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2019 Infiniti QX80 problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

Limited data — recalls on file

NHTSA has just 24 complaints on file for the 2019 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.

In government crash testing it earned 4 of 5 NCAP stars overall.

24

NHTSA complaints

1

Recalls

0

Investigations

0

Crash-involved

0

Fires reported

0

Injuries

0

Deaths

4

NCAP overall · of 5 stars

How does 2019 compare to other QX80 years?

QX80 NHTSA complaints by model year, 2019 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, 2019 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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What are the most common 2019 Infiniti QX80 problems?

ComponentComplaintsShare
Electrical System729%
Other521%
Driver Assistance313%
Visibility & Wipers28%
Fuel System28%
Brakes28%
Engine14%
Speed Control14%
Lighting14%

Does the 2019 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.

“Something keeps killing my battery. There’s no lights that come on to indicate a problem. I’ve been stranded twice at work and now today, I get ready to leave and the battery is dead again!! I’ve gotten a new battery three times in a year’s time. I’ve searched for a recall because I see…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Electrical System · May 30, 2022

“I WAS DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD, ONLY VEHICLE ON THE HIGHWAY AND IT WAS A CLEAR, HOT, AND SUNNY DAY. I HEARD A LOUD NOISE LIKE A GUNSHOT AND THEN COULD HEAR THE SOUND OF AIR LIKE RIDING WITH THE WINDOW DOWN. I LOOKED AROUND INSIDE MY CAR AND DIDN'T SEE ANYTHING SO I PULLED THE SHADE A LITTLE FROM THE…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Other · July 22, 2020

“THE CAR'S REARVIEW CAMERA HAS NO VISIBILITY WHEN IT'S NIGHTTIME OR DARK OUTSIDE. THE REARVIEW CAMERA MONITOR IS ALMOST PITCH BLACK AND TOO GRAINY. SIDEVIEW CAMERA ALSO SHOWS NO VISIBILITY (EVEN THOUGH THE CAR COMES WITH THESE FEATURES) AND CHANGING BRIGHTNESS/CONTRAST SETTINGS DOES NOT RESOLVE THE…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Visibility & Wipers · December 18, 2019

“THE 2019 QX80 FORWARD EMERGENCY BREAKING SYSTEM (FEB) CONTINUOUSLY ENGAGES THE BRAKES WITHOUT WARNING OR AN OBSTRUCTION. ALWAYS WHILE A RAILROAD CROSSING IS IN SITE, SOMETIMES WHEN A REDLIGHT IS NEAR BUT (GREEN) WITH NO VEHICLES STOPPED AT IT. IT HAS ALSO DONE IT ON AN OPEN HIGHWAY & INTERSTATE AT…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Brakes · March 13, 2020

2019 Infiniti QX80 — common questions

Is the 2019 Infiniti QX80 reliable?

The record is thin — 24 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 2019 QX80 problems?

According to NHTSA complaint data, the leading problem areas are electrical system (7 complaints), other (5 complaints), driver assistance (3 complaints).

Does the 2019 Infiniti QX80 have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign affecting the 2019 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.

How safe is the 2019 Infiniti QX80?

In NHTSA's NCAP crash testing, the 2019 Infiniti QX80 earned an overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars.

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.