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Nissan Engine Recalls Address Rogue Bearing Failures and Harness Damage
Rogue appears in each of these three recalls, but the defects differ. The June 2025 bearing notice covers certain 2021–2024 Rogue and 2019–2020 Altima vehicles, alongside 2019–2022 Infiniti QX50 and 2022 QX55 vehicles with specified VC-Turbo engines. It identifies bearing manufacturing defects. The February 2026 notice concerns certain 2023–2025 Rogue vehicles with the 1.5L three-cylinder VC-Turbo engine, where increased temperatures can degrade oil and damage bearings. Both bearing notices describe engine failure and hot-oil fire risks. Separately, the October 2021 notice covers certain 2017–2019 Rogue Hybrid vehicles whose ECM bracket can damage the engine harness, blow a fuse, and cause stalling.
Warning signs to watch for
- June 2025 Nissan/Infiniti bearing recall: engine failure.
- February 2026 Rogue VC-Turbo recall: engine failure can cause loss of drive power.
- October 2021 Rogue Hybrid harness recall R21B6: an engine stall.
Can you keep driving? What the notices say
None of the three notices gives a stop-driving or park-outside instruction. The June 2025 Nissan and Infiniti engine-bearing notice does not tell owners to stop driving the affected Rogue, Altima, QX50, or QX55 vehicles. The February 2026 Rogue 1.5L VC-Turbo engine-bearing notice does not tell owners to stop driving. The October 2021 Rogue Hybrid engine-harness and blown-fuse notice R21B6 also does not tell owners to stop driving. These are the driving instructions stated in the supplied notices.
What the free repair involves
The June 2025 bearing recall specifies free ECM reprogramming. The February 2026 Rogue recall specifies free ECM reprogramming, diagnostic-code inspection, and a test drive; dealers may also inspect the oil pan for metal debris and replace the engine if necessary, free of charge. Rogue Hybrid recall R21B6 provides a free harness protector cover.
Severity at a glance
| Severity | Recalls |
|---|---|
| critical | 2 |
| high | 1 |
Models affected most
Where owners report engine and engine cooling problems most
NHTSA owner complaints filed under engine and engine cooling for the Nissan models and years in this guide. Complaints are unverified reports and are not limited to the recalled defects.
| Vehicle | Engine and engine cooling complaints |
|---|---|
| 2023 Nissan Rogue | 440 |
| 2022 Nissan Rogue | 179 |
| 2024 Nissan Rogue | 72 |
| 2018 Nissan Rogue | 52 |
| 2021 Nissan Rogue | 51 |
| 2019 Nissan Altima | 48 |
| 2020 Nissan Altima | 36 |
| 2019 Nissan Rogue | 17 |
Every recall in this group
| Date | Recall | Severity |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 12, 2026 | Nissan Rogue Turbo Engines May Fail Or Catch Fire | critical |
| Jun 27, 2025 | Nissan, Infiniti Engine Bearings May Fail | critical |
| Oct 26, 2021 | Nissan Rogue Hybrid Wiring Damage Can Blow Fuse | high |
Common questions
Does the June 2025 bearing recall promise an engine replacement?
The supplied June 2025 notice specifies engine control module software reprogramming, free of charge. It does not list engine replacement as its remedy. Engine replacement if necessary appears in the separate February 2026 Rogue notice.
What causes bearing damage in the February 2026 Rogue recall?
For certain 2023–2025 Rogue vehicles with the 1.5L three-cylinder VC-Turbo engine, the notice says increased temperatures can break down engine oil. That can cause bearings to seize and become damaged, leading to engine failure.
Why is the Rogue Hybrid harness included in engine recalls?
The October 2021 notice says contact with the ECM bracket may damage the engine harness in certain 2017–2019 Rogue Hybrid vehicles. A resulting blown fuse may cause an engine stall. Dealers install a harness protector cover free of charge.
A recall applies only to specific vehicles. Check your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.