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2021 Infiniti Q60 maintenance schedule

The 2021 Q60 is part of the CV37 generation (2017-2022), sold as a coupe. Below: its service intervals with the source behind each one, the fluids it takes, and the NHTSA recalls issued for it.

Service schedule

What the 2021 Q60 needs, and when

9 of these 10 items come from Infiniti's own published schedule. Manufacturer rows link to Infiniti's own schedule, Independent rows to a service shop or parts retailer's published guide. Rows marked Unverified have no source Carlyle could confirm and are shown for completeness.

ServiceIntervalSource
Engine oil and filter

Strict adherence to synthetic 0W-20 prevents turbocharger coking.

5,000 mi / 6 monthsManufacturer
Engine air filter15,000 mi / 18 monthsManufacturer
Cabin air filter15,000 mi / 18 monthsManufacturer
Tire rotation

Red Sport models feature staggered wheels; do not rotate front to rear.

5,000 mi / 6 monthsUnverified
Brake fluid30,000 mi / 3 yearsManufacturer
Engine coolant

Separate high-capacity cooling circuits for air-to-water intercoolers.

105,000 mi / 7 yearsManufacturer
Transmission fluid60,000 mi / 6 yearsManufacturer
Spark plugs

Tuned applications (boosting beyond 1.0 bar) require accelerated intervals.

105,000 mi / 7 yearsManufacturer
Serpentine belt40,000 mi / 4 yearsManufacturer
Differential and transfer case fluid30,000 mi / 3 yearsManufacturer

Intervals are for normal driving; towing, short trips, extreme heat or dust shorten them. Services we could not find an interval for are left off rather than guessed.

Fluids and engines

What goes in it

Engine oil
0W-20, 5.2 qt
Coolant
Nissan Blue Long Life
Transmission fluid
Nissan Matic S

Powertrains in this generation

  • 2.0L 4-cyl (M274), 208 hp, 7-Speed Automatic, RWD / AWD
  • 3.0L 6-cyl (VR30DDTT), 300 hp, 7-Speed Automatic, RWD / AWD
  • 3.0L 6-cyl (VR30DDTT), 400 hp, 7-Speed Automatic, RWD / AWD

Confirm the exact spec against the owner's manual or the label under the hood; capacities vary by engine and drivetrain.

Safety recalls

2 NHTSA recalls for the 2021 Infiniti Q60

From NHTSA's recall database, matched by model and year. Recall repairs are free at Infiniti dealers, and a given car may already be fixed or fall outside a campaign, so check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls before you buy.

Back over prevention

NHTSA 21V599000

August 2021

Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2021 Infinity Q50, Q60, and QX80 vehicles. A software error may deactivate the audio/video control unit screen, preventing the rear-view image from displaying. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."

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.

Engine and engine cooling

NHTSA 21V234000

April 2021

Nissan North America, Inc. (INFINITI) is recalling certain 2021 INFINITI Q50 and Q60 vehicles. After detecting rapid acceleration, the Engine Control Module (ECM) may incorrectly reduce engine power and reduce fuel supply to the engine.

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.

Other Q60 model years

CV37 (2017-2022)

201720182019202020212022

V36 (2014-2016)

201420152016

Shopping new? The Infiniti Q60 guide covers the current model, with what it costs to keep for 1 to 15 years.

Sources

Researched 2026-09-22. Modeling, not mechanic advice - always confirm against your car's owner's manual and service records.

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