NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.
What owners actually said
139 reportsMileage unknown · May 31, 2022
Back Over PreventionForward Collision Avoidance
Was driving down the street going 55mph, not one car in front of me. The automatic breaking turns on and the car hit the brakes by itself. There was a car behind me during the first incident and it almost caused an accident. The driver thought I was brake-checking him and it caused him to have a fit of road rage. This particular…
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Was driving down the street going 55mph, not one car in front of me. The automatic breaking turns on and the car hit the brakes by itself. There was a car behind me during the first incident and it almost caused an accident. The driver thought I was brake-checking him and it caused him to have a fit of road rage. This particular incident has happened a total of 6 times. I took the car to Infiniti after the 2nd occurrence and they told me they couldn't find any issues with the vehicle.
NHTSA ODI #11466800
53,000 miles · May 26, 2022
Seats
The contact owns a 2019 Infiniti QX50. The contact stated that after starting the vehicle and attempting to adjust the seat, the seat failed to move backward or forward. The contact stated that the seat remained seized in one position after turning the vehicle on and off. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The …
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The contact owns a 2019 Infiniti QX50. The contact stated that after starting the vehicle and attempting to adjust the seat, the seat failed to move backward or forward. The contact stated that the seat remained seized in one position after turning the vehicle on and off. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The contact had taken the vehicle to a local dealer who diagnosed that the driver's seat chair rail needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The contact stated that the seat failure recurred. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer had not been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 53,000.
NHTSA ODI #11466239
20,000 miles · Feb 25, 2022
Vehicle Speed Control
The contact owns a 2019 Infiniti QX50. The contact stated while driving 60 MPH, the vehicle started to decelerate independently. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The contact was able to park on the side of the road and called the dealer to make them aware of the failure. The contact was able to continue drivi…
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The contact owns a 2019 Infiniti QX50. The contact stated while driving 60 MPH, the vehicle started to decelerate independently. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The contact was able to park on the side of the road and called the dealer to make them aware of the failure. The contact was able to continue driving to his destination. The contact stated he experienced the failure for a second time a year later. The contact called the local dealer and made them aware of the failure on the second occasion. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer had not been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 20,000.
NHTSA ODI #11454011
Mileage unknown · Dec 18, 2021
Forward Collision Avoidance
After multiple related incidents, I am compelled to make a report. My car just displayed red and white flashing indicators on the dash and automatically screeched to a halt, completely out of my control, in the middle of a busy intersection. Because the road was damp from rain, my car actually skidded. I was not going to hit any…
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After multiple related incidents, I am compelled to make a report. My car just displayed red and white flashing indicators on the dash and automatically screeched to a halt, completely out of my control, in the middle of a busy intersection. Because the road was damp from rain, my car actually skidded. I was not going to hit anything, there was no car or object in front of me. I was driving at about 30 MPH. This has happened repeatedly in parking garages and other low-light scenarios. I have brought the car to the dealer and gotten no answers. At this point I am terrified to drive the car.
NHTSA ODI #11444266
Mileage unknown · Apr 21, 2021
Electrical SystemPower TrainService Brakes
ON MAY 4, 2019, I TOOL DELIVERY OF A NEW INFINITY, QX50 AND AFTER 2.5 MONTHS OF OWNERSHIP (JULY 26, 2019 TO PRESENT), I'M HAVING ONGOING / UNRESOLVED PROBLEMS / FAILURES WITH; AUDIO, LANE DEPARTURE, COLLISION WARNING W/ SUDDEN STOPPING, HEATED / COOL SEATS, INFOTAINMENT, AUDIO, TAILGATE, REMOTE DOOR LOCKS, BOTH SCREENS GOING BLA…
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ON MAY 4, 2019, I TOOL DELIVERY OF A NEW INFINITY, QX50 AND AFTER 2.5 MONTHS OF OWNERSHIP (JULY 26, 2019 TO PRESENT), I'M HAVING ONGOING / UNRESOLVED PROBLEMS / FAILURES WITH; AUDIO, LANE DEPARTURE, COLLISION WARNING W/ SUDDEN STOPPING, HEATED / COOL SEATS, INFOTAINMENT, AUDIO, TAILGATE, REMOTE DOOR LOCKS, BOTH SCREENS GOING BLANK, PHONE / BLUETOOTH CONNECTION, AWD, AUTOMATIC SHIFTING PROBLEMS AND EXTREMELY SOFT BRAKES THAT PUT ME THRU 2 CONTROLLED INTERSECTIONS. THE DCU HAS BEEN REPLACED 4 TIMES AND I STILL HAVE THE SAME ONGOING / UNRESOLVED PROBLEMS. I TOLD THE SERVICE MANAGER (RUDY), TO START REPLACING ALL THE SENSORS, CMS AND CAMERA AND HE REFUSED TO DO THAT. MY QX50 HAS BEEN IN FOR SERVICE FIVE TIMES (INCLUDING TODAY, 04-21-2021), FOR A TOTAL OF 6+ WEEKS. THE MECHANIC AT INFINITY, CAN'T REPLICATE ANY OF MY ONGOING PROBLEMS / UNRESOLVED PROBLEMS AND I HAVE 25 VIDEOS, SHOWING WHAT THE QX50 IS DONG AND INFINITY CAN'T FIX IT. I PAY A LOT OF MONEY FOR THE QX50 AND FOR ALL THE DRIVER SAFETY FEATURES, OTHER AMENITIES AND IT STILL CONTINUES TO FAIL MISERABLY AND DOES NOT PERFORM AS INTENDED. BECAUSE OF THESE UNRESOLVED PROBLEMS AND ONGOING ISSUES, MY WIFE REFUSES TO DRIVE IN THE QX50 WITH ME. I HAVE ASKED INFINITY TO BUY BACK THE QX50 AND THEY FLAT OUT REFUSED. I HAD TO OBTAIN A LAWYER.
NHTSA ODI #11413209
5,000 miles · Feb 15, 2021
Unknown Or Other
BACK IN JUNE 2019 WHEN THIS VEHICLE HAD ABOUT 5000 MILES, I BEGAN TO FEEL SHORTNESS OF BREATH AND LIGHT HEADEDNESS, UNTIL ONE DAY WHILE DRIVING HOME ON A VERY HOT DAY, I BEGAN TO LOSE CONSCIOUSNESS WHILE DRIVING. I TOOK THE CAR TO INFINITI AND EVEN AFTER 60 DAYS, THEY HAD NO CLUE WHAT WAS GOING ON. THEY CALLED ONE OF THEIR ENGIN…
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BACK IN JUNE 2019 WHEN THIS VEHICLE HAD ABOUT 5000 MILES, I BEGAN TO FEEL SHORTNESS OF BREATH AND LIGHT HEADEDNESS, UNTIL ONE DAY WHILE DRIVING HOME ON A VERY HOT DAY, I BEGAN TO LOSE CONSCIOUSNESS WHILE DRIVING. I TOOK THE CAR TO INFINITI AND EVEN AFTER 60 DAYS, THEY HAD NO CLUE WHAT WAS GOING ON. THEY CALLED ONE OF THEIR ENGINEERS WHO RECOMMENDED AN INDOOR AIR QUALITY TEST WHICH WAS IGNORED AND NEVER PERFORMED. LATE FEBRUARY 2020, I BEGAN A LEMON LAWSUIT. THEN IN AUGUST 2020, I HAD TO PAY OUT OF POCKET FOR THAT TEST AND WAS ABLE TO PROVE THAT THE CAR HAD A CO2 ISSUE THAT CAUSED ME TO NEARLY GO UNCONSCIOUS A FEW TIMES, AND RESULTED IN SEVERAL MONTHS OF SEVERE MIGRAINES AND DIZZINESS WHICH CAUSED ME TO BE OUT OF WORK AND LOSS OF WAGES. MY HUSBAND ALSO DROVE THE CAR FOR A WEEK AND BEGAN TO EXPERIENCE HEADACHES. THIS WAS AFTER THEY CHANGED THE EVAP HOSE LINE EVEN THOUGH I NEVER SMELLED GAS. I HAVEN'T BEEN ABLE TO DRIVE IT SINCE DECEMBER 2019 AND AM FORCED TO KEEP PAYING FOR IT WHILE THE LEMON LAW SUIT PROCESS GOES ON. THANKS TO COVID, THIS HAS BEEN GOING ON FOR ALMOST A YEAR NOW WITH NO END IN SIGHT. INFINITI WAS MADE AWARE OF THE CO2 ISSUES IN AUGUST 2020 AND ONLY NOW IN FEBRUARY 2021 IS WHEN THEY HAVE ASKED TO BRING IN THE CAR TO ATTEMPT TO FIX THE ISSUE. I ALSO EXPERIENCED ISSUES WITH THE CAR SUDDENLY BREAKING WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY AND NO CARS IN FRONT OR NEAR ME, AND CAMERAS TURNING ON FOR NO REASON. THIS WAS MY 6TH NISSAN INFINITI SINCE 2004, AND I WILL NEVER DO BUSINESS WITH THEM AGAIN.
