Owners filed 7 complaints about this vehicle with federal regulators, most often about the fuel/propulsion system. It has been recalled 3 times.
What fails
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Fuel/Propulsion System
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Engine
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Visibility › Sun/Moon Roof Assembly
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Unknown or Other
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Exterior Lighting › Turn Signal
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3 safety recalls
Part 573 reports
Equipment › Other › Labels26V455000
Filed Jul 15, 2026168,149 vehiclesNissan North America, Inc.
Defect. 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."
Risk. An overloaded vehicle can increase the risk of a crash.
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.
Back Over Prevention › Display Function21V599000
Filed Aug 2, 20213,569 vehiclesNissan North America, Inc.
Defect. Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2021 Infinity Q50, Q60, and QX80 vehicles. A software error may deactivate the audio/video control unit screen, preventing the rear-view image from displaying. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."
Risk. A rear-view camera that does not display an image reduces the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy. Dealers will update the control unit software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 14, 2021. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Nissan's number for this recall is R21A9.
Filed May 20, 202124,140 vehiclesNissan North America, Inc.
Defect. Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Nissan Armada and 2020-2021 INFINITI QX80 vehicles equipped with V8 engines. The impeller can swell and bind within the fuel pump module, causing it to fail.
Risk. Fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy. Dealers will replace the fuel pump module, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 4, 2022. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Nissan's number for this recall is R21A2. Owners may contact INFINITI customer service at 1-800-662-6200. INFINITI's number for this recall is R21A3.
What owners reported
Newest filings
Fuel/Propulsion System
Filed Jul 14, 2026TX
The vehicle loses power due to failure of fuel pump, this causes the vehicle to stall out whilst driving. exactly as described in [XXX] this is a known issue with 2021 Infiniti QX80 and Infiniti tells me there is no open recal for our vehicle. This is unsafe and dangerous. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
Engine
Filed Jan 16, 2026IL
I have been saying that my vehicle is a safety hazard since April 2022. I have had it to the dealer 4x since then in addition to opening up several cases with Inifiniti Customer Service, but nobody has been able to protect my family and I and remedy the situation. At times the vehicle will not accelerate even when I push the gas all the way down. Then it will kick in and surge forward. I also have told them that at times it feels as if someone has rear ended me. There is a recall out there for cars manufactured through April 2020, but mine was manufactured in September 2020. Infiniti's recall is #R21A3 and the NHTSA ID is 21V373. I have experienced the same exact symptoms as those covered under this recall. Now Inifiniti is telling me that my transmission needs to be replaced as a result of metal shavings in the oil. Again, this could all have been caused by this fuel pump issue which was on their radar in 2021 and 2022 when I brought my car in the first time. Infiniti has failed to help me in every step of the way beginning with their Service Tech not fixing the issue back in 2022 through 2024 when I have consistently expressed my concerns while the car was still under warranty.
Engine
Filed Jan 7, 2026IL
This is a 2021 Vehicle, and beginning in April of 2022, I have been telling my dealer that there is something wrong, but they haven't been able to fix it. When I am driving, there are times when the car will fail to accelerate. Also at times it feels like I have been rear ended and the car lurches. I have said this is a safety issue and neither the dealer nor Inifiniti Customer Consumer Affairs have taken this seriously and remedied the situation. They all say there is nothing they can do. I have taken it to the dealer 6 times and opened up a case with Infiniti back in 2024 with no resolution.
Fuel/Propulsion System
Filed Mar 4, 2024VA
What component or system failed or malfunctioned, and is it available for inspection upon request? Fuel Rail/ System Pressure too low How was your safety or the safety of others put at risk? Car engine could stall and increasing the risk of a crash Has the problem been reproduced or confirmed by a dealer or independent service center? active recall R21A3 reported May 19,2021, yes got checked at Firestone auto care also this NHTSA Campaign ID 21V373000 Has the vehicle or component been inspected by the manufacturer, police, insurance representatives or others? Being inspected by dealer Were there any warning lamps, messages or other symptoms of the problem prior to the failure, and when did they first appear? No
Visibility › Sun/Moon Roof Assembly
Filed Oct 17, 202362,000 milesFL
The contact owns a 2021 Infiniti QX80. The contact stated while driving at approximately 65 MPH, the sunroof inadvertently exploded without impact. The contact stated that the sunroof was not being utilized and was covered and closed. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The dealer nor the manufacturer were notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 62,000.
Unknown or Other
Filed Apr 17, 2023AZ
The paint is peeling on my 2021 qx80 on the rear bumper and the grill is bubbling. Infiniti refused to cover it because we are out of the warranty. Might I ad only by a couple hundred miles.
Exterior Lighting › Turn Signal
Filed Jan 6, 2023TX
2021 INFINITI QX80. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARD TO REAR TURN SIGNALS BEING TO LOW ON VEHICLE CAUSING SAFETY CONCERNS.
No unusual pattern of severe incidents in the complaint record.
Complaint counts track how many cars were sold and how long they have been on the road as much as they track quality. A common model from 2013 has had a decade to accumulate reports; a rare one from last year has not. The signal worth weighing is in the severity columns, in whether the same component keeps appearing, and in whether the manufacturer eventually opened a recall for it.
Recall repairs are free for as long as the recall stands. Check whether a specific car still has open work at NHTSA's VIN lookup.
Most recent recall on file: Jul 15, 2026. Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation.