2014 Infiniti QX80 Technical Service Bulletins

155 technical service bulletins (TSBs) are on record for the 2014 Infiniti QX80. TSBs are notes manufacturers send to dealers about repair procedures for issues seen in the field. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault.

• 10167279Oct 8, 2019Equipment. TELEMATICS SERVICE INFORMATION This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
• 10165750Sep 12, 2019Seats, Air bags, Electrical system. DTC B00A0-00 STORED IF YOU CONFIRM DTC B00A0-00 (OCCUPANT DETECTION SENSOR UNIT) is stored And OCS zero point reset cannot be performed And The following screen will display: ACTION 1. Check the Occupant Classification System (OCS) control unit using the ODS Analysis tool software.  Refer to SERVICE PROCEDURE on the next page. HINT: “OCS” may also be referred to as “ODS”. 2. Perform “75-zero RESET”.
• 10164637Aug 13, 2019Engine cooling. REMOTE ENGINE START NOT WORKING This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
• 10162969Jun 24, 2019Equipment. TELEMATICS SERVICE INFORMATION This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
• 10160176Apr 2, 2019Equipment. EXTERIOR CLEANING INFORMATION SERVICE INFORMATION When cleaning the exterior of an Infiniti vehicle, damage may occur when using a cleaner with too high of an alkaline concentration. - Always refer to the Appearance and care section of the related owner?s manual. - Not all cleaners are created equal. - Many cleaners come in concentrated form. - Alkaline cleaners (cleaners with a high pH value) can cause spots on…
• 10152991Jan 29, 2019Engine cooling. INFINITI; DTC P0456 CAUSED BY EVAP LEAK AT VENT CONTROL VALVE O-RING This bulletin has been amended. See Amendment History on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
• 10152989Jan 29, 2019Engine cooling. ALL MODEL YEAR 2012 AND NEWER INFINITI VEHICLES; EVAP LEAK DTC P0442, P0455, P0456 INFORMATION This bulletin has been amended. See Amendment History on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
• 10152987Jan 24, 2019Equipment. TELEMATICS SERVICE INFORMATION This bulletin applies only to vehicles equipped with factory Navigation system. This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
• 10152503Nov 28, 2018Equipment, Engine. OBD II EVAP Tube Warranty Enhancement The update below was sent out to Regions and Retailers in August of this year. We are re-circulating this update to make regional and retailer personnel aware that we are re-notifying clients at this time.
• 10152502Nov 28, 2018Fuel system. INFINITI; FUEL TANK IS EXTREMELY DIFFICULT TO FILL The update below was sent out to Regions and Retailers in August of this year. We are re-circulating this update to make regional and retailer personnel aware that we are re-notifying clients at this time.
• 10152506Nov 13, 2018Air bags. AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT FLASHING INDICATING SYSTEM DIAGNOSTIC MODE IF YOU CONFIRM The air bag warning light is flashing slowly (repeating 2 seconds ON, 2 seconds OFF). NOTE: If this should occur, the Air Bag Diagnosis Sensor Unit is in Diagnostic Mode and needs to be returned to User Mode. ACTION 1. Use CONSULT-III plus to check for Air Bag DTCs and perform repairs as needed. 2. Return the Air Bag Diagnosis Sensor…
• 10149809Oct 24, 2018Equipment, Body and structure. PLASTIC INTERIOR TRIM PROTECTIVE COVERING REMOVAL SERVICE INFORMATION Vehicles are delivered with plastic interior trim protective covering on the front and rear seats, front and rear door panel finishers, steering wheel, and sun visors (see examples on page 2). When removing the protective covering, care must be used to avoid scuffs, scrapes, cuts, and other abrasive contact to interior trim components. DO NOT use…
• 10149806Oct 12, 2018Transmission and drivetrain. TRANSMISSION & ENGINE AUTOMATED DATA COLLECTION AND DIAGNOSTIC REPORTING SERVICE INFORMATION To support proper diagnosis and to promote Fixed-Right-First-Time ? Infiniti may review CONSULT-III plus (CIII plus) data relating to vehicle operation and function to help with vehicle diagnosis and diagnostic validation. IMPORTANT: For transmission/engine repair or replacement, retailers are required to connect C-III plus…
• 10148776Oct 12, 2018Equipment. 2G Telematics Hardware Replacement Client Satisfaction Initiative UPDATE October 12, 2018 Please discard earlier versions of this bulletin. The announcement from February 17, 2017 has been revised to include: - ~397 retailed vehicles have been added to campaign ID PC454
• 10149802Oct 9, 2018Equipment. Infiniti USA Electronic Field Communication Subject: Retailed Vehicle Open Campaign Report Lists Updated The lists for each retailer?s Retailed Vehicle Open Campaign Report has been updated today in DBS. We made our best effort to reassign vehicles to retailers based on the most recent owner information we received.