NHTSA ODI #11396247
61,000 miles · Dec 8, 2020
Forward Collision Avoidance
WHILE DRIVING DOWN A FOUR LANE HIGHWAY AT 50 MPH. THE CAR SUDDENLY APPLIES EMERGENCY BRAKING WHEN NOTHING WAS IN FRONT OF THE CAR. IF ANOTHER CAR IS BEHIND THIS VEHICLE AND THIS HAPPENS, THERE WILL BE A MAJOR ACCIDENT. THIS HAS HAPPENED ON 3 OCCASIONS TOTAL.
NHTSA ODI #11378587
7,000 miles · Nov 13, 2020
Electrical System
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2019 INFINITI QX50. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING AT 65 MPH, THERE WAS A LOUD, ABNORMAL POPPING SOUND COMING FROM THE VEHICLE. SOON AFTER THE POPPING SOUND WAS HEARD, A BRIGHT FLASHED FROM THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE INSTRUMENT PANEL WENT BLANK HAD GONE BLANK WITH A BLUE STREAK ACROSS THE SCREEN. THE CONT…
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2019 INFINITI QX50. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING AT 65 MPH, THERE WAS A LOUD, ABNORMAL POPPING SOUND COMING FROM THE VEHICLE. SOON AFTER THE POPPING SOUND WAS HEARD, A BRIGHT FLASHED FROM THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE INSTRUMENT PANEL WENT BLANK HAD GONE BLANK WITH A BLUE STREAK ACROSS THE SCREEN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE STARTED TO DECELERATE INDEPENDENTLY. THERE WAS ALSO AN ABNORMAL ODOR INSIDE OF THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT ATTEMPTED TO OPEN THE SUN ROOF HOWEVER, THE SUN ROOF FAILED TO OPERATE AS NEEDED. THE VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN TO CLEAR LAKE INFINITI (14705 GULF FWY, HOUSTON, TX 77034) WHERE AFTER TWO WEEKS, THE MECHANIC WAS STILL UNABLE TO DUPLICATE THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE AND A BUY BACK WAS OFFERED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 7,000. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE.
NHTSA ODI #11374585
Mileage unknown · Jul 27, 2020
Service BrakesCrash
TL* THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE HER DAUGHTER WAS DRIVING SHE REAR-ENDED A 2019 INFINITI QX50, WHICH ABRUPTLY STOPPED DUE TO THE AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING SYSTEM. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY IN HER DAUGHTER'S VEHICLE. THE DRIVER DID NOT SUSTAIN ANY INJURIES. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS D…
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TL* THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE HER DAUGHTER WAS DRIVING SHE REAR-ENDED A 2019 INFINITI QX50, WHICH ABRUPTLY STOPPED DUE TO THE AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING SYSTEM. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY IN HER DAUGHTER'S VEHICLE. THE DRIVER DID NOT SUSTAIN ANY INJURIES. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS DAMAGED BUT NOT TOTALED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A REPAIR SHOP. THE MANUFACTURER AND THE DEALER WERE NOT CALLED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE.
