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2014 Infiniti QX80

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2014 QX80.

Body SUVTransmission Automatic (S7)

Classified as an SUV, the 2014 Infiniti QX80 utilizes an Automatic (S7) transmission and achieves EPA fuel economy ratings of 14/20/16 mpg while requiring 6.9 quarts of 5W-30 API oil for engine maintenance. This model year stands as the peak of reported issues within the 2014-2026 history, logging all 20 total owner complaints with the engine cited as the top complaint area alongside three recalls. For researchers, this volume distinguishes the 2014 model from later years like 2022 which saw only one complaint, indicating a need for careful evaluation of engine history.

Model year202620252024202320222021202020192014

Quick specs

Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.

Engine oil capacity6.9 qtOEM · verified
Engine oil type5W-30 APIOEM · verified
Lug nut torque80 ft-lbsOEM · verified
EPA fuel economy14/20/16 mpgEPA · verified

Fitment & sizes

Replacement part sizes and factory part numbers — battery, bulbs, filters and belts.

From the factory this vehicle uses a BCI NS · 782 CCA battery, OE oil filter 152089E01A. Each part links to every other vehicle that shares it, so a part you already stock may fit more of your fleet than you'd expect.

Battery groupBCI NS · 782 CCAOEM · verified
Tail / brake / turnLAMPOEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter152089E01A
Engine air filter165461LA0A
Spark plug224011LA1C
Front wiper blades288901LB1B alt 288901LB0D
Serpentine belt117201LA0B
Thermostat212001LA1A
Cabin air filter27277VX01A alt B72771CA1B

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Engine & drivetrain NHTSA vPIC

TransmissionAutomatic (S7)

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length208.3 in
Overall width79.9 in
Overall height76 in
Wheelbase121.3 in
Curb weight5633 lb
Track (front / rear)67.7 / 68.5 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)51/49

Ratings & economy EPA / vPIC

EPA city / highway / combined14 / 20 / 16 mpg
DrivetrainRear-Wheel Drive
Recommended fuelPremium Gasoline

Performance & power Independent road tests

0–60 mph, quarter-mile, horsepower and torque from independent road tests.

Independent road tests for the QX80 of this era, listed by trim and engine — this page spans more than one engine, so no single horsepower figure is shown.

5.9–6.7 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 5.90 sec — 2021 Premium Select
YearTrim / engine0–60¼ mileHPDrivetrain
2015Limited 5.6L V86.30 sec14.90 sec400 hpAWD
2016Limited 5.6L V86.20 sec15.10 sec400 hpAWD
2016Limited 5.6L V86.70 sec15.10 sec400 hpAWD
20185.6 5.6L V85.90 sec14.90 sec400 hpAWD
20185.6 5.6L V86.30 sec14.90 sec400 hpAWD
2021Premium Select 5.6L V85.90 sec14.60 sec400 hpAWD
2021Sensory 5.6L V86.30 sec14.80 sec400 hpAWD

Service quick specs OEM factory data

Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.

This engine holds 6.9 qt of 5W-30 API engine oil, SYNTHETIC · 80W-90 · GL-5 in the differential, DOT 3 brake fluid. Torque lug nuts to 80 ft-lbs, the oil drain plug to 28.0 ft-lbs. The firing order is 1-8-7-3-6-5-4-2. Note the cylinder-head bolts finish on a torque angle (torque-to-yield) — they stretch permanently and should be replaced, not reused, during any head service.

Lubricants & capacities

Automatic Transmission FluidATF
Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity10.6
Brake FluidDOT 3
Differential Gear OilSYNTHETIC · 80W-90 · GL-5
Differential Gear Oil Capacity3.8 Pints
Engine Oil5W-30 · API
Engine Oil Capacity6.9 qt

Engine torques

Engine Flywheel Bolts65 ft-lbs
Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts8 ft-lbs
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts21 ft-lbs
Engine Oil Pan Drain Plug28.0 ft-lbs
Oil Pump to Cylinder BLock Bolts/Studs8 ft-lbs

Chassis torques

Lug Nuts80 ft-lbs
Transfer Case Fill Plug35.0 ft-lbs
Transfer Case Drain Plug35.0 ft-lbs
Rear Wheel Hub161-164 ft-lbs

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order1-8-7-3-6-5-4-2
Ignition Timing12, Not adjustable degrees
Ignition Timing Acceptable Variance2 degrees
Ignition Timing Reference RPMIdle rpm

Battery & A/C

RefrigerantR134a
Oil GroupPAG
Oil Type46
Standard BCI Cranking Performance782 cca

Service checks

Pressure Test27 psi
Radiator Cap Pressure Relief17-18 psi
Thermostat Opening Temperature180 °F
Regulated Fuel System Pressure (Without Vacuum)65.0 psi
Engine Compression178-242 PSI. 14 Maximum variation PSI

Brakes

Torque Caliper to Bracket53 ft-lbs / 20 ft-lbs
Torque to Knuckle122 ft-lbs / 116 ft-lbs
Minimum Pad ThicknessFront: 0.059; Rear: 0.079 in
Rotor Max Parallel Variation0.0006 in
Rotor Runout Limit0.0021 in / 0.002 in
Rotor Nominal Thickness From1.181 in / 0.787 in
Rotor Nominal Thickness To1.181 in / 0.787 in
Rotor Minimum Machining1.122 in / 0.709 in

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Camshaft Bearing/Carrier Cap Bolts or Studs — tightening sequence 1 stages
11.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: 4.0 ft. lbs., Step 3: 81 ft. lbs
Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages
121.7 ft. lbs., Step 2: Back off 360 degrees, Step 3: 14.5 ft. lbs., Step 4: 9021.7 ft. lbs
Crankshaft Pulley and/or Damper Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
1151 ft. lbs., step 2: 90151 ft. lbs
Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 6 stages

Prep Measure the diameter of each cylinder head bolt at point A and point B. Point A = 12.00 mm from thread end and point B = 55.00 mm from thread end. If either diameter is less than 0.18 mm use new bolts coated with clean engine oil. Tighten all bolts to finger tight then continue on with the following procedure.

