TSB: INFINITI EX35, EX37, FX35, FX37, FX50, G25, G37, JX35, M35 HYBRID, M37, M56, Q40, Q50, Q60, Q70, Q70 HYBRID, QX50, QX56, QX60, QX60 HYBRID, QX70, QX80 (2009–2021)

Bulletin ITB13-008B — June 9, 2021

Bulletin Details

Bulletin IDITB13-008B
ManufacturerINFINITI
ModelsEX35, EX37, FX35, FX37, FX50, G25, G37, JX35, M35 HYBRID, M37, M56, Q40, Q50, Q60, Q70, Q70 HYBRID, QX50, QX56, QX60, QX60 HYBRID, QX70, QX80
Model Years2009–2021
Date IssuedJune 9, 2021
Date Added to NHTSAJuly 9, 2021
ComponentPOWER TRAIN
Vehicles Affected99 combinations

What is a TSB?

A Technical Service Bulletin is a document issued by the vehicle manufacturer to inform dealership technicians about a known issue and the recommended repair procedure. TSBs are not mandatory recalls — they serve as repair guidance for common problems.

If your vehicle has this issue, bring this bulletin ID to your dealer. If under warranty, the repair should be covered at no cost.

Summary

CLICKING NOISE FROM FRONT OR REAR AXLE DURING TAKE-OFF/ACCELERATION This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.

Affected Vehicles

MakeModelYearComponent
INFINITI Q50 2021 100000 POWER TRAIN
INFINITI Q60 2021 100000 POWER TRAIN
INFINITI QX50 2021 100000 POWER TRAIN
INFINITI QX80 2021 100000 POWER TRAIN
INFINITI Q50 2020 100000 POWER TRAIN
INFINITI Q60 2020 100000 POWER TRAIN
INFINITI QX50 2020 100000 POWER TRAIN
INFINITI QX60 2020 100000 POWER TRAIN
INFINITI QX80 2020 100000 POWER TRAIN
INFINITI Q50 2019 100000 POWER TRAIN
INFINITI Q60 2019 100000 POWER TRAIN
INFINITI Q70 2019 100000 POWER TRAIN
INFINITI QX50 2019 100000 POWER TRAIN
INFINITI QX60 2019 100000 POWER TRAIN
INFINITI QX80 2019 100000 POWER TRAIN
INFINITI Q50 2018 100000 POWER TRAIN
INFINITI Q60 2018 100000 POWER TRAIN
INFINITI Q70 2018 100000 POWER TRAIN
INFINITI Q70 HYBRID 2018 100000 POWER TRAIN
INFINITI QX50 2018 100000 POWER TRAIN
INFINITI QX60 2018 100000 POWER TRAIN
INFINITI QX80 2018 100000 POWER TRAIN
INFINITI Q50 2017 100000 POWER TRAIN
INFINITI Q60 2017 100000 POWER TRAIN
INFINITI Q70 2017 100000 POWER TRAIN
INFINITI Q70 HYBRID 2017 100000 POWER TRAIN
INFINITI QX50 2017 100000 POWER TRAIN
INFINITI QX60 2017 100000 POWER TRAIN
INFINITI QX60 HYBRID 2017 100000 POWER TRAIN
INFINITI QX70 2017 100000 POWER TRAIN
INFINITI QX80 2017 100000 POWER TRAIN
INFINITI Q50 2016 100000 POWER TRAIN
INFINITI Q60 2016 100000 POWER TRAIN
INFINITI Q70 2016 100000 POWER TRAIN
INFINITI Q70 HYBRID 2016 100000 POWER TRAIN
INFINITI QX50 2016 100000 POWER TRAIN
INFINITI QX60 2016 100000 POWER TRAIN
INFINITI QX60 HYBRID 2016 100000 POWER TRAIN
INFINITI QX70 2016 100000 POWER TRAIN
INFINITI QX80 2016 100000 POWER TRAIN
INFINITI Q40 2015 100000 POWER TRAIN
INFINITI Q60 2015 100000 POWER TRAIN
INFINITI Q70 2015 100000 POWER TRAIN
INFINITI Q70 HYBRID 2015 100000 POWER TRAIN
INFINITI QX50 2015 100000 POWER TRAIN
INFINITI QX60 2015 100000 POWER TRAIN
INFINITI QX60 HYBRID 2015 100000 POWER TRAIN
INFINITI QX70 2015 100000 POWER TRAIN
INFINITI QX80 2015 100000 POWER TRAIN
INFINITI Q60 2014 100000 POWER TRAIN
INFINITI Q70 2014 100000 POWER TRAIN
INFINITI Q70 HYBRID 2014 100000 POWER TRAIN
INFINITI QX50 2014 100000 POWER TRAIN
INFINITI QX60 2014 100000 POWER TRAIN
INFINITI QX60 HYBRID 2014 100000 POWER TRAIN
INFINITI QX70 2014 100000 POWER TRAIN
INFINITI QX80 2014 100000 POWER TRAIN
INFINITI EX35 2013 100000 POWER TRAIN
INFINITI EX37 2013 100000 POWER TRAIN
INFINITI FX35 2013 100000 POWER TRAIN
INFINITI FX37 2013 100000 POWER TRAIN
INFINITI FX50 2013 100000 POWER TRAIN
INFINITI G37 2013 100000 POWER TRAIN
INFINITI JX35 2013 100000 POWER TRAIN
INFINITI M35 HYBRID 2013 100000 POWER TRAIN
INFINITI M37 2013 100000 POWER TRAIN
INFINITI M56 2013 100000 POWER TRAIN
INFINITI QX56 2013 100000 POWER TRAIN
INFINITI EX35 2012 100000 POWER TRAIN
INFINITI EX37 2012 100000 POWER TRAIN
INFINITI FX35 2012 100000 POWER TRAIN
INFINITI FX37 2012 100000 POWER TRAIN
INFINITI FX50 2012 100000 POWER TRAIN
INFINITI G25 2012 100000 POWER TRAIN
INFINITI G37 2012 100000 POWER TRAIN
INFINITI M35 HYBRID 2012 100000 POWER TRAIN
INFINITI M37 2012 100000 POWER TRAIN
INFINITI M56 2012 100000 POWER TRAIN
INFINITI QX56 2012 100000 POWER TRAIN
INFINITI EX35 2011 100000 POWER TRAIN
INFINITI EX37 2011 100000 POWER TRAIN
INFINITI FX35 2011 100000 POWER TRAIN
INFINITI FX37 2011 100000 POWER TRAIN
INFINITI FX50 2011 100000 POWER TRAIN
INFINITI G25 2011 100000 POWER TRAIN
INFINITI G37 2011 100000 POWER TRAIN
INFINITI M37 2011 100000 POWER TRAIN
INFINITI M56 2011 100000 POWER TRAIN
INFINITI QX56 2011 100000 POWER TRAIN
INFINITI EX35 2010 100000 POWER TRAIN
INFINITI EX37 2010 100000 POWER TRAIN
INFINITI FX35 2010 100000 POWER TRAIN
INFINITI FX37 2010 100000 POWER TRAIN
INFINITI FX50 2010 100000 POWER TRAIN
INFINITI G37 2010 100000 POWER TRAIN
INFINITI EX35 2009 100000 POWER TRAIN
INFINITI FX35 2009 100000 POWER TRAIN
INFINITI FX50 2009 100000 POWER TRAIN
INFINITI G37 2009 100000 POWER TRAIN

