Model year

2021 Infiniti QX80

SUV, gasoline, 4WD/4-Wheel Drive/4x4, built in Japan. Owner complaints on file from Jan 6, 2023 to Jul 14, 2026.

Recall campaigns covering this model year3196k vehicles or units across those campaigns
Owner complaints7Below the median 2021 suv
Severity index0.02021 suvs average 6.1
First 24 months0Complaints in its first two years
Complaints over time

Complaints about the 2021 Infiniti QX80 peaked in 2023, with 3 filed

Owner complaints about this model year, by the year they were filed with NHTSA.

012320233202420252026
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file. The lighter column runs through October.
Components

29% of complaints about the 2021 Infiniti QX80 name engine and cooling

Owner complaints by component. Hover or focus a bar for the crash, fire, injury or death count.

Engine and cooling
2
Fuel system
2
Speed control
2
Lighting
1
Powertrain
1
Visibility and wipers
1
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file. A complaint can name more than one component; it is counted under the first.
Recalls

3 recall campaigns cover the 2021 Infiniti QX80

Check a specific vehicle by VIN on NHTSA's site: a campaign may cover only part of a model year's production.

Recall campaigns for the 2021 Infiniti QX80
CampaignFiledSubjectComponentVehiclesRemedy
26V-455Jul 15, 2026Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) listed on the certification label is incorrect, which can allow the vehicle to be overloadedEquipment168,149Part replacement
21V-599Aug 2, 2021Software error may deactivate the audio/video control unit screen, preventing the rear-view image from displayingBack-over prevention3,569Software update
21V-373May 20, 2021Impeller can swell and bind within the fuel pump module, causing it to failFuel system24,140Part replacement
Source: NHTSA ODI recalls file.
Owner complaints

What owners reported about the 2021 Infiniti QX80

The full text of every complaint filed with NHTSA about this model year, newest first. Complaints are filed by owners and are not verified by NHTSA; NHTSA removes personal details before publishing.

7 complaints on file, page 1 of 1.

  1. Filed Jul 14, 2026Failure Jul 13, 2026Prosper, TXFuel/propulsion system

    The vehicle loses power due to failure of fuel pump, this causes the vehicle to stall out whilst driving. exactly as described in [XXX] this is a known issue with 2021 Infiniti QX80 and Infiniti tells me there is no open recal for our vehicle. This is unsafe and dangerous. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

    NHTSA complaint 11750272
  2. Filed Jan 16, 2026Failure Apr 26, 2022Barrington, ILEngine, Vehicle speed control

    I have been saying that my vehicle is a safety hazard since April 2022. I have had it to the dealer 4x since then in addition to opening up several cases with Inifiniti Customer Service, but nobody has been able to protect my family and I and remedy the situation. At times the vehicle will not accelerate even when I push the gas all the way down. Then it will kick in and surge forward. I also have told them that at times it feels as if someone has rear ended me. There is a recall out there for cars manufactured through April 2020, but mine was manufactured in September 2020. Infiniti's recall is #R21A3 and the NHTSA ID is 21V373. I have experienced the same exact symptoms as those covered under this recall. Now Inifiniti is telling me that my transmission needs to be replaced as a result of metal shavings in the oil. Again, this could all have been caused by this fuel pump issue which was on their radar in 2021 and 2022 when I brought my car in the first time. Infiniti has failed to help me in every step of the way beginning with their Service Tech not fixing the issue back in 2022 through 2024 when I have consistently expressed my concerns while the car was still under warranty.

    NHTSA complaint 11711375
  3. Filed Jan 7, 2026Failure Apr 26, 2022Barrington, ILEngine, Power train, Vehicle speed control

    This is a 2021 Vehicle, and beginning in April of 2022, I have been telling my dealer that there is something wrong, but they haven't been able to fix it. When I am driving, there are times when the car will fail to accelerate. Also at times it feels like I have been rear ended and the car lurches. I have said this is a safety issue and neither the dealer nor Inifiniti Customer Consumer Affairs have taken this seriously and remedied the situation. They all say there is nothing they can do. I have taken it to the dealer 6 times and opened up a case with Infiniti back in 2024 with no resolution.

    NHTSA complaint 11709395
  4. Filed Mar 4, 2024Failure Feb 22, 2024Virginia Beach, VAFuel/propulsion system

    What component or system failed or malfunctioned, and is it available for inspection upon request? Fuel Rail/ System Pressure too low How was your safety or the safety of others put at risk? Car engine could stall and increasing the risk of a crash Has the problem been reproduced or confirmed by a dealer or independent service center? active recall R21A3 reported May 19,2021, yes got checked at Firestone auto care also this NHTSA Campaign ID 21V373000 Has the vehicle or component been inspected by the manufacturer, police, insurance representatives or others? Being inspected by dealer Were there any warning lamps, messages or other symptoms of the problem prior to the failure, and when did they first appear? No

    NHTSA complaint 11575429
  5. Filed Oct 17, 2023Failure Sep 20, 202362,000 milesGainesville, FLSun/moon roof assembly

    The contact owns a 2021 Infiniti QX80. The contact stated while driving at approximately 65 MPH, the sunroof inadvertently exploded without impact. The contact stated that the sunroof was not being utilized and was covered and closed. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The dealer nor the manufacturer were notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 62,000.

