2019 Infiniti Qx80 Safety Report
2019 INFINITI QX80 Safety Report
Safety Decision Cockpit for the 2019 Infiniti Qx80
This page is the hub for deciding what to inspect next on the 2019 Infiniti Qx80. It connects recall campaigns, owner complaint patterns, service bulletins, sibling model years, component issue hubs, and the model buying guide so a shopper or owner can move from a single report into the wider safety graph.
| Signal | Value | What to inspect next |
|---|---|---|
| Recall burden | Moderate (1) | Review campaign numbers, affected components, and dealer remedies below. |
| Owner complaints | Low (19) | Scan complaint narratives for recurring symptoms, mileage, crashes, fires, injuries, and dates. |
| Crash and fire reports | 0 | Treat any crash, fire, injury, or fatality-linked pattern as a priority pre-purchase inspection item. |
| Primary component hub | Electrical System | Compare electrical system issues across vehicles. |
| Cleaner nearby model year | 2022 | Compare against the 2022 Infiniti Qx80 with 1 complaints and 0 recalls. |
| Riskier nearby model year | 2017 | Check the 2017 Infiniti Qx80 before buying across this generation. |
Infiniti Qx80 Year-by-Year Comparison
The safest purchase decision usually comes from comparing neighboring model years, not reading a single page in isolation. The table below uses only validated Infiniti Qx80 years already present in the cleaned NHTSA dataset, so each comparison links to a real vehicle safety report rather than a generated combination.
| Model Year | Complaints | Recalls | Use case |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 Infiniti Qx80 | 6 | 1 | Compare as a potentially cleaner alternative. |
| 2018 Infiniti Qx80 | 8 | 1 | Compare as a potentially cleaner alternative. |
| 2021 Infiniti Qx80 | 6 | 2 | Compare as a potentially cleaner alternative. |
| 2017 Infiniti Qx80 | 15 | 0 | Compare as a potentially cleaner alternative. |
| 2022 Infiniti Qx80 | 1 | 0 | Compare as a potentially cleaner alternative. |
| 2016 Infiniti Qx80 | 14 | 0 | Compare as a potentially cleaner alternative. |
2019 Infiniti Qx80 Complaint Theme Map
Complaint counts become more useful when they are grouped into inspection themes. For the 2019 Infiniti Qx80, these are the component areas with the clearest NHTSA complaint signals. Use each link to jump from this single vehicle into broader component hubs and make-specific issue pages.
Electrical System
6 owner complaints mention this component in the current safety profile.
All Electrical System issues Infiniti onlyUnknown Or Other
4 owner complaints mention this component in the current safety profile.
All Unknown Or Other issues Infiniti onlyService Brakes
2 owner complaints mention this component in the current safety profile.
All Service Brakes issues Infiniti onlyFuel/Propulsion System
1 owner complaint mention this component in the current safety profile.
All Fuel/Propulsion System issues Infiniti onlyEngine
1 owner complaint mention this component in the current safety profile.
All Engine issues Infiniti onlyVisibility/Wiper,Back Over Prevention
1 owner complaint mention this component in the current safety profile.
All Visibility/Wiper,Back Over Prevention issues Infiniti onlyAI Safety Analysis for the 2019 Infiniti Qx80
Reliability Score
The 2019 Infiniti Qx80 receives a reliability score of 55 out of 100 based on analysis of NHTSA complaint data, recall history, crash reports, and safety ratings. This indicates average reliability — some notable concerns exist that prospective buyers should be aware of.
NHTSA Safety Ratings for the 2019 Infiniti Qx80
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) evaluates vehicles through controlled crash tests and assigns star ratings from 1 to 5, with 5 being the safest.
