2014 Infiniti QX80 reliability

Is it reliable?

NHTSA's file on the 2014 Infiniti QX80 holds 21 complaints after 13 years, a rate of 3 per year. That is more complaints per year than most QX80 years here — over the median of the other years, which is 1. NHTSA has 4 recalls on file, including Labels, Fuel system, gasoline, and Inflator.

Complaints

Per year

Recalls

Years on the road

What owners report

The complaints owners file most often name Engine (6 of 21), then Fuel and propulsion system (4) and Fuel system, gasoline (4).

Next to 2015

The 2015 QX80 has 18 complaints, 1 per year. The 2014 has more complaints per year than the 2015.

The complaint rate is complaints filed in this year’s first 3 years on the road, divided by however many of those years have passed. Recalls are a separate count. The numbers are for the US-market 2014 Infiniti QX80. How we count. Data as of 2026-10-16.

Recalls (4)

Recall Labels 2026-07-15 · NHTSA campaign 26V455000

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."

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.

Recall Fuel system, gasoline 2014-11-28 · NHTSA campaign 14V683000

Summary Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2012-2014 Nissan Juke, 2012-2013 Infiniti M56, QX56, and 2014-2015 Infiniti Q70 (V8 engine vehicles only), and QX80 vehicles. The fuel pressure sensors may not have been sufficiently tightened during production. As a result, the fuel pressure sensor may loosen with vehicle usage and cause a fuel leak.

Remedy Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will re-torque the fuel pressure sensors free of charge. The recall began on January 25, 2015. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-647-7261.

Recall air bags, frontal, driver side, inflator 2014-10-24 · NHTSA campaign 14V668000

Summary Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2013 Infiniti QX56 vehicles manufactured September 1, 2012, to April 26, 2013, and 2014 Infiniti QX80 vehicles manufactured June 18, 2013, to February 11, 2014. In the affected vehicles, the driver's frontal air bag inflator may have been manufactured with an incorrect part.

Remedy Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front driver air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began on December 1, 2014. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-647-7261.

Recall Labels 2014-03-19 · NHTSA campaign 14V129000

Summary Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2014 Infiniti QX80 vehicles manufactured December 2, 2013, through January 27, 2014, and equipped with 20 inch wheels. In the affected vehicles, the Certification label incorrectly lists the Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) as 4,497 lb instead of the correct 4,343 lb. As such, the vehicles do not comply with Part 567 "Certification Regulation."

Remedy Nissan will notify owners, and will mail owners a corrected Certification label, free of charge. The recall began on April 21, 2014. Owners may contact Infiniti at 1-800-662-6200.

Complaints by component (21 total)

Engine

Fuel and propulsion system

Fuel system, gasoline

Electrical system

Suspension

Air bags

Service brakes

Steering

Visibility and wipers

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Crash-flagged

Fire-flagged

Injury reports

Death reports

Complaints filed per year

Excerpts from recent NHTSA complaint filings

"I apologize in advance if I’m not using the correct form to find out this information, hopefully if this does not reach correct person you can get to correct person for me. There has been a constant gas smell coming…"
Fuel and propulsion system · filed 2026-08-27
"My daughter was driving this car home from college on I80 east from Iowa to joliet and almost was involved in a accident. The stearing started to lean to the left and when she had to slow down and brake the stearing…"
Steering, Suspension, Service brakes · filed 2026-01-02
"The contact owns a 2014 Infiniti QX80. The contact stated that while driving 55-60 MPH, the service engine light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a non-Infiniti dealer, where it was diagnosed that the high-pressure…"
Fuel system, gasoline · filed 2025-09-16
"The contact owns a 2014 Infiniti QX80. The contact stated that there was a strong fuel odor coming from the vehicle while the vehicle was parked. The contact stated that the odor was present in the garage and in her…"
Fuel system, gasoline · filed 2023-03-29
"I starting hearing a grinding noise coming from engine couple of weeks ago. Took it to the Infinity dealership for a diagnostic test. The mechanic stated “ timing chains were found to be stretched and metal was worn.”…"
Engine · filed 2023-01-07

NHTSA crash ratings

Version	Overall	Front	Side	Rollover
2014 Infiniti QX80 SUV 4WD	Not rated	Not rated	Not rated	Not rated
2014 Infiniti QX80 SUV RWD	Not rated	Not rated	Not rated	Not rated

Stars are how this vehicle did in NHTSA crash tests. They are a safety result, separate from the complaint record. Not rated means that test was not run for this version.

Fuel economy

Trim	Engine	Transmission	Drive	City	Hwy	Combined	Annual fuel cost
QX80 two-wheel drive	5.6L, 8-cyl	Automatic (7-speed)	Rear-wheel drive	14	20	16 MPG	$5000
QX80 four-wheel drive	5.6L, 8-cyl	Automatic (7-speed)	Four-wheel drive	14	20	16 MPG	$5000

Specs and fitment

Y62 (QX80), 2014–present

Body styles SUV

Oil 0W-20 full synthetic (5.6L V8) , 4.5 qt capacity

Tire size 275/50R22

Known issues for this generation

Recall 14V668000 covers certain 2014 Infiniti QX80 vehicles (with 2013 QX56) whose driver’s frontal air bag inflator may have been manufactured with an incorrect part that can block propellant flow and rupture; dealers replace the front driver air bag inflator. Recall 14V683000 covers certain 2014-2015 QX80 vehicles (with Juke, M56, QX56, and Q70 V8) whose fuel pressure sensors may not have been sufficiently tightened and can loosen and leak fuel; dealers re-torque the sensors. Recall 21V373000 covers certain 2020-2021 QX80 vehicles (with Armada) equipped with V8 engines whose fuel pump impeller can swell and bind, causing pump failure and an engine stall; dealers replace the fuel pump module. Recall 19V654000 covers certain 2018-2019 QX80 vehicles among a large Nissan/Infiniti back-up camera settings campaign; dealers update back-up camera settings software. Recall 21V599000 covers certain 2021 QX80 vehicles (with Q50 and Q60) where a software error may blank the audio/video screen so the rear-view image does not display; dealers update control unit software.

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Frequently asked questions

Is the 2014 Infiniti QX80 reliable?

What are common problems with a 2014 Infiniti QX80?

The complaints owners file most often name Engine (6 of 21), then Fuel and propulsion system (4) and Fuel system, gasoline (4).

Is the 2014 Infiniti QX80 more reliable than the years next to it?

The 2015 QX80 has 18 complaints, 1 per year. The 2014 has more complaints per year than the 2015.

Has the 2014 Infiniti QX80 been recalled?

The 2014 Infiniti QX80 has 4 recalls on file with NHTSA. See the recalls table on this page for dates, components, and remedies.

How many complaints have owners filed about the 2014 Infiniti QX80?

Owners have filed 21 complaints about the 2014 Infiniti QX80 with NHTSA.

What mpg does a 2014 Infiniti QX80 get?

EPA-rated combined fuel economy for the 2014 Infiniti QX80 is 16 MPG. See the fuel economy table on this page for city and highway figures by engine and transmission.

What oil does an Infiniti QX80 take?

0W-20 full synthetic for the 5.6L V8; capacity about 4.5 qt—confirm in the owner’s manual.

Is there a fuel pump recall on 2020-2021 QX80 models?

Recall 21V373000 covers certain 2020-2021 QX80 and Armada V8 vehicles whose fuel pump impeller can swell and bind, causing pump failure; dealers replace the fuel pump module.