2015 Infiniti Qx80 problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Fuel/Propulsion System (4) · Air Bags (3) · Vehicle Speed Control (2)
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Safety recalls (2)
Equipment:other:labels 2026-07-15 · campaign 26V455000 · 168,149 vehicles
Defect: 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.
Fix: 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 Ju
Fuel System, Gasoline 2014-11-28 · campaign 14V683000 · 133,592 vehicles
Defect: 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.
Fix: 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.
Service bulletins (168)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Structure:body 2026-04-13 · ITB09-063C · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
certification label and vin plate replacement service information because of collision damage or other vehicle repair, a replacement “certification label” or “vin plate/label” may be needed. hint: certification label = fmvss (federal motor vehicle safety standards) label. these items may be availabl
Electrical System 2026-03-30 · ITB12-011R · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
telematics service information see itb19-029 for models built after those listed above for a different service procedure. service information the applied vehicles are equipped with a wireless communication device called a telematics communication unit (tcu). with an active infiniti connection® or in
Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking 2025-02-20 · ITB23-023A · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
aeb warning light is on with warning messages displayed on combination meter applied vehicles: 2015-2024 q50 (v37) 2015-2018 q50 hybrid (hv37) 2017-2022 q60 (cv37) 2015-2019 q70 (y51) 2015-2018 q70 hybrid (hy51) 2019-2024 qx50 (j55) 2022-2024 qx55 (fj55) 2015-2021 qx60 (l50) 2022-2024 qx60 (l51) 201
Air Bags 2024-09-19 · ITB19-024D · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
dtc b00a0-00 storeif you confirm dtc b00a0-00 (occupant detection sensor unit) is stored, and ocs zero point reset cannot be performed, (continued on the next page)d
Electrical System 2024-05-20 · ITB13-052E · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
intelligent key not detected / engine will not start this bulletin has been amended. see amendment history on the last page. please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
Electrical System 2024-05-20 · ITB13-006D · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
can communication – network diagnostic flow chart this bulletin has been amended. see amendment history on the last page. please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
Showing the 6 most recent of 168 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2026-06-11 · Suspension · 135,000 mi“the contact owns a 2015 infiniti qx80. the contact stated that while driving at 60 mph, the rear passenger-side wheel began to detach from the control arm, causing the driver to lose control of the vehicle. despite the failure, the contact was able to pull over to the highway shoulder. upon inspection, the contact observed that the rear passenger-s…”
2026-02-20 · Fuel/Propulsion System“there is a strong smell of gas on the driver side after i have been driving. other innfinity qx80 owners reported online with the same model, that this is in fact a recall issue for this make and model, and year. however when i call infinity, they say they cant find anything on my car. it is not?? however your website clearly lists it as a proble…”
2025-07-28 · Power Train · 85,000 mi“the contact owns a 2015 infiniti qx80. the contact stated that on several occasions while driving approximately 20-25 mph, the vehicle lost power, the engine revved abnormally, and the transmission failed to shift as intended. there were no warning lights illuminated. the vehicle was taken to a dealer; however, the cause of the failure was not dupl…”
2024-05-25 · Fuel/Propulsion System“i have come to notice that when i put gas in my 2015 infiniti (v8 engine vehicles only), 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. …”
2024-01-23 · Fuel/Propulsion System“i have been noticing intermittent gasoline smell outside of vehicle. it has been smelling stronger and more often so i decided to inspect it for the second. i removed the carpet and fuel pump cover and discovered the fuel pump is leaking gas. now i cannot drive vehicle due to gasoline leaking every time the ignition is on. it is a serious safety an…”
2023-10-26 · Power Train“the most glaring safety issue caused by below is the suv will try to move forward on its own while stopped and the brakes pressed that can potentially cause a fender bender. infiniti/nissan 5.6l engines have a history of failed or failing viscous cooling fan clutches. this goes back over a decade based on the tsg released by nismo. when the vi…”
2023-07-26 · Air Bags“the airbag system in my recently purchased (4 months ago)qx80 infiniti 2015 is malfunctioning/failed. it is available for inspection upon request. the warning light came on within 2 months of my purchase. i took it to the dealerships for repair, was told “this is unusual for this age car & mileage” stating it was the driver curtain airbag module w…”
2023-01-30 · Seat Belts“2015-2019 model year nissan and infiniti vehicles suffer from an on-board computer algorithm defect that can cause the side curtain airbag to spontaneously deploy.…”
2022-05-18 · Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:fuel Pump · 95,000 mi“the contact owns a 2015 infiniti qx80. the contact stated while the vehicle was parked at the residence, he attempted to start the vehicle and the vehicle failed to start. there were no warning lights illuminated. the contact waited for a while before attempting to restart the vehicle. the vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic and was diagno…”
2022-05-13 · Air Bags“airbag light started flashing continuously while driving home on an 8 hour road trip on the interstate. i brought the car to the dealership once returning home, and they stated that they found a code for the left hand curtain air bag module assembly. then proceeded to tell me that the driver side curtain airbag module assembly needs to be replaced…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.