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Service bulletins for the 2016 Infiniti QX80

A bulletin is a manufacturer's communication to its dealers, as NHTSA indexes it. The summary is NHTSA's. The document is the manufacturer's: read it at NHTSA. A bulletin is not a recall, and listing a model year does not mean every vehicle of it is concerned.

158 on file from NHTSA, as of 2026-10-19.

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ITB17-008c2018-01-29. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL. 2016-2017 QX80; SHIFT SHOCK, LACK OF POWER, AND/OR RPM FLUCTUATES This bulletin has been changed throughout. You must read the entire bulletin to properly perform the repair. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
ITB12-011i2018-01-29. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM). TELEMATICS SERVICE INFORMATION This bulletin applies to vehicles that are equipped with factory Navigation system. This bulletin has been amended. Changes have been made throughout. You must read the entire bulletin to understand all the changed information. Please discard all previous versions of this bulletin.
ITB09-039e2018-01-29. Service bulletin. VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD. WINDSHIELD CRACKING This bulletin has been amended to apply to the latest models and model years. Also, warranty information on pages 1 and 8 has been updated. No other changes have been made. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
ITB00-024g2018-01-29. Service bulletin. SERVICE BRAKES. BRAKE NOISE/JUDDER/PEDAL FEEL DIAGNOSIS AND REPAIR This bulletin has been amended to include vehicles built up to the publication date. Also, tips for using the ProCut? brake lathe were added on page 8, and a Brake Noise Diagnostic Worksheet was added on page 10. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
ITB17-0522017-11-14. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE. 2016 QX80; FAN COUPLING TICK / KNOCK NOISE IN TEMPERATURES 32°F (0°C) OR BELOW IF YOU CONFIRM A knocking or ticking noise is coming from the engine fan coupling when the vehicle is operated at or below 32°F (0°C). ACTION 1. Confirm this bulletin applies. 2. Check and compare your Current ECM Part Number to Table A on page 4. 3. If the part number does not match one in Table A, this bulletin does not apply. Go back to ASIST for further diagnostic and repair information. 4. If this bulletin applies, reprogram the ECM.
ITB12-011g2017-10-25. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY. TELEMATICS SERVICE INFORMATION This bulletin has been amended. Modifications have been made to include 2017 Q50, Q60, Q70, QX60, and QX80 vehicles. No other changes have been made. Please discard all previous versions of this bulletin.
P73312017-10-25. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Disabling the 2G TCU Voluntary Service Campaign ***** Campaign Summary ***** Infiniti is conducting a Voluntary Service Campaign to disable (turn off) the 2G Telematics Control Unit (?2G TCU?). The subject QX56/QX80, JX35/QX60, M37/M56/Q70, and 2014-15 Q50 vehicles are equipped with Continental GEN1 TCU devices transmitting at 2/2.5G (GSM/GPRS/UMTS) frequencies and are designed to work with 2G cellular service. The 2G cellular service is no longer active in the United States. The subject 2G TCUs are no longer connected to telematics services and no longer perform any function in the affected vehicles. This campaign is being performed out of an abundance of caution to help safeguard against potential cybersecurity issues. - All eligible vehicles that enter the service department for any reason should have the subject 2G TCU deactivated. This campaign will be performed at no charge to the client for parts and labor. - Vehicles that have been upgraded to 3G TCUs are not subject to this campaign. - For clients interested in the 3G TCU upgrade as opposed to deactivation, please refer to ITB17-007 (PC451, PC452, or PC454)
ITB17-0102017-10-25. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. 2016-2017 QX80; MIL ON WITH P0090 AND U1000 AND/OR U1001 STORED IF YOU CONFIRM MIL is ON with the following DTC stored: - P0090 (FRP CONTROL SYSTEM) And U1000 and/or U1001 DTCs are stored in one or more other control units. NOTE: If P0090 is set and U1000 and/or U1001 DTCs are not set, this Bulletin does not apply. Refer to the Electronic Service Manual (ESM) for further diagnostic information. ACTION Replace the IPDM with one listed in the Parts Information.
