Many 2016–2020 Nissan and Infiniti models were affected by defective fuel pump modules that could fail internally, causing stalling, hard starting, or complete no‑start conditions. A large recall was issued across multiple models due to safety concerns related to sudden engine shutdown while driving.
| Year(s) | Make | Model | Should Purchase? | Notes | |
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| 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 | Nissan | Multiple Models (Altima, Maxima, Murano, Pathfinder, Rogue, Sentra) | Caution |
Component: Fuel Pump Module Issues: stalling, hard starting, no‑start, engine shutdown while driving Notes: internal pump impeller deformation; large multi‑model recall issued Legal context: covered under major Nissan/Infiniti fuel pump recall campaign |
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| 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 | Infiniti | Multiple Models Q50 | Caution |
Component: Fuel Pump Module Issues: stalling, hesitation, hard starting, sudden loss of power Notes: same defective pump design used across Nissan/Infiniti lineup Legal context: included in large Infiniti fuel pump recall campaign |
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| 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 | Infiniti | Multiple Models Q60 | Caution |
Component: Fuel Pump Module Issues: stalling, hesitation, hard starting, sudden loss of power Notes: same defective pump design used across Nissan/Infiniti lineup Legal context: included in large Infiniti fuel pump recall campaign |
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| 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 | Infiniti | Multiple Models QX60 | Caution |
Component: Fuel Pump Module Issues: stalling, hesitation, hard starting, sudden loss of power Notes: same defective pump design used across Nissan/Infiniti lineup Legal context: included in large Infiniti fuel pump recall campaign |
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| 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 | Infiniti | Multiple Models QX80 | Caution |
Component: Fuel Pump Module Issues: stalling, hesitation, hard starting, sudden loss of power Notes: same defective pump design used across Nissan/Infiniti lineup Legal context: included in large Infiniti fuel pump recall campaign |
Nissan and Infiniti issued large recall campaigns for defective fuel pump modules (2016–2020). Many owners received free repairs, and Nissan coordinated with NHTSA to address safety concerns related to stalling and hood separation.