NHTSA ODI #11341687
20,120 miles · Jul 8, 2020
Power Train
THE CAR DOES NOT SHIFT TO NEUTRAL WITHOUT A GREAT DEAL OF DIFFICULTY. COULD NOT GET THE CAR INTO NEUTRAL WHILE GOING INTO A CARWASH.
NHTSA ODI #11338265
Official recalls
3Jun 27, 2025
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2021-2024 Rogue, 2019-2020 Altima, 2019-2022 Infiniti QX50, and 2022 Infiniti QX55 vehicles equipped with 3-cylinder 1.5L or 4-cylinder 2.0L variable compression turbo (VC-Turbo) engines. The engine bearings may have manufacturing defects that can lead to engine failure.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: Engine failure increases the risk of a crash. A bearing failure may cause a breach in the engine block, allowing hot oil to be discharged, increasing the risk of an engine fire.
Remedy: Dealers will reprogram the engine control module (ECM) software, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed April 8, 2026. Owners may contact Nissan's customer service at 800-647-7261 or Infiniti's customer service at 1-800-662-6200. Nissan's numbers for this recall are R25A8/A9 and R25B1/B2.
Sep 12, 2019
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Nissan Altima, Armada, Frontier, Kicks, Leaf, Maxima, Murano, NV, NV200, Pathfinder, Rogue, Rogue Sport, Sentra, Titan, Titan Diesel, Versa Note and Versa Sedan vehicles, as well as Infiniti Q50, Q60, QX30 and QX80 vehicles. Additionally included are 2019 Nissan GT-R and Taxi and Infiniti QX50, QX60, Q70, Q70L vehicles. The back-up camera and display settings can be adjusted such that the rear view image is no longer visible and the system will retain that setting the next time the vehicle is placed in reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rear Visibility."
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: The lack of an image in the back-up camera display increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Nissan will notify owners in phases, having dealers update the back-up camera settings software, free of charge. The recall began November 11, 2019 and all affected VINs should be activated. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669 or INFINITI customer service at 1-800-662-6200.
Sep 6, 2018
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2019 INFINITI QX50 vehicles. In the event of a crash in very cold temperatures, the trim cover may separate unexpectedly from the passenger-side knee air bag module instead of splitting at the trim cover tear seam as designed.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: If the passenger-side knee air bag cover detaches during deployment, it can increase the risk of injury.
Remedy: INFINITI will notify owners, and retailers will replace the passenger-side knee air bag module, free of charge. The recall began October 23, 2018. Owners may contact INFINITI customer service at 1-800-662-6200.
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NHTSA investigations
1PE23023 · Complete Loss Of Motive Power Due To Engine Failure
Opened Dec 13, 2023 · Closed Jul 18, 2025
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Engine; Engine And Engine Cooling; Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:hard Parts Internal/mechanical
On December 13, 2023, the Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened PE23-023 to investigate allegations of engine failures leading to loss of motive power in model year (MY) 2021-2023 Nissan Rogue; MY 2019-2021 Nissan Altima; and MY 2019-2021 Infiniti QX50 vehicles. At that time, ODI had received 6 Vehicle Owner Questionnaires (VOQ) and multiple early warning reports, with consumers reporting engine knocking noises accompanied by a loss of engine power while driving. The investigation identified bearing failures in certain vehicles equipped with the subject 3-cylinder 1.5L or 4-cylinder 2.0L variable compression turbo (VC-Turbo) engines. ODI also identified early warning reports describing thermal incidents that occurred immediately after the vehicle suffered a catastrophic engine failure. The failures were the result of a manufacturing defect in specific engine bearings (main, A-, C-, and L-link) or other engine components that may cause engine damage and potentially lead to engine failure. Engine failure can result in a loss of motive power event that can increase the risk of a crash. Engine failure might also result in a fire if internal components detach and impact the engine block creating a hole that allows engine oil to reach hot surfaces. In its April 2024, May 2024, and June 2025 responses to ODI’s information requests, Nissan provided 998 customer reports (including complaints, field reports, and legal claims) and 1,107 warranty claims related to the alleged defect. When combining ODI and manufacturer report data, there are 1,878 unique VINs that have experienced failures across all subject vehicles. In one of the early warning reports, ODI identified an incident involving a 2022 Infiniti QX55 that resulted in an engine fire following an alleged engine failure. The 