Known Issues for the 2019 Infiniti Qx80
The following issues have been identified from NHTSA complaint data and owner reports for the 2019 Infiniti Qx80:
| Issue | Severity | Frequency | Typical Mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Battery Failure The battery in the 2019 INFINITI QX80 has been reported to continuously die, leaving owners stranded multiple times. This issue has been reported since 2024. |
High | Common | 30k-60k miles |
| Service Brake Malfunction Owners have reported that the service brakes can fail, especially in adverse conditions, posing a significant safety risk. |
Medium | Occasional | 30k-60k miles |
| Nighttime Backup Camera Failure The night rear backup camera is extremely dark and blurry, making it difficult to see at night, a real safety issue. |
Medium | Occasional | 30k-60k miles |
| Forward Emergency Braking System Malfunction The forward emergency braking system (FEB) has been reported to continuously engage the brakes without warning or an obstruction, especially at railroad crossings. |
Medium | Occasional | 30k-60k miles |
Common Problems Reported by Owners
Based on NHTSA complaint data, the following components account for the majority of reported issues with the 2019 Infiniti Qx80:
Issues with the electrical system, including battery failures, are the most common problems reported.
Service brake malfunctions are a significant concern, with owners reporting failures in various conditions.
Problems with the backup camera, particularly at night, have been reported.
The forward emergency braking system has been reported to malfunction, causing unexpected brake engagement.
Recall Details for the 2019 Infiniti Qx80
The following 1 recall has been issued for the 2019 Infiniti Qx80 by NHTSA:
Summary: Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Nissan Altima, Armada, Frontier, Kicks, Leaf, Maxima, Murano, NV, NV200, Pathfinder, Rogue, Rogue Sport, Sentra, Titan, Titan Diesel, Versa Note and Versa Sedan vehicles, as well as Infiniti Q50, Q60, QX30 and QX80 vehicles. Additionally included are 2019 Nissan GT-R and Taxi and Infiniti QX50, QX60, Q70, Q70L vehicles. The back-up camera and display settings can be adjusted such that the rear view image is no longer visible an...
Consequence: The lack of an image in the back-up camera display increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Nissan will notify owners in phases, having dealers update the back-up camera settings software, free of charge. The recall began November 11, 2019 and all affected VINs should be activated. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669 or INFINITI customer service at 1-800-662-6200.
NHTSA Complaint Summaries for the 2019 Infiniti Qx80
Below are complaint narratives filed by owners of the 2019 Infiniti Qx80 with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
The battery in my vehicle continuously dies, leaving me stranded on multiple occasions. This has been occurring since 2024 consistently. In January I had it towed to the dealership since every time I jump the battery, it charges it which in turn causes it to pass their battery test. Since I had it towed while the battery was dead they told me that the battery test failed so I purchased a new batte...
Ongoing failure to start, multiple battery replacements in less than 2 years. Purchased a warranty and of course the vehicle will not replicate its failure to start when it is at the dealership for the warranty claims adjustor to review. Car has had to be towed to the dealership with no resolution even after being there multiple times. Dashlights have gone dim - issues with multiple lights coming ...
Fuel gauge erratically and inaccurately showing different levels of fuel- sometimes full, empty or anywhere in between. Potential risk of running out of gas and not knowing. Recalls are listed for other vehicle model years but not this one. No warning messages appear on dashboard. First noticed the problem Feb 2025 and continues to worsen. It has not been seen by a mechanic or dealership yet ...
This car has the SAME issue as explained in NHTSA Bulletin ITB17-008c for 2017-2018 year Infiniti QX80's but Infiniti will not diagnose and fix. Instead they are seeking nearly $4k in repair work. The torque converter should last up to 200k miles and my car started having this issue around 65k miles. Ive escalated to Infiniti HQ and they will not listen to my complaint and continually are telli...
Something keeps killing my battery. There’s no lights that come on to indicate a problem. I’ve been stranded twice at work and now today, I get ready to leave and the battery is dead again!! I’ve gotten a new battery three times in a year’s time. I’ve searched for a recall because I see where others are having the same problem, but apparently there’s not one. Hopefully, the dealership will have so...
