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Infiniti QX80
Car and Driver says following its redesign the year before, the Infiniti QX80 finally has the upscale visual presence and deluxe interior digs to go toe-to-toe with some of the biggest players in the full-size luxury SUV segment, with a new Sport trim for 2026 replacing last year's Sensory model as the penultimate option in the QX80 hierarchy. MotorTrend says Infiniti's biggest family hauler is the full-size three-row 2026 QX80, available with four trims this year: Pure, Luxe, new Sport, and Autograph, and titled its Sport interior review 'The Second-Best Trim Is Where It's At.' Yahoo Autos says the 2026 Infiniti QX80 Autograph succeeds because it fulfills the core promise of a flagship luxury SUV, rolling in as a statement of intent, an enormous, uber-luxury machine that somehow moves with the coiled grace of a panther, carrying forward Infiniti's Artistry in Motion design language with broad shoulders and clean, minimalist lines that feel more deliberate than decorative.
Finally competing with the segment's best
Car and Driver (opens in a new tab) says following its redesign the year before, the Infiniti QX80 finally has the upscale visual presence and deluxe interior digs to go toe-to-toe with some of the biggest players in the full-size luxury SUV segment, with a new Sport trim for 2026 replacing last year's Sensory model as the penultimate option in the QX80 hierarchy.
Four trims, led by the Sport
MotorTrend (opens in a new tab) says Infiniti's biggest family hauler is the full-size three-row 2026 QX80, available with four trims this year: Pure, Luxe, new Sport, and Autograph, and titled its Sport interior review 'The Second-Best Trim Is Where It's At.'
Moving with the grace of a panther
Yahoo Autos (opens in a new tab) says the 2026 Infiniti QX80 Autograph succeeds because it fulfills the core promise of a flagship luxury SUV, rolling in as a statement of intent, an enormous, uber-luxury machine that somehow moves with the coiled grace of a panther, carrying forward Infiniti's Artistry in Motion design language with broad shoulders and clean, minimalist lines that feel more deliberate than decorative.
Questions buyers ask
What trims does the 2026 Infiniti QX80 offer?
MotorTrend (opens in a new tab) says Pure, Luxe, new Sport, and Autograph.
What replaced the Infiniti QX80's Sensory trim?
Car and Driver (opens in a new tab) says the new Sport trim, for 2026.
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Every major decision path.
The 2027 Infiniti QX80 is built around 3.5L twin-turbo V6, rated at 450 horsepower across its full-size luxury SUV body style.
Explore this topic →02Trims and equipmentThe 2027 U.S. lineup has 4 trims.
Explore this topic →03Towing and capabilityThe 2027 QX80 seats 7 or 8 and is a Full-size luxury SUV.
Explore this topic →04Safety and ownershipNHTSA recalls, complaints and crash ratings for the 2027 QX80.
Explore this topic →Current model year
2027 Infiniti QX80
Every QX80 trim shares the same 450-horsepower twin-turbo V6; second-row captain's chairs (7-passenger) are standard, with an 8-passenger bench-seat option offered only on Luxe.
Read specifications, trims, answers and sourcesModel-year archive
3 indexed Infiniti QX80 model years.
| Model year | Trims | Open record |
|---|---|---|
| 2027 Infiniti QX80 | 2027 record → | |
| 2026 Infiniti QX80 | 2026 record → | |
| 2025 Infiniti QX80 | 2025 record → |
Background and safety record
What public sources say about the Infiniti QX80.
The Infiniti QX80 (formerly called the Infiniti QX56 until 2013) is a full-size luxury SUV marketed by Nissan's luxury division Infiniti since the 2004 model year. The first-generation QX56 was built in the United States and is based on the first-generation Armada. The second-generation model was released in 2010 as a model produced in Japan, which used the sixth-generation Patrol (later also marketed as the second-generation Armada since 2016) as the base vehicle instead.
- Safety
- The 2025 model year QX80 was awarded "Top Safety Pick+" by IIHS. As standard, QX80 includes a list of advanced driving-assistance systems such as Automatic Emergency Braking with Pedestrian Detection, Blind Spot Intervention, Blind Spot Warning, Lane Departure Prevention, Predictive Forward Collision Warning and Rear Cross Traffic Alert.
Source: Infiniti QX80 (Wikipedia); safety and recall figures from NHTSA.
