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2018 Infiniti QX80Problems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 8 owner complaints about the 2018 Infiniti QX80, most often about the electrical system. It is covered by 2 safety recalls, and for recall 19V-654 the manufacturer reports only 80% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through July 15, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: Kevauto, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Complaints by system
Where the 2018 Infiniti QX80 has problems
8 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
4Electrical system
2Air bags1 crash/fire/injury
1Seat belts1 crash/fire/injury
1Steering
1Exterior lighting
1Communication
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 4 | 0 |
| Air bags | 2 | 1 |
| Seat belts | 1 | 1 |
| Steering | 1 | 0 |
| Exterior lighting | 1 | 0 |
| Communication | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
2 recalls
2018 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.
repaired · 2021 Q1
Sensing system: camera
Risk. The lack of an image in the back-up camera display increases the risk of a crash.
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
2018 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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NHTSA crash tests
2018 Infiniti QX80 safety ratings
2018 Infiniti QX80 SUV AWD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
- Rollover: 3 stars (21.6% risk)
- Stability control: Standard
- Forward collision warning: No
- Lane departure warning: No
In owners' words
What QX80 owners report
Recent electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
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.
Similar to other complaints, the instrument cluster lighting is beginning to go dim or completely out starting at the high end of the RPM gauge and the low end of the speedometer gauge. This is an issue during night time driving.
The primary instrument gauge for the QX80 starts to lose illumination from around the speedometer and tachometer. The vehicle has 55,000 miles and is a 2018 model. This is the SECOND time this has happened, with the instrument gauge being replaced first at approximately 32,000 miles for the same…
Own a 2018 QX80?
Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.