I was driving down the interstate, no one around me at the time when a loud boom happened and my sunroof had exploded. Nothing hit it. It just bam, exploded shattering the whole thing. And the quote I was given for replacement is crazy expensive. $2500+ and can’t be replaced before we head home, we are on vacation so we have to figure a make shift solution to get home without suffering more damag...
The battery will lose all charge stranding you. Has happened twice and after searching the internet apparently Infiniti has known about this problem.
The night rear backup camera is extremely dark and blurry. You can’t see anything via the camera at night.
The backup camera cannot see see at nighttime, a real safety issue.
I HAVE HAD THIS VEHICLE FOR A LITTLE OVER A YEAR AND SINCE APRIL, I HAVE BEEN STRANDED IN DIFFERENT PLACES. THE REASON IS BECAUSE I WOULD GO TO GET IN MY CAR AND THE BATTERY WAS COMPLETELY DEAD. THE FIRST TIME THIS HAPPENED, THE DEALERSHIP SAID IT WAS A RECALL ISSUE THAT THEY CLAIMED TO FIX. THIS HAPPENED AGAIN 3 MONTHS LATER, AT NIGHT WITH MY BABY AT THE GROCERY STORE. I WENT TO GET INTO MY CAR...
I WAS DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD, ONLY VEHICLE ON THE HIGHWAY AND IT WAS A CLEAR, HOT, AND SUNNY DAY. I HEARD A LOUD NOISE LIKE A GUNSHOT AND THEN COULD HEAR THE SOUND OF AIR LIKE RIDING WITH THE WINDOW DOWN. I LOOKED AROUND INSIDE MY CAR AND DIDN'T SEE ANYTHING SO I PULLED THE SHADE A LITTLE FROM THE SUNROOF AND IT WAS SHATTERED.
THE 2019 QX80 FORWARD EMERGENCY BREAKING SYSTEM (FEB) CONTINUOUSLY ENGAGES THE BRAKES WITHOUT WARNING OR AN OBSTRUCTION. ALWAYS WHILE A RAILROAD CROSSING IS IN SITE, SOMETIMES WHEN A REDLIGHT IS NEAR BUT (GREEN) WITH NO VEHICLES STOPPED AT IT. IT HAS ALSO DONE IT ON AN OPEN HIGHWAY & INTERSTATE AT SPEEDS OF 70 MPH WITH NOTHING AROUND. THIS CAUSES A VERY REAL CHANCE OF BEING REAR-ENDED, OR STARTELI...
MY WIFE IS IN QUARANTINE WITH OUR DAUGHTER IN OREGON. DRIVES THE QX80 EVERY 2 OR 3 DAYS, TO GO TO THE STORE FOR FOOD. QX80 STARTED UP JUST FINE, DROVE IT TO THE STORE AND PARKED IT. 35 MINUTES LATER, CAME OUT OF THE STORE WITH PERISHABLE GROCERIES, THE BATTERY WAS TOO WEAK TO START IT. HAD TO BE JUMP STARTED. SEEING THAT OTHERS ARE HAVING THE SAME ISSUE. CALLED THE DEALERSHIP ABOUT THE I...
I HAVE BEEN STRANDED NUMEROUS TIMES WITH THIS VEHICLE. SOME BATTERY GREMLIN OR ELECTRICAL GREMLIN. BROUGHT TO THE SHOP AND THEY SAID THERE WAS A RECALL THAT WAS FIXED. I WENT TO THE STORE 2 DAYS LATER , CAME OUT WITH $400 WORTH OF GROCERIES AND GO TO START MY TRUCK AND NOTHING . BLINKING FLASHING ELECTRIC GLITCHING . IT TOOK 15 MINUTES OF JUST TRYING TO JUMP IT OFF!!! ANNOYING AND DANGEROUS !! OBV...