• 10149803Oct 2, 2018Air bags. Infiniti USA Electronic Field Communication Subject: Takata Completion Objectives for Q3 INFINITI is continuing to ask its retailers to urgently help increase customer participation in the Takata recalls to help it achieve 100% customer recall participation for the following vehicles: ? 2001 I30 ? 2002-04 I35 ? 2003-08 FX ? 2002-03 QX4 ? 2006-10 M Sedan INFINITI expects to upload the next refreshed owner list to…
• 10145541Sep 28, 2018Equipment. DBS Enhancement: Retailed Vehicle Open Campaign Report INFINITI announced the availability of a new DBS enhancement tool to the Service > Campaign screen: Retailed Vehicle Open Campaign Report on July 9, 2018, which identifies owner contact information for specific campaigns. Currently, only Takata campaign owner lists are available.
• 10145542Sep 11, 2018Equipment. TELEMATICS SERVICE INFORMATION This bulletin applies only to vehicles equipped with factory Navigation system. This bulletin has been amended to add a Required Actions by Model and Year table on page 2, a Check OFF Sheet on page 21 and to reorganize the information throughout. It is necessary for you to read this revised procedure to properly perform this Service Information. Please discard previous versions of…
• 10144497Aug 20, 2018Fuel system. INFINITI; FUEL TANK IS EXTREMELY DIFFICULT TO FILL This bulletin has been amended. Changes have been made throughout. It is necessary for you to read this revised procedure to properly perform this action. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
• 10145053Aug 17, 2018Engine cooling. OBD II EVAP Tube Warranty Enhancement UPDATE August 17, 2018 Please discard earlier versions of this bulletin. The announcement from March 21, 2017 has been revised to include: - Clarification that the refueling concern is extremely hard to fill, not intermittent, and occurs at multiple fueling stations and fuel pumps - Customer expense may be applicable if the vehicle is out of warranty
• 10145052Aug 17, 2018Engine cooling. OBD II EVAP Tube Warranty Enhancement UPDATE August 17, 2018 Please discard earlier versions of this bulletin The announcement from March 21, 2017 has been revised to include: o Clarification that the refueling concern is extremely hard to fill, not intermittent, and occurs at multiple fueling stations and fuel pumps o Client expense may be applicable if the vehicle is out of warranty
• 10144496Aug 16, 2018Fuel system. INFINITI; FUEL TANK IS EXTREMELY DIFFICULT TO FILL IF CUSTOMER REPORTS: Customer routinely experiences difficulty fueling the vehicle at different fuel stations (filling nozzle shuts off every few seconds while filling at multiple stations and using multiple filling pumps). IMPORTANT: - If the customer does not report the above symptoms, this bulletin does not apply. - If the customer reports intermittent (but not…
• 10144495Aug 15, 2018Fuel system. ALL MODEL YEAR 2012 AND NEWER INFINITI VEHICLES; EVAP LEAK DTC P0442, P0455, P0456 INFORMATION This bulletin has been amended. The publication date has been revised to include the latest models and model years, and the Service Procedure has been updated. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
• 10143807Jul 31, 2018Engine cooling. 2004-2018 QX56 AND QX80; ENGINE OIL LEAK AT RIGHT SIDE BLOCK BALL PLUG This bulletin has been amended. The APPLIED VEHICLES section has been updated. No other changes have been made. Please discard all previous versions of this bulletin.
