{"id":"2018_infiniti_qx80","make":"Infiniti","make_slug":"infiniti","model":"QX80","model_slug":"qx80","year":2018,"url":"/infiniti/qx80/2018/","pts":["gas"],"configs":[{"id":39797,"model":"QX80 2WD","pt":"gas","drive":"Rear-Wheel Drive","trany":"Automatic (S7)","cyl":8,"displ":5.6,"eng":"SIDI","turbo":false,"super":false,"start_stop":false,"city":14,"hwy":20,"comb":16,"cityA":0,"hwyA":0,"combA":0,"kwh100":null,"range":null,"range_city":null,"range_hwy":null,"erange":null,"phev_comb":null,"charge240":null,"charge240b":null,"charger":"","charger_b":"","motor":"","fuel":"Premium","vclass":"Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD","co2":547,"fe_score":2,"ghg_score":2,"fuel_cost":4850,"save_spend":-13000,"guzzler":false,"mfr_code":"NSX","modified":"Wed Jan 24 00:00:00 EST 2018"},{"id":39798,"model":"QX80 4WD","pt":"gas","drive":"4-Wheel Drive","trany":"Automatic (S7)","cyl":8,"displ":5.6,"eng":"SIDI","turbo":false,"super":false,"start_stop":false,"city":13,"hwy":19,"comb":15,"cityA":0,"hwyA":0,"combA":0,"kwh100":null,"range":null,"range_city":null,"range_hwy":null,"erange":null,"phev_comb":null,"charge240":null,"charge240b":null,"charger":"","charger_b":"","motor":"","fuel":"Premium","vclass":"Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD","co2":593,"fe_score":2,"ghg_score":2,"fuel_cost":5150,"save_spend":-14500,"guzzler":false,"mfr_code":"NSX","modified":"Wed Jan 24 00:00:00 EST 2018"}],"vclass":"Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD","segment":"Midsize / large SUV","recalls":[{"campaign":"26V455000","component":"EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS","mfr":"Nissan North America, Inc.","reported":"2026-07-15","owner_notified":"","units":168149,"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.\"","consequence":"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.","notes":"","park_outside":false,"do_not_drive":false,"mfr_campaign":"R26B1/2,  P6A13/4","initiated_by":"MFR","variants":[],"severity":"minor"},{"campaign":"19V654000","component":"BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA","mfr":"Nissan North America, Inc.","reported":"2019-09-12","owner_notified":"2019-11-11","units":1228830,"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.\"","consequence":"The lack of an image in the back-up camera display increases the risk of a crash.","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.","notes":"Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.","park_outside":false,"do_not_drive":false,"mfr_campaign":"","initiated_by":"OVSC","variants":[],"severity":"minor"}],"recall_count":2,"critical_count":0,"park_outside":false,"do_not_drive":false,"score":94,"grade":"A","complaints":{"count":9,"crash":1,"fire":0,"injured":1,"deaths":0,"comps":[["Electrical System",4],["Air Bags",2],["Unspecified",2],["Seat Belts",1],["Communication",1],["Steering",1]],"by_year":{"2019":1,"2021":2,"2023":2,"2024":3,"2026":1},"excerpts":[["2024-09-09","Exterior Lighting","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."],["2024-08-12","Electrical System","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 time driving."],["2024-01-12","Electrical System","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 instrument gauge being replaced first at approximately 32,000 miles for the same reason. Currently the i\u2026"]]},"investigations":[],"ncap":[{"desc":"SUV AWD","overall":null,"frontal":null,"side":5,"rollover":3,"rollover_risk":0.216,"seats":null,"fcw":"No","ldw":"No","aeb":"No","esc":"","backup_cam":"","variant":null},{"desc":"SUV RWD","overall":null,"frontal":null,"side":5,"rollover":3,"rollover_risk":0.236,"seats":null,"fcw":"No","ldw":"No","aeb":"No","esc":"","backup_cam":"","variant":null}],"popularity":999,"headline":{"range":null,"mpg":16,"ncap":null,"complaints":9},"presskit_trims":[],"generated_at":"2026-09-11 05:01 UTC","sources":["EPA fueleconomy.gov","NHTSA recalls","NHTSA complaints","NHTSA NCAP","NHTSA investigations"]}