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NHTSA // SAFETY RECORD

2026 Infiniti Qx80

Recall and complaint safety record from NHTSA. This configuration has not been crash-tested.

2Recalls
3Complaints
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 2026 Infiniti Qx80 has not been crash-tested by NHTSA, so it carries no Safety Index. Its safety record here is built from 2 recalls and 3 owner complaints on file, giving it a light recall and complaint burden.

WHO IT IS FOR
  • shoppers who want the full federal safety picture in one place
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.

NHTSA // RECALLSRecall record

EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS26V455000

Risk: An overloaded vehicle can increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Dealers will install new labels, free of charge. Additionally, Nissan will mail replacement labels to owners. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk are expected to be mailed August 21, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the final remedy is available. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Nissan's numbers for this recall are R26B1 and P6A13/4. Vehicle I

Reported 2026-07-15

BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWARE25V821000

Risk: A rearview image that does not display reduces the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy: The IVI system software will be updated by a dealer, or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 2, 2026. Owners may contact Nissan's customer service at 800-647-7261 or Infiniti's customer service at 1-800-662-6200. Nissan's numbers for this recall are R25D6, R25D5, and R25D7. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recal

Reported 2025-11-26

NHTSA // COMPLAINTSOwner complaints

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

0reported crash
0reported fire
0reported injuries
0reported deaths
Most-reported systemsForward Collision Avoidance 2Service Brakes 1Back Over Prevention 1Unknown Or Other 1

Other Qx80 years

Last verified 2026-08-17. Sources: NHTSA SafetyRatings, recallsByVehicle, complaintsByVehicle for Infiniti Qx80 2026. Methodology · Disclosure