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2018 Infiniti QX80 problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

Limited data — recalls on file

NHTSA has just 11 complaints on file for the 2018 Infiniti QX80 — too few to judge reliability from owner reports alone — but one recall campaign applies to this year, so any used example should have its VIN checked for completed recall work.

11

NHTSA complaints

1

Recalls

0

Investigations

2

Crash-involved

0

Fires reported

2

Injuries

0

Deaths

—

NCAP overall

How does 2018 compare to other QX80 years?

QX80 NHTSA complaints by model year, 2018 highlighted30 complaints2014: 23 complaints2015: 29 complaints2016: 18 complaints2017: 30 complaints2018: 11 complaints2019: 24 complaints2020: 10 complaints2021: 9 complaints2022: 3 complaints2023: 4 complaints2024: 1 complaints2025: 13 complaints2026: 7 complaints
QX80 NHTSA complaints by model year, 2018 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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What are the most common 2018 Infiniti QX80 problems?

ComponentComplaintsShare
Electrical System436%
Airbags218%
Other218%
Lighting19%
Seat Belts19%
Steering19%

Does the 2018 Infiniti QX80 have recalls?

1 NHTSA recall campaign on file. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.

19V654000Driver AssistanceSeptember 12, 2019 · 1,228,830 units

Defect

Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Nissan Altima, Armada, Frontier, Kicks, Leaf, Maxima, Murano, NV, NV200, Pathfinder, Rogue, Rogue Sport, Sentra, Titan, Titan Diesel, Versa Note and Versa Sedan vehicles, as well as Infiniti Q50, Q60, QX30 and QX80 vehicles. Additionally included are 2019 Nissan GT-R and Taxi and Infiniti QX50, QX60, Q70, Q70L vehicles. The back-up camera and display settings can be adjusted such that the rear view image is no longer visible and the system will retain that setting the next time the vehicle is placed in reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rear Visibility."

Consequence

The lack of an image in the back-up camera display increases the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Nissan will notify owners in phases, having dealers update the back-up camera settings software, free of charge. The recall began November 11, 2019 and all affected VINs should be activated. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669 or INFINITI customer service at 1-800-662-6200.

Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA

Representative excerpts, cleaned of personal information. These are consumer statements, not verified defects.

“The contact wife owns a 2018 Infiniti QX80 AWD. The contact stated that the Telematics Control Unit (TCU) of the vehicle operated in 3G however, the AT&T servers were shutting down causing the functionality of the TCU to become inoperable. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer. The manufacturer was…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Electrical System · August 30, 2021

“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2018 INFINITI QX80. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 38-40 MPH, THE DRIVER OF AN ONCOMING VEHICLE FAILED TO YIELD THE RIGHT OF WAY AND CRASHED INTO THE DRIVER'S SIDE DOOR AND DRIVER'S SIDE FRONT FENDER OF THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE. THE DRIVER'S FRONTAL AIR BAG DEPLOYED; HOWEVER, THE…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Airbags · February 15, 2019 · crash

“The contact wife owns a 2018 Infiniti QX80 AWD. The contact stated that the Telematics Control Unit (TCU) of the vehicle operated in 3G however, the AT&T servers were shutting down causing the functionality of the TCU to become inoperable. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer. The manufacturer was…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Other · August 30, 2021

“The dashboard bulbs went out from 0-40 mph and 6-8 rpms. It seems to be a common issue on Reddit and I have found complaints on the internet.”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Lighting · September 8, 2024

“The plastic trim on the steering wheel that is colored to match the other plastic trim in the car has cracked at the 2:00 clock position. The cracked plastic sometimes lifts when turning the wheel which I feel may cause an accident. I have not had it inspected by the dealer of manufacturer as I'm…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Steering · October 15, 2023

2018 Infiniti QX80 — common questions

Is the 2018 Infiniti QX80 reliable?

The record is thin — 11 NHTSA complaints — so owner-report data can't strongly confirm reliability either way, though 1 recall should be verified as completed.

What are the most common 2018 QX80 problems?

According to NHTSA complaint data, the leading problem areas are electrical system (4 complaints), airbags (2 complaints), other (2 complaints).

Does the 2018 Infiniti QX80 have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign affecting the 2018 Infiniti QX80. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers; check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm the work was done.

Which Infiniti QX80 years should you avoid?

Based on complaint rates and open investigations, the QX80 years to avoid are 2017. The cleanest record among QX80 years belongs to 2024.

Related

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.