Recall 14V129 covers 468 2014 INFINITI QX80 vehicles with 20-inch wheels for an incorrect GAWR certification label. INFINITI provides the corrected label free.
INFINITI is recalling 468 2014 QX80 vehicles with 20-inch wheels under recall 14V129 because the certification label lists the wrong gross axle weight rating. An overstated axle rating can lead an owner to overload the vehicle and increase crash risk; if your VIN is included, the dealer repair will be free once available.
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What's wrong?
The certification label on a 2014 INFINITI QX80 is the factory label that lists official weight ratings and compliance information. For QX80 SUVs with 20 inch wheels, that label is supposed to show the correct Gross Axle Weight Rating, or GAWR, which is the maximum weight the axle is rated to carry. Owners, tire shops, and service departments use that number when checking load limits.
On affected QX80 SUVs, the label lists the GAWR as 4,497 lb. The correct rating is 4,343 lb. The label therefore shows a higher axle rating than the vehicle is certified to have, so the vehicle does not match the federal certification regulation listed in the recall.
There is no warning sign before failure because this is a labeling defect, not a part that breaks during driving. The issue is the printed rating on the certification label.
Who's affected?
| 2014 INFINITI QX80 | vehicle label (placard or certification) |
|---|---|
| Units affected | 468 |
Not every 2014 INFINITI QX80 is on the list. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific SUV is included.
What's the safety risk?
An incorrect GAWR listing can lead an owner to load the QX80 above its rated capacity, which increases crash risk. Until the corrected label is handled, use conservative loading and avoid carrying heavy cargo near the listed limit. Repair will be free at any franchised INFINITI dealer once available.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2014 INFINITI QX80 is included in this recall.
- Ask INFINITI customer service whether your corrected Certification label has been mailed.
- Reference recall number 14V129 when you call INFINITI or a franchised INFINITI dealer.
- Replace the Certification label once it arrives; the corrected label fixes the GAWR listing for QX80 vehicles with 20 inch wheels.
- Avoid loading the QX80 above the corrected Gross Axle Weight Rating until the label is replaced.
What happens at the repair
The source remedy says INFINITI mailed owners a corrected Certification label free of charge after the recall began on April 21, 2014. For an included QX80, the dealer process is simple: an INFINITI service desk can confirm whether the corrected label is still needed and help replace the incorrect Certification label with the corrected one. The label repair is free. The corrected label updates the listed rear Gross Axle Weight Rating so the vehicle's certification information matches the required value. Keep any owner letter or label packet with your service paperwork.
Timeline
| March 19, 2014 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| April 21, 2014 | Owner notification mailed |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 14V129?
Recall 14V129 covers 468 2014 INFINITI QX80 vehicles with 20 inch wheels. The Certification label lists the Gross Axle Weight Rating as 4,497 lb instead of the correct 4,343 lb, which can lead to overloading and increase crash risk. INFINITI provides a corrected label for free.
What should I do if my 2014 INFINITI QX80 is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific QX80 is included in recall 14V129. If it is, confirm the corrected Certification label has been installed, or contact INFINITI at 1-800-662-6200 to request the free corrected label. Reference recall number 14V129 when you call.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. INFINITI provides the corrected Certification label free of charge. Federal recall law requires manufacturers to correct safety defects and noncompliance issues at no cost to owners, and this recall remedy is the replacement label listed in the official campaign.
What is the safety risk?
The risk is vehicle overloading. The label lists a higher Gross Axle Weight Rating than the QX80 is rated to carry, so an owner or service shop can load the vehicle beyond the correct limit. That overload can increase crash risk.
What if I bought my INFINITI QX80 used?
The free recall remedy still applies. Recall coverage follows the VIN, not the first owner. Check your VIN to confirm whether your QX80 is included, then contact INFINITI at 1-800-662-6200 or a franchised INFINITI dealer for the corrected Certification label.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/14V129000 |
|---|---|
| INFINITI customer service | 1-800-662-6200 |
| NHTSA recall # | 14V129 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 14V129000 |
Source documents
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Download Recall Investigation Document (PDF) (PDF) - Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF)
- Download Quarterly Report (PDF)
- Download Defect / Noncompliance Notice (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
This article is generated from NHTSA's primary recall filings and reviewed against the source on June 2, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →