The 2021 Infiniti Qx80 has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 27,709 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 9 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the engine. Last updated July 5, 2026.
Recall campaigns
BACK OVER PREVENTION21V5990002021-08-023,569 affected
Defect
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2021 Infinity Q50, Q60, and QX80 vehicles. A software error may deactivate the audio/video control unit screen, preventing the rear-view image from displaying. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety…
Consequence
A rear-view camera that does not display an image reduces the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will update the control unit software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 14, 2021. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Nissan's number for this recall is R21A9.
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Nissan Armada and 2020-2021 INFINITI QX80 vehicles equipped with V8 engines. The impeller can swell and bind within the fuel pump module, causing it to fail.
Consequence
Fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the fuel pump module, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 4, 2022. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Nissan's number for this recall is R21A2. Owners may contact INFINITI customer service at 1-800-662-6200. INFINITI's number for this…
Complaints by component
ENGINE
2
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
2
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL
1
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
1
POWER TRAIN
1
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
1
VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY
1
Total complaints9
What owners report
Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal
information removed.
“What component or system failed or malfunctioned, and is it available for inspection upon request? Fuel rail/ system pressure too low how was your safety or the safety of others put at risk? Car engine could stall and increasing the risk of a crash has the problem been reproduced or confirmed by a…”
“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…”
“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.”
“2021 infiniti qx80. Consumer writes in regard to rear turn signals being to low on vehicle causing safety concerns.”
“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…”
“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…”
“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…”
“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…”
Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL,
FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2021 Infiniti Qx80 as of
July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page
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