    NHTSA complaint 11550409
  6. Filed Apr 17, 2023Failure Apr 17, 2023Lakeside, AZUnknown or other

    The paint is peeling on my 2021 qx80 on the rear bumper and the grill is bubbling. Infiniti refused to cover it because we are out of the warranty. Might I ad only by a couple hundred miles.

    NHTSA complaint 11517534
  7. Filed Jan 6, 2023Failure Jan 6, 2023Boerne, TXTurn signal

    2021 INFINITI QX80. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARD TO REAR TURN SIGNALS BEING TO LOW ON VEHICLE CAUSING SAFETY CONCERNS.

    NHTSA complaint 11500418
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file.
Investigations

NHTSA has not opened an investigation on this model year

Source: NHTSA ODI investigations file.
Service bulletins

98 manufacturer communications cover this model year

Technical service bulletins and other notices the manufacturer sent to dealers. A bulletin is not a recall; the 60 most recent are listed.

  • ITB09-063C Apr 13, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    CERTIFICATION LABEL AND VIN PLATE REPLACEMENT SERVICE INFORMATION Because of collision damage or other vehicle repair, a replacement “Certification Label” or “VIN Plate/Label” may be needed. HINT: Certification Label = FMVSS (Federal Motor Vehicle Safety St…
  • ITB23-023A Feb 20, 2025 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    AEB WARNING LIGHT IS ON WITH WARNING MESSAGES DISPLAYED ON COMBINATION METER APPLIED VEHICLES: 2015-2024 Q50 (V37) 2015-2018 Q50 Hybrid (HV37) 2017-2022 Q60 (CV37) 2015-2019 Q70 (Y51) 2015-2018 Q70 Hybrid (HY51) 2019-2024 QX50 (J55) 2022-2024 QX55 (FJ55) 20…
  • ITB22-021C Sep 19, 2024 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    SERVICE INFORMATION In the APPLIED VEHICLES, there are a variety of Seat Belt Warning Lights and Chimes. Refer to the information in this bulletin, along with the related vehicle owner’s manual. Figure 1 Infiniti Bulletins are intended for use by qualified …
  • ITB19-024D Sep 19, 2024 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    DTC B00A0-00 STOREIF YOU CONFIRM DTC B00A0-00 (OCCUPANT DETECTION SENSOR UNIT) is stored, AND OCS zero point reset cannot be performed, (continued on the next page)D
  • ITB23-015A Jul 22, 2024 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    DTC B2E1B-06 (AUTOMATIC ECALL) STORED AS CURRENT IN THE IVC APPLIED VEHICLES: 2020-2024 Q50 (V37) 2020-2022 Q60 (CV37) 2020-2024 QX80 (Z62) SERVICE INFORMATION The APPLIED VEHICLES that come equipped with a factory installed SOS switch, located near the ove…
  • ITB22-020B Aug 15, 2024 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    TELEMATICS CONTROL UNIT RESET AFTER AUTOMATIC COLLISION NOTIFICATION SERVICE INFORMATION The Telematics Control Unit (TCU) has the ability to send an automatic collision notification when the vehicle is involved in an accident. Once an automatic collision n…
  • ITB22-017B Aug 15, 2024 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    DTC B2E01-96 (INTERNAL BATTERY) STORED AS CURRENT IN IVC APPLIED SYSTEMS: Vehicles equipped with Telematics SERVICE INFORMATION CONSULT has been updated to allow DTC B2E01-96 for “Internal battery” to be cleared in the Telematics Control Unit (TCU). If DTC …
  • ITB19-042E Aug 15, 2024 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    AV CONTROL UNIT REPLACEMENT PROCESS This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin. IF YOU CONFIRM The AV control unit needs to be replaced. ACTION 1. Read and save the VIN. 2. Read …
  • ITB19-029E Aug 15, 2024 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    TELEMATICS (IVC) SERVICE INFORMATION Vehicles equipped with factory telematics system HINT:  If the client experiences Wi-Fi hotspot related concerns only, DO NOT replace the TCU. Have the client contact the AT&T Support line at 1 (888) 719-7242.  See ITB…
  • ITB21-025B May 11, 2024 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    DTC C1A17-49 STORED IN LASER/RADAR This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
  • ITB13-052E May 20, 2024 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    INTELLIGENT KEY NOT DETECTED / ENGINE WILL NOT START This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
  • ITB13-006D May 20, 2024 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    CAN COMMUNICATION – NETWORK DIAGNOSTIC FLOW CHART This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
  • ITB10-029C May 20, 2024 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    CAN COMMUNICATION CODES – DIAGNOSTIC TIPS AND GUIDELINES This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
  • ITB19-013E Apr 13, 2024 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING WARNING LIGHT BLINKING This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
  • ITB17-009H Apr 30, 2024 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    WINDOW GLASS WARRANTY INFORMATION This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
  • ITB13-007I Apr 30, 2024 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    REMOVING FOREIGN MATERIAL FROM THE WINDOW GLASS This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
