Reliable Auto DB

2016 Infiniti QX80 reliability

Is it reliable?

Owners have filed 14 complaints with NHTSA about the 2016 Infiniti QX80 over 11 years — 2 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 1 recall on file, including Labels.

2014 Infiniti QX80
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Complaints

14

Per year

2

Recalls

1

Years on the road

11

What owners report

The complaints owners file most often name Service brakes (3 of 14), then Air bags (2) and Engine (2).

Next to 2015 and 2017

The 2015 QX80 has 18 complaints, 1 per year, and the 2017 has 17 complaints, 1 per year. The 2016 has more complaints per year than the 2015. The 2016 has more complaints per year than the 2017.

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 2016 Infiniti QX80. How we count. Data as of .

Recalls (1)

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.

Complaints by component (14 total)

Service brakes
3
Air bags
2
Engine
2
Electrical system
1
Forward collision avoidance
1
Fuel and propulsion system
1
Fuel system, gasoline
1
Powertrain
1
Speed control
1
Steering
1
Visibility
1
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Crash-flagged

0

Fire-flagged

0

Injury reports

0

Death reports

0

Complaints filed per year

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Excerpts from recent NHTSA complaint filings
  • "I live in a state where it is required to have both front and back plates. When I got my 2016 QX80 it did not have official front plate mounting so I bought a kit and installed the front license plate. Since then I have…"
    Forward collision avoidance · filed 2025-11-13
  • "The contact owns a 2016 Infiniti QX80. The contact stated that while her husband was driving 50 MPH on the interstate, there was an abnormal booming sound coming from the sunroof, and the driver discovered that the…"
    Visibility · filed 2025-04-25
  • "Vehicle will not shift pass 3rd gear. Valve body issue, diagnosed by dealership. Many of the same model have the same problem. Vehicles have very low mileage with a problem like this. Dealer refuses to replace part or…"
    Powertrain · filed 2025-03-26
  • "Airbag light keeps coming on and we take it in to be serviced and they say hey it shows low voltage so we tighten down your battery and that fixed it. Then we drive 100 miles and it's back on. Took it to a different…"
    Air bags · filed 2025-02-28
  • "The contact owns a 2016 Infiniti QX80. The contact stated while the vehicle was parked in the garage, there was an abnormally strong fuel odor inside the garage. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The…"
    Fuel system, gasoline · filed 2021-07-19

NHTSA crash ratings

Version Overall Front Side Rollover
2016 Infiniti QX80 SUV AWD Not rated Not rated Not rated Not rated
2016 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 19 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.

Compare

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Frequently asked questions

Is the 2016 Infiniti QX80 reliable?

Owners have filed 14 complaints with NHTSA about the 2016 Infiniti QX80 over 11 years — 2 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 1 recall on file, including Labels.

What are common problems with a 2016 Infiniti QX80?

The complaints owners file most often name Service brakes (3 of 14), then Air bags (2) and Engine (2).

Is the 2016 Infiniti QX80 more reliable than the years next to it?

The 2015 QX80 has 18 complaints, 1 per year, and the 2017 has 17 complaints, 1 per year. The 2016 has more complaints per year than the 2015. The 2016 has more complaints per year than the 2017.

Has the 2016 Infiniti QX80 been recalled?

The 2016 Infiniti QX80 has 1 recall on file with NHTSA. See the recalls table on this page for dates, components, and remedies.

How many complaints have owners filed about the 2016 Infiniti QX80?

Owners have filed 14 complaints about the 2016 Infiniti QX80 with NHTSA.

What mpg does a 2016 Infiniti QX80 get?

EPA-rated combined fuel economy for the 2016 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.