2022 Infiniti QX55 was not included in the scope of this investigation but the vehicle model shares the same 4-cylinder 2.0L variable compression turbo engine. Based on the information included with the early warning report, the fire can be directly related to the alleged defect. A further review of ODI and manufacturer data, identified 12 allegations of engine compartment fires in subject vehicles; three were confirmed as directly related to the engine failure, and nine reports described an under-hood fire that occurred following a loss of power event. Additionally, ODI identified multiple reports describing an engine block crack or hole surrounded by oil residue following an engine failure. On June 27, 2025, Nissan submitted recall 25V-437 involving 443,899 MY 2021-2023 Nissan Rogue, MY 2019-2021 Nissan Altima; MY 2019-2021 Infiniti QX50; and 2022 Infiniti QX55 vehicles. The recall remedy provides the dealer instructions to inspect the engine oil pan for the presence of specific metal debris. For customers with the 3-cylinder 1.5L VC-Turbo engine, if no debris is detected during the inspection, dealers will replace the oil pan gasket, engine oil, and reprogram the vehicle’s Engine Control Module (ECM). For customers with the 4-cylinder 2.0L VC-Turbo engine, if no debris is detected, dealers will replace the engine oil. In the case where specific debris is detected and confirmed by Nissan Powertrain Call Center, dealers will be instructed to replace the engine. In addition, Nissan will extend the vehicle warranty to 10 years and 120,000 miles for the recall subject vehicle population after the dealer performs the inspection. Nissan has implemented multiple corrective actions to address the identified manufacturing defects of certain engine block internal components. In view of the recall action (25V437) taken by Nissan, ODI is closing this Preliminary Evaluation. The agency reserves the right to take additional action if warranted by future circumstances. To review the ODI reports cited in the Opening Resume ODI Report Identification Number document, go to NHTSA.gov.
Additional source detail variants (3)
Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:hard Parts Internal/mechanical
On December 13, 2023, the Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened PE23-023 to investigate allegations of engine failures leading to loss of motive power in model year (MY) 2021-2023 Nissan Rogue; MY 2019-2021 Nissan Altima; and MY 2019-2021 Infiniti QX50 vehicles. At that time, ODI had received 6 Vehicle Owner Questionnaires (VOQ) and multiple early warning reports, with consumers reporting engine knocking noises accompanied by a loss of engine power while driving. The investigation identified bearing failures in certain vehicles equipped with the subject 3-cylinder 1.5L or 4-cylinder 2.0L variable compression turbo (VC-Turbo) engines. ODI also identified early warning reports describing thermal incidents that occurred immediately after the vehicle suffered a catastrophic engine failure. The failures were the result of a manufacturing defect in specific engine bearings (main, A-, C-, and L-link) or other engine components that may cause engine damage and potentially lead to engine failure. Engine failure can result in a loss of motive power event that can increase the risk of a crash. Engine failure might also result in a fire if internal components detach and impact the engine block creating a hole that allows engine oil to reach hot surfaces. In its April 2024, May 2024, and June 2025 responses to ODI’s information requests, Nissan provided 998 customer reports (including complaints, field reports, and legal claims) and 1,107 warranty claims related to the alleged defect. When combining ODI and manufacturer report data, there are 1,878 unique VINs that have experienced failures across all subject vehicles. In one of the early warning reports, ODI identified an incident involving a 2022 Infiniti QX55 that resulted in an engine fire following an alleged engine failure. The 2022 Infiniti QX55 was not included in the scope of this investigation but the vehicle model shares the same 4-cylinder 2.0L variable compression turbo engine. Based on the information included with the early warning report, the fire can be directly related to the alleged defect. A further review of ODI and manufacturer data, identified 12 allegations of engine compartment fires in subject vehicles; three were confirmed as directly related to the engine failure, and nine reports described an under-hood fire that occurred following a loss of power event. Additionally, ODI identified multiple reports describing an engine block crack or hole surrounded by oil residue following an engine failure. On June 27, 2025, Nissan submitted recall 25V-437 involving 443,899 MY 2021-2023 Nissan Rogue, MY 2019-2021 Nissan Altima; MY 2019-2021 Infiniti QX50; and 2022 Infiniti QX55 vehicles. The recall remedy provides the dealer instructions to inspect the engine oil pan for the presence of specific metal