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Yahoo
09-07-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Nissan recalls nearly 444K vehicles for engine failures
This story was originally published on Automotive Dive. To receive daily news and insights, subscribe to our free daily Automotive Dive newsletter. Nissan North America has recalled nearly 444,000 vehicles due to a manufacturing defect 'in specific engine bearings or supporting engine components' that could lead to damage and/or engine failures, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. The recalled vehicles are equipped with 1.5L 3-cylinder or 2.0L 4-cylinder engines that feature the automaker's variable compression turbo (VC-Turbo) technology. The models include the 2021-2024 Rogue SUV; 2019-2020 Altima sedan; 2019-2022 Infiniti QX50 crossover; and 2022 Infiniti QX55 crossover coupe. Dealers will inspect the engine oil pans of the vehicles for signs of metal debris, and repair or replace the engine as necessary if debris is present, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed Aug. 25. According to the report, the engine bearing failures are not instantaneous and progress over time. Drivers of these vehicles would typically receive multiple forms of audible and visible advance warnings over time. Symptoms may also include abnormal noises from the engine compartment, rough running conditions, illumination of malfunction indicator lights or other warning messages in the instrument cluster. An estimated 1.2% of the recalled vehicles equipped with 3-cylinder engines are suspected of having the engine manufacturing defects, and a majority of these recalled vehicles (348,554) are 2021-2024 Nissan Rogue models. For models with 4-cylinder engines, around 0.08% are estimated to have the defect. The NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation opened a preliminary investigation of engine failures involving Nissan Rogues equipped with 3-cylinder engines on Dec. 13, 2023. The probe was launched after the agency identified six vehicle owner questionnaires and multiple field reports alleging engine failures, loss of motive power, engine knocking noise and/or metal debris in the oil pan. Dealing with a major engine recall could be costly for Nissan, but the automaker aims to address some of the potential engine problems with a software update. Still, the remedy requires that hundreds of thousands of customers in the U.S. schedule a service appointment at a dealer for the initial inspection, the inconvenience of which could further impact Nissan's brand reputation. For customers with vehicles equipped with 3-cylinder 1.5L VC-Turbo engines, if no debris is detected in the oil during the inspection, dealers will replace the oil pan gasket, engine oil, and reprogram the vehicle's engine control module. The repairs will be done at no cost and should take less than an hour to complete, according to the report. For customers with Nissan vehicles equipped with 4-cylinder VC-turbo engines, dealers will replace the engine oil if no metal debris is detected. However, if any of the recalled vehicles show signs of metal contamination in the oil, which will be confirmed by Nissan's Powertrain Call Center, dealers will be instructed to replace the engine assembly at no charge. Engine replacement may take up to fifteen hours to complete, according to the recall report. Nissan dealers will be notified about the recall on July 15. The recall is the second major powertrain recall in recent months by a major automaker, which collectively extend to over 1 million vehicles. In April, General Motors recalled over 595,000 SUVs and pickups equipped with 6.2L V8 engines due to a manufacturing defect involving the connecting rod and/or crankshaft that can lead to catastrophic engine failures in some cases. The recall also followed a NHTSA investigation after the agency received numerous owner questionnaires from GM customers alleging engine failures. The potentially costly recall comes as Nissan begins to execute its latest turnaround plan to return to profitability after a significant decline in sales in 2024, including a failed merger with Honda Motor Co. earlier this year. In November 2024, Nissan announced it was cutting 9,000 jobs after posting a 90% year over year drop in operating profit in the first half of fiscal year 2024. Earlier this year, Nissan's failed merger with Honda led to the ousting of several top executives and appointment of new leaders to guide the company's turnaround. In May, Nissan announced a major cost-savings initiative that called for seven plant closures and slashing of another 11,000 jobs in an effort to generate $3.4 billion in savings as it looks to regain its footing. Recommended Reading Nissan slashing 20K jobs by FY2027 Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
Metro
07-07-2025
- Automotive
- Metro
Nissan recalls 480,000 vehicles over fears their engines might fail