THE CAR'S REARVIEW CAMERA HAS NO VISIBILITY WHEN IT'S NIGHTTIME OR DARK OUTSIDE. THE REARVIEW CAMERA MONITOR IS ALMOST PITCH BLACK AND TOO GRAINY. SIDEVIEW CAMERA ALSO SHOWS NO VISIBILITY (EVEN THOUGH THE CAR COMES WITH THESE FEATURES) AND CHANGING BRIGHTNESS/CONTRAST SETTINGS DOES NOT RESOLVE THE PROBLEM. DURING THE DAY, THERE'S VISIBILITY, BUT AT NIGHT, THE MONITOR IS BLACK AND GRAINY. THE DEALE...
ON THREE OCCASIONS THE BATTERY IN MY 2019 QX80 HAS DIED FOR NO APPARENT REASON. THE CAR IS A 2019 AND THE BATTERY DIED 8 MONTHS, 10 MONTHS AND NOW 13 MONTHS AFTER PURCHASING IT BRAND NEW. EACH TIME THE CAR HAS DRIVEN FINE IN THE MORNING ON MY WAY TO WORK BUT WHEN I TRIED TO TURN IT ON TO HEAD HOME IT DIDN'T START. I WAS INITIALLY TOLD IT WAS A BAD BATTERY AND THEN TOLD IT WAS AN ALTERNATOR ISSUE....
2019 INFINITY QX80 LIMITED 4 X 4--FAULTY AUTOMATIC BREAKING SYSTEM!!! CAR WOULD EMIT A BEEP BEEP BEEEEEEP AND THEN THE AUTO BRAKING SYSTEM WOULD ENGAGE AND CAUSE THE CAR TO COME TO AN ABRUPT STOP. THIS OCCURRED WITHIN THE FIRST 1000 MILES OF DRIVING AND CONTINUED FOR THE DURATION OF OWNERSHIP. THE CAR STOPPED ON THE FREEWAY ACCESS ROAD (35 MPH), STATE HIGHWAY 6 (50 MPH) IN RUSH HOUR TRAFFIC...., ...
WENT TO START CAR AFTER IT WAS SITTING OVER NIGHT (AND TEMPERATURE HAD DROPPED) AND IT WOULD NOT START, REQUIRING A JUMP. NOTHING WAS LEFT ON OVERNIGHT. CAR REQUIRED JUMP START TWO MORE TIMES UNTIL I WAS ABLE TO TAKE TO DEALER. I WAS TOLD IT WAS A DEFECTIVE BATTERY AND BATTERY WAS EXCHANGED. THREE WEEKS LATER, AFTER STOPPING FOR GAS AT 5AM ON WAY TO WORK, CAR WOULD NOT START AGAIN. AGAIN NOTHING ...
THE CRUISE CONTROL DOES NOT WORK GOING DOWN A HILL. IT WORKS ON A LEVEL ROAD. IT WORKS GOING UP A HILL. I SET IT AT SAY 50 MPH ON US ROUTE 30, BOSWELL, PA GOING DOWN A HILL AND WITHOUT APPLYING THE BRAKES THE VEHICLE WOULD BE GOING 60 MPH AT THE BOTTOM OF THE HILL. THIS IS DANGEROUS. DEALER TOLD ME NOT TO USE THE CRUISE CONTROL GOING DOWN A HILL!
Frequently Asked Questions About the 2019 Infiniti Qx80
Has the 2019 INFINITI QX80 been recalled?
Yes, the 2019 INFINITI QX80 has 1 recall on record with NHTSA. Each recall addresses a specific safety defect identified by the manufacturer or NHTSA.
How many complaints does the 2019 INFINITI QX80 have?
The 2019 INFINITI QX80 has 19 complaints filed with NHTSA. None of the complaints involved crashes. No injuries or deaths have been reported.
What is the safety rating for the 2019 INFINITI QX80?
The 2019 INFINITI QX80 received an overall NHTSA safety rating of good (4/5). Frontal crash: 3/5. Side crash: 5/5. Rollover: 3/5.
What are the most common problems with the 2019 INFINITI QX80?
The most commonly reported problems with the 2019 INFINITI QX80 involve electrical system (6 complaints), unknown or other (4 complaints), service brakes (2 complaints). Other affected components include fuel/propulsion system, engine, visibility/wiper,back over prevention.