debris. For customers with the 3-cylinder 1.5L VC-Turbo engine, if no debris is detected during the inspection, dealers will replace the oil pan gasket, engine oil, and reprogram the vehicle’s Engine Control Module (ECM). For customers with the 4-cylinder 2.0L VC-Turbo engine, if no debris is detected, dealers will replace the engine oil. In the case where specific debris is detected and confirmed by Nissan Powertrain Call Center, dealers will be instructed to replace the engine. In addition, Nissan will extend the vehicle warranty to 10 years and 120,000 miles for the recall subject vehicle population after the dealer performs the inspection. Nissan has implemented multiple corrective actions to address the identified manufacturing defects of certain engine block internal components. In view of the recall action (25V437) taken by Nissan, ODI is closing this Preliminary Evaluation. The agency reserves the right to take additional action if warranted by future circumstances. To review the ODI reports cited in the Opening Resume ODI Report Identification Number document, go to NHTSA.gov.
Engine And Engine Cooling
On December 13, 2023, the Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened PE23-023 to investigate allegations of engine failures leading to loss of motive power in model year (MY) 2021-2023 Nissan Rogue; MY 2019-2021 Nissan Altima; and MY 2019-2021 Infiniti QX50 vehicles. At that time, ODI had received 6 Vehicle Owner Questionnaires (VOQ) and multiple early warning reports, with consumers reporting engine knocking noises accompanied by a loss of engine power while driving. The investigation identified bearing failures in certain vehicles equipped with the subject 3-cylinder 1.5L or 4-cylinder 2.0L variable compression turbo (VC-Turbo) engines. ODI also identified early warning reports describing thermal incidents that occurred immediately after the vehicle suffered a catastrophic engine failure. The failures were the result of a manufacturing defect in specific engine bearings (main, A-, C-, and L-link) or other engine components that may cause engine damage and potentially lead to engine failure. Engine failure can result in a loss of motive power event that can increase the risk of a crash. Engine failure might also result in a fire if internal components detach and impact the engine block creating a hole that allows engine oil to reach hot surfaces. In its April 2024, May 2024, and June 2025 responses to ODI’s information requests, Nissan provided 998 customer reports (including complaints, field reports, and legal claims) and 1,107 warranty claims related to the alleged defect. When combining ODI and manufacturer report data, there are 1,878 unique VINs that have experienced failures across all subject vehicles. In one of the early warning reports, ODI identified an incident involving a 2022 Infiniti QX55 that resulted in an engine fire following an alleged engine failure. The 2022 Infiniti QX55 was not included in the scope of this investigation but the vehicle model shares the same 4-cylinder 2.0L variable compression turbo engine. Based on the information included with the early warning report, the fire can be directly related to the alleged defect. A further review of ODI and manufacturer data, identified 12 allegations of engine compartment fires in subject vehicles; three were confirmed as directly related to the engine failure, and nine reports described an under-hood fire that occurred following a loss of power event. Additionally, ODI identified multiple reports describing an engine block crack or hole surrounded by oil residue following an engine failure. On June 27, 2025, Nissan submitted recall 25V-437 involving 443,899 MY 2021-2023 Nissan Rogue, MY 2019-2021 Nissan Altima; MY 2019-2021 Infiniti QX50; and 2022 Infiniti QX55 vehicles. The recall remedy provides the dealer instructions to inspect the engine oil pan for the presence of specific metal debris. For customers with the 3-cylinder 1.5L VC-Turbo engine, if no debris is detected during the inspection, dealers will replace the oil pan gasket, engine oil, and reprogram the vehicle’s Engine Control Module (ECM). For customers with the 4-cylinder 2.0L VC-Turbo engine, if no debris is detected, dealers will replace the engine oil. In the case where specific debris is detected and confirmed by Nissan Powertrain Call Center, dealers will be instructed to replace the engine. In addition, Nissan will extend the vehicle warranty to 10 years and 120,000 miles for the recall subject vehicle population after the dealer performs the inspection. Nissan has implemented multiple corrective actions to address the identified manufacturing defects of certain engine block internal components. In view of the recall action (25V437) taken by Nissan, ODI is closing this Preliminary Evaluation. The agency reserves the right to take additional action if warranted by future circumstances. To review the ODI reports cited in the Opening Resume ODI Report Identification Number document, go to NHTSA.gov.
