Sunita Somvanshi
Nissan is recalling more than 443,000 vehicles in the United States due to a manufacturing defect in engine bearings that could lead to engine damage or complete failure.
The recall affects four models equipped with Variable Compression Turbo (VC-Turbo) engines: 2021-2024 Nissan Rogue (348,554 vehicles), 2019-2022 Infiniti QX50 (84,536 vehicles), 2019-2020 Nissan Altima (5,685 vehicles), and 2022 Infiniti QX55 (5,124 vehicles).
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) estimates that about 1.2% of these vehicles have the defect, though some reports indicate Nissan expects around 5% will need engine replacements.
The problem involves a manufacturing defect in engine bearings of both the 1.5-liter three-cylinder and 2.0-liter four-cylinder VC-Turbo engines. If not addressed, this could cause the engine to fail while driving, increasing crash risk.
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Owners won’t pay a penny for repairs. Dealers will inspect the engine oi metal debris. If debris is found, they’ll repair or replace the entire engine for free. For debris-free 1.5L engines, dealers will replace the oil pan gasket and engine oil, plus reprogram the engine control module. For clean 2.0L engines, only an oil change is needed.
Nissan plans to notify dealers starting July 15 and vehicle owners beginning August 25, 2025. Owners can contact Nissan customer service at 800-647-7261 or Infiniti customer service at 1-800-662-6200.
To check if your vehicle is affected, find your 17-character Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) on your windshield’s lower left corner, driver’s door frame, or vehicle registration. Then enter it at NHTSA.gov/recalls or Nissan’s recall lookup tool at NissanUSA.com/recalls-vin.
The recall number is 25V-437. Owners should schedule service promptly once notified, as engine failure could occur without warning.
