2014 Infiniti Q50 Technical Service Bulletins

247 technical service bulletins (TSBs) are on record for the 2014 Infiniti Q50. TSBs are notes manufacturers send to dealers about repair procedures for issues seen in the field. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault.

• 10119212Jul 19, 2017Body and structure. THEFT ALARM SOUNDS WHEN VEHICLE IS LOCKED, UNLOCKED, OR DOOR/TRUNK OPENED This bulletin has been amended. The APPLIED VEHICLES and PARTS INFORMATION sections have been revised. No other changes have been made. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
• 10120571Jul 14, 2017Electrical system. Disabling the 2G TCU Voluntary Service Campaign ***** Campaign Summary ***** Infiniti is conducting a Voluntary Service Campaign to disable (turn off) the 2G Telematics Control Unit (?2G TCU?). The subject QX56/QX80, JX35/QX60, M37/M56/Q70, and 2014-15 Q50 vehicles are equipped with Continental GEN1 TCU devices transmitting at 2/2.5G (GSM/GPRS/UMTS) frequencies and are designed to work with 2G cellular service. The…
• 10119216Jul 13, 2017Equipment. VOLUNTARY SERVICE CAMPAIGN INFINITI; 2G TELEMATICS HARDWARE DEACTIVATION INTRODUCTION Infiniti is conducting a Voluntary Service Campaign (in the U.S. ONLY) on certain specific 2013-2016 Infiniti vehicles equipped with 2G Telematics Hardware to disable the 2G Telematics Control Unit (TCU).
• 10119210Jul 7, 2017Electrical system. 12 VOLT BATTERY STORAGE AND MAINTENANCE FOR NEW VEHICLES IN RETAILER INVENTORY This bulletin has been amended throughout. Please discard all previous versions of this bulletin.
• 10109233Apr 10, 2017Equipment, Electrical system. NAVIGATION SYSTEM REBOOTS WHEN SXM TRAFFIC IS ENABLED IF YOU CONFIRM The Navigation system in an Applied Vehicle reboots when SXM Traffic is enabled. NOTE: Perform the steps in this bulletin ONLY if the above condition occurs while the vehicle is in the state of Oregon. ACTION Update the Navigation system software using the DVD shown on page 2.
• 10109235Apr 4, 2017Equipment, Electrical system. 2014-2016 Q50; OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION SYSTEM RETROFIT SERVICE INFORMATION The information in this bulletin is provided for customers who have concerns with their vehicle's Occupant Classification System (OCS) operation after all campaigns have been completed. Follow the steps in this bulletin to determine if this OCS retrofit procedure is applicable to the vehicle you are working on.
• 10109195Mar 20, 2017Fuel system. INFINITI; FUEL TANK IS SLOW OR DIFFICULT TO FILL IF YOU CONFIRM The fuel tank is slow or difficult to fill (filling nozzle shuts off before tank is full). IMPORTANT: Make sure this incident has been duplicated at a gas station by dealer service staff. ACTION Perform the Service Procedure in this bulletin, starting on the next page.
• 10109193Mar 7, 2017Suspension. BALL JOINT AXIAL END PLAY PROCEDURE SERVICE INFORMATION When working on the front suspension, use the updated service information in this bulletin along with the Electronic Service Manual (ESM). The updated information in this bulletin is a correction and a supplement to the ESM.
• 10109183Feb 17, 2017Equipment. 2G Telematics Hardware Replacement Client Satisfaction Initiative The announcement from January 3, 2017 has been revised to include: - Campaign repair bulletin, ITB17-007 has been developed and is now available on NNAnet, and ASIST. Please discard earlier versions of this bulletin.
• 10120545Feb 16, 2017Equipment. CLIENT SATISFACTION INITIATIVE 2G TELEMATICS HARDWARE REPLACEMENT This bulletin applies to vehcile equipped with navigation systems only. SERVICE INFORMATION On February 26, 2016 Infiniti announced that it was sending a reminder notification to clients affected by AT&T?s planned discontinuation of the 2G cellular network. In June 2016, Infiniti communicated instructions to retailers to update new vehicles in their…
• 10119181Jan 31, 2017Equipment. 2014-2016 Q50; INCORRECT DIFFERENCE IN HVAC VENT TEMPERATURES This bulletin has been amended throughout. Discard all previous versions of this bulletin.
