2019 Infiniti QX80 Problems, Recalls & Reliability
Verdict
AvoidComplaint Index
91/100
#2 most-complained of 12 QX80 years
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
The 2019 Infiniti QX80 has a complaint index of 91, the second-worst of 12 model years, earning an Avoid verdict. Electrical system issues make up 45% of complaints, mostly dead-battery and no-start problems, alongside two recalls.
- Complaints
- 20
- Recalls
- 2
- Crashes / fires
- 0 / 0
- Injuries / deaths
- 0 / 0
- NHTSA overall rating
- 4 / 5 ★
- EPA combined MPG
- 15.5
- 13.5 city / 19.5 hwy
Top 2019 Infiniti QX80 problems
NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Electrical System9 (45%)
- Other5 (25%)
- Brakes2 (10%)
- Engine2 (10%)
- Collision Avoidance & Cameras2 (10%)
- Fuel System2 (10%)
- Visibility & Wipers2 (10%)
- Lane Departure1 (5%)
What owners report
- Battery dies unexpectedly, sometimes stranding drivers overnight or after stops for gas, requiring repeated jump starts.
- Vehicle fails to start after sitting, even when nothing electrical was left running.
- Forward emergency braking system engages abruptly with no obstruction present, including at highway speeds.
- Rearview and side cameras go dark or grainy at night, making them effectively unusable.
- Cruise control fails to maintain set speed on downhill grades, allowing the vehicle to accelerate well above the set speed.
- Owners report electrical glitches with flickering or flashing dashboard lights accompanying no-start events.
2019 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.
2019 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.
2019 compared with other QX80 years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2019 Infiniti QX80 reliable?
- Based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, the 2019 QX80 ranks second-worst among 12 model years with a complaint index of 91, resulting in an Avoid verdict.
- What is the main problem with the 2019 Infiniti QX80?
- Electrical system issues dominate, accounting for 45% of complaints, mainly dead batteries and no-start incidents, with a median failure mileage of 14,000 miles.
- Does the 2019 Infiniti QX80 have any recalls?
- NHTSA lists two recalls for the 2019 QX80, including a 2019 back-up camera software update and a later wheel labeling campaign affecting multiple Nissan and Infiniti models.
- How does the 2019 QX80 compare to other years?
- The 2019 model's complaint index of 91 is worse than most other QX80 years, including 2020 and 2021 which both earned Good verdicts with indexes of 27 and 36.
- Were there any crashes or fires reported for the 2019 QX80?
- NHTSA data shows zero crashes, fires, injuries, or deaths reported for the 2019 QX80.