2021 Infiniti QX80
Gas Midsize / large SUV
The 2021 Infiniti QX80 is sold in the U.S. as a gas midsize or large SUV with 3 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version, the QX80 2WD, is EPA-rated at 16 mpg combined. NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for this model year, which gives it a Safety Signal grade of B. Owners have filed 7 complaints, most often about fuel/propulsion system. NHTSA crash-tested it at 4 stars overall.
Specs & fuel economy (EPA)
| Configuration | Powertrain | Drive | Engine / motor | City | Hwy | Comb | Annual fuel* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| QX80 2WD | Gas | RWD | 5.6L 8-cyl | 14 | 20 | 16 | $4,850 |
| QX80 4WD | Gas | 4WD | 5.6L 8-cyl | 13 | 19 | 15 | $5,150 |
| QX80 4WD | Gas | 4WD | 5.6L 8-cyl | 13 | 19 | 15 | $5,150 |
*EPA estimate at 15,000 miles/year and EPA reference fuel/electricity prices. Source: fueleconomy.gov vehicle records.
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Recalls (3)
Equipment
minorProblem: 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.
Fix: 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 Ju
Back Over Prevention
minorProblem: 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.
Fix: 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.
Fuel System, Gasoline
highProblem: 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.
Fix: 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.
Owner complaints
7 complaints filed
0 involved a crash, 0 a fire, 0 injuries, 0 deaths reported by owners.
Filed by year — 2023: 3 · 2024: 1 · 2026: 3
Most-cited components
- Fuel/Propulsion System — 2
- Engine — 2
- Vehicle Speed Control — 2
- Exterior Lighting — 1
- Unknown Or Other — 1
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
| Configuration | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover | Rollover risk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SUV AWD | ★★★★☆ | ★★★☆☆ | ★★★★★ | ★★★☆☆ | 22% |
| SUV RWD | ★★★★☆ | ★★★☆☆ | ★★★★★ | ★★★☆☆ | 24% |
NHTSA New Car Assessment Program. Standard driver-assist: forward collision warning, lane departure warning.
Other QX80 model years
2027 QX80
1 recalls · 4 complaints
A2026 QX80
2 recalls · 5 complaints
B2025 QX80
4 recalls · 8 complaints
A2024 QX80
1 recalls · 2 complaints
A2023 QX80
1 recalls · 2 complaints
A2022 QX80
1 recalls · 1 complaints
B2020 QX80
2 recalls · 6 complaints
A2019 QX80
2 recalls · 20 complaints
A2018 QX80
2 recalls · 9 complaints
A2017 QX80
1 recalls · 17 complaints
A2016 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 (ids 42752, 42753, 42754). Recalls, complaints, investigations and crash ratings come from NHTSA's public flat files, refreshed weekly.