Nissan has recalled nearly half a million vehicles in the US and Canada due to engine failures. The car giant identified a defect with its VC-Turbo engines, one unique to Nissan and Infiniti cars. The recalled models include: 2019-2020 Altima 2019-2022 Infiniti QX50 2021-2024 Rogue 2022 Infiniti QX55 The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said in a recall notice that engine bearings may have manufacturing defects. Failures typically happen over time, so owners of affected vehicles may spot warning signs like odd engine noises or dashboard indicator lights before any failure occurs. In the US, about 443,899 vehicles are impacted, while 37,837 additional units are in Canada. Dealers are asked to inspect the engine for 'metal debris' and fix or replace the engine. The notice adds: 'For vehicles with the three-cylinder 1.5L VC-Turbo engine, if no debris is detected during the inspection, dealers will replace the oil pan gasket, engine oil, and reprogram the engine control module. 'For vehicles with the four-cylinder 2.0L VC-Turbo engine, if no debris is detected, dealers will replace the engine oil. Repairs will be performed free of charge.' Nissan will notify vehicle owners by post in late August, advising them to bring their cars to dealerships for inspection. Drivers are asked in the meantime to confirm if their vehicle is in the recall by using the NHTSA site or Nissan's recall lookup. The NHTSA estimated that around 1.2% of the recalled vehicles have the defect. Nissan has not yet released a dedicated phone number for this recall. The car-maker said the recall is part of its 'ongoing commitment to customer safety'. It comes after Nissan recalled various car models for possibly having faulty airbags. A notice said: 'The airbags may inflate with such extreme force that parts of the airbag unit could shatter, firing metal fragments into the cabin. 'In such circumstance, these metal fragments could cause severe injury to you and/or your passengers. 'Act not. Don't delay.' Customers are being contacted and vehicles will be repaired free of charge. Get in touch with our news team by emailing us at webnews@ For more stories like this, check our news page. MORE: Texas braces for deadly 'wall of water' while search for missing girls continues MORE: Elon Musk says he has set up a new political group – the 'America Party' MORE: Nearly 80 dead in Texas floods including girl, 8, 'forever living best life'
USA Today
07-07-2025
- Automotive
- USA Today
Nissan, Ford, Chevrolet among over 750,000 vehicles recalled: Check car recalls
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration issued multiple recalls last week, including notices for over 400,000 Nissan vehicles. Are you looking to see if any recalls were issued on your vehicle? If the car isn't listed below, owners can check USA TODAY's automotive recall database or search NHTSA's database for new recalls. The NHTSA website allows you to search for recalls based on your vehicle identification number, or VIN. Here's what you need to know about the vehicle recalls published by NHTSA from June 30 to July 6. Nissan, Infinity vehicles recalled for possible engine failure Nissan recalled certain vehicles as engine bearings may have the manufacturing defects that can lead to engine failure. The recall covers certain 2021-2024 Nissan Rogue, 2019-2020 Nissan Altima, 2019-2022 Infiniti QX50 and 2022 Infiniti QX55 vehicles with 3-cylinder 1.5 liter or 4-cylinder 2.0 liter variable compression turbo engines. Dealers will inspect the engine oil pan for metal debris, and as necessary, repair or replace the engine. The remedy will vary based on the engine model. Owner notification letters are to be mailed Aug. 25. Affected vehicles: 443,899 Ford recalls vehicles for faulty rearview camera Ford Motor Company recalled vehicles that may have a software error that causes the rearview camera to display a blank image or the freeze the image after the vehicle is no longer in reverse. The models covered by the recall include: Short ignition cycles may cause interference with SYNC software used in the recalled vehicles that lead to the software being unable to write new files and cause the rearview camera interruptions, according to the recall report. Dealers are to update the rearview camera software, free of charge. Notification letters are expected to be mailed to owners by July 28. Affected vehicles: 200,061 Honda Accords recalled for driveshaft corrosion Honda recalled certain 2013 Honda Accord vehicles equipped with a 4-cylinder engine and a continuously-variable transmission as they may have a corroded drive shaft. The drive shafts were assembled with a lubricant that accelerates degradation of the drive shafts'protective coating, increasing the susceptibility to damage from road debris, according to the recall report. Vehicles registered or sold in the following states are covered by the recall: Dealers will inspect and replace the