• 10109168Jan 3, 2017Equipment. 2G Telematics Hardware Replacement Client Satisfaction Initiative The announcement from November 3, 2016 has been revised to include: - 283B0-3JA6A is the part number being used for all vehicles, except Q50 o This part supersedes the previous part (283B0-3JA5A). Retailers may continue to use the previous part until existing stock is exhausted.
• 10119255Nov 29, 2016Engine. INTELLIGENT KEY NOT DETECTED / ENGINE WILL NOT START This bulletin has been amended to update the Applied Vehicles and make changes to the body of the bulletin. Please discard previous versions.
• 10119264Nov 28, 2016Engine. INFINITI; DIAGNOSIS INFORMATION FOR ABS DTC C1130 SERVICE INFORMATION When diagnosing for DTC C1130 (ENGINE SIGNAL): ECM related DTCs (P-codes) must be diagnosed, repaired, and DTCs erased first. - DTC C1130 is an ABS DTC that indicates an output signal of the ECM is not recognized. - Absent or incorrect ECM signals, that are indicated by corresponding P-codes, may trigger C1130 in the ABS control unit.
• 10119258Nov 22, 2016Engine cooling. 2014-2016 Q50; AIR MIX DOOR MOTOR LH SERVICE INFORMATION This bulletin has been amended throughout. Discard all previous versions of this bulletin.
• 10119260Nov 15, 2016Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). 2014-2017 Q60 AND Q50; POWER WINDOWS DO NOT OPERATE CORRECTLY SERVICE INFORMATION If power is interrupted to the power window system, it may cause one or more of the following symptoms to occur on one or more power windows: - AUTO-UP does not work, but window will move up and down with manual operation of the switch. - When door is opened (only applies to Q60), window will lower a small amount (normal operation)…
• 10119284Nov 3, 2016Equipment. 2G Telematics Hardware Replacement Client Satisfaction Initiative The announcement from September 2, 2016 has been revised to include: - The telematics upgrade for 2014-15 Q50 is now available. The procedure and part information has been added to this announcement..
• 10119254Nov 3, 2016Electrical system. DISPLAY CONTROL UNIT REPLACEMENT This bulletin has been amended. Modifications have been made to include 2017 Q50, Q50 Hybrid, Q60, QX30, QX60 and QX60 Hybrid vehicles. No other changes have been made. Please discard all previous versions of this bulletin.
• 10120576Oct 20, 2016Equipment. TELEMATICS SERVICE INFORMATION This bulletin has been amended. Modifications have been made to include 2017 Q50, Q60, Q70, QX60, and QX80 vehicles. No other changes have been made. Please discard all previous versions of this bulletin.
• 10120580Oct 4, 2016Equipment. 2014-2016 Q50; INCORRECT DIFFERENCE IN HVAC VENT TEMPERATURES The information in the previous version of this bulletin is no longer valid. Please discard the previous version of this bulletin.
• 10091571Sep 27, 2016Equipment. "2014-2016 q50; incorrect difference in hvac vent temperatures if you confirm: the driver side vent is warmer by 10°f or more than the passenger side with the hvac’s dual temp mode selected and the a/c set on both sides at 60°f. - this incident, if it should occur, may be intermittent. Action: using the service procedure in this bulletin, replace the air mix door motor lh and the air mix door lever lh with the ones…
• 10091427Aug 19, 2016Equipment. "telematics service information vehicles equipped with factory navigation system this bulletin has been amended. Modifications have been made to include qx30. No other changes have been made. Please discard all previous versions of this bulletin."
