2017 Infiniti QX80: owner complaints and recalls
Analysis of 17 owner complaints filed with NHTSA and 1 recall campaigns. Updated 2026-07-25.
17
Complaints
1
Recalls
1
Crash reports
0
Fire reports
1
Injuries
70.6
Severity index
Severity index 70.6 - Medium. This weights crashes, fires, injuries and fatalities per 100 complaints; see methodology.
What actually fails
| Component | Complaints | Share of complaints citing it |
|---|---|---|
| AIR BAGS | 7 | 41.2% |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 5 | 29.4% |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 4 | 23.5% |
| ENGINE | 3 | 17.6% |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 2 | 11.8% |
| FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE | 2 | 11.8% |
| LANE DEPARTURE | 1 | 5.9% |
| SUSPENSION | 1 | 5.9% |
The single most-reported system is AIR BAGS, cited in 7 of 17 complaints (41.2%). One complaint can name several systems, so these shares overlap and do not total 100%.
Complaints filed per year
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2018 | 2 |
| 2019 | 1 |
| 2020 | 1 |
| 2022 | 5 |
| 2023 | 1 |
| 2024 | 2 |
| 2025 | 1 |
| 2026 (year to date) | 4 |
Complaint volume is declining, consistent with a defect that was addressed by recall or that affected early builds.
Recall campaigns
| Campaign | Reported | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26V455000 | 15/07/2026 | EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS | 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 o |
Source. US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public complaint and recall APIs (api.nhtsa.gov), retrieved 2026-07-25. Complaints are unverified consumer reports; volume is influenced by how many units were sold and how long the vehicle has been on the road. Not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer.