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NHTSA // CRASH-TESTED

2019 Infiniti Qx80

Federal crash-test performance, recalls, and complaints, scored into one NHTSA Safety Index.

1Recalls
19Complaints
0Investigations
ABOUT THE INFINITI QX80

The Infiniti QX80 is a full-size, body-on-frame luxury SUV aimed at buyers who want premium appointments, three-row seating, and serious towing capability in a single package. It competes against heavy hitters like the Cadillac Escalade and Lincoln Navigator, positioning itself as a refined alternative with Japanese engineering sensibilities. Its target buyer prioritizes space, presence, and upscale comfort for family hauling or executive transport.

VERDICT

The 2019 Infiniti Qx80 earns an NHTSA Safety Index of 80 out of 100, an strong result driven by its federal crash-test stars and its recall record. It has 1 recall on record, reflected in the score.

WHO IT IS FOR
  • urban drivers exposed to side-impact risk
WHAT REVIEWERS SAY

Reviewers generally praise the QX80 for its commanding road presence, spacious three-row interior, and smooth powertrain refinement. Most acknowledge it as a capable and luxurious family hauler. However, professional assessors commonly note that the QX80 trails some rivals in technology integration and that its safety-test performance does not quite match the prestige its price tag suggests.

NCAP // CRASH TESTCrash-test breakdown

Overall
Frontal
Side
Rollover
Rollover risk 21.9%

Source: NHTSA NCAP, VehicleId 13480

Index breakdown

Crash protection52/70
Avoidance tech8.5/10
Defect record19/20
Forward collision warning: StandardLane departure warning: OptionalStability control: Standard

NHTSA // RECALLSRecall record

BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA19V654000

Risk: 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.

Reported 2019-09-12

NHTSA // COMPLAINTSOwner complaints

19 owner complaints on file. These are unverified allegations reported to NHTSA.

0reported crash
0reported fire
0reported injuries
0reported deaths
Most-reported systemsElectrical System 7Unknown Or Other 5Fuel/Propulsion System 2Visibility/Wiper 2Back Over Prevention 2Service Brakes 2

Other Qx80 years

Rivals in SUV (2019)

Last verified 2026-07-03. Sources: NHTSA SafetyRatings (VehicleId 13480), recallsByVehicle, complaintsByVehicle for Infiniti Qx80 2019. Class rank 59 of 93 in SUV 2019. Methodology · Disclosure