Nissan is recalling 443,899 vehicles after discovering their VC Turbo engines could fail. Included in the recall are 2021-2024 Nissan Rogues, 2019-2020 Nissan Altimas, 2019-2022 Infiniti QX50s and 2022 Infiniti QX55s. All affected vehicles have 3-cylinder 1.5 liter or 4-cylinder 2.0 liter variable compression turbo engines.
Some of the motors, Nissan suspects, had a manufacturing flaw in their bearings that could lead to engine failure.
Before owners can get a replacement engine, however, Nissan is asking owners to take them into their dealer for an inspection. There, service technicians will remove and inspect the oil pans for debris. If they find some, Nissan will either repair or replace the engine.
Should no debris be found, dealers will replace the engine oil (and, in the case of 3-cylinder 1.5 liter vehicles, the oil pan gasket as well as reprogramming the engine control module) and send you on your way.
The company will begin notifying dealers on July 15 and owners of the car starting Aug. 25. Owners with questions can contact Nissan at 800-647-7261.