driveshaft assemblies as necessary for free and owner notification letters are expected to be mailed Aug. 11. Affected vehicles: 65,115 Chevrolet Blazers recalled for damaged parking brake General Motors recalled certain 2024-2025 Chevrolet Blazer EV vehicles as the rear parking brake wiring harness may become damaged or corroded. The damage may cause an unintended activation of the parking brake or loss of the parking brake function. Dealers are to inspect the harness and, if necessary, reroute the harness and install anti-abrasive tape. If a harness has existing damage, dealers are to replace it. The work is to be done for free. Owner notification letters are to be mailed on Aug. 11. Affected vehicles: 40,233 GM vehicles recalled for faulty airbag General Motors recalled certain vehicles as the left or right-side roof-rail air bag inflator end cap may detach from the inflator or the inflator sidewall may rupture. A detached end cap or inflator can rupture, allowing compressed gas to escape and project the end cap or fragments of the inflator into the vehicle. The recall covers these certain vehicles: Dealers are to replace the airbag modules for free and owner notification letters are to be sent Aug. 11. Affected vehicles: 1,658
Canada News.Net
05-07-2025
- Automotive
- Canada News.Net
Nissan, Infiniti models recalled for possible engine failure
FRANKLIN, Tennessee: Hundreds of thousands of Nissan and Infiniti vehicles are being recalled across the United States due to a potential engine defect that could lead to sudden failure, according to federal safety regulators. On July 2, the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) said Nissan is recalling 443,899 vehicles because of a manufacturing issue that could cause engine damage or total failure, significantly increasing the risk of a crash. The recall affects specific model years of the Nissan Rogue, Altima, Infiniti QX50, and Infiniti QX55, the NHTSA report said. Nissan estimates that 1.2 percent of all recalled vehicles contain the defect. The company identified a flaw in some engine components that may have been improperly manufactured, raising concerns about long-term reliability and safety. Drivers of the affected models are expected to be notified and instructed on how to proceed with inspection or repairs. No injuries or crashes linked to the defect were reported at the time of the announcement.
The Irish Sun
03-07-2025
- Automotive
- The Irish Sun
Another blow for struggling car brand as it's forced to recall over 440,000 motors due to ‘engine failure'
A STRUGGLING major car brand has suffered another blow as it has been forced to recall over 440,000 motors. The manufacturer has recalled the motors in the US because of defects that could lead to engine failure. 1 Nissan has recalled over 440,000 motors because of an engine defect Credit: AFP Nissan identified a potential manufacturing defect in a number of its vehicle's engine components. The company said that it could cause engine damage or complete failure, increasing the risk of crash. The recall includes the 2021-2024 Rogue, 2019-2020 Altima, 2019-2022 Infiniti QX50 and 2022 Infiniti QX55. All vehicles have either a three-cylinder, 1.5 litre or four-cylinder, two litre variable compression turbo engine. Read more Motors news A majority of the recalled motors are the 2021-2024 Nissan Rogues. Nissan said in its announcement on the US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration website: "The engine bearings may have manufacturing defects that can lead to engine failure." The company said dealers will inspect the engine oil pan for metal debris and, if needed, repair or replace the engine for free. For vehicles with a three-cylinder, 1.5 litre VC-Turbo engine, if no debris is found during an inspection, dealers will replace the oil pan gasket, engine oil and reprogram the engine control module. Most read in Motors And dealers will replace the engine oil on the four-cylinder engines if no debris is found. Nissan plans to notify dealers in the US starting from July 15 and drivers from August 25. This comes as the struggling car brand has reportedly asked to delay payments to suppliers in a bid to free up funds. The company's new CEO has already confirmed it will be axing hundreds of jobs at a UK factory after reporting in the last financial year. The manufacturer announced 20,000 job losses, seven factory closures and a pause on all post-2026 new car developments earlier this year. New Nissan Leaf tested - it's bigger, better and goes further It's part of a restructuring project overseen by new CEO, According to a source and emails seen by Reuters, Nissan asked suppliers in Britain and the European Union to accept delays in payments. Nissan estimated that it could boost free cash flow by up to $59 million by extending payment terms. It is all part of Nissan's attempt to rebuild in light of their It comes as has reported a loss on its Nissan Motor shares.
