Half a Million Nissan and Infiniti Vehicles Recalled Over Engine Failure Risk

History Behind the Recall

Nissan is recalling 443,899 vehicles across its Nissan and Infiniti brands over a defect in the VC-Turbo engine that could lead to catastrophic engine failure.

The issue involves poorly manufactured engine bearings in the 1.5L and 2.0L turbocharged engines, which may produce metal debris and cause the engine to seize. Affected vehicles include the 2021–2024 Nissan Rogue, 2019–2020 Nissan Altima, 2019–2022 Infiniti QX50, and 2022 Infiniti QX55.

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is overseeing the recall, which Nissan launched after internal investigations confirmed the potential failure risk.

Which Vehicles Are Affected

  • 2021–2024 Nissan Rogue
  • 2019–2020 Nissan Altima
  • 2019–2022 Infiniti QX50
  • 2022 Infiniti QX55

Total affected: 443,899 vehicles.

What Owners Need to Do Next

Nissan and Infiniti dealers will inspect the engine oil pan for metal debris. If debris is found, the engine will be replaced at no cost. If the pan is clean, it will be reassembled with fresh oil. Vehicles with 1.5L engines will also get a new sump gasket and ECU update.

Owners will receive notification letters with the next steps. In the meantime, they are encouraged to schedule inspections with their dealership.

How Nissan and Infiniti Drivers Can Take Back Control

While this recall has been communicated to owners, many continue to be unhappy with the solutions provided by automakers. These problems have the potential to escalate into further action, underlining the importance of protecting consumer rights.

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About the Author
Sepehr Daghighian is a partner with CCA that is well-versed in all aspects of lemon-law litigation. A 2005 graduate of Loyola Law School, Mr. Daghighian has been practicing litigation throughout the state of California for over 13-years. In this time, Mr. Daghighian has advocated on behalf of California consumers in hundreds of lemon law cases throughout our great state. Mr. Daghighian has also successfully tried numerous such cases to verdict in both Federal and State Court.