  • ITB09-039K Apr 29, 2024 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    WINDSHIELD CRACKING This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
  • ITB23-010E Feb 22, 2024 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    SOFTWARE UPDATE FOR INFOTAINMENT ISSUES This bulletin is no longer active. To access infotainment software updates via the Infotainment Software Update Utility: Select SPECIALTY TOOLS, and then select Infotainment Software Updates on the left side of …
  • ITB23-010D Jan 24, 2024 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    SOFTWARE UPDATE FOR INFOTAINMENT ISSUES This bulletin is no longer active. To access infotainment software updates via the Infotainment Software Update Utility: Select SPECIALTY TOOLS, and then select Infotainment Software Updates on the left side of …
  • ITB22-027B Jan 29, 2024 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    ENABLING WIRELESS APPLE CARPLAY® FEATURES This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
  • ITB22-021B Nov 2, 2023 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    SEAT BELT REMINDER SERVICE INFORMATION This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
  • ITB23-010C Aug 16, 2023 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    SOFTWARE UPDATE FOR INFOTAINMENT ISSUES This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
  • ITB23-010B Aug 1, 2023 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    SOFTWARE UPDATE FOR INFOTAINMENT ISSUES This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
  • ITB22-043A May 26, 2023 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    INFOTAINMENT CONTROL UNIT REPLACEMENT SERVICE INFORMATION This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
  • ITB23-015 Apr 6, 2023 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    DTC B2E1B-06 (AUTOMATIC ECALL) STORED AS CURRENT IN IVC SERVICE INFORMATION The APPLIED VEHICLES that come equipped with a factory installed SOS switch, located near the overhead map lamp, also come equipped with a wireless communication device calle…
  • ITB23-010A Apr 4, 2023 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    SOFTWARE UPDATE FOR INFOTAINMENT ISSUES This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
  • ITB22-027A Apr 13, 2023 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    ENABLING WIRELESS APPLE CARPLAY® FEATURES This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
  • ITB14-011G Apr 17, 2023 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    REMOTE ENGINE START NOT WORKING This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
  • ITB03-051Q Apr 5, 2023 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    HEADLAMP, FOG LAMP, OR REAR COMBINATION LAMP FOGGING This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
  • ITB23-010 Mar 8, 2023 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    SOFTWARE UPDATE FOR INFOTAINMENT ISSUES SERVICE INFORMATION When diagnosing an infotainment issue or after replacement of the AV Control Unit, it is necessary to verify the current software version of the AV Control Unit to determine if a software ver…
  • ITB22-021A Mar 9, 2023 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    SEAT BELT REMINDER SERVICE INFORMATION This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
  • ITB21-025A Mar 9, 2023 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    DTC C1A17-49 STORED IN LASER/RADAR This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
  • ITB20-021E Mar 24, 2023 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    SOFTWARE UPDATE FOR INFOTAINMENT ISSUES This bulletin has been superseded by: ITB23-010 SOFTWARE UPDATE FOR INFOTAINMENT ISSUES Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
  • ITB19-024C Mar 9, 2023 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    DTC B00A0-00 STORED This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
  • ITB19-013D Mar 9, 2023 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING WARNING LIGHT BLINKING This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
  • ITB13-008D Mar 29, 2023 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    CLICKING NOISE FROM FRONT OR REAR AXLE DURING TAKE-OFF/ACCELERATION This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
  • ITB10-074B Mar 8, 2023 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    ABS/VDC CAN DIAGNOSIS INFORMATION This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
  • ITB20-006C Feb 22, 2023 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    WINDSHIELD WIPER BLADE PERFORMANCE/DIAGNOSIS SERVICE INFORMATION This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
  • ITB13-007H Feb 27, 2023 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    REMOVING FOREIGN MATERIAL FROM THE WINDOW GLASS This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
  • ITB10-067C Feb 22, 2023 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    WHEEL BEARING COLLISION DAMAGE This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
  • ITB09-039J Feb 27, 2023 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    WINDSHIELD CRACKING This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
