2018 Infiniti QX80 reliability

Is it reliable?

The 2018 Infiniti QX80 has 9 complaints with NHTSA after 9 years, or 0 per year. That is fewer complaints per year than most QX80 years here — under the median of the other years, which is 1. NHTSA has 2 recalls on file, including Labels and Camera.

2014 Infiniti QX80 — Photo by Mr.choppers, resized from the original. Wikimedia Commons CC BY-SA 3.0

Complaints

Per year

Recalls

Years on the road

What owners report

The complaints owners file most often name Electrical system (4 of 9), then Air bags (2) and Communication (1). Those filings include 1 that reports a crash and 1 that reports an injury.

Next to 2017 and 2019

The 2017 QX80 has 17 complaints, 1 per year, and the 2019 has 20 complaints, 4 per year. The 2018 has fewer complaints per year than the 2017. The 2018 has fewer complaints per year than the 2019.

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 2018 Infiniti QX80. How we count. Data as of 2026-10-16.

Recalls (2)

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 back-over prevention, sensing system, camera 2019-09-12 · NHTSA campaign 19V654000

Summary Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Nissan Altima, Armada, Frontier, Kicks, Leaf, Maxima, Murano, NV, NV200, Pathfinder, Rogue, Rogue Sport, Sentra, Titan, Titan Diesel, Versa Note and Versa Sedan vehicles, as well as Infiniti Q50, Q60, QX30 and QX80 vehicles. Additionally included are 2019 Nissan GT-R and Taxi and Infiniti QX50, QX60, Q70, Q70L vehicles. The back-up camera and display settings can be adjusted such that the rear view image is no longer visible and the system will retain that setting the next time the vehicle is placed in reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rear Visibility."

Remedy Nissan will notify owners in phases, having dealers update the back-up camera settings software, free of charge. The recall began November 11, 2019 and all affected VINs should be activated. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669 or INFINITI customer service at 1-800-662-6200.

Complaints by component (9 total)

Electrical system

Air bags

Communication

Exterior lighting

Seat belts

Steering

Crash-flagged

Fire-flagged

Injury reports

Death reports

Complaints filed per year

Excerpts from recent NHTSA complaint filings

"Subject: Request for Safety Defect Investigation and Recall – 2018 INFINITI QX80 Infotainment/Navigation Screen To Whom It May Concern: I am writing to formally request an investigation into a serious and recurring…"
Unknown or other · filed 2026-08-10
"The dashboard bulbs went out from 0-40 mph and 6-8 rpms. It seems to be a common issue on Reddit and I have found complaints on the internet."
Electrical system, Exterior lighting · filed 2024-09-09
"Similar to other complaints, the instrument cluster lighting is beginning to go dim or completely out starting at the high end of the RPM gauge and the low end of the speedometer gauge. This is an issue during night…"
Electrical system · filed 2024-08-12
"The primary instrument gauge for the QX80 starts to lose illumination from around the speedometer and tachometer. The vehicle has 55,000 miles and is a 2018 model. This is the SECOND time this has happened, with the…"
Electrical system · filed 2024-01-12
"The plastic trim on the steering wheel that is colored to match the other plastic trim in the car has cracked at the 2:00 clock position. The cracked plastic sometimes lifts when turning the wheel which I feel may cause…"
Steering · filed 2023-11-02

NHTSA crash ratings

Version	Overall	Front	Side	Rollover
2018 Infiniti QX80 SUV AWD	Not rated	Not rated	5 stars	3 stars
2018 Infiniti QX80 SUV RWD	Not rated	Not rated	5 stars	3 stars

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	13	19	15 MPG	$5300

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 2018 Infiniti QX80 reliable?

What are common problems with a 2018 Infiniti QX80?

The complaints owners file most often name Electrical system (4 of 9), then Air bags (2) and Communication (1). Those filings include 1 that reports a crash and 1 that reports an injury.

Is the 2018 Infiniti QX80 more reliable than the years next to it?

The 2017 QX80 has 17 complaints, 1 per year, and the 2019 has 20 complaints, 4 per year. The 2018 has fewer complaints per year than the 2017. The 2018 has fewer complaints per year than the 2019.

Has the 2018 Infiniti QX80 been recalled?

The 2018 Infiniti QX80 has 2 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 2018 Infiniti QX80?

Owners have filed 9 complaints about the 2018 Infiniti QX80 with NHTSA.

What mpg does a 2018 Infiniti QX80 get?

EPA-rated combined fuel economy for the 2018 Infiniti QX80 is 15.5 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.