2020 Infiniti QX80 2WD recalls and complaints

NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2020 Infiniti QX80 2WD; the most frequently affected component is equipment — labels. Owners filed 6 complaints, most often about unknown or other. Among the 14 model years of this model in the database, 2020 ranks #7 for number of recalls.

Recalls2

Complaints6

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Recalls (2)

Equipment — LabelsCampaign 26V455000 · 15 Jul 2026

Problem: 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.

Fuel system, gasoline — Control/drive moduleCampaign 21V373000 · 20 May 2021

Problem: 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.

What owners complain about

Share of the 6 most recent complaints stored for this model year, by component. Owners can list more than one component.

Unknown or other2 · 33%

Forward collision avoidance2 · 33%

Visibility/wiper1 · 17%

Back over prevention1 · 17%

Vehicle speed control1 · 17%

Service brakes1 · 17%

Fuel system1 · 17%

Gasoline1 · 17%

When complaints were filed

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From owner complaints

While waiting in a parking lot, I was reviewing the settings available on the lower center display, one of those options was for "Camera." Inside this menu I found and made adjustment for options like brightness, contrast, tint, color, and black level... and while most of those seemed to work well, and I was able to…
Unknown or other · Jul 2023 · NHTSA complaint record

The cruise control is very abrupted when engaging the resume feature. The cruise will cause the transmission to downshift and engine to rev above 5000 rpms for just a couple of mph speed increase. I believe this a design flaw that could cause a driver to lose control of the car.
Vehicle speed control · May 2020 · NHTSA complaint record

Vehicle aggressively and without cause engaged the Automatic Emergency Braking System causing the driver to be slammed against her seat belt and almost having the car in back of us to almost rear end our vehicle. This has happened in the past but it has been a manageable slight deceleration when going around a gentle…
Forward collision avoidance · Mar 2022 · NHTSA complaint record

The brakes automatically engage without cause. The problem occurs at both city and highway speeds, from 20-75 mph. It is particularly bad when passing underneath a bridge. The car will abruptly stop. This has been ongoing for monthes. Sometimes, the vehicle will act inappropriately when the brake is applied by the…
Service brakes · Oct 2024 · NHTSA complaint record

How this year compares

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Source

Recall and complaint records from the US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). A recall listed here may not apply to every vehicle of this model year — always check your VIN with NHTSA or a dealer.

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