ITB17-0082017-10-25. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM). 2016 ? 2017 QX80; SHIFT SHOCK WITH DOWN SHIFT IF YOU CONFIRM Transmission shift shock when accelerating enough to create a 7th gear to 3rd gear down shift. ACTION 1. Refer to step 6 in the SERVICE PROCEDURE to confirm TCM reprogramming applies. 2. If it applies, reprogram the TCM.
ITB17-0072017-10-25. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY. CLIENT SATISFACTION INITIATIVE 2G TELEMATICS HARDWARE REPLACEMENT This bulletin applies to vehcile equipped with navigation systems only. SERVICE INFORMATION On February 26, 2016 Infiniti announced that it was sending a reminder notification to clients affected by AT&T?s planned discontinuation of the 2G cellular network. In June 2016, Infiniti communicated instructions to retailers to update new vehicles in their inventory with 3G compatible telematics control units. At this time, Infiniti is beginning the process of making 3G compatible hardware available to owners of affected vehicles as identified above. This upgrade may require an owner to make a co-payment in order to receive the 3G hardware update. Please refer to the Claims Information below to determine if an owner co-pay is required. This client satisfaction initiative includes both the hardware upgrade and a complimentary one-year subscription to Infiniti Connection Plus telematics service; this does not apply to PC454 (see page 2 for details). You MUST use Service Comm to confirm bulletin Applicability. NOTE: - Vehicle eligibility will be viewed on the second page of Service Comm. This activity is not displayed on the main page of Service Comm because it is optional for customers to participate. - Vehicles without Navigation are ineligible as they are not equipped with TCUs. Retailer?s Responsibility It is the retailer?s responsibility to check SERVICE COMM using the appropriate Service Comm I.D. for the status on each vehicle falling within the range of this client satisfaction initiative which for any reason enters the service department. If a vehicle subject to this client satisfaction activity was part of a retailer trade, the letter associated with that vehicle should be forwarded to the appropriate retailer for upgrade completion.
REVISION 1-PC4512017-10-15. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY. 2G Telematics Hardware Replacement Client Satisfaction Initiative The announcement from September 2, 2016 has been revised to include: - The telematics upgrade for 2014-15 Q50 is now available. The procedure and part information has been added to this announcement.. - Second page of Service Comm is not VIN specific, service personnel should check vehicle repair history prior to offering clients an opportunity to upgrade - In lieu of repair history, TCU version can be checked on the information screen (see page 2) Please discard previous versions of this announcement.
ITB16-0462017-10-15. Service bulletin. WHEELS. ESM CORRECTIONS FOR FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT SPECIFICATIONS SERVICE INFORMATION For the Applied Vehicles listed above, some front wheel alignment specifications listed in the Electronic Service Manual (ESM), section FSU-Front Suspension, were listed incorrectly and have been corrected. - Updated ESMs will be distributed to the field as quickly as possible. - Until the updated ESMs are made available, please use the corrected specifications listed in this bulletin. - Specification areas that have corrections are outlined with a Red box on the following pages.
ITB13-052a2017-10-15. Service bulletin. ENGINE. INTELLIGENT KEY NOT DETECTED / ENGINE WILL NOT START This bulletin has been amended to update the Applied Vehicles and make changes to the body of the bulletin. Please discard previous versions.
ITB17-0412017-10-15. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY. VOLUNTARY SERVICE CAMPAIGN INFINITI; 2G TELEMATICS HARDWARE DEACTIVATION INTRODUCTION Infiniti is conducting a Voluntary Service Campaign (in the U.S. ONLY) on certain specific 2013-2016 Infiniti vehicles equipped with 2G Telematics Hardware to disable the 2G Telematics Control Unit (TCU). The 2G cellular service is no longer active in the United States and the subject TCUs are no longer connected to telematics services (Infiniti ConnectTM) and no longer perform any function in the affected vehicles. This campaign is being performed out of abundance of caution to help prevent potential cybersecurity issues. - Applied vehicles equipped with the 2G Telematics Control Unit (TCU) that enter the service department for any reason should have the subject TCU deactivated. This campaign will be performed at no charge to the customer for parts or labor. - For customers interested in the TCU update as opposed to deactivation, please refer to ITB17-007. IDENTIFICATION NUMBER Infiniti has assigned identification number P7331 to this campaign. This number must appear on all communications and documentation of any nature dealing with this campaign. DEALER RESPONSIBILITY Dealers are to repair vehicles falling within range of this campaign that enter the service department. This includes vehicles purchased from private parties, vehicles presented by transient (tourists) owners, and vehicles in a retailer?s inventory.
