2015 Infiniti QX80 Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls
Caution The 2015 Infiniti QX80 has a Complaint Index of 73, ranking 4th worst of 12 model years, with 18 complaints and 2 recalls. It carries a Caution verdict, mainly driven by fuel system and engine complaints.
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
YearToAvoid Scorecard
- Complaint Index
- 73/100
- #4 of 12 QX80 years
- Verdict
- Caution
- vs. other years of this model
- Complaints
- 18
- unique NHTSA reports
- Recalls
- 2
- distinct NHTSA campaigns
- Crashes
- 1
- reported in complaints
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 1
- Top issue
- Fuel System
- NHTSA overall rating
- Not rated
- EPA combined MPG
- 16
- 14 city / 20 hwy
- Injuries / deaths
- 1 / 0
Top 2015 Infiniti QX80 problems
Share of this year’s NHTSA complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Fuel System8 (44%)
- Engine7 (39%)
- Airbags4 (22%)
- Brakes4 (22%)
- Transmission & Powertrain3 (17%)
- Other1 (6%)
- Seat Belts1 (6%)
- Suspension, Wheels & Tires1 (6%)
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 the vehicle failing to start with no warning lights, later diagnosed as a defective fuel pump.
- Some drivers heard an abnormal noise while accelerating from a stop and were told a high-pressure fuel camshaft component was at fault.
- Several owners describe the airbag warning light flashing repeatedly, sometimes traced to a curtain airbag module needing replacement.
- One driver reported the brake pedal going to the floor at low speed with the vehicle stopping unexpectedly, though the dealer could not duplicate the issue.
- An owner described the check engine light coming on early with both catalytic converters needing replacement.
- A driver reported the engine occasionally failing to start despite a new battery being installed.
2015 Infiniti QX80 recalls
2 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.
2015 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.
2015 compared with other QX80 years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2015 Infiniti QX80 reliable?
- NHTSA lists 18 complaints and 2 recalls for the 2015 QX80, giving it a Complaint Index of 73, the 4th worst among the 12 model years with data. This places it in the Caution category relative to other QX80 years.
- What are the most common problems with the 2015 Infiniti QX80?
- Fuel System complaints make up 44% of reports, followed by Engine issues at 39%. Airbags and Brakes each account for 22% of complaints.
- Does the 2015 Infiniti QX80 have any recalls?
- Yes, NHTSA lists two recalls: one for fuel pressure sensors needing re-torquing (campaign 14V683000) and one for a label correction on 22-inch wheel Gross Axle Weight Rating (campaign 26V455000).
- What year Infiniti QX80 should I avoid?
- Among the years with data, 2017 and 2019 rank worse than 2015, both earning an Avoid verdict with Complaint Index scores of 82 and 91. The 2015 model sits in the Caution range at 73.
- At what mileage do 2015 QX80 problems typically appear?
- Fuel system complaints show a median mileage of 97,000, engine complaints a median of 49,000, and transmission and powertrain complaints a median of 85,000.