2027 Infiniti QX80 Safety Rating
Large luxury SUVs Β· Current IIHS listing Β· IIHS source checked 2026-10-21
The 2027 Infiniti QX80 scores 94.1/100, ranking #3 of 4 current large luxury SUVs and #36 of 134 vehicles overall with complete IIHS records. It does not hold a current IIHS award.
Every primary IIHS test is rated Good. Rear-passenger restraints in the updated moderate-overlap test: Acceptable; rear-passenger head protection: Good.
Which build and equipment does this score describe?
Latest applicable build; standard AEB and lowest current-trim headlight rating. Headlights use the lowest rating among applicable current trims; this is a conservative equipment baseline, not a claim that every trim has identical results. Confirm the production date and equipment of the car you are buying.
Headlights: baseline Good
- Good β Trim level(s): All trims
Pedestrian crash prevention: baseline Good
- Good β standard Automatic Emergency Braking. Rating applies to all 2025-27 models
- Good β optional Automatic Emergency Braking; equipped with ProPILOT Assist 2.1 package. Rating applies to all 2025-27 models
Optional-system results are shown separately. Combining the best rating from different packages does not establish that one purchasable configuration earns them all. Check IIHS equipment details.
IIHS crash-test results
Detailed results by test (51 entries)
IIHS publishes these under the test they belong to, so the same label can appear more than once. Rear restraints and kinematics, rear head protection, structure and safety cage, and front restraints are the four that count toward the score (25%).
Small overlap front
Rating applies to 2025-27 models
Small overlap front
Rating applies to 2025-27 models
Moderate overlap front: updated test
Rating applies to 2025-27 models
Side: updated test
Rating applies to 2025-27 models
Headlights
Β· Trim level(s): All trims
Front crash prevention: pedestrian
Rating applies to all 2025-27 models Β· standard Automatic Emergency Braking
Front crash prevention: pedestrian
Rating applies to all 2025-27 models Β· optional Automatic Emergency Braking; equipped with ProPILOT Assist 2.1 package
Seat belt reminders
Rating applies to 2025-27 models
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How the score is built
IIHS crash-test videos
No crash-test video was found on the saved IIHS page for this model year. Visit IIHS for the latest test details and any newly added videos.
Real-world context
| Measure | Result | What it covers |
|---|---|---|
| Class driver death rate | 17 per million registered vehicle-years | Large luxury SUVs as a class, adjusted for driver age and sex (Farmer, 2023); all vehicles average 38. Class context only. |
Compared with other large luxury SUVs
Closest-scoring current large luxury SUVs with complete IIHS records, plus the class leader. See every large luxury SUVs ranked β
| Vehicle | Class rank | IIHS award | Rear restraints | Starts at | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 Rivian R1S | #1 of 4 | TSP+ | $75,900 | 96.5 | |
| 2026 Volvo EX90 | #1 of 4 | TSP+ | $78,090 | 96.5 | |
| 2027 Infiniti QX80 (this page) | #3 of 4 | β | $83,750 | 94.1 | |
| 2026 Audi Q7 | #4 of 4 | TSP | $60,500 | 91.5 |
Other model years of the Infiniti QX80
| Model year | Status | IIHS award | Primary tests reported | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Infiniti QX80 | Archived | TSP | 4/4 | 94.1 |
| 2025 Infiniti QX80 | Archived | TSP+ | 4/4 | 94.1 |
Each model year keeps its own record. Ratings from one year are never copied to another unless IIHS states the test applies.
Our analysis
The 2027 Infiniti QX80 belongs to the Large luxury SUVs class. This class has a below-average driver death rate compared with the national average of 38 deaths per million registered vehicle-years. The class figure is adjusted for driver age and sex, which removes a large part of the selection effect in raw death rates. It is still a class average, not a measurement of this model.
The Infiniti QX80 has no IIHS Top Safety Pick award in the 2026 award cycle. That can mean a result below the award threshold in one test, or tests IIHS has not completed. Absence of an award is not evidence that the vehicle is unsafe.
Across the 5 IIHS rating categories reported, the Infiniti QX80 earned 5 Good ratings. Check the occupant-protection details above as well; a Good headline result can hide a weaker rear-seat subscore.
This analysis is produced independently; we have no affiliation with Infiniti or any manufacturer. Read the full methodology or learn more about us.
Safety recalls for the 2027 Infiniti QX80
A recall is a defect the manufacturer must fix free of charge. It is separate from the crash-test record above: a vehicle can rate Good across every test and still be recalled.
1 recall campaign on record, covering equipment.
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Equipment: other, labels
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.
Recall campaigns from the NHTSA recalls database, retrieved 2026-10-21. A recall applies to a range of build dates, not necessarily every car of this model year, so confirm against your own VIN. Recalls do not affect the safety score on this page.
Questions about the 2027 Infiniti QX80
Is the 2027 Infiniti QX80 a safe car?
The 2027 Infiniti QX80 scores 94.1/100 in our published formula and ranks #3 of 4 current large luxury SUVs with complete IIHS records. It does not hold a current IIHS award.
What is the 2027 Infiniti QX80 IIHS rating?
IIHS reports: small overlap front = Good; moderate overlap front: updated test = Good; side: updated test = Good; headlights = Good; seat belt reminders = Good.
Is the 2027 Infiniti QX80 an IIHS Top Safety Pick?
No. The 2027 Infiniti QX80 does not hold an IIHS Top Safety Pick award for the 2027 model year, which can reflect a result below Good in a qualifying test or tests that IIHS has not yet completed.
How does the 2027 Infiniti QX80 compare with other large luxury SUVs?
The class leader is the 2027 Rivian R1S at 96.5/100. The comparison table on this page lists the closest-scoring current large luxury SUVs with complete records.
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