2024 Infiniti QX80: common problems

Owners of the 2024 Infiniti QX80 filed 2 complaints with NHTSA, most often about electrical system and visibility. The maker issued 17 service bulletins for this year. Details by component below, with sources.

Key figures

Owner complaints: 2
Technical service bulletins (TSB): 17

What fails most often

1 Electrical system 50% of all complaints
2 Visibility 50% of all complaints

Circle size and colour show each component’s share of NHTSA complaints. Schematic only, not a drawing of the exact model.

Electrical system: 1 complaints (50% of all); manufacturer bulletins for this component: 10.
Visibility: 1 complaints (50% of all); manufacturer bulletins for this component: 3.

Engines and transmissions

US-market versions per EPA. On the right: how many NHTSA complaints name this engine or transmission type.

5.6 L · petrol · 8 cyl
automatic, 7-speed

Drive: RWD, 4WD

Symptoms owners describe

How many of the 2 NHTSA complaints mention each symptom (automatic count from complaint text; one complaint can mention several).

won't start1 · 50%
windows, sunroof1 · 50%

Components owners complain about

Component	Owner complaints	Technical service bulletins (TSB)
Electrical system	1	10
Visibility	1	3
Forward collision avoidance	0	2
Seat belts	0	2
Air bags	0	1
Structure	0	1

What owners report

Short excerpts of NHTSA complaints in the original wording. These are owner statements not verified by NHTSA; personal data removed.

Summary: Recurring weak/no-start condition due to low battery voltage despite new battery replacement. Charging system (VVCS) fails to adequately maintain battery charge on normal driving patterns. -Purchased certified pre-owned vehicle Dec 2024.
Electrical system · 2026-07-01 · NHTSA complaint #11747704
Back window shattered for no reason. Vehicle parked on property and was fine when we came home last night in another vehicle and parked behind it. Online found out this has been happening where the back window spontaneous combustion for no reason.
Visibility · 2026-06-09 · NHTSA complaint #11742933

Comparison

By complaint count this model year ranks 1,862 of 2,102 model years in the NHTSA data (among the 11% least complained about).

On average one model year of the QX80 has 8 complaints (11 years in the data). This year has 2, below average.

What to check before buying

Electrical system. Scan all modules, test the battery and alternator, inspect connectors near the impact zone.
Visibility. Wipers, mirrors, defrosters, cracked glass.
Forward collision avoidance. Radar and camera: calibration after bumper or windshield replacement.
Seat belts. Belt pretensioners after airbag deployment, SRS codes.

Manufacturer service bulletins

Bulletin titles as filed with NHTSA.

