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2016 Infiniti QX80Problems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 15 owner complaints about the 2016 Infiniti QX80, most often about the service brakes. It is covered by 1 safety recall.

2016 Infiniti QX80
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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls1Free fix at dealersOwner complaints150 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage50kService brakes, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through October 3, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: Kevauto, CC BY-SA 4.0.

Complaints by system

Where the 2016 Infiniti QX80 has problems

15 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Service brakes30
Engine20
Air bags20
Fuel system, gasoline10
Power train10
Steering10
Structure10
Vehicle speed control10
Visibility10
3 other systems30

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

1 recall

2016 Infiniti QX80 recalls and how many were fixed

Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Infiniti.

Best & worst years

2016 vs. every other QX80 year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the QX80 median. How we score

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  • Caution
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  • Not rated
NHTSA crash tests

2016 Infiniti QX80 safety ratings

2016 Infiniti QX80 SUV AWD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.

  • Stability control: Standard
  • Forward collision warning: Optional
  • Lane departure warning: Optional
In owners' words

What QX80 owners report

Recent service brakes complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

I HAD MY INFINITY 2016 QX 80 FOR 6 MONTHS AND THE BREAKS WENT OUT TO THE FLOOR. I WAS ONLY GOING OVER A SPEED HUMP, LUCKILY. I PULLED OVER AND THE CALIPER WAS AGAINST THE INSIDE OF THE RIM. I WAS TOLD THE PIN FELL OUT. VERY DANGEROUS!
Complaint 11363222 · Oct 7, 2020 · 50,200 miles
WE HAVE HAD SEVERAL ISSUES WITH OUR VEHICLE. IT HAS BEEN TO THE DEALERSHIP 3 TIMES SINCE NOVEMBER 20, 2019. THE FIRST TIME WE TOOK THE VEHICLE INTO THE DEALERSHIP, IT WAS DUE TO IT BOGGING DOWN. THIS HAPPENED WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION AND IN BOTH THE CITY AND INTERSTATE. THE WORST TIME, WAS…
Complaint 11281442 · Nov 20, 2019 · 60,015 miles
THIS VEHICLE HAS A CRASH AVOIDANCE SYSTEM THAT HAS TO BE TURNED ON, I THINK IT SHOULD TURN WHEN THE VEHICLE IS STARTED LIKE FCA,GM,FORD AND THE BENDIX SYSTEM WE HAVE IN HD TRUCKS. THE DEALER IS NO HELP.
Complaint 10897481 · Aug 21, 2016 · 47 miles

Own a 2016 QX80?

Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.