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What Should You Do?

If your vehicle is affected by this TSB, contact your authorized INFINITI dealer. Bring this bulletin ID (ITB13-008B) when you visit. If under warranty, the repair should be free. If your warranty has expired, ask about goodwill coverage — manufacturers sometimes cover TSB-related repairs beyond the warranty period.

Frequently Asked Questions

A recall is a mandatory safety fix — the manufacturer must repair every affected vehicle for free. A TSB is an advisory document that describes a known issue and the recommended fix, but repairs are not required. However, some TSBs eventually lead to recalls if the issue poses a safety risk. TSBs are generally issued for quality or performance problems, while recalls address safety defects.

If your vehicle is still under the manufacturer's warranty, TSB-related repairs are typically covered at no cost. If your warranty has expired, you can ask the dealer about goodwill or customer assistance programs. Many manufacturers will cover or partially cover repairs for well-known issues, especially if the TSB was issued recently or affects a large number of vehicles.

Check the make, model, and model year listed above against your vehicle. If they match, this bulletin likely applies. However, TSBs may only affect vehicles with specific production dates, VIN ranges, or configurations. Your dealer can confirm by entering your VIN into their service system, which will show all applicable TSBs and recalls.

This data comes from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Manufacturers are required to submit copies of all communications (including TSBs) sent to their dealers to NHTSA. The agency makes this data publicly available as part of its vehicle safety monitoring program.