2025 Infiniti QX80 reliability

Is it reliable?

Owners have filed 8 complaints with NHTSA about the 2025 Infiniti QX80 over 2 years — 4 per year. It is too early to rank against other QX80 years: a year is compared here only after 3 years on the road. NHTSA has 4 recalls on file, including Labels, Back-over prevention, software, and Back-over prevention.

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 (2 of 8), then Air bags (1) and Forward collision avoidance (1). Those filings include 1 that reports a crash.

Next to 2024 and 2026

The 2024 QX80 has 2 complaints, 1 per year, and the 2026 has 0 complaints, 0 per year.

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 2025 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 back-over prevention, software 2025-11-26 · NHTSA campaign 25V821000

Summary Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2025 Murano, 2025-2026 Armada, and Infiniti QX80 vehicles. A software error may occur in the In-Vehicle Infotainment (IVI) system at vehicle startup, resulting in the rearview camera image not displaying when the vehicle is shifted into reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rear Visibility."

Remedy The IVI system software will be updated by a dealer, or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 2, 2026. Owners may contact Nissan's customer service at 800-647-7261 or Infiniti's customer service at 1-800-662-6200. Nissan's numbers for this recall are R25D6, R25D5, and R25D7. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will become searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning December 12, 2025.

Recall back-over prevention, software 2024-10-03 · NHTSA campaign 24V747000

Summary Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2025 INFINITI QX80 vehicles equipped with an Around View Monitor (AVM). A software error may cause the rearview camera to freeze and display a blank screen when the vehicle is in reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."

Remedy Dealers will reprogram the AVM software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 2, 2024. Owners may contact INFINITI's customer service at 1-800-662-6200. Nissan's numbers for this recall are R24B5 and R24C2.

Recall Back-over prevention 2024-10-03 · NHTSA campaign 24V748000

Summary Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Rogue and 2025 INFINITI QX80 vehicles. A software error may cause the rearview camera to display a blank screen when the vehicle is in reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."

Remedy The in-vehicle infotainment software will be updated by an over-the-air (OTA) software update or by a dealer, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 2, 2024. Owners may contact Nissan's customer service at 800-647-7261 or INFINITI's customer service at 1-800-662-6200. Nissan's numbers for this recall are R24B3 and R24B4.

Complaints by component (8 total)

Electrical system

Air bags

Forward collision avoidance

Seat belts

Speed control

Structure

Suspension

Wheels

Crash-flagged

Fire-flagged

Injury reports

Death reports

Complaints filed per year

Excerpts from recent NHTSA complaint filings

"I experienced severe wheel instability on 3/29/2026 at around 630pm on I74 West while traveling on the highway at high speed. I was forced to perform emergency maneuvers to avoid a catastrophic collision, resulted in a…"
Wheels · filed 2026-04-28
"What component or system failed or malfunctioned, and is it available for inspection upon request? Two components have failed: the infotainment/Apple CarPlay system, including the USB-C connectivity port, and the front…"
Electrical system, Unknown or other, Forward collision avoidance · filed 2026-04-05
"The contact owns a 2025 Infiniti QX80. The contact stated that the middle seat belt receiver failed to function as intended. Upon inspection, the contact became aware that when the third-row seat was folded under, the…"
Seat belts · filed 2026-02-27
"While driving my Infiniti QX80, 2025 model, the driver's side mirror is constantly shaking and vibrating, especially on uneven roads or at speeds over 40–50 mph. The vibration blurs the mirror, making it impossible to…"
Structure · filed 2026-02-17
"Camera monitoring system or rear visibility system. The rearview/backup camera has intermittently malfunctioned in my QX80 numerous times since I purchased the car in February 2024, including (1) displaying a frozen…"
Electrical system, Unknown or other · filed 2025-10-15

NHTSA crash ratings

Version	Overall	Front	Side	Rollover
2025 Infiniti QX80 SUV AWD	Not rated	Not rated	Not rated	Not rated
2025 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	3.5L, 6-cyl	Automatic (9-speed)	Rear-wheel drive	16	20	18 MPG	$4450
QX80 four-wheel drive	3.5L, 6-cyl	Automatic (9-speed)	Four-wheel drive	16	19	17 MPG	$4700

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 2025 Infiniti QX80 reliable?

What are common problems with a 2025 Infiniti QX80?

The complaints owners file most often name Electrical system (2 of 8), then Air bags (1) and Forward collision avoidance (1). Those filings include 1 that reports a crash.

Is the 2025 Infiniti QX80 more reliable than the years next to it?

The 2024 QX80 has 2 complaints, 1 per year, and the 2026 has 0 complaints, 0 per year.

Has the 2025 Infiniti QX80 been recalled?

The 2025 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 2025 Infiniti QX80?

Owners have filed 8 complaints about the 2025 Infiniti QX80 with NHTSA.

What mpg does a 2025 Infiniti QX80 get?

EPA-rated combined fuel economy for the 2025 Infiniti QX80 is 17.5 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.