NHTSA // SAFETY RECORD
2021 Infiniti Q60 Safety Record
The 2021 Infiniti Q60 has not been crash-tested by NHTSA, so it carries no Safety Index. Its federal safety record shows 2 recalls and 3 owner complaints on file.
Updated Oct 1, 2026 from NHTSA data · Reviewed by Ivanna Verstliar
CRASH
DATANot crash-tested
No crash-test data exists for the 2021 Infiniti Q60; NHTSA has not evaluated this model year. Consequently, no star ratings are available, nor can a Safety Index be computed. The administrative record does show a Light recall and complaint burden, based on two issued recalls and three owner-reported complaints. None of these complaints allege crashes, fires, injuries, or fatalities. The absence of crash-test results means that this limited documentation neither confirms nor refutes the vehicle's crashworthiness.
The 2021 Infiniti Q60 was not crash-tested by NHTSA, carries two federal recall campaigns, and falls in the Light recall and complaint burden band according to NHTSA federal safety data.
MotorCaliber Safety Desk // NHTSA data, verified Oct 1, 2026
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| NHTSA crash test | Not crash-tested |
|---|---|
| Recall and complaint burden | Light |
| Recalls on file | 2 |
| Owner complaints | 3 (unverified allegations) |
| Data verified | Oct 1, 2026 |
ANALYSISHow safe is the 2021 Infiniti Q60?
No federal impact performance benchmark is available for the 2021 Infiniti Q60; NHTSA has not crash-tested this model year, and no tested sibling years exist in the data covered. Without crash-test results, judgments on occupant protection in a collision cannot be made. The vehicle is in the Light recall and complaint burden band, indicating a low volume of federal recall campaigns and owner complaints relative to other vehicles in NHTSA data. Both of its two recalls address software issues: one for the backup camera warning system and one for the Engine Control Module. These are typically resolved with specific dealership remedies. The three unverified owner complaints do not allege any crashes, fires, injuries, or deaths. The most recent complaint was submitted in October 2024. While a Light burden band is an administrative signal, it does not replace the critical evidence provided by crash-test data.
NHTSA // RECALLSDoes the 2021 Infiniti Q60 have any recalls?
The 2021 Q60 is subject to two recalls. The first addresses a software error that may deactivate the backup camera audio warning, affecting the back-over prevention display function. The second addresses Engine Control Module software that may disable the engine after detecting rapid acceleration. Neither recall carries a park-outside or do-not-drive advisory based on the available campaign descriptions, but owners should confirm current remedy status by VIN at nhtsa.gov.
BACK OVER PREVENTION:DISPLAY FUNCTION21V599000
Risk: A rear-view camera that does not display an image reduces the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will update the control unit software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 14, 2021. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Nissan's number for this recall is R21A9.
Reported 2021-08-02
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM):SOFTWARE21V234000
Risk: A lack of fuel may cause an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: INFINITI will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the ECM software, free of charge. The recall began on May 25, 2021. Owners may contact INFINITI customer service at 1-800-662-6200. INFINITI's number for this recall is R20C5.
Reported 2021-04-04
NHTSA // COMPLAINTSWhat do owners report about the 2021 Infiniti Q60?
Three owner complaints have been reported to NHTSA for the 2021 Q60. The top components cited are Engine with two alleged reports, followed by single alleged reports each for Structure, Power Train, and Forward Collision Avoidance. All complaints are unverified consumer allegations and have not been independently confirmed by NHTSA or MotorCaliber.
3 owner complaints on file. These are unverified allegations reported to NHTSA.
USED BUYERWhat should used buyers know about the 2021 Infiniti Q60?
Buyers of a used 2021 Q60 must confirm the status of two open recalls through the NHTSA's VIN lookup tool. Any unrepaired recall becomes the responsibility of the new owner.
- NHTSA issued two recalls specifically covering 2021 Q60 production, one for backup camera audio software and one for Engine Control Module software that could shut the engine down after rapid acceleration detection.
- The 2021 Q60 has not been crash-tested by NHTSA, and no tested sibling years exist in the federal data we cover, leaving shoppers without any federal star-rating benchmark for this generation.
- All three owner complaints on file with NHTSA for this model year are unverified allegations, and none involve a reported crash, fire, injury, or fatality.
- The Light burden band reflects the low combined volume of recalls and complaints for this model year, but it is an administrative measure only and carries no implication about crash performance.
FAQ2021 Infiniti Q60 safety questions
Was the 2021 Infiniti Q60 crash-tested by NHTSA?
No. NHTSA has not run a New Car Assessment Program crash test on this configuration, so it carries no Safety Index. Its safety record here is built from 2 recalls and 3 owner complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2021 Infiniti Q60 have?
According to NHTSA recall data, 2 vehicle recalls are on file for the 2021 Infiniti Q60. Confirm your VIN at nhtsa.gov to see which apply to your car.
How many complaints have owners filed about the 2021 Infiniti Q60?
According to NHTSA's complaint database, 3 owner complaints are on file for the 2021 Infiniti Q60. These are unverified allegations submitted by owners, not confirmed defects.
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- DATA Pulled directly from NHTSA: the recallsByVehicle and complaintsByVehicle records for the Infiniti Q60 2021.
- SCORE This configuration was not crash-tested by NHTSA, so it carries no Safety Index. We report its recall and complaint record only.
- EDITED Written by the MotorCaliber Safety Desk and reviewed for accuracy and plain-language clarity by Ivanna Verstliar, Editor, against the source figures on this page.
- VERIFIED Data last synced Oct 1, 2026. Recalls change; confirm your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. See our corrections policy and disclosure.