Infiniti QX80 at a glance
- Production
- 2004–present
- Class
- Full-size luxury SUV
- Body style
- 5-door SUV
- Layout
- Front-engine, rear-wheel-drive, Front-engine, four-wheel-drive
- Chassis
- Body-on-frame
- Predecessor
- Infiniti QX4
- Also called
- Infiniti QX56 (2004–2013)
Infiniti QX80 generations
The Infiniti QX80 has been redesigned in 2011, 2024, gaps of 7, 13 years, an average of 10.0 years between generations. The current generation (third generation, Z63) began in 2024.
| Generation | Code | Began | What changed |
|---|---|---|---|
| First generation | JA60 | 2004–2011 | The first-generation QX56 (model code JA60) is based on the first-generation Armada, while also sharing the F-Alpha platform with the first-generation Titan. |
| Second generation | Z62 | 2011–2024 | On 31 March 2010, Infiniti debuted the 2011 QX56 at the New York International Auto Show. |
| Third generation | Z63 | 2024–present | The Z63 series QX80 was previewed as the QX Monograph Concept on 17 August 2023. |
Recent recalls (4 campaigns across the latest model years)
- July 2026, Equipment:Other:Labels. 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… Consequence: An overloaded vehicle can increase the risk of a crash.
- November 2025, Back Over Prevention:Software. Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2025 Murano, 2025-2026 Armada, and Infiniti QX80 vehicles. A software error may occur in the In-Vehicle Infotainment (IVI) system at vehicle startup, resulting in the rearview camera image not displaying when the vehicle is… Consequence: A rearview image that does not display reduces the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
- October 2024, Back Over Prevention. Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Rogue and 2025 INFINITI QX80 vehicles. A software error may cause the rearview camera to display a blank screen when the vehicle is in reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with… Consequence: The loss of the rearview camera image while in reverse can reduce the driver's rear visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Owners filed 4 complaints with NHTSA for the 2027 Infiniti QX80, most often about fuel/propulsion system (3), fuel system (1), gasoline (1).
Year by year
The Infiniti QX80 across 13 model years.
| Model year | Combined MPG/MPGe | EPA annual fuel cost | EPA records | NHTSA recalls | NHTSA complaints | NHTSA overall rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 Infiniti QX80 | 17–18 | $4,450–$4,700 | 2 | |||
| 2026 Infiniti QX80 | 17–18 | $4,300–$4,550 | 2 | 2 | ||
| 2025 Infiniti QX80 | 17–18 | $4,300–$4,550 | 2 | 4 | 8 | |
| 2024 Infiniti QX80 | 15–16 | $4,850–$5,150 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 4 stars |
| 2023 Infiniti QX80 | 15–16 | $4,850–$5,150 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 4 stars |
| 2022 Infiniti QX80 | 15–16 | $4,850–$5,150 | 3 | 1 | 1 | |
| 2021 Infiniti QX80 | 15–16 | $4,850–$5,150 | 3 | 3 | 7 | 4 stars |
| 2020 Infiniti QX80 | 15–16 | $4,850–$5,150 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 4 stars |
| 2019 Infiniti QX80 | 15–16 | $4,850–$5,150 | 2 | 2 | 20 | 4 stars |
| 2018 Infiniti QX80 | 15–16 | $4,850–$5,150 | 2 | 2 | 9 | |
| 2017 Infiniti QX80 | 15–16 | $4,850–$5,150 | 2 | 1 | 17 | |
| 2016 Infiniti QX80 | 16 | $4,850 | 2 | 1 | 14 | |
| 2015 Infiniti QX80 | 15–16 | $4,850–$5,150 | 3 | 2 | 18 |
Year-to-year changes
What changed in the Infiniti QX80, one model year at a time.
| Step | EPA records | Combined MPG/MPGe, midpoint | Added | No longer listed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 to 2025 | 15.5 to 17.5 | Engines: 3.5L 6-cyl SIDI; Transmissions: Automatic (S9) | Engines: 5.6L 8-cyl SIDI; Transmissions: Automatic (S7) | |
| 2023 to 2024 | 3 to 2 | Engines: 5.6L 8-cyl SIDI; MDPV | ||
| 2022 to 2023 | Engines: 5.6L 8-cyl SIDI; MDPV | Engines: 5.6L 8-cyl SIDI; MDPV (Curb Weight >6000 lbs) | ||
| 2020 to 2021 | 2 to 3 | Engines: 5.6L 8-cyl SIDI; MDPV (Curb Weight >6000 lbs) | ||
| 2016 to 2017 | 16.0 to 15.5 | |||
| 2015 to 2016 | 3 to 2 | 15.5 to 16.0 | Labels: QX80 4WD (over 6000 lbs curb weight); Engines: 5.6L 8-cyl SIDI; Over 6000 lbs curb weight |
Buying used
What the Infiniti QX80 recalls and complaints are about.