ITB09-015h2017-10-15. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY. 12 VOLT BATTERY STORAGE AND MAINTENANCE FOR NEW VEHICLES IN RETAILER INVENTORY This bulletin has been amended throughout. Please discard all previous versions of this bulletin.
ITB12-011h2017-10-12. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM). TELEMATICS SERVICE INFORMATION This bulletin applies to vehicles equipped with factory Navigation system. This bulletin has been amended. Information for several 2018 models has been added. No other changes have been made. Please discard all previous versions of this bulletin.
ITB11-005c2017-10-12. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL; WHEELS. WHEEL BALANCING SERVICE INFORMATION This bulletin has been amended. The publication date has been revised to include the latest models and model years. No other changes have been made. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
ITB17-042a2017-09-14. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE (EGR VALVE). INFINITI; DTC P0456 CAUSED BY EVAP LEAK AT VENT CONTROL VALVE O-RING This bulletin has been amended. The APPLIED VEHICLES and CLAIMS INFORMATION sections have been revised. No other changes have been made. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
ITB17-008b2017-09-14. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM). 2016-2017 QX80; 7-3 DOWN SHIFT SHOCK AND/OR LACK OF POWER/HESITATION This bulletin has been amended throughout. Discard previous versions of this bulletin.
ITB17-0152017-08-01. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM); ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE. NAVIGATION SYSTEM REBOOTS WHEN SXM TRAFFIC IS ENABLED IF YOU CONFIRM The Navigation system in an Applied Vehicle reboots when SXM Traffic is enabled. NOTE: Perform the steps in this bulletin ONLY if the above condition occurs while the vehicle is in the state of Oregon. ACTION Update the Navigation system software using the DVD shown on page 2.
ITB17-0272017-08-01. Service bulletin. VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES:EXTERIOR. 2016-2017 QX80; OUTSIDE MIRROR(S) LOOSE AT BASE SERVICE INFORMATION If the power foldable outside mirrors are manually folded/unfolded or bumped, the mirror body can become loose at the pivot point. If this occurs, the mirrors should be adjusted again electrically before driving. To readjust the mirrors, press the "CLOSE" switch (see Figure 1) until the mirrors are fully folded in, then press the "OPEN" switch until the mirrors are fully open. This mirror readjustment procedure is included in section 3 - Pre-driving checks and adjustments of the vehicle Owner?s Manual.
ITB17-0262017-08-01. Service bulletin. FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY. INFINITI; FUEL TANK IS SLOW OR DIFFICULT TO FILL IF YOU CONFIRM The fuel tank is slow or difficult to fill (filling nozzle shuts off before tank is full). IMPORTANT: Make sure this incident has been duplicated at a gas station by dealer service staff. ACTION Perform the Service Procedure in this bulletin, starting on the next page.
ITB17-0182017-08-01. Service bulletin. SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT; SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:UPPER BALL JOINT. BALL JOINT AXIAL END PLAY PROCEDURE SERVICE INFORMATION When working on the front suspension, use the updated service information in this bulletin along with the Electronic Service Manual (ESM). The updated information in this bulletin is a correction and a supplement to the ESM.
REVISION 3-PC4512017-08-01. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL. 2G Telematics Hardware Replacement Client Satisfaction Initiative The announcement from January 3, 2017 has been revised to include: - Campaign repair bulletin, ITB17-007 has been developed and is now available on NNAnet, and ASIST. Please discard earlier versions of this bulletin.
REVISION 2-PC4512017-08-01. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL. 2G Telematics Hardware Replacement Client Satisfaction Initiative The announcement from November 3, 2016 has been revised to include: - 283B0-3JA6A is the part number being used for all vehicles, except Q50 o This part supersedes the previous part (283B0-3JA5A). Retailers may continue to use the previous part until existing stock is exhausted. - 283B0-3JA7A is used for Q50 - These parts are not restricted and can be ordered through normal process Please discard previous versions of this announcement.

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