- Nissan is recalling nearly half a million cars because of a flaw that could lead to engine failure. Some vehicle owners could receive new engines as a result of the recall. Nissan will determine how many engines are replaced after inspections by service technicians. Owners will be notified starting Aug. 25.
Owners of certain Nissan and Infiniti vehicles could be eligible for a new engine in their cars, due to a defect that has prompted a recall from the automaker.
Nissan is recalling 443,899 vehicles after discovering their VC Turbo engines could fail. Included in the recall are 2021–2024 Nissan Rogues, 2019–2020 Nissan Altimas, 2019–2022 Infiniti QX50s, and 2022 Infiniti QX55s. All affected vehicles have 1.5 liter 3-cylinder or 2.0 liter 4-cylinder variable compression turbo engines.
Some of the motors, Nissan suspects, had a manufacturing flaw in their bearings that could lead to engine failure.
Before owners can get a replacement engine, however, Nissan is asking them to take the car in to their dealer for an inspection. There, service technicians will remove and inspect the oil pans for debris. If they find some, Nissan will either repair or replace the engine.
Should no debris be found, dealers will replace the engine oil (and, in the case of 1.5 liter 3-cylinder vehicles, the oil pan gasket, as well as reprogramming the engine control module) and send you on your way.
The Nissan Rogue is the most affected of the four cars. Of the nearly half-million cars being recalled, 348,554 are Rogues.
The company will begin notifying dealers on July 15 and owners of the cars starting Aug. 25. Owners with questions can contact Nissan at 800-647-7261.