti Q502014, 2015, 2016
Infiniti Q50 Hybrid2014, 2015, 2016

Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.