| Model year | Campaigns | Systems recalled | Warnings |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2 | back over prevention (software); equipment (other) | None |
| 2025 | 4 | back over prevention; back over prevention (software); equipment (other) | 1 fixable over the air |
| 2024 | 1 | equipment (other) | None |
| 2023 | 1 | equipment (other) | None |
| 2022 | 1 | equipment (other) | None |
| 2021 | 3 | fuel system, gasoline (delivery); back over prevention (display function); equipment (other) | None |
| 2020 | 2 | fuel system, gasoline (delivery); equipment (other) | None |
| 2019 | 2 | back over prevention (sensing system); equipment (other) | None |
| 2018 | 2 | back over prevention (sensing system); equipment (other) | None |
| 2017 | 1 | equipment (other) | None |
| 2016 | 1 | equipment (other) | None |
| 2015 | 2 | fuel system, gasoline; equipment (other) | None |
| System | Complaints | Share of all complaints | Worst model year |
|---|---|---|---|
| unknown or other | 22 | 21% | 2019 (5) |
| electrical system | 22 | 21% | 2019 (8) |
| air bags | 16 | 15% | 2017 (7) |
| engine | 13 | 13% | 2015 (5) |
| service brakes | 12 | 12% | 2015 (4) |
| fuel/propulsion system | 10 | 10% | 2015 (6) |
| Model year | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 |
| 2023 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 |
| 2021 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 |
| 2020 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 |
| 2019 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 |
Trim by trim
Every 2027 Infiniti QX80 trim side by side.
| Trim | Drive | Engine | Horsepower | Torque (lb-ft) | Curb weight (lb) | Max towing (lb) | Combined mpg | Base price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PURE | 4WD | 3.5-liter V6 (Twin Turbo) | 450 | 516 | 6,015 | 8,500 | 17 | $87,835 |
| LUXE | 4WD | 3.5-liter V6 (Twin Turbo) | 450 | 516 | 6,104 | 8,500 | 17 | $93,835 |
| SPORT | 4WD | 3.5-liter V6 (Twin Turbo) | 450 | 516 | 6,138 | 8,500 | 17 | $104,835 |
| AUTOGRAPH | 4WD | 3.5-liter V6 (Twin Turbo) | 450 | 516 | 6,215 | 8,500 | 17 | $115,235 |
Source: Kelley Blue Book specifications for the 2027 model year; base price is KBB's national base price where its list carries the trim by the same name. A dash means KBB lists no figure.
Specifications by year
Power, weight and towing for every Infiniti QX80 model year.
| Model year | Trims | Engines | Horsepower | Curb weight (lb) | Max towing (lb) | Fuel tank (gal) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | 4 | 3.5-liter V6 (Twin Turbo) | 450 | 6,015–6,215 | 8,500 | 23.6 |
| 2026 | 4 | 3.5-liter V6 (Twin Turbo) | 450 | 6,006–6,205 | 8,500 | 23.6 |
| 2025 | 4 | 3.5-liter V6 (Twin Turbo) | 450 | – | 8,500 | 23.6 |
| 2024 | 3 | 5.6-liter V8 | 400 | – | 8,500 | 26 |
| 2023 | 3 | 5.6-liter V8 | 400 | 5,948–6,085 | 8,500 | 26 |
| 2022 | 3 | 5.6-liter V8 | 400 | 5,921 | 8,500 | 26 |
| 2021 | 3 | 5.6-liter V8 | 400 | 5,678–5,813 | 8,500 | 26 |
| 2020 | 2 | 5.6-liter V8 | 400 | 5,921 | 8,500 | 26 |
| 2019 | 2 | 5.6-liter V8 | 400 | 5,926 | 8,500 | 26 |
| 2018 | 1 | 5.6-liter V8 | 400 | 5,888 | 8,500 | 26 |
| 2017 | 3 | 5.6-liter V8 | 400 | 5,888 | 8,500 | 26 |
| 2016 | 2 | 5.6-liter V8 | 400 | 5,888 | 8,500 | 26 |
| 2015 | 1 | 5.6-liter V8 | 400 | 5,888 | 8,500 | 26 |
Source: Kelley Blue Book specifications for each model year. A range covers every trim KBB lists that year; a dash means KBB lists no figure.
