I starting hearing a grinding noise coming from engine couple of weeks ago. Took it to the Infinity dealership for a diagnostic test. The mechanic stated “ timing chains were found to be stretched and metal was worn.” This is the same issue which prompted the recall of 2011-2013 QX56 models. However, I did not own my vehicle dur…
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I starting hearing a grinding noise coming from engine couple of weeks ago. Took it to the Infinity dealership for a diagnostic test. The mechanic stated “ timing chains were found to be stretched and metal was worn.” This is the same issue which prompted the recall of 2011-2013 QX56 models. However, I did not own my vehicle during the recall period.
NHTSA ODI #11500607
125,000 miles · Jun 8, 2022
Engine
The contact owns a 2014 Infiniti QX80. The contact stated that while starting the vehicle, there was a loud winding noise coming from underneath the vehicle. The same noise would occur while attempting to accelerate. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer who diagnosed that the timing chain had failed and needed to be replac…
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The contact owns a 2014 Infiniti QX80. The contact stated that while starting the vehicle, there was a loud winding noise coming from underneath the vehicle. The same noise would occur while attempting to accelerate. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer who diagnosed that the timing chain had failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was in the process of being repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and referred the contact to the NHTSA. The approximate failure mileage was 125,000.
NHTSA ODI #11468293
127,785 miles · May 2, 2022
Engine
The contact owns a 2014 Infiniti QX80. The contact stated while driving 50 MPH, the vehicle began to stall. The contact veered to the side of the road and kept the vehicle running. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact then returned to her residence. The contact stated that the failure reoccurred while driving. The…
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The contact owns a 2014 Infiniti QX80. The contact stated while driving 50 MPH, the vehicle began to stall. The contact veered to the side of the road and kept the vehicle running. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact then returned to her residence. The contact stated that the failure reoccurred while driving. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The contact contacted the used car dealer she had purchased the vehicle from and an appointment was scheduled for a diagnostic test. The contact referenced NHTSA Campaign Number: 14V683000 (Fuel System, Gasoline). The manufacturer was notified of the failure and referred the contact to the NHTSA. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 127,785.
NHTSA ODI #11463045
112,244 miles · Mar 26, 2021
Engine
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 INFINITI QX80. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE STARTING THE VEHICLE, THERE WAS AN ABNORMAL SQUEALING SOUND COMING FROM THE ENGINE, LASTING FOR APPROXIMATELY TEN MINUTES. THERE WAS AN UNKNOWN WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED DURING THE FAILURE. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO FAULKNER INFINITI MECHANICSBURG (67…
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 INFINITI QX80. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE STARTING THE VEHICLE, THERE WAS AN ABNORMAL SQUEALING SOUND COMING FROM THE ENGINE, LASTING FOR APPROXIMATELY TEN MINUTES. THERE WAS AN UNKNOWN WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED DURING THE FAILURE. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO FAULKNER INFINITI MECHANICSBURG (6720 CARLISLE PIKE, MECHANICSBURG, PA 17050, (717) 691-8900) TO BE DIAGNOSED. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE TIMING CHAIN NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 112,244.
NHTSA ODI #11405033
Mileage unknown · Aug 11, 2020
Engine
MY TIMING CHAIN WAS STRETCHED. THIS IS THE SAME PROBLEM THE INFINITI QX56 HAD. MY QX80 HAS THE SAME MOTOR AND REPLACEMENT TIMING CHAIN PART. THE QX56 WAS ISSUED A VOLUNTARY SERVICE CAMPAIGN FOR THIS PROBLEM. MY CHAIN HAS NOT BEEN INCLUDED. EVEN THOUGH IT HAS THE SAME JUNK TIMING CHAIN. INFINITI QUOTED ME A REPAIR PRICE OF $4800.
NHTSA ODI #11348730
3,000 miles · Dec 17, 2014
Engine
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 INFINITY QX80. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS LEAKING OIL FROM THE ENGINE GASKETS. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 3,000.
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."
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: 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.
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2012-2014 Nissan Juke, 2012-2013 Infiniti M56, QX56, and 2014-2015 Infiniti Q70 (V8 engine vehicles only), and QX80 vehicles. The fuel pressure sensors may not have been sufficiently tightened during production. As a result, the fuel pressure sensor may loosen with vehicle usage and cause a fuel leak.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source could cause a vehicle fire.
Remedy: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will re-torque the fuel pressure sensors free of charge. The recall began on January 25, 2015. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-647-7261.
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2013 Infiniti QX56 vehicles manufactured September 1, 2012, to April 26, 2013, and 2014 Infiniti QX80 vehicles manufactured June 18, 2013, to February 11, 2014. In the affected vehicles, the driver's frontal air bag inflator may have been manufactured with an incorrect part.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's air bag, the incorrect part may block the flow of propellant to the air bag and the air bag's inflator may rupture. The rupture could cause metal fragments to strike and potentially seriously injure the vehicle occupants.
Remedy: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front driver air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began on December 1, 2014. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-647-7261.
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2014 Infiniti QX80 vehicles manufactured December 2, 2013, through January 27, 2014, and equipped with 20 inch wheels. In the affected vehicles, the Certification label incorrectly lists the Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) as 4,497 lb instead of the correct 4,343 lb. As such, the vehicles do not comply with Part 567 "Certification Regulation."
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: An incorrect GAWR listing may result in the vehicle being overloaded which may increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Nissan will notify owners, and will mail owners a corrected Certification label, free of charge. The recall began on April 21, 2014. Owners may contact Infiniti at 1-800-662-6200.
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