• 10090705Jun 27, 2016Body and structure, Equipment. 2014 - 2015 q50; theft alarm sounds when vehicle is locked, unlocked, or door/trunk opened
• 10192842Jun 9, 2016Tires, Equipment. SERVICE INFORMATION Temporary tire Flat Spotting is common on New Dealer In-Stock vehicles that have not been occasionally moved. Flat Spotting can occur after the vehicle has been parked (not moved) for a few days, or longer. In most cases it is temporary. In extreme cases it can be permanent. Vehicles should be moved every 30 days, in one direction only, enough to rotate the tires 90° (see Figure 1). Moving…
• 10192806Apr 18, 2016Equipment. IF YOU CONFIRM A refrigerant leak at a refrigerant pipe/hose joint location, ACTIONS 1. Inspect the metal surfaces of the pipe/hose joint for damage or contamination. NOTE: Do not replace a refrigerant pipe, hose, or other A/C component if an o-ring seal will solve the leak incident, if it should occur. 2. If no damage is found to the joint metal surfaces, replace the O-ring seal. See this bulletin for further…
• 10192802Apr 13, 2016Equipment, Forward collision avoidance. SERVICE INFORMATION Because of collision damage or other vehicle repair, a replacement "Certification Label" or "VIN Plate / Label" may be needed. These items may be available from Infiniti by request if certain criteria are met. This bulletinlists the criteria and provides an application form for such replacements. See this bulletin for further detail.
• 10075628Apr 6, 2016Electrical system. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10192788Mar 29, 2016Equipment, Fuel system. SERVICE INFORMATION If the clip for the fuel filler cap tether becomes lost or is detached for any reason, it is no longer necessary to replace the fuel filler cap. The clip or "pin" is now available as a separate service part. NOTE - Do not replace the fuel filler cap if only the pin is needed. See this bulletin for further detail.
• 10192784Mar 23, 2016Electrical system, Engine cooling. SERVICE INFORMATION If the Display Control Unit (DCU) needs to be replaced on an Applied Vehicle for any reason, follow the steps in the Service Procedure of this bulletin. See this bulletin for further detail.
• 10075617Mar 23, 2016Back-over prevention (rear camera). Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10192782Mar 22, 2016Engine cooling. IF YOU CONFIRM The MIL is ON with P0116 Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT SENSOR) stored, and There are no drivability issues. ACTION 1. Refer to step 6 in the SERVICE PROCEDURE to confirm if ECM reprogramming applies. 2. If it applies, reprogram the ECM. See this bulletin for further detail.
• 10192763Mar 8, 2016Brakes. IF YOU CONFIRM: "Brake Judder" during braking, especially when braking at highway speeds. Symptoms of "brake judder": - steering wheel shake - body vibration - brake pedal pulsation IMPORTANT NOTES: If any symptom above occurs when cruising or coasting (not braking), it is not "Brake Judder" and may be tire/wheel related.
• 10192751Feb 26, 2016Exterior lighting. SERVICE INFORMATION Occasionally customers may notice water vapor or fog in the headlamps. The information, illustrations, and flow chart in this bulletin are provided to help you in determining if an incident for water/condensation in the headlamps is normal or not. Infiniti?s new vehicle limited warranty does not cover physically damaged (cracked or broken) headlamps. All current headlamp assemblies are vented to…
• 10192749Feb 25, 2016Electrical system. INTRODUCTION Infiniti is conducting a Voluntary Service Campaign on certain specific 2014-2015 Q50 Hybrid cold state vehicles (listed below) to replace the 12 volt battery. This service will be performed at no cost to the customer for parts or labor.
• 10192743Feb 19, 2016Electrical system. This announcement has been updated to include New battery replacement instructions due to the parts shortage New Claims Information
• 10192742Feb 19, 2016Electrical system. This announcement has been updated to include New battery replacement instructions due to the parts shortage New Claims Information
• 10192737Feb 10, 2016Forward collision avoidance, Equipment. SERVICE INFORMATION When diagnosing the front sonar parking sensor for potentially unwanted activation (e.g. sonar activates with no obstacle ahead), inspect the front license plate, front license plate frame and if equipped, the front license plate bracket. See page 2 for example photos.
