Nissan is initiating a recall affecting 443,899 vehicles, including the 2021-2024 Rogue, 2019-2020 Altima, 2019-2022 Infiniti QX50, and 2022 Infiniti QX55, due to potential issues with their VC Turbo engines. The automaker has identified that these engines might contain improperly manufactured bearings that could fail and lead to engine malfunctions.
To address this issue, Nissan plans to have affected vehicles serviced at dealerships where technicians will remove the oil pans to inspect for metal debris. If debris is found, the engine will either be repaired or replaced entirely. In contrast, if no debris is detected, the oil pan will be reattached, and a clean bill of health will be issued to the owner. The repair processes differ slightly for the two types of engines involved: while the 2.0-liter engines will only receive fresh oil, the 1.5-liter motors will benefit from a new sump gasket and a reprogrammed engine control module.
Nissan’s decision to provide new engines for those significantly affected demonstrates their commitment to customer safety and satisfaction. It is worth noting that this proactive approach comes after the automaker successfully avoided a larger recall of over 2 million vehicles related to suspension issues in earlier models, having implemented effective mitigation strategies.
This recall reflects Nissan’s responsiveness to potential flaws and underscores their ongoing efforts to maintain vehicle safety standards. For drivers impacted by this recall, the engine replacement offers a significant advantage, ensuring reliability and peace of mind.