Model year
2016 Infiniti QX80
NHTSA lists 1 recall and 15 complaints for the 2016 Infiniti QX80 (recall file dated Oct 23, 2026; complaint file dated Oct 23, 2026). The components listed on the most complaints are SERVICE BRAKES (3), AIR BAGS (2), ENGINE (2). NHTSA lists crash-test variants for this model year and marks the overall rating Not Rated. EPA rates it 16 mpg combined (fuel economy file dated Sep 29, 2026). EPA's annual fuel-cost figures for these configurations are $5,150, based on 15,000 miles and 55% city driving.
- 2014 21 complaints
- 2015 18 complaints
- 2016 15 complaints
- 2017 17 complaints
- 2018 9 complaints
- 2019 20 complaints
- 2020 6 complaints
- 2021 7 complaints
- 2022 1 complaints
- 2023 2 complaints
- 2024 2 complaints
- 2025 8 complaints
- 2026 7 complaints
- 2027 4 complaints
Recalls
26V455000 · Jul 15, 2026
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Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2020-2026 Nissan Armada, 2011-2013 Infiniti QX56, and 2014-2027 QX80 vehicles equipped with 22" wheels. The Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) listed on the certification label is incorrect, which can allow the vehicle to be…
Complaints
15 distinct complaints. Crash flag on 0, fire flag on 0, injury field 0, deaths field 0. A complaint can be counted under more than one component. The injury and death figures are the file's numbers (the highest value on each complaint, then added), not a separate verified count of people.
Investigations
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Safety ratings
| Variant | Overall | Front | Side | Pole | Rollover | Photo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SUV AWD | Not rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated · possibility 0 | — |
| SUV RWD | Not rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated · possibility 0 | — |
Fuel economy
| Configuration | Fuel | City | Hwy | Comb | kWh/100 mi | Range | Annual fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| QX80 2WD · 5.6L · Automatic (S7) · Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 14 | 20 | 16 | — | — | $5,150 |
| QX80 4WD · 5.6L · Automatic (S7) · 4-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 14 | 19 | 16 | — | — | $5,150 |
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Check a vehicle
This page is not a VIN lookup. NHTSA's recall tool checks a specific vehicle: nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's page for this model year is 2016 Infiniti QX80 at NHTSA. Complaint narratives stay on NHTSA's site and are not copied here.