Nissan Recalls Over 640,000 Rogue SUVs for Engine and Throttle Issues

Nissan is recalling more than 640,000 vehicles in the United States under two separate safety campaigns involving engine and throttle system concerns, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. The recalls affect model year 2023 through 2025 Nissan Rogue SUVs and address issues that could lead to loss of drive power and, in some cases, increase the risk of an engine fire.

The larger of the two recalls covers 323,917 Rogue SUVs equipped with a three-cylinder, 1.5-liter KR15DDT variable compression VC Turbo engine. Federal safety officials reported that a potential bearing failure inside the engine could allow hot oil to discharge, raising the risk of fire and reducing drive power. To address the issue, Nissan dealers will reprogram the engine control software, conduct a diagnostic inspection, and perform a test drive. All repairs will be completed at no cost to owners.

A separate recall involves 318,781 model year 2024 and 2025 Rogue SUVs due to fractured throttle body gears. Authorities reported that broken gears could result in a loss of drive power and may prevent drivers from engaging gears when restarting the vehicle. Officials said this condition increases the risk of a crash.

Nissan plans to begin notifying affected customers by mail in March 2026.

The recall follows another safety action earlier this year. In January, the automaker recalled more than 26,000 vehicles, including certain 2025 Sentra and Altima sedans, 2025-2026 Frontier pickup trucks, and 2026 Kicks SUVs. That campaign addressed improperly welded door strikers that may lack sufficient strength and could crack or separate, increasing the risk of injury in a crash.

Owners of affected vehicles are advised to contact Nissan or check their vehicle identification number through federal safety databases for confirmation.