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NHTSA // CRASH-TESTED

2023 Infiniti Qx80

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

0Recalls
2Complaints
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 2023 Infiniti Qx80 earns an NHTSA Safety Index of 81 out of 100, an strong result driven by its federal crash-test stars and its recall record. No vehicle recalls are on file for this model year.

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 18424

Index breakdown

Crash protection52/70
Avoidance tech8.5/10
Defect record20/20
Forward collision warning: StandardLane departure warning: OptionalStability control: Standard

NHTSA // RECALLSRecall record

No vehicle recalls are on file for the 2023 Infiniti Qx80 at NHTSA as of 2026-07-03. Equipment recalls, if any, are excluded from the safety score.

NHTSA // COMPLAINTSOwner complaints

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

0reported crash
0reported fire
0reported injuries
0reported deaths
Most-reported systemsUnknown Or Other 2Electrical System 1Forward Collision Avoidance 1

Other Qx80 years

Rivals in SUV (2023)

Last verified 2026-07-03. Sources: NHTSA SafetyRatings (VehicleId 18424), recallsByVehicle, complaintsByVehicle for Infiniti Qx80 2023. Class rank 103 of 139 in SUV 2023. Methodology · Disclosure