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2020 Infiniti QX80: Problems, Recalls and MPG

What this means

NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for the 2020 Infiniti QX80, most recently filed July 2026. Owners have filed 6 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the forward collision avoidance. In NHTSA crash tests it earned 4 stars overall.

Data summary generated from official records. Methodology Data: NHTSA, DOT, EPA · Refreshed Oct 6, 2026
Caution Fewer than 50 complaints filed. With this few reports, patterns may not be meaningful.
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Recalls (2)

NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for the 2020 Infiniti QX80. Check whether yours was repaired with NHTSA's free VIN lookup ↗

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Recall 26V455000 Filed Jul 15, 2026

Incorrect GAWR on Certification Label/FMVSS 110

Equipment · other · labels
Official NHTSA text
Summary
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 overloaded. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."
Consequence
An overloaded vehicle can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will install new labels, free of charge. Additionally, Nissan will mail replacement labels to owners. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed September 2, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the final remedy is available, anticipated Fall 2026. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Nissan's numbers for this recall are R26B1 and P6A13/4. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on July 16, 2026.
Repair progress not yet reported168,149 vehicles potentially affected
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
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Recall 21V373000 Filed May 20, 2021

Fuel Pump Module Can Fail and Cause a Stall

Fuel system, gasoline · delivery · fuel pump · control/drive module
Official NHTSA text
Summary
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.
Consequence
Fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the fuel pump module, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 4, 2022. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Nissan's number for this recall is R21A2. Owners may contact INFINITI customer service at 1-800-662-6200. INFINITI's number for this recall is R21A3.
94.2% repairedof 24,140 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
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Owner complaints (6)

6 complaints filed with NHTSA (owner reports, not verified findings). The forward collision avoidance is mentioned most often.

0involved a crash
0involved a fire
0injuries reported
0deaths reported

As reported by owners in their complaints. These are reports, not NHTSA findings.

Most-reported components

Complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2020 Infiniti QX80, by component (top 7). One complaint can list several components, so these add up to more than 6.Source: NHTSA ODI owner complaints · Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 · Report a data error

How 2020 compares with other QX80 years

Best and worst QX80 years →
15 17 9 20 6 7 1 2 2 8
2016201720182019202020212022202320242025
This year (2020)Other yearsStill collecting reports

Counts are owner reports, not failure rates. Higher sales years tend to draw more reports. Owners are still filing reports for recent model years, so these counts will grow. Source: NHTSA ODI, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.

Crash tests: 4 stars overall

Overall★★★★☆
Frontal crashDriver 2★ · Passenger 3★★★★☆☆
Side crashDriver 5★ · Passenger 5★★★★★★
Side pole★★★★★
RolloverRollover risk 21.9%★★★☆☆
Front seat of a modern car with the seat belt buckled across the passenger seat
Compare fairly. Compare stars only between vehicles of similar size and weight. Ratings apply to the tested configuration.

Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (NCAP), 2020 Infiniti QX80 suv awd, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.

Fuel economy: up to 16 mpg combined

16
mpg combined
14
city
20
highway
EPA annual fuel cost
$5,150
CO₂ tailpipe
551 g/mi
EPA class
Standard Sport Utility Vehicle

What it costs you to run

$4,082per year
$340per month
938gallons a year

Miles ÷ 16 mpg × $4.354 (EIA US average regular, week of Oct 5, 2026, all taxes included). Source: EPA · EIA.

EPA label estimates from lab tests; your mileage will vary.

Specs by configuration

2020 Infiniti QX80 configurations with EPA data
Engine · transmissionDriveCity / Hwy / CombEPA $/yrCO₂ g/mi
5.6 L 8-cyl · 7-speed automaticRear-Wheel Drive14 / 20 / 16$5,150551
5.6 L 8-cyl · 7-speed automatic4-Wheel Drive13 / 19 / 15$5,500579

Source: EPA fuel economy data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026. Configurations are listed when EPA and NHTSA records match.

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Where to next

2020 Infiniti QX80 FAQ

How many recalls does the 2020 Infiniti QX80 have?

NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns: 26V455000 (equipment), 21V373000 (fuel pump). Use NHTSA's VIN lookup to see whether a specific car was repaired.

What are the most common 2020 Infiniti QX80 problems?

Owners filed 6 complaints with NHTSA. Forward collision avoidance (2), Unknown or other (2), Back over prevention (1) are mentioned most. These are owner reports, not verified findings.

What mpg does the 2020 Infiniti QX80 get?

EPA rates the 5.6 L 8-cyl · 7-speed automatic version at 14 city, 20 highway and 16 combined mpg. Other configurations are listed in the fuel economy section.

What safety rating did the 2020 Infiniti QX80 get?

NHTSA rated the 2020 Infiniti QX80 suv awd 4 stars overall, with 3 stars frontal, 5 stars side and 3 stars rollover (21.9% rollover risk).

How does the 2020 QX80 compare with other years?

Among the 2016–2021 Infiniti QX80 model years at least five years old, the 2020 drew the fewest complaints (6) and the 2019 the most (20). The 2020 drew 6. Counts are owner reports, not failure rates.

How this page was madeSources, processing, limits, review and changes

Processing

  • Complaints are counted per component. One complaint can list several, so component totals add up to more than the total.
  • Fuel cost = miles per year ÷ EPA combined mpg × EIA weekly price for your region.

Limitations

  • Complaint counts are owner reports, not verified findings or failure rates. There is no sales denominator.
  • Recall campaigns are listed for the model year. Only NHTSA and the automaker know whether a specific car was repaired.
  • Recent model years are still collecting reports.

Review

Data compiled automatically from the official files listed here.

Changelog

  • 2026-10-06 Data refreshed from the official files.
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