2016 Infiniti QX80 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other QX80 years
- Far more complaints than other years 5th of 14 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 15 complaints with NHTSA about the 2016 Infiniti QX80. That ranks 5th out of 14 QX80 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is service brakes (3 complaints, 20%), typically at around 50,200 miles. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.
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- 15owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2016 Infiniti QX80 problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes | 3 | 20% | 50,200 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 2 | 13% | 10,000 | — | — |
| Engine | 2 | 13% | 12,529 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 2 | 13% | 35,500 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 1 | 7% | 32,524 | — | — |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 1 | 7% | — | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 1 | 7% | 32,524 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 | 7% | 90,000 | — | — |
| Power Train | 1 | 7% | — | — | — |
| Steering | 1 | 7% | 60,015 | — | — |
| Structure | 1 | 7% | — | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 7% | 60,015 | — | — |
| Visibility | 1 | 7% | 27,448 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2016 Infiniti QX80 recalls (1)
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Problem: Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2020-2026 Nissan Armada, 2011-2013 Infiniti QX56, and 2014-2027 QX80 vehicles equipped with 22" wheels. The Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) listed on the certification label is incorrect, which can allow the vehicle to be overloaded. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."
Risk: An overloaded vehicle can increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will install new labels, free of charge. Additionally, Nissan will mail replacement labels to owners. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed September 2, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the final remedy is available, anticipated Fall 2026. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Nissan's numbers for this recall are R26B1 and P6A13/4. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on July 16, 2026.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) U.S. Department of Transportation 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE West Department, Washington, DC 20590 SUBJECT: SAFETY COMPLAINT â STRUCTURAL PAINT DELAMINATION AND DEBRIS HAZARD ⢠Vehicle: 2016 Infiniti QX80 ⢠Paint Color: Pearl White (Paint…
I live in a state where it is required to have both front and back plates. When I got my 2016 QX80 it did not have official front plate mounting so I bought a kit and installed the front license plate. Since then I have not had a working sensor. The front collision sensor states thereâs an…
The contact owns a 2016 Infiniti QX80. The contact stated that while her husband was driving 50 MPH on the interstate, there was an abnormal booming sound coming from the sunroof, and the driver discovered that the sunroof glass had shattered. The contact called the Insurance Company for…
Vehicle will not shift pass 3rd gear. Valve body issue, diagnosed by dealership. Many of the same model have the same problem. Vehicles have very low mileage with a problem like this. Dealer refuses to replace part or compensate. Vehicle poses a potential safety issue on the road.
Airbag light keeps coming on and we take it in to be serviced and they say hey it shows low voltage so we tighten down your battery and that fixed it. Then we drive 100 miles and it's back on. Took it to a different dealer and they said the same thing. Another few hundred miles airbag light is on…
Other Infiniti QX80 years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2027 QX80 | 4 | 1 |
| 2026 QX80 | 7 | 2 |
| 2025 QX80 | 8 | 4 |
| 2024 QX80 | 2 | 1 |
| 2023 QX80 | 2 | 1 |
| 2022 QX80 | 1 | 1 |
| 2021 QX80 | 7 | 3 |
| 2020 QX80 | 6 | 2 |
| 2019 QX80 | 20 | 2 |
| 2018 QX80 | 9 | 2 |
| 2017 QX80 | 17 | 1 |
| 2016 | 15 | 1 |
| 2015 QX80 | 18 | 2 |
| 2014 QX80 | 21 | 4 |
See all Infiniti QX80 problems by year, every Infiniti model, or the Infiniti VIN decoder.
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2016 Infiniti QX80?
Owners most often report service brakes, air bags, engine problems. The top one, service brakes, accounts for 3 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2016 Infiniti QX80?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2016 Infiniti QX80 a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other QX80 model years, the 2016 has far more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.