130.0 ft. lbs.30 ft. lbs
275 degrees75 degrees
3Loosen bolts 360 degrees in reverse order360 degrees
430.0 ft. lbs.30 ft. lbs
590 degrees90 degrees
690 degrees90 degrees
Main Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages
1Bolts 1-1029 ft. lbs

Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified

Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.

Under the factory schedule, replace the engine oil and filter every 5,000 mi; spark plugs at 105,000 mi; coolant at 105,000 mi. The big-interval services (at 105,000 mi for coolant, and the transmission fluid) are the ones owners most often skip — on a lower-mileage example, assume the original fluids are still in it and check them first.

Every 5,000 miEngine Oil (drain & refill) · Engine Oil Filter (replace) · Tire & Wheel Assembly (rotate)
Every 10,000 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect) · Brake Line (inspect) · Brake Linings (inspect) · Brake Rotor (inspect) · CV Joint Boot (inspect) · Differential (inspect fluid level)
Every 15,000 miCabin Air Filter (replace)
Every 20,000 miBrake Hydraulic System (drain, refill & bleed) · Exhaust System (Complete) (inspect) · Fuel Evaporative Emission Control System Lines (inspect) · Fuel Line (inspect) · Steering Gear Box Assembly (inspect) · Steering Linkage (inspect)
Every 30,000 miBody Latches, Locks & Hinges (lubricate) · Drive Axle Assembly (drain & refill) · Drive Belt (replace) · Engine Air Filter Element (replace) · Exterior Lighting (inspect) · Headlamp (inspect alignment)
At 40,000 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect)
At 105,000 miEngine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill) · Spark Plugs (replace)
At 180,000 miEngine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill)

Reliability & federal safety record

Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.

The 2014 Infiniti QX80 carries the highest complaint count of its entire model run at 20, paired with 4 recalls—double or more what most subsequent years recorded—and it sits at the very front of the generation, meaning you are buying into the model's least-refined, most-issued-on year rather than a later, settled-in version. Top complaint areas for 2014 cluster around the engine (6), fuel system (4), fuel/propulsion system (3), and electrical system (2), and while no fire or crash complaints are logged, the powertrain concentration of issues is notable. The federal record also shows 154 TSBs for 2014, second only to 2015's 167, reinforcing that the launch year was still being patched and serviced heavily. Across the generation, complaints trend downward—falling into the single digits by 20202024—suggesting later years (and likely the refreshed 2018+ variants) cleared up the early powertrain complaints, while the 2014 remains a documented outlier on both complaints and recalls. The concrete takeaway: the 2014 is the riskiest year in the QX80 lineup to buy used, and a buyer would be better served paying a modest premium for a 2018 or later example where complaint volume drops by more than half.

3
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
154
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
0
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
20
Owner complaints
0 involved a crash · 0 a fire
Owner complaints by model year NHTSA · this generation & adjacent

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 20 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Engine6
Fuel System, Gasoline4
Fuel/Propulsion System3
Electrical System2
Steering,Suspension,Service Brakes1
Air Bags1
Electrical System,Unknown Or Other1
Visibility/Wiper1

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 2 of 3 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

14V668000Air Bags:Frontal:Driver Side:Inflator ModuleReported 24/10/2014

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… 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…

14V683000Fuel System, GasolineReported 28/11/2014

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… 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…

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 154 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

BulletinDateComponentSummary
ITB09-063C2026-04-13StructureCERTIFICATION LABEL AND VIN PLATE REPLACEMENT SERVICE INFORMATION Because of collision…
ITB12-011R2026-03-30Electrical SystemTELEMATICS SERVICE INFORMATION See ITB19-029 for models built after those listed above…
ITB10-029C2024-05-20Electrical SystemCAN COMMUNICATION CODES – DIAGNOSTIC TIPS AND GUIDELINES This bulletin has been amended…
ITB13-052E2024-05-20Electrical SystemINTELLIGENT KEY NOT DETECTED / ENGINE WILL NOT START This bulletin has been amended. See…
ITB13-006D2024-05-20Electrical SystemCAN COMMUNICATION – NETWORK DIAGNOSTIC FLOW CHART This bulletin has been amended. See…

Common OBD-II trouble codes

The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.

P0420
Catalyst system efficiency below threshold — Bank 1
P0300
Random / multiple cylinder misfire detected
P0171
System too lean — Bank 1
P0455
Evaporative emission system leak detected — large leak
P0128
Coolant thermostat below regulating temperature
P0442
Evaporative emission system leak detected — small leak

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Frequently asked

How much oil does the 2014 QX80 take?

6.9 qt of 5W-30 API, per the factory manual.

Does the 2014 QX80 have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 3 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.

What gas mileage does the QX80 get?

EPA figures are 14 city / 20 highway / 16 combined mpg.