received by NHTSA in 2025–2026 · № 11031720 · Structure CERTIFICATION LABEL AND VIN PLATE REPLACEMENT SERVICE INFORMATION Because of collision damage or other…
CERTIFICATION LABEL AND VIN PLATE REPLACEMENT SERVICE INFORMATION Because of collision damage or other vehicle repair, a replacement “Certification Label” or “VIN Plate/Label” may be needed. HINT: Certification Label =…
received by NHTSA in 2025–2026 · № 11014469 · Electrical system AEB WARNING LIGHT IS ON WITH WARNING MESSAGES DISPLAYED ON COMBINATION METER APPLIED VEHICLES
2015-2024 Q50 (V37) 2015-2018 Q50 Hybrid (HV37) 2017-2022 Q60 (CV37) 2015-2019 Q70 (Y51) 2015-2018 Q70 Hybrid (HY51) 2019-2024 QX50 (J55) 2022-2024 QX55 (FJ55) 2015-2021 QX60 (L50) 2022-2024 QX60 (L51) 2015-2019 QX60…
received by NHTSA in 2020–2024 · № 11009065 · Seat belts SERVICE INFORMATION In the APPLIED VEHICLES, there are a variety of Seat Belt Warning Lights and Chimes
Refer to the information in this bulletin, along with the related vehicle owner’s manual. Figure 1 Infiniti Bulletins are intended for use by qualified technicians, not 'do-it-yourselfers'. Qualified technicians are…
received by NHTSA in 2020–2024 · № 11009064 · Air bags DTC B00A0-00 STOREIF YOU CONFIRM DTC B00A0-00 (OCCUPANT DETECTION SENSOR UNIT) is stored, AND OCS zero…
DTC B00A0-00 STOREIF YOU CONFIRM DTC B00A0-00 (OCCUPANT DETECTION SENSOR UNIT) is stored, AND OCS zero point reset cannot be performed, (continued on the next page)D
received by NHTSA in 2020–2024 · № 11006990 · Electrical system DTC B2E1B-06 (AUTOMATIC ECALL) STORED AS CURRENT IN THE IVC APPLIED VEHICLES
2020-2024 Q50 (V37) 2020-2022 Q60 (CV37) 2020-2024 QX80 (Z62) SERVICE INFORMATION The APPLIED VEHICLES that come equipped with a factory installed SOS switch, located near the overhead map lamp, also come equipped with…
received by NHTSA in 2020–2024 · № 11006966 · Electrical system TELEMATICS CONTROL UNIT RESET AFTER AUTOMATIC COLLISION NOTIFICATION SERVICE INFORMATION The Telematics…
TELEMATICS CONTROL UNIT RESET AFTER AUTOMATIC COLLISION NOTIFICATION SERVICE INFORMATION The Telematics Control Unit (TCU) has the ability to send an automatic collision notification when the vehicle is involved in an…
received by NHTSA in 2020–2024 · № 11006964 · Electrical system DTC B2E01-96 (INTERNAL BATTERY) STORED AS CURRENT IN IVC APPLIED SYSTEMS
Vehicles equipped with Telematics SERVICE INFORMATION CONSULT has been updated to allow DTC B2E01-96 for “Internal battery” to be cleared in the Telematics Control Unit (TCU). If DTC B2E01-96 is Current/Active in the…
received by NHTSA in 2020–2024 · № 11006961 · Electrical system TELEMATICS (IVC) SERVICE INFORMATION Vehicles equipped with factory telematics system HINT
 If the client experiences Wi-Fi hotspot related concerns only, DO NOT replace the TCU. Have the client contact the AT&T Support line at 1 (888) 719-7242.  See ITB12-011 for models built before those listed above…
received by NHTSA in 2020–2024 · № 11004956 · Electrical system DTC C1A17-49 STORED IN LASER/RADAR This bulletin has been amended
See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
received by NHTSA in 2020–2024 · № 11002539 · Electrical system INTELLIGENT KEY NOT DETECTED / ENGINE WILL NOT START This bulletin has been amended
See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
received by NHTSA in 2020–2024 · № 11002537 · Electrical system CAN COMMUNICATION – NETWORK DIAGNOSTIC FLOW CHART This bulletin has been amended
See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
received by NHTSA in 2020–2024 · № 11001653 · Electrical system CAN COMMUNICATION CODES – DIAGNOSTIC TIPS AND GUIDELINES This bulletin has been amended
See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.

NHTSA lists 17 bulletins for this year; the 12 newest are shown here.

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Questions and answers

What are the most common problems with the 2024 Infiniti QX80?

Owner complaints to NHTSA most often mention: electrical system, visibility. Total complaints: 2. The most frequent symptoms in complaint texts: won't start (50%), windows, sunroof (50%).

How many service bulletins (TSB) were issued for the 2024 Infiniti QX80?

NHTSA lists 17 manufacturer service bulletins for this year. A bulletin tells dealers how to diagnose or fix a known issue; it is not a recall.

Should I buy a 2024 Infiniti QX80 from a US auction?

Owner complaints describe defects, not crash damage. Before bidding, check the components listed above and review the lot photos: VinWind builds a report of visible and hidden damage by VIN.

Other 2024 models

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Sources: public NHTSA data (USA): service bulletins and owner complaints; YouTube: links to videos credited to their authors. Complaints are owner statements not verified by NHTSA, and describe defects rather than crash damage. Data updated 2026-11-04.