2021 Infiniti QX80

Problems, Recalls & Reliability Report

Excellent Reliability

Quick Summary

The 2021 Infiniti QX80 has 9 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — that's 0.1x the segment average of 80. The most common issue is engine problems (22% of all complaints), specifically: this is a 2021 vehicle, and beginning in april of 2022, i have been telling my dealer that there is something wrong, but they haven't been able to fix it. when i am driving, there are times when the car will fail to accelerate. also at times it feels like i have been rear ended and the car lurches.

Total Complaints

Recalls Issued

—/5

Safety Stars

0.1x

vs Segment Avg

Known Problems

ENGINE

2 complaints

22%

• This is a 2021 Vehicle, and beginning in April of 2022, I have been telling my dealer that there is something wrong, but they haven't been able to fix it. When I am driving, there are times when the car will fail to accelerate. Also at times it feels like I have been rear ended and the car lurches
• I have been saying that my vehicle is a safety hazard since April 2022. I have had it to the dealer 4x since then in addition to opening up several cases with Inifiniti Customer Service, but nobody has been able to protect my family and I and remedy the situation. At times the vehicle will not acc

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500

“This is a 2021 Vehicle, and beginning in April of 2022, I have been telling my dealer that there is something wrong, but they haven't been able to fix it. When I am driving, there are times when the car will fail to accelerate. Also at times it feels like I have been rear ended and the car lurches”

— NHTSA complaint filing

SPEED CONTROL

2 complaints

22%

• This is a 2021 Vehicle, and beginning in April of 2022, I have been telling my dealer that there is something wrong, but they haven't been able to fix it. When I am driving, there are times when the car will fail to accelerate. Also at times it feels like I have been rear ended and the car lurches
• I have been saying that my vehicle is a safety hazard since April 2022. I have had it to the dealer 4x since then in addition to opening up several cases with Inifiniti Customer Service, but nobody has been able to protect my family and I and remedy the situation. At times the vehicle will not acc

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500

— NHTSA complaint filing

LIGHTING

1 complaints

11%

• 2021 INFINITI QX80. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARD TO REAR TURN SIGNALS BEING TO LOW ON VEHICLE CAUSING SAFETY CONCERNS.

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500

“2021 INFINITI QX80. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARD TO REAR TURN SIGNALS BEING TO LOW ON VEHICLE CAUSING SAFETY CONCERNS.”

— NHTSA complaint filing

OTHER

1 complaints

11%

• The paint is peeling on my 2021 qx80 on the rear bumper and the grill is bubbling. Infiniti refused to cover it because we are out of the warranty. Might I ad only by a couple hundred miles.

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500

“The paint is peeling on my 2021 qx80 on the rear bumper and the grill is bubbling. Infiniti refused to cover it because we are out of the warranty. Might I ad only by a couple hundred miles.”

— NHTSA complaint filing

VISIBILITY

1 complaints

11%

• The contact owns a 2021 Infiniti QX80. The contact stated while driving at approximately 65 MPH, the sunroof inadvertently exploded without impact. The contact stated that the sunroof was not being utilized and was covered and closed. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The dealer nor the man

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500

“The contact owns a 2021 Infiniti QX80. The contact stated while driving at approximately 65 MPH, the sunroof inadvertently exploded without impact. The contact stated that the sunroof was not being utilized and was covered and closed. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The dealer nor the man”

— NHTSA complaint filing

Estimated Repair Costs

ENGINE(~50K mi)

$500

SPEED CONTROL(~50K mi)

$500

LIGHTING(~50K mi)

$500

OTHER(~50K mi)

$500

VISIBILITY(~50K mi)

$500

Estimates based on average reported repair costs. Actual costs vary by location, shop, and severity.

🔍 Pre-Purchase Inspection Checklist

Based on 9 owner complaints for this specific year, here's what to check or ask about:

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ENGINE: This is a 2021 Vehicle, and beginning in April of 2022, I have been telling my dealer that there is something wrong, but they haven't been able to fix it. When I am driving, there are times when the car will fail to accelerate. Also at times it feels like I have been rear ended and the car lurches
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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SPEED CONTROL: This is a 2021 Vehicle, and beginning in April of 2022, I have been telling my dealer that there is something wrong, but they haven't been able to fix it. When I am driving, there are times when the car will fail to accelerate. Also at times it feels like I have been rear ended and the car lurches
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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LIGHTING: 2021 INFINITI QX80. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARD TO REAR TURN SIGNALS BEING TO LOW ON VEHICLE CAUSING SAFETY CONCERNS.
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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OTHER: The paint is peeling on my 2021 qx80 on the rear bumper and the grill is bubbling. Infiniti refused to cover it because we are out of the warranty. Might I ad only by a couple hundred miles.
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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General: Get a pre-purchase inspection from an independent mechanic ($100-$200)