Infiniti QX80 problems, recalls & best years
The deets on every QX80 from 2014 to 2027: 136 owner complaints and 27 recalls across 14 model years.
The model years with the most owner complaints are 2014 (21), 2019 (20), 2015 (18). Best fuel economy: 18 mpg combined (2027).
Problem areas across all years
Year by year
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | Best mpg | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 4 | 21 | 16 | |
| 2015 | 2 | 18 | 16 | |
| 2016 | 1 | 15 | 16 | |
| 2017 | 1 | 17 | 16 | |
| 2018 | 2 | 9 | 16 | |
| 2019 | 2 | 20 | 16 | |
| 2020 | 2 | 6 | 16 | |
| 2021 | 3 | 7 | 16 | |
| 2022 | 1 | 1 | 16 | |
| 2023 | 1 | 2 | 16 | |
| 2024 | 1 | 2 | 16 | |
| 2025 | 4 | 8 | 18 | |
| 2026 | 2 | 6 | 18 | |
| 2027 | 1 | 4 | 18 |
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FAQ
What is the worst year for the Infiniti QX80?
The model years with the most owner complaints are 2014 (21), 2019 (20), 2015 (18).
How many recalls has the Infiniti QX80 had?
Across 2014–2027, NHTSA lists 27 vehicle recall campaigns by model year (a campaign that covers several years counts once per year).