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2021 Infiniti QX80

Gas
Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD
3 EPA-rated configurations
Data refreshed 2026-09-11
B
Safety Signal
86 / 100 from the NHTSA recall record
RecallsNHTSA campaigns3
Complaintsowner reports to NHTSA7
Crash ratingNHTSA overall4★
Fuel economybest combined, EPA16 mpg
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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 the fuel/propulsion 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
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: 42752, 42753, 42754.

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Recalls (3)

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

R21A9
3,569 vehicles
ProblemNissan 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."RiskA rear-view camera that does not display an image reduces the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash.FixDealers 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.
NHTSA campaign 21V599000reported Aug 2, 2021Nissan North America, Inc.
▲high

Fuel System, Gasoline

R21A2, R21A3
24,140 vehicles
ProblemNissan 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.RiskFuel pump failure can cause an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash.FixDealers 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.
NHTSA campaign 21V373000reported May 20, 2021Nissan North America, Inc.

Owner complaints

Source: NHTSA complaint database
7complaints filed

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

Filed per year: 2023: 3 · 2024: 1 · 2026: 3

Most-cited components

Fuel/Propulsion System2
Engine2
Vehicle Speed Control2
Exterior Lighting1
Unspecified1
Visibility1

What owners describe

“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 O…”Jul 14, 2026 · Fuel/Propulsion System · NHTSA owner report
“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 pu…”Jan 16, 2026 · Engine · NHTSA owner report
“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 …”Jan 7, 2026 · Engine · 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, lane departure 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

2020 Infiniti QX80

2 recalls · 6 complaints

A

2019 Infiniti QX80

2 recalls · 20 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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