  • ITB19-042D Feb 10, 2023 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    AV CONTROL UNIT REPLACEMENT PROCESS This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
  • ITB19-030C Feb 10, 2023 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    AV CONTROL UNIT INFORMATION This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Discard all previous versions of this bulletin.
  • ITB23-002 Jan 18, 2023 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    MISSING OR CORRUPTED MAP DATA IF YOU CONFIRM Client states the error screen, shown in Figure 1, appears when using navigation. ACTION Follow the SERVICE PROCEDURE in this bulletin to download the map data from the ASIST Downloader, and then update …
  • ITB22-020A Jan 23, 2023 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    TELEMATICS CONTROL UNIT RESET AFTER AUTOMATIC COLLISION NOTIFICATION This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
  • ITB22-017A Jan 18, 2023 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    DTC B2E01-96 (INTERNAL BATTERY) STORED AS CURRENT IN IVC This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
  • ITB22-043 Dec 8, 2022 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    INFOTAINMENT CONTROL UNIT REPLACEMENT SERVICE INFORMATION SERVICE INFORMATION When replacing an AV control unit (Infotainment Control Unit), for any reason, all three steps below are required. If all three steps are not completed on vehicles equipped …
  • ITB22-041 Nov 23, 2022 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    DRIVE SHAFT BOOT SERVICE INFORMATION SERVICE INFORMATION If a Drive Shaft (Axle Shaft) Boot on an APPLIED VEHICLE is found to be leaking grease, AND There is no abnormal noise or obvious CV Joint risk due to water intrusion and/or complete grease los…
  • ITB19-029D Nov 1, 2022 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    TELEMATICS (IVC) SERVICE INFORMATION This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Discard all previous versions of this bulletin.
  • ITB13-008C Sep 27, 2022 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    CLICKING NOISE FROM FRONT OR REAR AXLE DURING TAKE-OFF/ACCELERATION This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
  • ITB22-027 Jun 30, 2022 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    ENABLING WIRELESS APPLE CARPLAY® FEATURES SERVICE INFORMATION To enable wireless use of current Apple CarPlay® features, follow the SERVICE PROCEDURE in this bulletin. NOTE: Depending on the software version, the AV control unit may need to be updated…
  • ITB22-013A Jun 30, 2022 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    CLIENT SATISFACTION INITIATIVE 2020-2021 QX80; INFOTAINMENT SOFTWARE UPDATE AND WIRELESS CARPLAY CONFIGURATION Client Satisfaction Initiative ID # PC882 is no longer active.  Repair orders opened after this bulletin’s published date are no longer eli…
  • PC882 2020-21 QX Apr 1, 2022 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Wireless Apple CarPlay® Update Voluntary Service Campaign ***** Campaign Summary ***** INFINITI is continuing to conduct a Client Service Initiative (CSI) on certain specific model year 2020-2021 QX80 vehicles that were previously included and subsequen…
  • ITB22-021 Apr 28, 2022 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    SEAT BELT REMINDER SERVICE INFORMATION SERVICE INFORMATION On the APPLIED VEHICLES, there are a variety of Seat Belt Warning Lights and Chimes. Refer to the information in this bulletin, along with the related vehicle owner’s manual.
  • ITB22-020 Apr 21, 2022 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    TELEMATICS CONTROL UNIT RESET AFTER AUTOMATIC COLLISION NOTIFICATION SERVICE INFORMATION The Telematics Control Unit (TCU) has the ability to send an automatic collision notification when the vehicle is involved in an accident. Once an automatic colli…
  • ITB22-017 Apr 12, 2022 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    B2E01-96 (INTERNAL BATTERY) DTC STORED AS CURRENT IN IVC SERVICE INFORMATION CONSULT has been updated to allow DTC B2E01-96 (Internal battery) to be cleared in the Telematics Control Unit (TCU). If DTC B2E01-96 is Current/Active in the TCU, and no ad…
  • ITB22-015 Apr 5, 2022 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    SERVICE INFORMATION FOR FUEL GAUGE INACCURATE WITH DTCS STORED IN ECM SERVICE INFORMATION If a fuel level sensor has been diagnosed as sending an incorrect level signal, and one or more of the following DTCs are stored in the ECM, do not replace the e…
  • ITB19-024B Apr 26, 2022 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    DTC B00A0-00 STORED This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
  • ITB22-013 Mar 31, 2022 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    CLIENT SATISFACTION INITIATIVE 2020-2021 QX80; INFOTAINMENT SOFTWARE UPDATE AND WIRELESS CARPLAY CONFIGURATION SERVICE INFORMATION Infiniti is providing a free infotainment software update, including Wireless Apple CarPlay®, until June 30, 2022. This…
  • ITB20-021D Mar 21, 2022 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    SOFTWARE UPDATE FOR INFOTAINMENT ISSUES This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications files.