NHTSA Service Bulletin 10186859: 2021 Infiniti Q50
Official manufacturer communication context for 2021 Infiniti Q50, with affected products, buyer checks and links into Carchieve recall, problem and VIN research.
Reviewed June 2026 from NHTSA manufacturer communication and service bulletin records. Carchieve is independent and not affiliated with any vehicle manufacturer or government agency.
Subject: MY21 Performance Package (Q50/Q60) Update In MY21, INFINITI introduced the Performance Package - two existing Motorsports items, Axle-Back Sport Exhaust and Red Alpha Cold-Air Intake as a VPC Accessory Package for Q50 and Q60 RED SPORT 400. These items are packaged in the trunk of the vehicles, and are expected to be installed by the retailer at time of sale, assuming client agreement. The Performance Package is listed as a $1,206 VPC Accessory on the Monroney label. The MSRP is not inclusive of labor, which INFINITI had earlier directed retailers to charge to clients at time of sale. Effective January 11th, INFINITI will only offer the Performance Package items through Motorsports & the package will be deleted from all future Q50/Q60 orders. For the remaining vehicles with the Performance Package in retailer inventory, retailers are not to charge labor to clients. INFINITI will manually credit retailers Non-Vehicle Accounts (NVAs) for labor costs. o Retailers should also not file labor claims for any incorrectly built units o Additionally, INFINITI will issue a credit for labor to the NVA of those retailers that have retailed vehicles with the Performance Package prior to this communication and did not charge the client for labor Retailers interested in ordering either the Axle-Back Sport Exhaust or Red Alpha Cold-Air Intake can email Motorsports directly at nmc.race@nissan-usa.com for pricing.
What this bulletin may mean before buying
Treat this as service research, not a verdict on one car. Before you buy, compare this communication with official recall campaigns, model-level owner complaint patterns, and the exact vehicle’s VIN-decoded specifications. A bulletin can help you ask a seller or dealer sharper questions about software updates, known repairs, warranty extensions and service history.
Affected products listed in this communication
Buyer checklist
- Run the 17-character VIN and confirm the year, make, model, engine and equipment match the listing.
- Check recall campaign pages for safety actions that may require dealer repair.
- Compare this bulletin with common problem pages for the same model and component area.
- Ask the seller or dealer whether the bulletin procedure, update or inspection has already been completed.
- Use the used-car buying checklist and get an independent inspection.
Frequently asked questions
What is NHTSA service bulletin 10186859?
Subject: MY21 Performance Package (Q50/Q60) Update In MY21, INFINITI introduced the Performance Package - two existing Motorsports items, Axle-Back Sport Exhaust and Red Alpha Cold-Air Intake as a VPC Accessory Package for Q50 and Q60 RED SPORT 400. These items are packaged in the trunk of the vehicles, and are expected to be installed by the retailer at time of sale, assuming client agreement. The Performance.
Is a service bulletin the same as a recall?
No. A recall is a safety campaign with a required remedy for affected VINs. A service bulletin or manufacturer communication usually describes diagnostic, repair, software, warranty or service information.
How should a used-car buyer use this bulletin?
Use it as a research signal. Compare it with recalls, owner complaints, service records, a VIN report and an independent inspection before buying.
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