The most-reported QX80 run is JN8AZ2NE7F9 (2015 builds) with 4 complaints, 3.1× the typical run. Electrical system problems make up 20% of reports; 2019 is the worst model year at 1.5 complaints per run; NHTSA lists 10 recall campaigns for QX80 model years 2014–2026.
Which build runs owners report most
A production run is the first 11 characters of the VIN: plant, model year, body and engine. The Infiniti QX80 has 96 of them on record. The five runs at the top of this table hold 11% of every QX80 complaint on file.
| Production run (VIN 1–11) | Year | Complaints | Involved a crash | Fire |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JN8AZ2NE7F9•••••• | 2015 | 1 | — | |
| JN8AZ2NE7J9•••••• | 2018 | — | — | |
| JN8AZ2NE9K9•••••• | 2019 | — | — | |
| JN8AZ2NF1F9•••••• | 2015 | — | — | |
| JN8AZ2NE7H9•••••• | 2017 | — | — | |
| JN8AZ2NE9E9•••••• | 2014 | — | — | |
| JN8AZ2NE2E9•••••• | 2014 | — | — | |
| JN8AZ2NC7G9•••••• | 2016 | — | — | |
| JN8AZ2NE1F9•••••• | 2015 | — | — | |
| JN8AZ2NF8G9•••••• | 2016 | — | — | |
| JN8AZ3CC2T9•••••• | 2026 | — | — | |
| JN8AZ2NE4G9•••••• | 2016 | — | — |
Each of the other 84 QX80 runs has 2 complaints or fewer. ForCar has checked 58 QX80 VINs so far, most often 2025, 2014, 2022 builds; 2 of them belong to one of the 12 runs above.
Which model years to check twice
Complaints per production run, so a year that simply sold more does not top the list. On the Infiniti QX80 the gap between build years is 1.3×: a 2019 car draws 1.5 complaints per run, a 2014 one 1.2.
| Year | Per run | Complaints | Runs | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 8 | 8 | 1 | |
| 2021 | 7 | 5 | — | |
| 2020 | 6 | 5 | — | |
| 2019 | 20 | 13 | — | |
| 2018 | 9 | 7 | 1 | |
| 2017 | 16 | 12 | 1 | |
| 2016 | 15 | 11 | — | |
| 2015 | 18 | 12 | 1 | |
| 2014 | 19 | 16 | — |
Heaviest year here is 2019 at 1.5 complaints per run; lightest is 2025 at 1. The 2025 line is still collecting reports, so it reads low.
What to inspect on this car
One system accounts for 20% of everything Infiniti QX80 owners report: Electrical System, 26 of 126 complaints. Start the pre-purchase inspection there.
| System | Complaints | Involved a crash | Fire |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | — | — | |
| Unknown Or Other | — | — | |
| Engine | — | — | |
| Air Bags | 3 | — | |
| Fuel/propulsion System | — | — | |
| Service Brakes | 1 | — | |
| Vehicle Speed Control | — | — | |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | — | — |
Recalls to check against your VIN
NHTSA has 10 recall campaigns on the Infiniti QX80; the 6 below cover build years 2014 to 2026. These are for the model and year; whether one is still open on a given car, only that VIN can tell.
| Campaign | Component | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| 26V455000 | Equipment:other:labels | 2014–2026 |
| 25V821000 | Back Over Prevention:software | 2025–2026 |
| 21V373000 | Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:fuel Pump:control/drive Module | 2020–2021 |
| 19V654000 | Back Over Prevention: Sensing System: Camera | 2018–2019 |
| 14V683000 | Fuel System, Gasoline | 2014–2015 |
| 24V748000 | Back Over Prevention | 2025 |
26V455000 was opened in 2026 on cars built from 2014: 12 years on the road before the recall.
The QX80 against its rivals
The QX80 draws 1.3 complaints per production run; the Toyota Sequoia 5.1, the GMC Acadia 3.3 and the Ford Expedition 3.1. That is the lowest rate of the 4.
| Model | Complaints | Runs | Per run | Involved a crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Infiniti QX80 | 126 | 96 | 3.2% | |
| Toyota Sequoia | 2,696 | 529 | 3.4% | |
| GMC Acadia | 5,136 | 1,538 | 2.5% | |
| Ford Expedition | 7,766 | 2,478 | 5.8% |
How serious were they
Of the 126 reports on the Infiniti QX80, 3.2% involved a crash against 5.8% across all vehicles, below the norm.
| Outcome | Infiniti QX80 | All vehicles |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints filed | 126 | 1,115,966 |
| Involved a crash | 4 (3.2%) | 64,194 (5.8%) |
| Involved a fire | 0 (0%) | 26,974 (2.4%) |
| Injuries reported | 3 | 58,013 |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 2,728 |
Crash-related reports run 45% below the all-vehicle rate.
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How this check works
The file behind this page holds 1,115,966 complaints filed with NHTSA between 1981 and 2026, across 298,921 production runs. The Infiniti QX80 share of that is 126 complaints over 96 runs, 0.01% of everything on record.
Frequently asked questions
How do I check a Infiniti QX80 VIN for free?
Enter the 17 characters above. ForCar matches the first eleven, the production run, against 126 NHTSA complaints from 96 QX80 runs and 10 recall campaigns. No account, no card.
Which QX80 production run has the most complaints?
JN8AZ2NE7F9, a 2015 build, with 4 complaints, 1 of them after a crash. The typical QX80 run has 1.3.
Which QX80 years have the most complaints?
Per production run, 2019 is heaviest at 1.5 complaints per run and 2025 lightest at 1.
Does the QX80 get more complaints than the Toyota Sequoia?
No: 1.3 complaints per production run for the QX80 against 5.1 for the Toyota Sequoia.
How many QX80 complaints involve a crash?
3.2% of 126 reports, against 5.8% across all vehicles; 0 involved a fire.
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