2020 Infiniti QX80 recalls and problems

The 2020 Infiniti QX80 has 2 safety recalls and 6 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at any Infiniti dealer.

Recalls
2
Complaints
6
Crashes / fires
0 / 0
Injuries / deaths
0 / 0

Recalls may cover only some 2020 Infiniti QX80 vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.

2020 Infiniti QX80 recalls

Recall 26V-455: Equipment

Reported Jul 15, 2026 · 168,149 vehicles affected · Nissan North America, Inc.

Problem: Nissan 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."

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

Fix: Dealers will install new labels, free of charge. Additionally, Nissan will mail replacement labels to owners. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed September 2, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the final remedy is available, anticipated Fall 2026. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Nissan's numbers for this recall are R26B1 and P6A13/4. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on July 16, 2026.

Recall 21V-373: Fuel System, Gasoline

Reported May 20, 2021 · 24,140 vehicles affected · Nissan North America, Inc.

Problem: Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Nissan Armada and 2020-2021 INFINITI QX80 vehicles equipped with V8 engines. The impeller can swell and bind within the fuel pump module, causing it to fail.

Risk: Fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix: Dealers will replace the fuel pump module, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 4, 2022. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Nissan's number for this recall is R21A2. Owners may contact INFINITI customer service at 1-800-662-6200. INFINITI's number for this recall is R21A3.

2020 Infiniti QX80 problems reported by owners

Problem areaReports
Forward Collision Avoidance3
Unknown or Other2
Vehicle Speed Control1
Fuel System, Gasoline1
Visibility/Wiper1
Back Over Prevention1
Service Brakes1

Most reported parts

  • Forward Collision Avoidance › Automatic Emergency Braking — 2
  • Back Over Prevention › Warnings — 1
  • Forward Collision Avoidance › Warnings — 1

Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 2,500 miles (median of owner reports).

Problems that are not covered by a recall are paid repairs; labor rates follow local mechanic pay — see what auto mechanics earn in each state.

Recent 2020 Infiniti QX80 complaints

Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.

Unknown or Other · reported Feb 18, 2026
Sunroof shattered while driving. If I did not have sunroof cover closed, glass would have fallen on me into car and potentially cause distraction leading to crash. An insurance rep will be inspecting vehicle within the next 3-5 days. No prior warnings before glass shattered.
Service Brakes · reported Apr 10, 2024
The brakes automatically engage without cause. The problem occurs at both city and highway speeds, from 20-75 mph. It is particularly bad when passing underneath a bridge. The car will abruptly stop. This has been ongoing for monthes. Sometimes, the vehicle will act inappropriately when the brake is applied by the driver. The car will attempt to accelerate. Other times the car will hard brake as if slamming the brakes.
Visibility/Wiper · reported Jul 25, 2023
While waiting in a parking lot, I was reviewing the settings available on the lower center display, one of those options was for "Camera." Inside this menu I found and made adjustment for options like brightness, contrast, tint, color, and black level... and while most of those seemed to work well, and I was able to make suitable adjustments to the camera--the tint and color options seemed to have no effect on the image. So, I opted to adjust tint from the default/middle value all the way to the left/lowest value and save the settings. Even then, with that saved, I was able to switch to the…
Forward Collision Avoidance · reported May 3, 2022
Vehicle aggressively and without cause engaged the Automatic Emergency Braking System causing the driver to be slammed against her seat belt and almost having the car in back of us to almost rear end our vehicle. This has happened in the past but it has been a manageable slight deceleration when going around a gentle curve or at the railroad overpass. . This time the incident was intense almost causing a rear end collision. I would add that this severe incident happened when approaching the same railroad overpass in the rain. This has also happened at this intersection in good weather. Under…
Fuel System, Gasoline · reported Jan 4, 2022
The contact owns a 2020 Infiniti QX80. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V373000 (Fuel System, Gasoline) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The local dealer and the manufacturer were made aware of the issue. The contact had experienced a failure where the vehicle would not start as needed. The contact related the failure to the recall. Parts distribution disconnect. The failure mileage was not available.

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Frequently asked questions

Does the 2020 Infiniti QX80 have any recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2020 Infiniti QX80: 26V-455 (equipment), 21V-373 (fuel system, gasoline). Not every vehicle is affected, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What is the most common problem with the 2020 Infiniti QX80?

Owners report forward collision avoidance problems most often (3 reports), followed by unknown or other (2). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 2,500 miles.

Are Infiniti recall repairs free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized Infiniti dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.