• 10143825Jul 3, 2018Equipment. NAVIGATION SYSTEM REBOOTS WHEN SXM TRAFFIC IS ENABLED This bulletin has been amended: The Applied Vehicles section has been amended. No other changes have been made. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
• 10144484Apr 4, 2018Equipment. NEW PAINT GUARD FILM REMOVAL INFORMATION This bulletin applies only to new, unsold vehicles with Paint Guard Film in Dealer Stock. This bulletin has been amended. The publication date has been revised to include the latest models and model years. No other changes have been made. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
• 10136202Mar 26, 2018Engine, Equipment. INTELLIGENT KEY NOT DETECTED / ENGINE WILL NOT START This bulletin has been amended to update the Applied Vehicles. No other changes were made. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
• 10136642Mar 23, 2018Wheels, Electronic stability control. WHEEL BALANCING SERVICE INFORMATION This bulletin has been amended. The publication date has been revised to include the latest models and model years. No other changes have been made. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
• 10136638Mar 19, 2018Exterior lighting. HEADLAMP FOGGING This bulletin has been amended. The APPLIED VEHICLES section has been revised. No other changes have been made. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
• 10136647Mar 7, 2018Electrical system. TELEMATICS SERVICE INFORMATION This bulletin has been amended. Changes have been made throughout. It is necessary to read the revised procedure(s) in entirety to properly perform the action(s). Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
• 10136636Mar 7, 2018Equipment. DBS Enhancement: Custom VIN Campaign Report INFINITI is pleased to announce the availability of a new DBS enhancement to the Service > Campaign screen: Custom VIN Campaign Report. The tool identifies open campaigns on a customized VIN list loaded into DBS for INFINITI and Nissan vehicles.
• 10136635Mar 7, 2018Electrical system. DBS Enhancement ? Checking Inventory for Open Campaigns UPDATE February 26, 2018 Please discard earlier versions of this bulletin The announcement from December 21, 2015 has been revised to include: 1. New functionality for identifying stop sales and parts restrictions for vehicles in dealer inventory 2. RDR warning messages when vehicles affected by a stop sale are submitted for retail delivery
• 10129111Jan 23, 2018Equipment. REDUCED VEHICLE LOAD CAPACITY LABEL (REGULATORY REQUIREMENT) This bulletin applies to vehicles equipped with dealer installed or VPC installed accessories.
• 10129108Jan 4, 2018Electrical system, Equipment. TELEMATICS SERVICE INFORMATION This bulletin has been amended. A correction was made to the Service Procedure on page 15. No other changes were made. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
• 10127465Nov 29, 2017Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). WINDOW GLASS WARRANTY INFORMATION This bulletin has been amended to apply to the latest models and model years, and warranty information on page 2 has been updated. No other changes have been made. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
• 10127462Nov 29, 2017Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). WINDSHIELD CRACKING This bulletin has been amended to apply to the latest models and model years. Also, warranty information on pages 1 and 8 has been updated. No other changes have been made. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
• 10127461Nov 28, 2017Brakes. BRAKE NOISE/JUDDER/PEDAL FEEL DIAGNOSIS AND REPAIR This bulletin has been amended to include vehicles built up to the publication date. Also, tips for using the ProCut? brake lathe were added on page 8, and a Brake Noise Diagnostic Worksheet was added on page 10. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
• 10127470Nov 27, 2017Equipment. 2014 - 2018 Q70 AND QX80; INTELLIGENT KEY BATTERY DISCHARGED SERVICE INFORMATION If the Intelligent Key is stored within 15 feet of the vehicle, the BCM may continue to ?ping? the Intelligent Key keeping it awake. Keeping the Intelligent Key awake may result in discharging its battery in a much shorter period of time than normal (premature battery discharge). Example: The Intelligent Key should not be stored in a…
• 10127463Nov 14, 2017Equipment. TELEMATICS SERVICE INFORMATION This bulletin applies to vehicles that are equipped with factory Navigation system. This bulletin has been amended. Changes have been made throughout. You must read the entire bulletin to understand all the changed information. Please discard all previous versions of this bulletin.
