Nissan Rogue Recall for Engine Failure in 2023-2025 Models
Nissan is recalling certain 2023-2025 Rogue vehicles due to potential engine oil breakdown that could lead to engine failure, increasing crash and fire risks.
What this vehicle recalls alert tells you, and what most readers miss
This notice was issued by NHTSA on April 8, 2026 and geographically references United States. Its severity classification of "high" signals how the issuing agency weighs the risk of harm if no action is taken — "critical" and "high" tier alerts typically carry direct consumer actions, while "medium" and "low" tend toward informational guidance or monitoring advisories. The category it belongs to — Vehicle Recalls — determines the regulatory framework behind it, which shapes what remedies (refunds, replacements, recalls, evacuations) are available to affected individuals and who holds statutory responsibility for enforcement.
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What Happened
Nissan North America, Inc. is recalling certain 2023-2025 Rogue vehicles equipped with 3-cylinder 1.5L variable compression turbo engines because increased temperatures can break down the engine oil, potentially causing the engine bearings to seize and become damaged, leading to engine failure.
Which Products Are Affected
The recall affects 2023-2025 Nissan Rogue vehicles equipped with 3-cylinder 1.5L variable compression turbo engines. A total of 971,751 units may be involved, with the potential number of affected units being 323,917. This recall expands previous NHTSA recall number 25V437 and includes NHTSA campaign number 26V080000 and Nissan's numbers R25E2 and R25E3. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved can be searched on NHTSA.gov starting February 27, 2026.
What You Should Do
Owners should wait for owner notification letters expected to be mailed on March 27, 2026. Take your vehicle to a dealer for a free reprogramming of the engine control module software, inspection for diagnostic trouble codes, a test drive, and possible oil pan inspection or engine replacement if necessary. Contact Nissan's customer service at 800-647-7261 for more information.
Why This Matters
Engine failure in these vehicles can result in a loss of drive power, heightening the risk of crashes, and may cause hot oil to discharge from a breached engine block, increasing the risk of an engine fire.
Source
This information is from NHTSA recall campaign number 26V080000. For more details, visit the NHTSA website at https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=26V080000.
Source: NHTSA Official Notice