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Time of India
21-07-2025
- Automotive
- Time of India
NHTSA closes engine failure probe into 454,840 Nissan vehicles
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said on Monday that it is closing a preliminary evaluation into 454,840 Nissan vehicles over engine failure after the Japanese automaker issued a recall in June. The probe, which was opened in December 2023, alleged that engine failures in certain Nissan vehicles were leading to loss of motive power. Consumers also reported engine knocking noises. An engine failure could result in a fire if internal components detached and damaged the engine block, creating a hole that allowed engine oil to reach hot surfaces, the U.S. auto safety authority said. NHTSA said that a total of 1,878 incidents were reported, of which 12 resulted in either crash or a fire. The probe included under its scope certain models of Nissan Rogue, Altima and luxury vehicles, Infiniti's QX50 and QX55, the NHTSA report said. Nissan's June recall fix involves a dealer inspection for metal debris in the engine oil pan. If no debris is found, dealers will change the oil and carry out minor repairs based on engine type; if debris is found, the engine may need major repairs or replacement. The Yokohama-based company also agreed to extend the vehicle warranty of the impacted vehicles to 10 years and 120,000 miles after the inspection.>
Time of India
21-07-2025
- Automotive
- Time of India
NHTSA closes engine failure probe into 454,840 Nissan vehicles
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is ending its investigation. This involves over 450,000 Nissan vehicles. The probe followed a recall due to engine failure risks. Nissan recalled vehicles in June. The recall addresses engine knocking and potential fires. Nissan will inspect for debris and repair or replace engines. Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said on Monday that it is closing a preliminary evaluation into 454,840 Nissan vehicles over engine failure after the Japanese automaker issued a recall in June. The probe, which was opened in December 2023, alleged that engine failures in certain Nissan vehicles were leading to loss of motive power. Consumers also reported engine knocking engine failure could result in a fire if internal components detached and damaged the engine block, creating a hole that allowed engine oil to reach hot surfaces, the U.S. auto safety authority said that a total of 1,878 incidents were reported, of which 12 resulted in either crash or a probe included under its scope certain models of Nissan Rogue Altima and luxury vehicles, Infiniti's QX50 and QX55, the NHTSA report June recall fix involves a dealer inspection for metal debris in the engine oil no debris is found, dealers will change the oil and carry out minor repairs based on engine type; if debris is found, the engine may need major repairs or Yokohama-based company also agreed to extend the vehicle warranty of the impacted vehicles to 10 years and 120,000 miles after the inspection.
Motor 1
03-07-2025
- Automotive
- Motor 1
Nissan Just Issued a Major Recall for Its Funky Variable-Compression Engine
Nissan's variable-compression engine once held so much promise. The so-called VC-Turbo uses a complicated mechanism to allow operation at a low compression ratio for performance, and a high compression ratio for better fuel economy. But, reliability has been a concern, prompting a NHTSA investigation , and now, a massive recall. CarBuzz brought our attention to the recall , which covers 443,899 Nissan and Infiniti models listed below: 2019-2022 Infiniti QX50 2022 Infiniti QX55 2021-2024 Nissan Rouge 2019-2020 Nissan Altima The two Infiniti models and certain trims of the Altima use Nissan's 2.0-liter four-cylinder VC-Turbo engine, while the Rouge uses the 1.5-liter three-cylinder variant. As we've reported before , the problem stems from bearing failures due to a manufacturing defect in the "multi-link mechanism" that varies the compression ratio. Nissan has introduced manufacturing updates over the life of the engine, which seems to have helped, if not solved the problem entirely, hence why newer Infiniti models and Altimas, plus the new Murano, aren't covered in the recall. But, it's still a huge amount of engines. More on the VC-Turbo Nissan's Variable-Compression Engine Is a Disappointment 2023 Nissan Altima SR Review: Variable Compression, Variable Results Per the NHTSA filing , the recall procedure is straightforward, but it could prove painful for a struggling Nissan. Dealers will inspect the oil pans of affected cars for metal shavings. If no metal