Owning it
Oil, fluid and wheel-nut figures for the Infiniti QX80.
| Model year | Engine oil | Brake fluid | Wheel-nut torque | A/C refrigerant | Key-fob battery |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | – | – | 98 lb-ft | R-1234yf | – |
| 2026 | 0W-20 (6.4 qt) | – | 98 lb-ft | R-1234yf | – |
| 2025 | – | – | 98 lb-ft | – | – |
| 2024 | – | – | 98 lb-ft | – | – |
| 2023 | – | – | 98 lb-ft | – | – |
| 2022 | – | – | 98 lb-ft | – | – |
| 2021 | – | – | 98 lb-ft | – | – |
| 2020 | – | – | 98 lb-ft | – | – |
| 2019 | – | – | 98 lb-ft | – | – |
| 2018 | – | – | 98 lb-ft | – | – |
| 2017 | – | – | 98 lb-ft | – | – |
| 2016 | 0W-20 | – | 98 lb-ft | – | – |
Source: the manufacturer's owner's manual for each model year. A dash means that year's manual gave no single value for it, for instance one that lists two oil grades or two key types.
Model-year recall record
Infiniti QX80: which model years carry more or fewer federal safety recalls.
More recalls than this model’s own average
- 2025 Infiniti QX80 : 4 recalls on file, most commonly affecting backup camera and equipment.
| Model year | Federal recalls on file | Complaints on file | Recalls most commonly affected |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2 | not available | backup camera, equipment |
| 2025 | 4 | 8 | backup camera, equipment |
| 2024 | 1 | 2 | equipment |
| 2023 | 1 | 2 | equipment |
| 2022 | 1 | 1 | equipment |
| 2021 | 3 | 7 | fuel system, backup camera, equipment |
| 2020 | 2 | 6 | fuel system, equipment |
| 2019 | 2 | 20 | backup camera, equipment |
| 2018 | 2 | 9 | backup camera, equipment |
| 2017 | 1 | 17 | equipment |
| 2016 | 1 | 14 | equipment |
| 2015 | 2 | 18 | fuel system, equipment |
Method: recall counts and their affected components come from the NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation: Recalls API, queried by exact make, model and model year. Complaint counts come from the NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation: Complaints API, same query pattern. Data pulled 2026-09-04.
Known gap: the NHTSA complaints API did not return data for Infiniti QX80 model year 2026 when queried for this page: the request itself failed upstream, not returning a genuine zero. Those years are marked "not available" above instead of shown as clean; recall counts for those years are unaffected and come from the separate recalls API, which returned data for every year listed.
Check open recalls by VIN for one particular vehicle.
Q01Is there a best year to buy a Infiniti QX80?
Recall count alone can't answer that: it says nothing about a specific vehicle's price, mileage, accident history or maintenance record. What federal data can say: 2025 carried more. See the model-year table on this page for the exact counts and what they cover.
Q02Which Infiniti QX80 model years should I watch for recalls?
The 2025 Infiniti QX80 has 4 federal recalls on file, most commonly affecting backup camera, equipment. Always confirm the open/completed status of every campaign for the specific VIN: a recall on this list may already be repaired on the vehicle in front of you.
Q03What are common recall-related problems on the Infiniti QX80 by model year?
2026: backup camera, equipment. 2025: backup camera, equipment. 2024: equipment. 2023: equipment. 2022: equipment. 2021: fuel system, backup camera, equipment.
Q04Why do some Infiniti QX80 model years show "not available" for complaints?
The NHTSA complaints API did not return data for Infiniti QX80 model year 2026 when queried for this page: the request itself failed upstream instead of the count genuinely being zero. Recall counts for those years are unaffected; they come from a separate NHTSA endpoint that returned data for every year listed.
Diagnosing one of these symptoms? The recalled systems above map to this site’s own ownership desks: general, evidence-first guidance that applies regardless of whether the specific vehicle in front of you was ever part of a recall campaign: Engine and cooling, Buying, records and recalls, Climate and electrical.
2025 Infiniti QX80 owners specifically: see Climate and electrical and Buying, records and recalls.
Compared with
Models this Infiniti QX80 is most often compared with.
Nearest Infiniti models
Other Infiniti models.
Frequent questions
Answers with their conditions intact.
Q01How many trims does the 2027 QX80 come in?
The 2027 Infiniti QX80 (full-size luxury SUV) comes in 4 trims: Pure, Luxe, Sport, Autograph.
Q02What are the 2027 QX80 trims?
The 2027 Infiniti QX80 trims are Pure, Luxe, Sport, Autograph, listed from the entry Pure up to the top Autograph.
Q03What engine or powertrain does the 2027 QX80 use?
The 2027 Infiniti QX80 is built around 3.5L twin-turbo V6, rated at 450 horsepower across its full-size luxury SUV body style.
Q04How much horsepower does the 2027 QX80 have?
The 2027 Infiniti QX80 is rated at 450 horsepower (3.5L twin-turbo V6).
Q05Is AWD or 4WD available on the 2027 QX80?
The 2027 Infiniti QX80 is offered with RWD / 4WD.