How many crash reports does the 2019 INFINITI QX80 have?
There are no crash reports associated with the 2019 INFINITI QX80 in the NHTSA database.
How many fire reports does the 2019 INFINITI QX80 have?
There are no fire reports for the 2019 INFINITI QX80 in the NHTSA database.
Are there any deaths reported for the 2019 INFINITI QX80?
No deaths have been reported in NHTSA complaints for the 2019 INFINITI QX80.
How many injuries are reported for the 2019 INFINITI QX80?
No injuries have been reported in NHTSA complaints for the 2019 INFINITI QX80.
Should I buy a 2019 INFINITI QX80?
Based on NHTSA data, the 2019 INFINITI QX80 is generally recommended. It has 19 complaints, 1 recalls, and a good (4/5) safety rating. Always have a pre-purchase inspection done by a qualified mechanic.
What components fail most on the 2019 INFINITI QX80?
The components with the most failures on the 2019 INFINITI QX80 are: 1. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM (6 complaints), 2. UNKNOWN OR OTHER (4 complaints), 3. SERVICE BRAKES (2 complaints), 4. FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM (1 complaints), 5. ENGINE (1 complaints). ELECTRICAL SYSTEM is the single most-reported problem area with 6 complaints.
What should I know before buying a 2019 INFINITI QX80?
Be cautious of electrical system issues, especially battery failures, and consider purchasing a vehicle with a more reliable electrical system. The 2019 INFINITI QX80 has 19 NHTSA complaints and 1 recalls on record. NHTSA rates it good (4/5).
How reliable is the 2019 INFINITI QX80?
The 2019 INFINITI QX80 receives a reliability score of 55/100, indicating average reliability. This is based on 19 owner complaints, 1 recalls, and 0 crash/fire reports in the NHTSA database. Key known issues include Battery Failure and Service Brake Malfunction.
What are the known issues with the 2019 INFINITI QX80?
Known issues with the 2019 INFINITI QX80 include: Battery Failure, Service Brake Malfunction, Nighttime Backup Camera Failure, Forward Emergency Braking System Malfunction. These are based on patterns found across 19 NHTSA complaints. 1 of these patterns resulted in formal recalls.
What are the most common issues with the 2019 INFINITI QX80?
The most common issues are electrical system failures, particularly battery problems, and service brake malfunctions.
Is the forward emergency braking system reliable?
There have been reports of the forward emergency braking system malfunctioning, engaging the brakes without warning.
Are there any known issues with the backup camera at night?
Yes, the backup camera becomes extremely dark and blurry at night, reducing visibility.
Buyer Advice
Our recommendation: Be cautious of electrical system issues, especially battery failures, and consider purchasing a vehicle with a more reliable electrical system.
NHTSA Data Summary for 2019 Infiniti Qx80
This safety report is based on a comprehensive analysis of data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) for the 2019 Infiniti Qx80. The data includes 19 consumer complaints filed by vehicle owners, 1 manufacturer-initiated safety recalls, and safety rating assessments associated with this vehicle.
The NHTSA has assigned the 2019 Infiniti Qx80 an overall safety rating of 4 out of 5 stars, with a frontal crash rating of 3 stars, a side crash rating of 5 stars, and a rollover rating of 3 stars. These ratings are determined through controlled crash testing conducted by the NHTSA.
All data presented in this report is sourced from public NHTSA databases. Our AI analysis identifies patterns across complaint narratives, correlates them with recall history, and produces the safety assessment above. This analysis is updated as new complaints and recalls are filed with the NHTSA.
Consumers are encouraged to report vehicle safety problems to the NHTSA at nhtsa.gov. If your vehicle is subject to a recall, contact your dealer to schedule the free repair.
Disclaimer: This analysis is AI-generated from NHTSA public data and does not constitute professional automotive or safety advice. Always verify recall status at NHTSA.gov and consult a qualified mechanic.
Analysis last updated: 2026-05-16