• 10192731Jan 28, 2016Electrical system. 12-volt batteries necessary for replacement under P5323 or P5326 are currently on back order. We expect additional parts to arrive in late April.
• 10192730Jan 28, 2016Electrical system. 12-volt batteries necessary for replacement under P5323 or P5326 are currently on back order. We expect additional parts to arrive in late April.
• 10192729Jan 28, 2016Latches, locks and linkages. Infiniti would like to remind retailers that the ?Q50 Client Appreciation? program (PC405) will expire on January 30th, 2016. Vehicles serviced on or after that date will no longer be eligible for the program.
• 10192728Jan 28, 2016Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). SERVICE INFORMATION The purpose of this bulletin is to give Infiniti dealers guidelines to help determine if windshield breakage is covered under warranty or is the customer?s responsibility. Nissan North America (NNA) is not responsible for damage to glass that is a result of objects striking or scratching the glass. However, NNA is responsible for manufacturing issues such as distorted glass and cracks that are…
• 10192721Jan 15, 2016Electrical system. SERVICE INFORMATION The function to detect the last item to trigger the vehicles theft alarm system can now be accessed with CONSULT-III plus (C-III plus). This function can be accessed by selecting: * Diagnosis (All Systems) or Diagnosis (One System). Then * BCM Then * THEFT ALM Then * Work Support Then * THEFT ALM TRG See this bulletin for further details.
• 10192718Jan 5, 2016Electrical system. SERVICE INFORMATION The Intelligent Keys used on the various Infiniti vehicles may not be interchangeable between models and years. See this bulletin for further detail.
• 10192701Dec 14, 2015Steering, Electrical system. Infiniti is conducting a Voluntary Service Campaign on certain specific Model Year 2014 - 2015 Q50 Hybrid cold state vehicles (listed below) to reprogram the Direct Adaptive Steering (DAST) and replace the 12 volt battery.
• 10192699Dec 14, 2015Steering. Infiniti is conducting a Voluntary Service Campaign on certain specific Model Year 2014 - 2015 Q50 Hybrid cold state vehicles (listed below) to reprogram the Direct Adaptive Steering (DAST) and replace the 12 volt battery.
• 10192697Dec 8, 2015Electrical system, Steering. Infiniti is conducting a Voluntary Service Campaign on certain specific Model Year 2014 - 2015 Q50 Hybrid cold state vehicles (listed below) to reprogram the Direct Adaptive Steering (DAST) and replace the 12 volt battery.
• 10192696Dec 8, 2015Steering. Infiniti is conducting a Voluntary Service Campaign on certain specific Model Year 2014 - 2015 Q50 Hybrid cold state vehicles (listed below) to reprogram the Direct Adaptive Steering (DAST) and replace the 12 volt battery.
• 10192693Dec 1, 2015Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). SERVICE INFORMATION Windshield "foreign material" that is on the surface of the glass in some cases can be cleaned off with a very particular type and grade of steel wool. * Most any foreign material on the surface of the Windshield can be cleaned off by using #0000 super fine steel wool. >The #0000 grade super fine steel wool can be found in most hardware stores. Please see this bulleitn for further details.
• 10192673Nov 12, 2015Equipment. SERVICE INFORMATION Design and process changes have been made to improve battery voltage at dealer receipt. Our goal is to deliver vehicles to customers with a 12 volt battery in excellent condition. Proper dealership storage and maintenance of vehicle 12 volt batteries is essential to insuring good battery operating life and customer satisfaction. Dealers are responsible for maintaining vehicles in their inventory.
• 10192666Oct 30, 2015Brakes, Seat belts, Vehicle speed control. IF YOU CONFIRM All "hands free" functions of the Intelligent Key (I-Key) do not work. For example, the doors will not lock or unlock when pressing either front door request switch. NOTE: - The issue of all I-Key "hands free" functions not working may occur intermittently or all the time. - The message "No Key Detected" or similar may show on the Vehicle Information Display (located in the combination meter).

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