2020 Infiniti QX80Problems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 6 owner complaints about the 2020 Infiniti QX80, most often about the forward collision avoidance. It is covered by 2 safety recalls, and for recall 21V-373 the manufacturer reports only 93% of affected cars repaired.

2020 Infiniti QX80

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through July 15, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: Bull-Doser, Public domain.

Complaints by system

Where the 2020 Infiniti QX80 has problems

6 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
Forward collision avoidance20
Back over prevention10
Vehicle speed control10
Visibility/wiper10
Service brakes10
Fuel system, gasoline10

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

2 recalls

2020 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.

93%repaired · 2024 Q2

Fuel pump: control/drive module

Recall 21V-373 · May 20, 2021 · 24,140 vehicles · 22,394 repaired

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

Problem, fix and repair progress →

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

2020 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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  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
NHTSA crash tests

2020 Infiniti QX80 safety ratings

2020 Infiniti QX80 SUV AWD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.

★★★★★Overall rating
  • Rollover: 3 stars (21.9% risk)
  • Stability control: Standard
  • Forward collision warning: Standard
  • Lane departure warning: Standard
In owners' words

What QX80 owners report

Recent forward collision avoidance complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

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…
Complaint 11582054 · Apr 10, 2024
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…
Complaint 11463241 · May 3, 2022

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