Model year
2021 Infiniti QX80
NHTSA lists 3 recalls and 7 complaints for the 2021 Infiniti QX80 (recall file dated Oct 23, 2026; complaint file dated Oct 23, 2026). The components listed on the most complaints are ENGINE (2), FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM (2), VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL (2). NHTSA rated 2 variants 4 stars overall. EPA rates it 15–16 mpg combined depending on configuration (fuel economy file dated Sep 29, 2026). EPA's annual fuel-cost figures for these configurations are $5,150–$5,500, 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
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
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…
21V599000 · Aug 2, 2021
BACK OVER PREVENTION:DISPLAY FUNCTION
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…
21V373000 · May 20, 2021
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP:CONTROL/DRIVE MODULE
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Nissan Armada and 2020-2021 INFINITI QX80 vehicles equipped with V8 engines. The impeller can swell and bind within the fuel pump module, causing it to fail.
Complaints
7 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 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 3 · possibility 0.219 | — |
| SUV RWD | 4 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 3 · possibility 0.237 | — |
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 | 13 | 19 | 15 | — | — | $5,500 |
| QX80 4WD · 5.6L · Automatic (S7) · 4-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 13 | 19 | 15 | — | — | $5,500 |
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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 2021 Infiniti QX80 at NHTSA. Complaint narratives stay on NHTSA's site and are not copied here.