Safety Recall NHTSA · 14V581000 Reported September 22, 2014

Electric drive motor may stop working

Nissan North America, Inc. · N/A · 5,412 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
14V581000
Manufacturer Campaign
NR (Not Reported)
Manufacturer
Nissan North America, Inc.
Component
N/A
Vehicles Affected
5,412
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
September 22, 2014
Completion Rate
96.75

Defect Summary

Nissan north america, inc. (nissan) is recalling certain model year 2014 infiniti q50 hybrid vehicles manufactured december 10, 2012, to june 25, 2014, and infiniti q70 hybrid vehicles manufactured november 7, 2013, to may 7, 2014. due to a software error, the electric motor may stop working while the vehicle is being driven using the electric motor only.

Safety Consequence

The stall-like condition that occurs when the electric motor stops working may increase the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action

Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the motor inverter software, free of charge. the recall began on november1, 2014. owners may contact nissan customer service at 1-800-647-7261.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Nissan North America, Inc. dealer and reference recall ID 14V581000 or campaign NR (Not Reported).
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 14V581000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 14V581000?

NHTSA recall 14V581000 was issued by Nissan North America, Inc. on September 22, 2014. It addresses: Electric drive motor may stop working. The recall affects approximately 5,412 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Nissan North America, Inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 14V581000 or the manufacturer campaign number NR (Not Reported). Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.