Nissan recalls more than 480,000 vehicles over engine failure risk
Nissan has issued a recall for over 480,000 vehicles in the United States and Canada due to manufacturing defects that could result in engine power loss while in operation. The recall notice, posted on the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration website, states that Nissan has identified bearing failures in specific vehicles. In the U.S., 443,899 vehicles are affected, while in Canada, 37,837 vehicles are included in the recall.
The models impacted by the recall feature 3-cylinder 1.5L or 4-cylinder 2.0L variable compression turbo engines. These models include the 2019-2020 Altima, 2019-2022 Infiniti QX50, 2021-2024 Rogue, and 2022 Infiniti QX55. The defective engine bearings in these vehicles could lead to engine failure, as stated by the NHTSA.
Drivers may notice signs of engine problems such as abnormal noise from the engine compartment, rough running, malfunction indicator lights, and warning messages in the instrument cluster. To address the issue, dealers will inspect the engine oil pan for metal debris and repair or replace the engine at no cost to the owners.
In cases where no engine debris is found during inspection, different remedies will be applied based on the engine type. For vehicles with the 3-cylinder 1.5L VC-Turbo engine, dealers will replace the oil pan gasket, engine oil, and reprogram the engine control module. For vehicles with the 4-cylinder 2.0L VC-Turbo engine, dealers will replace the engine oil.
Owner notification letters for this recall will be sent out on August 25. Owners can reach out to Nissan’s customer service line at 800-647-7261 or Infiniti’s customer service at 1-800-662-6200 for further assistance. Additionally, owners can contact the NHTSA Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-888-275-9171) or visit www.nhtsa.gov for more information.
The Associated Press contributed to this report.
Anne Marie D. Lee is an editor for CBS MoneyWatch, covering topics such as personal finance, the workplace, travel, and social media.
