The Breakdown:
- Two separate recalls affect 642,698 2023-2025 Nissan Rogue SUVs.
- Both recalls involve the model’s 1.5-liter three-cylinder VC Turbo engines.
- Some of the vehicles were involved in a previous recall.
Nissan is recalling 642,986 Rogue SUVs for potential problems with the automaker’s 1.5-liter three-cylinder VC Turbo engine. The two recalls affect 2023-2025 models, some of which were fixed under a previous recall, while others are affected by both new ones.
One concerns the vehicle’s electronic throttle chamber (ETC) assembly. On certain models with faulty engine control module (ECM) software, a routine diagnostic test could cause the gear in the ETC to weaken and fracture.
According to the 26V081 recall report, the fractured gear could interfere with other ETC gears, leading to a loss of power and preventing the driver from engaging the forward or reverse gear during a restart.
The other recall, 26V080, is the result of Nissan's continued investigation into engine bearing failures. After issuing a recall for the Rogue last year, the automaker identified another contributing factor to the bearing failures—high engine oil temperatures.
According to the recall notice, the higher oil temperatures in certain conditions can degrade the oil’s lubricity. This could cause bearings to seize, leading to engine damage and potentially engine failure.
Vehicles fixed under the previous recall will need this new remedy, which involves Nissan reprogramming the ECM, and in some cases, inspecting the engine oil pan for metal debris.
Nissan has already informed dealers about the recall and will send out notices to owners beginning late next month.
Gallery: 2024 Nissan Rogue
Motor1’s Take: The Nissan Rogue is the automaker’s best-selling car, so recalls involving the engine are never good. The fact that Nissan has found another contributing factor to bearing failures is concerning, but we are glad the automaker continued to investigate before it affected more customers.
Sources: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (26V080), National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (26V081)