• 10118683Sep 28, 2017Equipment. TELEMATICS SERVICE INFORMATION This bulletin applies to vehicles equipped with factory Navigation system. This bulletin has been amended. Information for several 2018 models has been added. No other changes have been made. Please discard all previous versions of this bulletin.
• 10118678Sep 25, 2017Wheels, Equipment. WHEEL BALANCING SERVICE INFORMATION This bulletin has been amended. The publication date has been revised to include the latest models and model years. No other changes have been made. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
• 10117392Aug 21, 2017Engine cooling. INFINITI; DTC P0456 CAUSED BY EVAP LEAK AT VENT CONTROL VALVE O-RING This bulletin has been amended. The APPLIED VEHICLES and CLAIMS INFORMATION sections have been revised. No other changes have been made. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
• 10120571Jul 14, 2017Electrical system. Disabling the 2G TCU Voluntary Service Campaign ***** Campaign Summary ***** Infiniti is conducting a Voluntary Service Campaign to disable (turn off) the 2G Telematics Control Unit (?2G TCU?). The subject QX56/QX80, JX35/QX60, M37/M56/Q70, and 2014-15 Q50 vehicles are equipped with Continental GEN1 TCU devices transmitting at 2/2.5G (GSM/GPRS/UMTS) frequencies and are designed to work with 2G cellular service. The…
• 10119216Jul 13, 2017Equipment. VOLUNTARY SERVICE CAMPAIGN INFINITI; 2G TELEMATICS HARDWARE DEACTIVATION INTRODUCTION Infiniti is conducting a Voluntary Service Campaign (in the U.S. ONLY) on certain specific 2013-2016 Infiniti vehicles equipped with 2G Telematics Hardware to disable the 2G Telematics Control Unit (TCU).
• 10119210Jul 7, 2017Electrical system. 12 VOLT BATTERY STORAGE AND MAINTENANCE FOR NEW VEHICLES IN RETAILER INVENTORY This bulletin has been amended throughout. Please discard all previous versions of this bulletin.
• 10109233Apr 10, 2017Equipment, Electrical system. NAVIGATION SYSTEM REBOOTS WHEN SXM TRAFFIC IS ENABLED IF YOU CONFIRM The Navigation system in an Applied Vehicle reboots when SXM Traffic is enabled. NOTE: Perform the steps in this bulletin ONLY if the above condition occurs while the vehicle is in the state of Oregon. ACTION Update the Navigation system software using the DVD shown on page 2.
• 10109195Mar 20, 2017Fuel system. INFINITI; FUEL TANK IS SLOW OR DIFFICULT TO FILL IF YOU CONFIRM The fuel tank is slow or difficult to fill (filling nozzle shuts off before tank is full). IMPORTANT: Make sure this incident has been duplicated at a gas station by dealer service staff. ACTION Perform the Service Procedure in this bulletin, starting on the next page.
• 10109193Mar 7, 2017Suspension. BALL JOINT AXIAL END PLAY PROCEDURE SERVICE INFORMATION When working on the front suspension, use the updated service information in this bulletin along with the Electronic Service Manual (ESM). The updated information in this bulletin is a correction and a supplement to the ESM.
• 10109183Feb 17, 2017Equipment. 2G Telematics Hardware Replacement Client Satisfaction Initiative The announcement from January 3, 2017 has been revised to include: - Campaign repair bulletin, ITB17-007 has been developed and is now available on NNAnet, and ASIST. Please discard earlier versions of this bulletin.
• 10120545Feb 16, 2017Equipment. CLIENT SATISFACTION INITIATIVE 2G TELEMATICS HARDWARE REPLACEMENT This bulletin applies to vehcile equipped with navigation systems only. SERVICE INFORMATION On February 26, 2016 Infiniti announced that it was sending a reminder notification to clients affected by AT&T?s planned discontinuation of the 2G cellular network. In June 2016, Infiniti communicated instructions to retailers to update new vehicles in their…

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