2026 Infiniti QX80: common problems and reliability
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6 owner complaints, most about forward collision avoidance. 2 recalls.
Should I buy a 2026 QX80?The 2026 Infiniti QX80 has 6 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 2 recalls on record. The most-reported areas are forward collision avoidance and engine.
Safety record for the 2026 model year
Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for 2026 Infiniti QX80 vehicles (US, public record).
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Is 2026 a good year for the QX80?
Across the 13 QX80 model years we track, complaint volume runs from 1 (2022) to 21 (2014). With 6 complaints, the 2026 QX80 sits about the same as the model's median of 8.
These are raw NHTSA complaint totals, not adjusted for how many cars sold or how long each model year has been on the road. Older and higher-selling years accumulate more complaints.
Where owners report problems
Recalls affecting the 2026 QX80
back over prevention:software
Campaign 25V821000Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2025 Murano, 2025-2026 Armada, and Infiniti QX80 vehicles. A software error may occur in the In-Vehicle Infotainment (IVI) system at vehicle startup, resulting in the rearview camera image not displaying when the vehicle is shifted into reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rear Visibility."
equipment:other:labels
Campaign 26V455000Nissan 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."
What owners say across generations
Sentiment is mixed and heavily dependent on model year and purchase context.
Owner insights cover all generations of the QX80. See the full QX80 owner picture and every model year.
Typical used price
Used QX80 listings typically run $63,487–$76,839.
Other QX80 model years
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