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2019 Infiniti QX80

Gas
Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD
2 EPA-rated configurations
Data refreshed 2026-09-11
A
Safety Signal
94 / 100 from the NHTSA recall record
RecallsNHTSA campaigns2
Complaintsowner reports to NHTSA20
Crash ratingNHTSA overall4★
Fuel economybest combined, EPA16 mpg
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The 2019 Infiniti QX80 is sold in the U.S. as a gas midsize or large SUV with 2 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version, the QX80 2WD, is EPA-rated at 16 mpg combined. NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for this model year, which gives it a Safety Signal grade of A. Owners have filed 20 complaints, most often about the electrical system. NHTSA crash-tested it at 4 stars overall.

Specs & fuel economy

Source: EPA fueleconomy.gov
ConfigurationPowertrainDriveEngine / motorCityHwyCombAnnual fuel*
QX80 2WDGasRWD5.6L 8-cyl142016$4,850
QX80 4WDGas4WD5.6L 8-cyl131915$5,150

*EPA estimate at 15,000 miles/year at EPA reference fuel and electricity prices. fueleconomy.gov record ids: 40433, 40434.

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Recalls (2)

Source: NHTSA recall database
○minor

Equipment

R26B1/2, P6A13/4
168,149 vehicles
ProblemNissan 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."RiskAn overloaded vehicle can increase the risk of a crash.FixDealers 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 Ju
NHTSA campaign 26V455000reported Jul 15, 2026Nissan North America, Inc.
○minor

Back Over Prevention

1,228,830 vehicles
ProblemNissan 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) numRiskThe lack of an image in the back-up camera display increases the risk of a crash.FixNissan 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.
NHTSA campaign 19V654000reported Sep 12, 2019Nissan North America, Inc.

Owner complaints

Source: NHTSA complaint database
20complaints filed

0 involved a crash · 0 a fire · 0 injuries · 0 deaths reported

Filed per year: 2019: 2 · 2020: 8 · 2021: 2 · 2022: 1 · 2023: 3 · 2025: 3 · 2026: 1

Most-cited components

Electrical System8
Unspecified5
Fuel/Propulsion System2
Service Brakes2
Visibility/Wiper2
Back Over Prevention2

What owners describe

“I've had 2 incidents where my vehicle has stopped and not restarting. I took it to the dealership, and they stated I needed a starter. I see there are several complaints regarding this issue with the model QX80. Ive also had to get 2 new batteries with 1 year. Please look into the issues. I went to the dealership on 8/…”Aug 19, 2026 · Electrical System · NHTSA owner report
“Ongoing failure to start, multiple battery replacements in less than 2 years. Purchased a warranty and of course the vehicle will not replicate its failure to start when it is at the dealership for the warranty claims adjustor to review. Car has had to be towed to the dealership with no resolution even after being ther…”Oct 6, 2025 · Electrical System · NHTSA owner report
“Fuel gauge erratically and inaccurately showing different levels of fuel- sometimes full, empty or anywhere in between. Potential risk of running out of gas and not knowing. Recalls are listed for other vehicle model years but not this one. No warning messages appear on dashboard. First noticed the problem Feb 2025 and…”Jul 9, 2025 · Fuel/Propulsion System · NHTSA owner report

Complaint counts are raw owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects, and scale with how many were sold. Use them to spot patterns, not to rank.

Crash ratings

Source: NHTSA NCAP
ConfigurationOverallFrontalSideRolloverRollover risk
SUV AWD★★★★☆★★★☆☆★★★★★★★★☆☆22%
SUV RWD★★★★☆★★★☆☆★★★★★★★★☆☆24%

NHTSA New Car Assessment Program. Standard driver-assist: forward collision warning.

Other QX80 model years

A

2027 Infiniti QX80

1 recalls · 4 complaints

A

2026 Infiniti QX80

2 recalls · 5 complaints

B

2025 Infiniti QX80

4 recalls · 8 complaints

A

2024 Infiniti QX80

1 recalls · 2 complaints

A

2023 Infiniti QX80

1 recalls · 2 complaints

A

2022 Infiniti QX80

1 recalls · 1 complaints

B

2021 Infiniti QX80

3 recalls · 7 complaints

B

2020 Infiniti QX80

2 recalls · 6 complaints

A

2018 Infiniti QX80

2 recalls · 9 complaints

A

2017 Infiniti QX80

1 recalls · 17 complaints

A

2016 Infiniti QX80

1 recalls · 14 complaints

Sources & method

Safety Signal starts every model-year at 100 and subtracts points per open NHTSA recall campaign by severity: critical 15 (fire risk, park-outside or do-not-drive advisories), high 8 (brakes, steering, airbags, loss of drive power, structure, battery), moderate 6, minor 3 (software, labels, lighting fixed by an update). Floor 35. A ≥ 90, B ≥ 80, C ≥ 70, D ≥ 60, otherwise F. Complaint counts and NHTSA crash ratings are shown separately and are not blended into the grade.

EPA figures come from fueleconomy.gov vehicle records. Recalls, complaints, investigations and crash ratings come from NHTSA's public flat files, refreshed weekly.

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