NHTSA service bulletin

NHTSA Service Bulletin 11006990: 2020-2024 Infiniti Q50

Official manufacturer communication context for 2020-2024 Infiniti Q50, with affected products, buyer checks and links into Carchieve recall, problem and VIN research.

NHTSA service bulletin 11006990 summary graphic for 2020-2024 Infiniti Q50
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Reviewed June 2026 from NHTSA manufacturer communication and service bulletin records. Carchieve is independent and not affiliated with any vehicle manufacturer or government agency.

Quick answer

DTC B2E1B-06 (AUTOMATIC ECALL) STORED AS CURRENT IN THE IVC APPLIED VEHICLES: 2020-2024 Q50 (V37) 2020-2022 Q60 (CV37) 2020-2024 QX80 (Z62) SERVICE INFORMATION The APPLIED VEHICLES that come equipped with a factory installed SOS switch, located near the overhead map lamp, also come equipped with a wireless communication device called a Telematics Communication Unit (TCU). With an active NissanConnect Services subscription, the TCU communicates with the Nissan Data Center to provide various security and convenience services. When diagnosing DTC B2E1B-06 for AUTOMATIC ECALL on an APPLIED VEHICLE: If DTC B2E1B-06 is not CRNT in the IVC, do not replace the TCU. Erase the DTC. No further steps are needed. If DTC B2E1B-06 is CRNT in the IVC, replace the TCU. o Refer to the ESM: REPAIR > DRIVER INFORMATION & MULTIMEDIA > AUDIO, VISUAL & NAVIGATION SYSTEM > REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION > TCU This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page.DTC B2E1B-06 (AUTOMATIC ECALL) STORED AS CURRENT IN THE IVC APPLIED VEHICLES: 2020-2024 Q50 (V37) 2020-2022 Q60 (CV37) 2020-2024 QX80 (Z62) SERVICE INFORMATION The APPLIED VEHICLES that come equipped with a factory installed SOS switch, located near the overhead map lamp, also come equipped with a wireless communication device called a Telematics Communication Unit (TCU). With an active NissanConnect Services subscription, the TCU communicates with the Nissan Data Center to provide various security and convenience services. When diagnosing DTC B2E1B-06 for AUTOMATIC ECALL on an APPLIED VEHICLE: If DTC B2E1B-06 is not CRNT in the IVC, do not replace the TCU. Erase the DTC. No further steps are needed. If DTC B2E1B-06 is CRNT in the IVC, replace the TCU. o Refer to the ESM: REPAIR > DRIVER INFORMATION & MULTIMEDIA > AUDIO, VISUAL & NAVIGATION SYSTEM > REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION > TCU This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.

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

MakeModelModel yearsBuyer note
InfinitiQ502020-2024Ask for service records and run the exact VIN before purchase.
InfinitiQ602020-2022Ask for service records and run the exact VIN before purchase.
InfinitiQx802020-2024Ask for service records and run the exact VIN before purchase.

Buyer checklist

  1. Run the 17-character VIN and confirm the year, make, model, engine and equipment match the listing.
  2. Check recall campaign pages for safety actions that may require dealer repair.
  3. Compare this bulletin with common problem pages for the same model and component area.
  4. Ask the seller or dealer whether the bulletin procedure, update or inspection has already been completed.
  5. Use the used-car buying checklist and get an independent inspection.

Frequently asked questions

What is NHTSA service bulletin 11006990?

DTC B2E1B-06 (AUTOMATIC ECALL) STORED AS CURRENT IN THE IVC APPLIED VEHICLES: 2020-2024 Q50 (V37) 2020-2022 Q60 (CV37) 2020-2024 QX80 (Z62) SERVICE INFORMATION The APPLIED VEHICLES that come equipped with a factory installed SOS switch, located near the overhead map lamp, also come equipped with a wireless communication device called a Telematics Communication Unit (TCU). With an active NissanConnect Services.

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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