2018 Infiniti QX80 Problems, Recalls & Reliability
Verdict
CautionComplaint Index
55/100
#6 most-complained of 12 QX80 years
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
The 2018 Infiniti QX80 has 9 owner complaints and 2 safety recalls on file with NHTSA. Its Complaint Index is 55 out of 100 — #6 highest of 12 QX80 model years (verdict: Caution). The most reported problem area is electrical system (4 complaints, 44% of the total). Complaints report 1 crash and 1 injury.
- Complaints
- 9
- Recalls
- 2
- Crashes / fires
- 1 / 0
- Injuries / deaths
- 1 / 0
- NHTSA overall rating
- Not rated
- EPA combined MPG
- 15.5
- 13.5 city / 19.5 hwy
Top 2018 Infiniti QX80 problems
NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Electrical System4 (44%)
- Other3 (33%)
- Airbags2 (22%)
- Seat Belts1 (11%)
- Steering1 (11%)
2018 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 19V654000Sep 12, 2019Collision Avoidance & Cameras1,228,830 vehicles
Back over prevention: sensing system: camera
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Nissan Altima, Armada, Frontier, Kicks, Leaf, Maxima, Murano, NV, NV200, Pathfinder, Rogue, Rogue Sport, Sentra, Titan, Titan Diesel, Versa Note and Versa Sedan vehicles, as well as Infiniti Q50, Q60, QX30 and QX80 vehicles. Additionally included are 2019 Nissan GT-R and Taxi and Infiniti QX50, QX60, Q70, Q70L vehicles. The back-up camera and display settings can be adjusted such that the rear view image is no longer visible and the system will retain that setting the next time the vehicle is placed in reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rear Visibility."
Risk: The lack of an image in the back-up camera display increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Nissan will notify owners in phases, having dealers update the back-up camera settings software, free of charge. The recall began November 11, 2019 and all affected VINs should be activated. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669 or INFINITI customer service at 1-800-662-6200.
2018 Infiniti QX80 fuel economy and fuel cost
- City
- 13.5 MPG
- Highway
- 19.5 MPG
- Combined
- 15.5 MPG
- Annual fuel cost (EPA)
- $5,150
- 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.
2018 compared with other QX80 years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2018 Infiniti QX80 a reliable year?
- Judged by NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, the 2018 Infiniti QX80 ranks #6 of 12 among QX80 model years (Complaint Index 55/100, verdict: Caution). It has 9 complaints and 2 recalls on file. This reflects reported safety-related problems, not an overall reliability rating.
- What are the most common problems with the 2018 Infiniti QX80?
- The most reported problem areas are electrical system (4 complaints), airbags (2 complaints), and seat belts (1 complaints). The median mileage at the time of failure in complaints that report it is 13,700 miles.
- Does the 2018 Infiniti QX80 have any recalls?
- Yes — NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for the 2018 Infiniti QX80, most recently reported 2026, covering other and collision avoidance & cameras.
- What is the fuel economy of the 2018 Infiniti QX80?
- EPA rates the 2018 Infiniti QX80 at 15.5 MPG combined (13.5 city / 19.5 highway), with an estimated annual fuel cost of $5,150. Where several configurations exist, the median is shown.