Nissan is recalling nearly half a million vehicles across the U.S. and Canada because of a defect in the engine bearings that may lead to engine failure and increase crash risk.

History Behind the Recall

Nissan North America has issued a safety recall for 443,899 vehicles in the United States and additional units in Canada due to a manufacturing issue involving the VC-Turbo engine. The affected vehicles are equipped with 1.5L three-cylinder or 2.0L four-cylinder VC-Turbo engines, which may suffer from defective engine bearings.

Over time, this defect could cause internal damage or total engine failure, posing a significant safety risk to drivers and passengers.

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) estimates that about 1.2% of the recalled vehicles may actually contain the defect. Nissan reports no injuries related to this issue as of now.

Which Vehicles Are Affected

The following models are affected by this recall:

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

All recalled vehicles are equipped with VC-Turbo engines susceptible to engine bearing failure.

What Owners Need to Do Next

Nissan and Infiniti will begin notifying owners by August 25, 2025. Dealers will inspect the engine oil pan for metal debris and replace or repair the engine components as necessary, at no cost to the vehicle owner.

Drivers are advised to watch for early warning signs including:

  • Unusual engine noises
  • Malfunction indicator lights (MIL) illuminating on the dashboard

For more information, vehicle owners can visit the NHTSA recall website or call Nissan customer service at 800-647-7261 or Infiniti at 800-662-6200.

How Nissan Owners 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.

If you struggle with vehicle troubles and feel cornered against big vehicle brands, remember it is always better to have experts with you. With extensive experience and successful cases at hand, The Lemon Firm is your best bet. With dedicated team members always at your disposal, the package becomes too good to be true. So, if your car is giving you a headache, don’t hesitate to reach out!

Call 833 Lemon Firm and speak with a case analyst today!

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.