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Infiniti QX80Model year report

2016 Infiniti QX80 Problems

Complaints
15filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
27,448miles, 11 complaints with mileage
Recalls
1campaigns on record
Trend
RisingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA crash rating
—no overall rating published
EPA fuel economy
16 mpgcombined, 5.6L 8-cyl RWD · 14 city / 20 hwy

Sources: NHTSA records for the 2016 Infiniti QX80 (complaints, recalls, investigations), EPA fuel economy. Report an error

NHTSA recorded 15 consumer complaints for the 2016 Infiniti QX80. The part named most often is brakes, with 3 complaints (20% of the total), followed by air bags (2) and engine (2). 11 of the complaints include a mileage, and 73% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 27,448 miles. NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign and 158 technical service bulletins for this model year. Brakes complaints overlap with 2 technical service bulletins filed under the same part. Air bags complaints overlap with 5 technical service bulletins filed under the same part.

This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.

Which parts are reported most

Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.

Also reported: Vehicle speed control (1), Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) (1).

Example complaints

Brakes: “I had my infinity 2016 qx 80 for 6 months and the breaks went out to the floor. I was only going over a speed hump, luckily. I pulled over and the caliper was against the inside of the rim. I was told the pin fell out. Very dangerous!”

NHTSA complaint #11363222, filed 2020-10, 50,200 miles

Air bags: “The passenger side airbag occupant sensor does not recognize occupants consistently. It works for some occupants sometimes, and at other times it doesn't recognize the same occupants. Shifting in the seat sometimes has an effect and sometimes doesn't. It has been to the selling dealer with this complaint but the selling dealer states it is working correctly. I've attached a picture of my 16yo daughter sitting in the seat where you can see the light is illuminated indicating that the airbag is off. She meets the weight limit stated by the dealer that should trigger the airbag to be on. …”

NHTSA complaint #10949979, filed 2017-02, 10,000 miles

Engine: “While in motion on a highway on the way to our summer vacation, our brand new Infiniti QX80 started smoking from under the hood and the air conditioner went out. After having the car towed back to the dealership (and getting a taxi to take us to a rental car place) we were told that the vehicle had come from the factory with an oil cooler water hose that was 2 inches longer than standard, causing the hose to rub against the cooling fan blade and severing it causing all coolant to leak. Infiniti will not reimburse us for rental car costs, despite the cause being factory defect.”

NHTSA complaint #10943840, filed 2017-01, 4,632 miles

Fuel system: “I purchased a 2016 QX80 last week. After filling my car with fuel, within 10 minutes, my gas gauge went from full, to down 3/4 of a tank of gas. After only 50 miles of driving, with no air conditioning on, I'm at 1/2 of a tank according to my fuel gauge. There is absolutely no way that can be correct.”

NHTSA complaint #11372593, filed 2020-11, 32,524 miles

Mileage when problems were reported

73% of the 11 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 10,000 and 50,200 miles.

18%0–1018%10–2536%25–5018%50–759%75–1000%100–1500%150+
Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (11 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 27,448 miles.

Complaints by year filed

Trend: rising. Complaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.

201620172018201920202021202542026
Complaints by year the complaint was filed with NHTSA. Red bars: the last 3 full calendar years used for the trend. The current year (2026) is partial.

Fuel economy and running cost

EPA ratings for each 2016 Infiniti QX80 version. Annual fuel cost is the EPA's estimate at its current fuel prices for 15,000 miles a year (55% city driving).

VersionEngineTransmissionCityHwyComb.Fuel / yr
QX80 2WD5.6L 8-cyl7-speed automatic142016$5,150
QX80 4WD5.6L 8-cyl7-speed automatic141916$5,150

Source: U.S. EPA and Department of Energy, fueleconomy.gov. Ratings are for comparing vehicles; real-world mileage varies with driving and conditions.

Recalls and investigations

Recall details for the 2016 Infiniti QX80 → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls

Technical service bulletins

TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 158 on record; the latest 10 are shown.

See all 158 bulletins →

Other model years of the Infiniti QX80

YearComplaintsMedian miRecallsCrash ★MPGScore (50 = typical)Trend
202689002—18—Too new
202583,0004—18—Too new
2021762,0003416—Not enough data
202062,5002416—Not enough data
20192111,0002416—Falling
2018913,7002—16—Not enough data
20171777,0001—16—Falling
20161527,4481—16—Rising
20151851,0002—16—Rising
20142178,0004—16—Falling

All Infiniti QX80 model years

Frequently asked questions

How many NHTSA complaints does the 2016 Infiniti QX80 have?

NHTSA recorded 15 consumer complaints for the 2016 Infiniti QX80 as of Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 2016 Infiniti QX80 is reported most often?

Brakes is named most often, in 3 complaints (20% of the total), followed by air bags with 2.

Has the 2016 Infiniti QX80 been recalled?

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What gas mileage does the 2016 Infiniti QX80 get?

The EPA rates the 2016 Infiniti QX80 (QX80 2WD, 5.6L 8-cyl) at 16 mpg combined, 14 city and 20 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $5,150 at 15,000 miles a year. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.

At what mileage are problems with the 2016 Infiniti QX80 reported?

Among the 11 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 27,448 miles and the middle half falls between 10,000 and 50,200 miles; 73% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate. Fuel economy is from the EPA and DOE (fueleconomy.gov).

Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.