2014 Infiniti QX80 Problems, Recalls & Reliability
Verdict
CautionComplaint Index
64/100
#5 most-complained of 12 QX80 years
The 2014 Infiniti QX80 has 21 NHTSA complaints, 4 recalls, and a Complaint Index of 64, ranking 5th worst out of 12 model years and earning a 'Caution' verdict. Fuel System issues account for 38% of complaints.
- Complaints
- 21
- Recalls
- 4
- Crashes / fires
- 0 / 0
- Injuries / deaths
- 0 / 0
- NHTSA overall rating
- Not rated
- EPA combined MPG
- 16
- 14 city / 20 hwy
Top 2014 Infiniti QX80 problems
NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Fuel System8 (38%)
- Engine6 (29%)
- Electrical System3 (14%)
- Suspension, Wheels & Tires2 (10%)
- Airbags1 (5%)
- Brakes1 (5%)
- Other1 (5%)
- Steering1 (5%)
- Visibility & Wipers1 (5%)
What owners report
- Owners report engine oil leaking from gaskets, in one case at 3,000 miles.
- Some describe a fuel smell tied to the fuel pressure sensor recall, with replacement parts unavailable for extended periods.
- One owner reported a rear lower control arm breaking at the weld at 41,000 miles with no prior impact.
- A driver's side sun visor stopped staying in position and hung down, blocking forward visibility at 61,000 miles.
- Another owner reported repeated battery, starter, and alternator issues starting around 60,000 miles, with the vehicle failing to start when stationary.
- One owner reported a stretched timing chain, comparing it to a known issue on the related QX56 engine.
2014 Infiniti QX80 recalls
4 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.
- NHTSA 26V455000Jul 15, 2026Other168,149 vehicles
Equipment:other:labels
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.
Remedy: 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.
- NHTSA 14V683000Nov 28, 2014Fuel System133,592 vehicles
Fuel system, gasoline
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2012-2014 Nissan Juke, 2012-2013 Infiniti M56, QX56, and 2014-2015 Infiniti Q70 (V8 engine vehicles only), and QX80 vehicles. The fuel pressure sensors may not have been sufficiently tightened during production. As a result, the fuel pressure sensor may loosen with vehicle usage and cause a fuel leak.
Risk: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source could cause a vehicle fire.
Remedy: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will re-torque the fuel pressure sensors free of charge. The recall began on January 25, 2015. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-647-7261.
- NHTSA 14V668000Oct 24, 2014Airbags1,848 vehicles
Air bags:frontal:driver side:inflator module
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2013 Infiniti QX56 vehicles manufactured September 1, 2012, to April 26, 2013, and 2014 Infiniti QX80 vehicles manufactured June 18, 2013, to February 11, 2014. In the affected vehicles, the driver's frontal air bag inflator may have been manufactured with an incorrect part.
Risk: In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's air bag, the incorrect part may block the flow of propellant to the air bag and the air bag's inflator may rupture. The rupture could cause metal fragments to strike and potentially seriously injure the vehicle occupants.
Remedy: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front driver air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began on December 1, 2014. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-647-7261.
2014 Infiniti QX80 fuel economy and fuel cost
- City
- 14 MPG
- Highway
- 20 MPG
- Combined
- 16 MPG
- Annual fuel cost (EPA)
- $5,000
- 15,000 mi/yr
- Fuel
- Premium
- Current regular gas
- $4.32/gal
- national avg.
EPA figures; median across configurations of this model year. Estimate your own cost with the fuel cost calculator.
2014 compared with other QX80 years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2014 Infiniti QX80 reliable?
- Compared to other QX80 model years, 2014 ranks 5th worst out of 12 with a Complaint Index of 64 and a 'Caution' verdict based on NHTSA complaints and recalls.
- What are the most common problems with the 2014 Infiniti QX80?
- NHTSA data shows Fuel System complaints make up 38% of reports, followed by Engine issues at 29% and Electrical System issues at 14%.
- Does the 2014 Infiniti QX80 have any recalls?
- NHTSA lists 4 recalls for the 2014 QX80, covering fuel pressure sensors, front driver air bag inflators, a certification label wheel issue, and a gross axle weight rating label issue shared with later model years.
- What year Infiniti QX80 should I avoid?
- Among QX80 years, 2015, 2019, and 2025 carry 'Avoid' verdicts with higher Complaint Index scores of 91, 82, and 100, while 2014 falls into the 'Caution' category at 64.
- At what mileage do 2014 QX80 problems typically occur?
- NHTSA data shows a median failure mileage of 78,000 for the 2014 QX80 overall, with Fuel System complaints reported at a median of 52,527 miles and Engine complaints at 118,622 miles.