Nissan Recalls Nearly 643,000 Rogue SUVs Over Engine and Ignition Issues

The Nissan logo is displayed on a Nissan Rogue SUV in Petaluma, Calif., in a file photo. Justin Sullivan/Getty Images

Nissan North America issued two recalls for nearly 643,000 Rogue vehicles due to two separate engine problems, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) reported.

In the first recall dated Feb. 11, Nissan said that high engine oil heat could degrade the oil’s lubrication properties and lead to a bearing seizure, causing the Rogue’s three-cylinder turbo engine to fail. The recall involves 323,917 Rogue vehicles model years 2023 through 2025.

“In certain rare cases, a bearing failure may cause a breach in the engine block, allowing hot oil to be discharged, increasing the risk of an engine fire,” the recall notice said.

Engine bearing failures rarely happen instantaneously, Nissan noted. Instead, they typically get progressively worse over time. Rogue drivers should be aware of potential mechanical issues through signs such as abnormal noises from the engine compartment, engine warning lights on the dashboard, difficulty starting the vehicle, and the motor running rough as the problem progresses.

Nissan said it has already confirmed 690 warranty claims over the issue. The automaker will begin notifying customers of the recall on March 27. According to the recall notice, Nissan dealers will reprogram affected vehicles’ engine control module software, inspect and test drive automobiles, inspect the oil pan for metal debris, and replace engines as necessary. All work will be done at no cost to Rogue owners.

The NHTSA recall number is 26V080 and is an expansion of a recall issued in June 2025 for 443,899 Nissan Altima, Rogue, and Infiniti automobiles for the same issue.

The second recall involved 318,781 Rogue vehicles Model years 2024 through 2025.

According to the recall notice, the vehicles’ electronic throttle assembly typically performs a self-diagnosis during the ignition process, during which the internal gears in the part rotate to a fully closed position. Over time, this diagnostic routine could stress gear teeth and cause one to fracture. Loose debris in the gear interface could lead to a loss of power or the inability to shift the vehicle into drive or reverse, Nissan said.

A total of 3,111 warranty claims have already been filed due to failure of the electronic throttle assembly, Nissan noted. Owners of affected Rogue vehicles will receive notice of the recall beginning on March 27. Nissan dealerships will reprogram the vehicles’ engine control module software, inspect the electronic throttle chamber, and replace damaged or weakened parts as needed at no cost to owners.

The NHTSA recall number for the electronic throttle chamber issue is 26V081.

Nissan owners can input their vehicle identification numbers into the NHTSA’s online portal to determine whether their vehicle is part of either recall (beginning on Feb. 27 for recall number 26V081).

Rogue owners also can contact Nissan at 800-647-7261 and reference recall numbers R25E2 and R25E3 to discuss either problem.