Hi! If you have a Nissan or Infiniti, you’re going to want to pay attention. Nissan just had a huge recall of more than 440,000 cars for a defect that can cause the engine to fail. Sounds scary—but don’t worry, I’m going to break it all down for you in easy-to-understand language.
What’s the problem
Nissan discovered that some of its cars have faulty engine bearings. They’re tiny but vital components of the engine. If they’re manufactured incorrectly, they’ll ruin the engine completely.
As Nissan explains, the flaw “can result in engine failure,” which means your vehicle losing power while on the road—and, sure, that raises the stakes for an accident.
Which vehicles are being recalled
Here is the full list of cars involved. If you do happen to own one, you may be included in the recall:
- 2019–2022 Infiniti QX50 – 84,536
- 2021–2024 Nissan Rogue – 348,554
- 2022 Infiniti QX55 – 5,124
- 2019–2020 Nissan Altima – 5,685
In total, 443,899 vehicles. The majority are Nissan Rogues, so if that’s your car, make sure you check.
How will nissan fix it
Nissan isn’t letting the matter slide—there’s a measure to check and repair the engines. Here’s what they’ll do according to the type of engine in your car:
If You Have the 3-Cylinder 1.5L VC-Turbo Engine:
They will inspect the oil pan for metal shrapnel (which can be a sign of damage).
If they find metal, they will replace or repair your engine, completely free to you.
If they find none, they’ll still make some small repairs:
- They will replace the oil pan gasket
- They will drain and fill the engine oil
- They will reprogram the engine control module
If you have the 4-cylinder 2.0L VC-turbo engine
Again, they will inspect for debris in the oil pan.
Provided everything is in order, they will simply replace the engine oil.
When will this start
Nissan will start phoning dealers on July 15, and drivers will start receiving letters around August 25.
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☎️ Who can you call
If you are uncertain whether your car is recalled or not, or if you have a question, dial the following phone numbers:
- Nissan Customer Service: 1-800-647-7261
- Infiniti Customer Service: 1-800-662-6200
- Or search on the web by the NHTSA recall number: 25V437
Alternatively, you can visit [nhtsa.gov/recalls](https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls) https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls
and enter your VIN number to see if your car is under recall.
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✅ What do you do now
If your vehicle is on the list below, best to:
1. Look up your VIN (it will likely be on the dashboard in front of the windshield or on your driver’s side door).
2. Check your vehicle on the NHTSA recall site.
3. Wait for your notice from Nissan, or call their customer service and ask them to explain further action.
4. Don’t ignore it—it’s probably fine now, but it’s better to have it checked out for free than to risk engine problems later on.
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Hope this clears things up for you! If you happen to know someone who has one of these vehicles, forward this info along. Better safe than sorry!.
