Infiniti QX80 Best and Worst Years by Owner Complaints
We rank Infiniti QX80 model years by the number of owner complaints filed with NHTSA, from fewest to most. Complaint counts aren't failure rates: years that sold more cars, or that are older, can show more reports. We rank only model years at least five years old, because newer ones are still collecting reports. Among settled years shown, the 2020 drew the fewest (6) and the 2014 the most (21).
Complaints filed by model year
Every year compared
| Most-reported component | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 1 | 1 | Back over prevention | — | 15–16 |
| 2023 | 2 | 1 | Unknown or other | 4★ | 15–16 |
| 2024 Still collecting reports |
2 | 1 | Electrical system | 4★ | 15–16 |
| 2027 Still collecting reports |
4 | 1 | Fuel/propulsion system | — | 17–18 |
| 2020 Among the fewest complaints |
6 | 2 | Forward collision avoidance | 4★ | 15–16 |
| 2026 Still collecting reports |
6 | 2 | Forward collision avoidance | — | 17–18 |
| 2021 Among the fewest complaints |
7 | 3 | Engine | 4★ | 15–16 |
| 2025 Still collecting reports |
8 | 4 | Unknown or other | — | 17–18 |
| 2018 Among the fewest complaints |
9 | 2 | Electrical system | — | 15–16 |
| 2016 | 15 | 1 | Service brakes | — | 16 |
| 2017 | 17 | 1 | Air bags | — | 15–16 |
| 2015 Among the most complaints |
18 | 2 | Fuel/propulsion system | — | 15–16 |
| 2019 Among the most complaints |
20 | 2 | Electrical system | 4★ | 15–16 |
| 2014 Among the most complaints |
21 | 4 | Engine | — | 16 |
Sources: NHTSA ODI complaints, NHTSA recalls, NHTSA NCAP, EPA; retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
What owners reported in the Infiniti QX80 years with the most complaints
These settled model years drew the most owner complaints to NHTSA. The share in brackets is the part of that year’s complaints that names each component; one complaint can name several.
2014 Infiniti QX80: 21 complaints
Most-reported: Engine 6 (29%); Fuel system 4 (19%); Fuel/propulsion system 4 (19%).
Typical odometer reading when owners filed: 78,000 miles. 4 recall campaigns listed.
2019 Infiniti QX80: 20 complaints
Most-reported: Electrical system 8 (40%); Back over prevention 2 (10%); Fuel/propulsion system 2 (10%).
2 recall campaigns listed.
2015 Infiniti QX80: 18 complaints
Most-reported: Fuel/propulsion system 6 (33%); Engine 5 (28%); Air bags 4 (22%).
Reports mention 1 crash, 1 injury. 2 recall campaigns listed.
The Infiniti QX80 years with the fewest complaints
2020 Infiniti QX80: 6 complaints
Most-reported: Forward collision avoidance 2 (33%); Back over prevention 1 (17%); Fuel system 1 (17%).
2 recall campaigns listed.
2021 Infiniti QX80: 7 complaints
Most-reported: Engine 2 (29%); Fuel/propulsion system 2 (29%); Vehicle speed control 2 (29%).
3 recall campaigns listed.
2018 Infiniti QX80: 9 complaints
Most-reported: Electrical system 4 (44%); Air bags 2 (22%); Communication 1 (11%).
Reports mention 1 crash, 1 injury. 2 recall campaigns listed.
Crashes, fires and injuries in Infiniti QX80 owner reports
| Model year | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths | Typical miles at filing |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| 2026 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| 2025 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| 2024 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| 2023 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| 2022 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| 2021 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| 2020 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| 2019 | 20 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| 2018 | 9 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | — |
| 2017 | 17 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | — |
| 2016 | 15 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 27,448 |
| 2015 | 18 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | — |
| 2014 | 21 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 78,000 |
Owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA. “Typical miles” is the median odometer reading in complaints that gave one (shown when at least 10 did). Source: NHTSA ODI complaints, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
Largest Infiniti QX80 recalls
- No Back-Up Camera Display Image/FMVSS 111 (2018–2019 model years; 1,228,830 vehicles across all models; filed Sep 2019; 19V654000)
- Incorrect GAWR on Certification Label/FMVSS 110 (2014–2027 model years; 168,149 vehicles across all models; filed Jul 2026; 26V455000)
- Fuel Pressure Sensor May Leak (2014–2015 model years; 133,592 vehicles across all models; filed Nov 2014; 14V683000)
- Rearview Camera Image May Not Display/FMVSS 111 (2025–2026 model years; 64,085 vehicles across all models; filed Nov 2025; 25V821000)
- Rearview Camera Image May Not Display/FMVSS 111 (2025 model year; 37,236 vehicles across all models; filed Oct 2024; 24V748000)
All 10 Infiniti QX80 recall campaigns · Infiniti QX80 problems, recalls and mpg by year · Used car inspection checklist
What the numbers can't tell you
- Sales volume. NHTSA publishes no sales figures with complaints, so a popular year draws more reports even if each car is no worse.
- Recent years are under-counted. Owners file reports for years after purchase; the newest model years will keep growing.
- The individual car. Maintenance, mileage and repairs matter more for one used car than any model-year average. Get a pre-purchase inspection and check open recalls by VIN.
Infiniti QX80 years FAQ
Which Infiniti QX80 year has the fewest complaints?
Among the model years shown whose counts have settled, the 2020 has the fewest owner complaints filed with NHTSA (6). That is a count of reports, not a measure of reliability.
Does fewer complaints mean a more reliable car?
Not necessarily. Complaint counts depend on how many cars were sold, how old they are and how many owners file reports. Use them to spot patterns worth asking about, alongside recalls, crash tests and a pre-purchase inspection.
Are there Infiniti QX80 years to avoid?
No model year is officially one to avoid. By owner complaints to NHTSA, the settled years with the most reports are the 2014, 2019 and 2015 models, and across all years the most-reported problem area is the electrical system. Compare those years with the ones that drew the fewest reports, then check any specific car for open recalls by VIN and get a pre-purchase inspection.
What is the most common Infiniti QX80 problem?
Across the model years shown, owners most often report problems with the electrical system (26 of 136 complaints list it). Each model-year report breaks the complaints down by component.
How many recalls does the Infiniti QX80 have?
NHTSA lists 10 recall campaigns covering the Infiniti QX80. See every one, with official wording and repair rates, on the Infiniti QX80 recall page.
Why are newer years left out of fewest and most?
Owners keep filing complaints for years after a car is sold. We mark the two newest model years as still collecting reports, and we only rank years that are at least five years old.
How this page was madeSources, processing, limits, review and changes
Data sources
- NHTSA recalls by vehicle
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - US DOT recall completion rates (data.transportation.gov)
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - NHTSA ODI owner complaints
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - NHTSA NCAP 5-Star Safety Ratings
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - EPA fuel economy data (licence confirmation pending)
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - EIA weekly retail gasoline prices
Weekly, all taxes included
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.