Vehicle recall R/2015/027

Infiniti Q70 and Infiniti Q50 recall: Oil may leak engine may stall

DVSA recall R/2015/027 names the Infiniti Q70 and Infiniti Q50. It was launched 12 March 2015. It covers vehicles built 15 April 2014 to 25 December 2014.

Recall data updated 22 September 2026

Recall: R/2015/027
Launched: 12 March 2015
Issued by: Infiniti GB
Manufacturer reference: R1503
Vehicles: DVSA lists 370 on each model line

What can go wrong

Due to insufficient sealing of the timing chain tensioner gasket the timing chain tensioner may loosen and an oil leak may occur from the engine. If t the vehicle continues to be driven engine oil could leak onto the road and the engine might stall due to low oil level. In an extreme case and in the presence of an ignition source there may be an increased risk of a fire.

The fix

On affected vehicles replace the timing chain tensioner gasket with new.

Models and build dates

As listed in the DVSA recall file. DVSA lists the same vehicle number on each line: 370. It may be a figure per line or for the whole recall.
Model	Built	Vehicles
Infiniti Q50	15 April 2014 to 22 December 2014	370
Infiniti Q70	6 August 2014 to 25 December 2014	370

Is a specific car affected? A recall lists models and build dates, not individual vehicles, so these pages cannot tell you whether one car is included. Enter the registration on the DVSA vehicle recall checker on GOV.UK, or give the vehicle identification number (VIN) to the manufacturer or one of its dealers. Buying used? Ask the seller for proof that any recall work was done.

Other recalls for these models

R/2014/122 Unintended acceleration 15 December 2014, Infiniti Q50, Infiniti Q70
R/2014/121 Under extreme circumstances transmission may detach 15 December 2014, Infiniti Q70, Infiniti Q50
R/2014/120 Vehicle may cut out 15 December 2014, Infiniti Q50, Infiniti Q70
R/2016/123 Steering / directional control may be affected 3 August 2016, Infiniti Q50
R/2016/170 Engine may stall 30 August 2016, Infiniti Q70
R/2017/305 Automatic transmission malfunction may affect vehicle emissions 2 January 2018, Infiniti Q50

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Source

Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Source: DVSA vehicle recall records (RecallsFile.csv), recalls launched 1992 to 2026. Recall data updated 22 September 2026.

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