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Recalls & complaints · NHTSA data

2021 Infiniti QX80 recalls

Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2021 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.

Recall campaigns: 3
Park-it warnings: 0
Complaints: 7
Latest campaign: Jul 15, 2026

Recall summary by component3

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h

Component	Campaigns	Latest	Campaign IDs
Equipment	1	Jul 15, 2026	26V455000
Back over prevention	1	Aug 2, 2021	21V599000
Fuel system, gasoline	1	May 20, 2021	21V373000

Safety recalls3

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h

0Park-it warnings

0Fixable over the air

Jul 15, 2026Latest campaign


Jul 15, 202626V455000	Equipment: other labels An overloaded vehicle can increase the risk of a crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 26V455000 What's wrong 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. Campaign NHTSA 26V455000 · Jul 15, 2026
Aug 2, 202121V599000	Back over prevention: display function A rear-view camera that does not display an image reduces the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 21V599000 What's wrong Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2021 Infinity Q50, Q60, and QX80 vehicles. A software error may deactivate the audio/video control unit screen, preventing the rear-view image from displaying. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility." Risk A rear-view camera that does not display an image reduces the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash. Remedy Dealers will update the control unit software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 14, 2021. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Nissan's number for this recall is R21A9. Campaign NHTSA 21V599000 · Aug 2, 2021
May 20, 202121V373000	Fuel system, gasoline: delivery fuel pump Fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 21V373000 What's wrong Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Nissan Armada and 2020-2021 INFINITI QX80 vehicles equipped with V8 engines. The impeller can swell and bind within the fuel pump module, causing it to fail. Risk Fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash. Remedy Dealers will replace the fuel pump module, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 4, 2022. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Nissan's number for this recall is R21A2. Owners may contact INFINITI customer service at 1-800-662-6200. INFINITI's number for this recall is R21A3. Campaign NHTSA 21V373000 · May 20, 2021

Jul 15, 202626V455000

Equipment: other labels

An overloaded vehicle can increase the risk of a crash.

DetailsHide details for campaign 26V455000

What's wrong: 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.
Campaign: NHTSA 26V455000 · Jul 15, 2026

Aug 2, 202121V599000

Back over prevention: display function

A rear-view camera that does not display an image reduces the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash.

DetailsHide details for campaign 21V599000

What's wrong: Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2021 Infinity Q50, Q60, and QX80 vehicles. A software error may deactivate the audio/video control unit screen, preventing the rear-view image from displaying. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."
Risk: A rear-view camera that does not display an image reduces the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will update the control unit software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 14, 2021. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Nissan's number for this recall is R21A9.
Campaign: NHTSA 21V599000 · Aug 2, 2021

May 20, 202121V373000

Fuel system, gasoline: delivery fuel pump

Fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash.

DetailsHide details for campaign 21V373000

What's wrong: Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Nissan Armada and 2020-2021 INFINITI QX80 vehicles equipped with V8 engines. The impeller can swell and bind within the fuel pump module, causing it to fail.
Risk: Fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the fuel pump module, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 4, 2022. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Nissan's number for this recall is R21A2. Owners may contact INFINITI customer service at 1-800-662-6200. INFINITI's number for this recall is R21A3.
Campaign: NHTSA 21V373000 · May 20, 2021

To see whether a recall is still open on your car, enter the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Infiniti recall lookup. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer (federal law; see limits).

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Owner complaints by component7

NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h

7Complaints filed

0Involving a crash

0Involving a fire

0Injuries reported

Component	Complaints	%
Fuel/propulsion system	2	29
Vehicle speed control	2	29
Engine	2	29
Power train	1	14
Visibility	1	14
Unknown or other	1	14
Exterior lighting	1	14

An owner can tag several components, so percentages add up to more than 100. Complaints are unverified owner reports, de-duplicated by NHTSA ODI number.

Latest reports

Fuel/propulsion system
“The vehicle loses power due to failure of fuel pump, this causes the vehicle to stall out whilst driving.”
Filed 07/14/2026 · ODI 11750272
Vehicle speed control
“I have been saying that my vehicle is a safety hazard since April 2022. I have had it to the dealer 4x since then in addition to opening up several cases with Inifiniti Customer Service, but nobody has been able to…”
Filed 01/16/2026 · ODI 11711375
Power train
“This is a 2021 Vehicle, and beginning in April of 2022, I have been telling my dealer that there is something wrong, but they haven't been able to fix it.”
Filed 01/07/2026 · ODI 11709395

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2021 Infiniti QX80 recall questions

How many recalls does the 2021 Infiniti QX80 have?

NHTSA lists 3 safety recall campaigns for the 2021 Infiniti QX80. The most recent, 26V455000 (reported July 15, 2026), concerns equipment. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.

What is the most common complaint about the 2021 Infiniti QX80?

Fuel/propulsion system is the most-reported component, named in 2 complaints out of 7 filed with NHTSA (29%). Complaints are unverified owner reports.

How do I check if a recall is open on my 2021 Infiniti QX80?

Enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Infiniti recall lookup. That shows campaigns still unrepaired on that exact car. Safety recall repairs are free at a franchised Infiniti dealer.

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