debris is present, they'll replace the engine oil in the four-cylinder cars, and the oil and pan in three-cylinder cars. Three-cylinder models will also get a software update. But if there is metal present in either VC-Turbo engine, dealers will replace the engine entirely if deemed necessary. Nissan said in a previous NHTSA filing that the incidence rate of bearing failures in VC-Turbo engines is extremely low, well under 1%. But if there is a problem, it could lead to catastrophic engine failure. Nissan could end up replacing thousands of engines. A potentially expensive endeavor for a company that's aiming for $3.4 billion in cost cuts over the next two years . The irony is that the VC-Turbo engine never quite delivered on its promise of huge performance and fuel economy improvements. Nissan spent decades working on this engine, finally doing what many others never managed to pull off, but variable compression didn't become a must-have piece of tech. Now, it's behind the curve on hybrids and EVs, playing catch-up in a changing world with a variable-compression albatross hanging off its neck. Nissan will send the recall notice to customers on August 25, 2025. Get the best news, reviews, columns, and more delivered straight to your inbox, daily. back Sign up For more information, read our Privacy Policy and Terms of Use . Source: NHTSA via Carbuzz Share this Story Facebook X LinkedIn Flipboard Reddit WhatsApp E-Mail Got a tip for us? Email: tips@ Join the conversation ( )
CBS News
03-07-2025
- Automotive
- CBS News
Nissan recalls more than 480,000 vehicles over engine failure risk
Nissan is recalling more than 480,000 vehicles in the U.S. and Canada because of manufacturing defects that could cause the engine to lose power while in use. In a recall notice posted with the the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, Nissan said it had identified bearing failures in certain vehicles. Nissan is recalling 443,899 vehicles in the U.S., the notice shows. In Canada, 37,837 are affected, a Nissan spokesperson told the Associated Press. The recall affects certain of the following models with 3-cylinder 1.5L or 4-cylinder 2.0L variable compression turbo engines: 2019-2020 Altima 2019-2022 Infiniti QX50 2021-2024 Rogue 2022 Infiniti QX55 Engine bearings in the recalled models may have manufacturing defects that can lead to engine failure, according to the NHTSA. Because bearing failures typically occur gradually over time, drivers may have advance warning of an engine problem. Signs include "abnormal noise from the engine compartment, rough running, malfunction indicator lights (MIL) and warning messages in the instrument cluster," the recall notice states. Dealer remedy To fix the problem, "dealers will inspect the engine oil pan for metal debris, and if necessary, repair or replace the engine" free of charge, according to the recall notice. In cases where no engine debris is detected during inspection, for vehicles with the 3-cylinder 1.5L VC-Turbo engine, dealers will replace the oil pan gasket, engine oil and reprogram the engine control module. For vehicles with the 4-cylinder 2.0L VC-Turbo engine, dealers will replace the engine oil. Owner notification letters will be mailed on Aug. 25. Owners can contact Nissan's customer service line at 800-647-7261 or Infiniti's customer service at 1-800-662-6200. Owners can also contact the NHTSA Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-888-275-9171), or go to NHTSA's number for the recall is 25V437. contributed to this report.
Yahoo
03-07-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Nissan and Infiniti recall affects 38,000 vehicles in Canada, over 400,000 in U.S.
Nissan is recalling nearly 38,000 vehicles in Canada and another 444,000 in the United States due to a bearing issue that could lead to engine damage or failure. In Canada, the recall affects 37,837 vehicles, including the Nissan Rogue and Altima and the Infiniti models QX50 and QX55. The company provided documents to the U.S.'s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), stating it identified bearing failures on those models with turbo engines, according to Nissan Canada confirmed the exact make and models in an email to CBC News as the following: 2021-2024 Nissan Rogue, affecting 26,592 vehicles. 2019-2020 Nissan Altima: one vehicle. 2019-2022 Infiniti QX50: 10,456 vehicles. 2022 Infiniti QX55: 788 vehicles. Spokesperson Didier Marsaud said owners of the affected cars would be receiving a letter by Aug. 22 "with instructions to bring their vehicle to a Nissan dealer or INFINITI retailer for inspection and repair if necessary." Sign in to access your portfolio
