Model year 2016 · Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD, Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD

2016 Infiniti QX80: recalls, fuel economy and safety ratings

EPA rates the 2016 Infiniti QX80 at 16 mpg combined across 2 versions. NHTSA lists 1 safety recall and 15 owner complaints for this model year.

Safety recalls

1

EPA combined mpg

16

NHTSA overall rating

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Recall file dated Oct 27, 2026 · EPA file dated Sep 29, 2026 · updated Oct 27, 2026, 7:34 AM EDT

Check your own car: enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see open recalls for that exact vehicle, and contact a Infiniti dealer to schedule the repair — safety recall repairs are free. The list below covers the whole model year, so not every recall applies to every car.

2016 Infiniti QX80 recalls

NHTSA's recall file lists 1 safety recall for the 2016 Infiniti QX80, newest first.

Equipment: Other: Labels

NHTSA 26V455000 Reported Jul 15, 2026
Filed by
Nissan North America, Inc. (manufacturer recall no. R26B1/2, P6A13/4)
Units affected
168,149 (estimate)
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.

Full recall record on nhtsa.gov

Recall summaries are written by NHTSA from manufacturers' defect reports. Dates are when NHTSA received the report.

2016 Infiniti QX80 fuel economy by version

EPA city/highway/combined estimates for each engine, transmission and drive combination. Annual fuel cost is EPA's estimate for 15,000 miles a year (55% city, 45% highway) at EPA's current fuel-price assumptions; your cost will vary.

2016 Infiniti QX80 EPA fuel economy
VersionEngineTransmissionDriveFuelCity/Hwy/CombFuel cost/yrCO2 g/mi
QX80 2WD5.6L 8-cylAutomatic 7-speedRear-Wheel DrivePremium14/20/16 mpg$5,150548
QX80 4WD5.6L 8-cylAutomatic 7-speed4-Wheel DrivePremium14/19/16 mpg$5,150569

Source: FuelEconomy.gov (U.S. DOE and EPA), file dated Sep 29, 2026. Each version links to its FuelEconomy.gov record.

EPA estimates come from standardized lab tests so cars can be compared fairly; real-world mileage depends on speed, weather, load, tires and driving style.

2016 Infiniti QX80 crash-test ratings

NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for the tested versions. More stars mean a lower chance of serious injury in that type of crash. Rollover risk is NHTSA's estimated chance of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.

2016 Infiniti QX80 NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings
Tested vehicleOverallFrontalSideRolloverRollover riskForward collision warning
2016 Infiniti QX80 SUV AWDNot ratedNot ratedNot ratedNot rated—Optional
2016 Infiniti QX80 SUV RWDNot ratedNot ratedNot ratedNot rated—Optional

Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (New Car Assessment Program), checked Oct 26, 2026.

Star ratings compare vehicles of similar size and weight; a frontal rating for a large pickup is not directly comparable with one for a small car.

2016 Infiniti QX80 owner complaints

Owners have filed 15 complaints with NHTSA about the 2016 Infiniti QX80, most recently on Oct 3, 2026. 0 mention a crash, 0 a fire, 0 injured people and 0 deaths. These are unverified reports; a complaint is not proof of a defect.

Most-cited components in 2016 Infiniti QX80 complaints
Component named in complaintsMentions
Service brakes3
Air bags2
Engine2
Unknown or other2
Electrical system1
Forward collision avoidance: Adaptive cruise control1
Forward collision avoidance: Warnings1
Fuel system, gasoline1
Fuel/propulsion system1
Power train1

Source: NHTSA consumer complaint files (complaints received since January 1, 2015). One complaint can name several components.

Had a safety problem with your vehicle? You can report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem.

Other Infiniti QX80 model years

Infiniti QX80 by model year
YearCombinedRecallsComplaintsOverall rating
2027 QX8017–18 mpg14—
2026 QX8017–18 mpg27—
2025 QX8017–18 mpg48—
2024 QX8015–16 mpg124/5
2023 QX8015–16 mpg124/5
2022 QX8015–16 mpg11—
2021 QX8015–16 mpg374/5
2020 QX8015–16 mpg264/5
2019 QX8015–16 mpg2214/5
2018 QX8015–16 mpg29—
2017 QX8015–16 mpg117—
2015 QX8015–16 mpg218—

All Infiniti QX80 years compared · Decode a VIN

Other 2016 Infiniti models

2016 Infiniti Q502016 Infiniti Q702016 Infiniti QX502016 Infiniti QX602016 Infiniti QX70

Sources

  • Recalls: NHTSA recall flat file (FLAT_RCL_POST_2010), dated Oct 27, 2026, plus a live check of api.nhtsa.gov in your browser.
  • Complaints: NHTSA consumer complaint flat files (COMPLAINTS_RECEIVED), counts only — we do not republish complaint text.
  • Crash tests: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings API.
  • Fuel economy: FuelEconomy.gov vehicles file (U.S. DOE and EPA), dated Sep 29, 2026.
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