Engine
On December 13, 2023, the Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened PE23-023 to investigate allegations of engine failures leading to loss of motive power in model year (MY) 2021-2023 Nissan Rogue; MY 2019-2021 Nissan Altima; and MY 2019-2021 Infiniti QX50 vehicles. At that time, ODI had received 6 Vehicle Owner Questionnaires (VOQ) and multiple early warning reports, with consumers reporting engine knocking noises accompanied by a loss of engine power while driving. The investigation identified bearing failures in certain vehicles equipped with the subject 3-cylinder 1.5L or 4-cylinder 2.0L variable compression turbo (VC-Turbo) engines. ODI also identified early warning reports describing thermal incidents that occurred immediately after the vehicle suffered a catastrophic engine failure. The failures were the result of a manufacturing defect in specific engine bearings (main, A-, C-, and L-link) or other engine components that may cause engine damage and potentially lead to engine failure. Engine failure can result in a loss of motive power event that can increase the risk of a crash. Engine failure might also result in a fire if internal components detach and impact the engine block creating a hole that allows engine oil to reach hot surfaces. In its April 2024, May 2024, and June 2025 responses to ODI’s information requests, Nissan provided 998 customer reports (including complaints, field reports, and legal claims) and 1,107 warranty claims related to the alleged defect. When combining ODI and manufacturer report data, there are 1,878 unique VINs that have experienced failures across all subject vehicles. In one of the early warning reports, ODI identified an incident involving a 2022 Infiniti QX55 that resulted in an engine fire following an alleged engine failure. The 2022 Infiniti QX55 was not included in the scope of this investigation but the vehicle model shares the same 4-cylinder 2.0L variable compression turbo engine. Based on the information included with the early warning report, the fire can be directly related to the alleged defect. A further review of ODI and manufacturer data, identified 12 allegations of engine compartment fires in subject vehicles; three were confirmed as directly related to the engine failure, and nine reports described an under-hood fire that occurred following a loss of power event. Additionally, ODI identified multiple reports describing an engine block crack or hole surrounded by oil residue following an engine failure. On June 27, 2025, Nissan submitted recall 25V-437 involving 443,899 MY 2021-2023 Nissan Rogue, MY 2019-2021 Nissan Altima; MY 2019-2021 Infiniti QX50; and 2022 Infiniti QX55 vehicles. The recall remedy provides the dealer instructions to inspect the engine oil pan for the presence of specific metal debris. For customers with the 3-cylinder 1.5L VC-Turbo engine, if no debris is detected during the inspection, dealers will replace the oil pan gasket, engine oil, and reprogram the vehicle’s Engine Control Module (ECM). For customers with the 4-cylinder 2.0L VC-Turbo engine, if no debris is detected, dealers will replace the engine oil. In the case where specific debris is detected and confirmed by Nissan Powertrain Call Center, dealers will be instructed to replace the engine. In addition, Nissan will extend the vehicle warranty to 10 years and 120,000 miles for the recall subject vehicle population after the dealer performs the inspection. Nissan has implemented multiple corrective actions to address the identified manufacturing defects of certain engine block internal components. In view of the recall action (25V437) taken by Nissan, ODI is closing this Preliminary Evaluation. The agency reserves the right to take additional action if warranted by future circumstances. To review the ODI reports cited in the Opening Resume ODI Report Identification Number document, go to NHTSA.gov.
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