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2014 Infiniti QX80 Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls

Caution The 2014 Infiniti QX80 has 21 NHTSA complaints, 4 recalls, and a complaint index of 64, ranking 5th-worst of 12 model years with a Caution verdict. Fuel system issues dominate, making up 38% of complaints.

Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology

YearToAvoid Scorecard

Complaint Index
64/100
#5 of 12 QX80 years
Verdict
Caution
vs. other years of this model
Complaints
21
unique NHTSA reports
Recalls
4
distinct NHTSA campaigns
Crashes
0
reported in complaints
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Top issue
Fuel System
Best nearby year
2016
rated Good
NHTSA overall rating
Not rated
EPA combined MPG
16
14 city / 20 hwy
Injuries / deaths
0 / 0

Top 2014 Infiniti QX80 problems

Share of this year’s NHTSA complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.

  1. Fuel System8 (38%)
  2. Engine6 (29%)
  3. Electrical System3 (14%)
  4. Suspension, Wheels & Tires2 (10%)
  5. Airbags1 (5%)
  6. Brakes1 (5%)
  7. Other1 (5%)
  8. Steering1 (5%)
  9. Visibility & Wipers1 (5%)

A complaint can list more than one component, so shares add up to more than 100%. Shares are % of complaints.

What owners report

  • Owners report oil leaking from engine gaskets at low mileage, around 3,000 miles.
  • Some owners describe a fuel smell inside the vehicle tied to the fuel pressure sensor recall, with replacement parts unavailable for extended periods.
  • A rear lower control arm broke on one vehicle at 41,000 miles despite no impact or visible damage.
  • The driver's side sun visor failed to stay in position on one vehicle at 61,000 miles, described as blocking forward visibility.
  • One owner reported repeated battery, starter, and alternator issues starting around 60,000 miles that prevented the vehicle from starting.
  • One owner reported a stretched timing chain, comparing it to a known issue on the related Infiniti QX56.
2014 Infiniti QX80 complaints: complaints filed per month3Dec 2014Apr 2015Mar 2019Mar 2021Jan 2023Jan 2026
21 complaints filed with NHTSA from Dec 2014 to Aug 2026; peak Mar 2015 (3).

2014 Infiniti QX80 recalls

4 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.

  1. 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.

  2. 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.

  3. 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.

See all 4 recalls for the 2014 Infiniti QX80 →

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

Complaint Index by model year (0 = fewest issues, 100 = most)0255075100201420152016201720182019202020212022202320242025
Complaint Index: 0 = fewest issues, 100 = most, relative to other years of this model. Avoid Caution Good Best
YearVerdictIndexComplaintsRecallsMPG
2014Caution6421416
2015Caution7318216
2016Good4514116

All Infiniti QX80 years: best and worst →

Frequently asked questions

Is the 2014 Infiniti QX80 reliable?
NHTSA lists 21 complaints and 4 recalls for the 2014 QX80, giving it a complaint index of 64 and a Caution verdict compared to other QX80 years.
What is the biggest problem with the 2014 Infiniti QX80?
Fuel system complaints are the largest category, accounting for 38% of all complaints, with a median failure mileage of 78,000 for the model overall.
Does the 2014 Infiniti QX80 have recalls?
Yes, NHTSA lists 4 recalls covering fuel system fuel pressure sensors, airbag inflators, a certification label error tied to 20-inch wheels, and a GAWR labeling issue.
How does the 2014 QX80 compare to other years?
The 2014 model ranks 5th-worst among 12 model years tracked, with a complaint index of 64, better than 2015 (73), 2017 (82), and 2019 (91), but worse than 2016, 2020, and 2021, which earned Good verdicts.
What is the fuel economy of the 2014 Infiniti QX80?
EPA rates the 2014 QX80 at 16 mpg combined (14 city/20 highway), with an estimated annual fuel cost of $5,000.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.