The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) of the United States recently stated that Nissan North America is recalling 323,917 2023-2025 model year Rogues. These vehicles are equipped with a 3-cylinder 1.5L variable compression ratio turbocharged (VC-Turbo) engine, which can cause engine oil decomposition under high temperatures, potentially leading to engine bearing seizure and stalling.
This issue could result in engine failure, leading to power loss and increased risk of collisions.
According to the recall report, only an estimated 0.6% of the recalled vehicles are affected by this defect.
The agency mentioned that dealers will reprogram the Engine Control Module (ECM) software free of charge, check for fault codes, and conduct test drives. They will also inspect the oil pan for metal debris and replace the engine if necessary.
Letters to affected owners will be sent out by March 27.
In addition to the Rogue recall, Nissan has issued a “do not drive” notice on its website for owners of 2001-2012 Versa, Maxima, Pathfinder, and Sentra models. The notice states that certain vehicles have defective Takata airbags that may explode in a collision, potentially projecting metal fragments towards the driver and passengers, causing serious injuries or fatalities.
Nissan encourages eligible owners to bring their vehicles to authorized Nissan dealers for a free replacement.
Earlier in January, Nissan recalled over 26,000 vehicles due to faulty door latch welds, which could unexpectedly open during operation, increasing the risk of injury to occupants or collision.
(This article referenced a report by the “Hill Congress News”)