(WHTM) – Nissan North America, Inc. has recalled more than 320,000 vehicles due to a potential engine failure risk, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).
The NHTSA reported that Nissan is recalling 323,917 model year 2023-2025 Rogue vehicles equipped with 3-cylinder 1.5L variable compression turbo (VC-Turbo) engines. Increased engine temperatures may cause the engine oil to break down, which could lead to engine bearing damage or seizure.
Such damage may result in engine failure, causing a loss of drive power and increasing the risk of a crash, the NHTSA said. The recall report estimates that about 0.6% of the affected vehicles contain the defect.
Dealers will reprogram the engine control module (ECM) software, check for trouble codes, and test drive the vehicle at no cost to owners. They will also inspect the oil pan for metal debris and replace the engine if necessary.
Owner notification letters are scheduled to be mailed on March 27, 2026.
On its website, Nissan has also warned owners of certain older Versa, Maxima, Pathfinder, and Sentra models from 2001 to 2012 not to drive their vehicles due to defective Takata airbags.
The Takata airbags in those vehicles may rupture during a crash, potentially ejecting metal fragments toward drivers and passengers, which could cause serious injury or death. Nissan urges eligible owners to visit an authorized dealer for a free airbag replacement.
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