NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.
What owners actually said
139 reports24,000 miles · Jul 6, 2020
Electronic Stability Control (esc)Service Brakes
DATING BACK TO NOVEMBER 2019, MY VEHICLE'S AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING HAVE ENGAGED 3 TIMES WITHOUT REASONABLE CAUSE AT SPEEDS THAT VARY FROM 40-70 MPH. THE FIRST TWO INCIDENTS WERE ON NORMAL CITY ROADS GOING APPROXIMATELY 40-45 MPH. THE LAST INCIDENT (JUNE 2020) HAPPENED WHILE DRIVING ON A HIGHWAY, WITH NO TRAFFIC AROUND, GOING…
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DATING BACK TO NOVEMBER 2019, MY VEHICLE'S AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING HAVE ENGAGED 3 TIMES WITHOUT REASONABLE CAUSE AT SPEEDS THAT VARY FROM 40-70 MPH. THE FIRST TWO INCIDENTS WERE ON NORMAL CITY ROADS GOING APPROXIMATELY 40-45 MPH. THE LAST INCIDENT (JUNE 2020) HAPPENED WHILE DRIVING ON A HIGHWAY, WITH NO TRAFFIC AROUND, GOING ~70 MPH AND MY VEHICLE ALMOST CAME TO A COMPLETE STOP. THE FIRST TIME I TOOK THE VEHICLE INTO THE DEALERSHIP, THEY RESET THE SYSTEM. THE MOST RECENT TIME THEY SAID THE INCIDENT HAPPENED TWICE TO TECHNICIAN AND THEIR ASSUMPTION WAS THE VEHICLE WAS NOT CLEAN ENOUGH. I FOLLOWED UP WITH INFINITI CONSUMER AFFAIRS AND THEY TOLD ME THESE INCIDENTS HAVE HAPPENED IN OTHER VEHICLES BUT DO NOT THINK THE SITUATIONS ARE RELATED. WITH THE INCIDENT NOW HAPPENING A TOTAL OF 5 TIMES (AND WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS CLEAN), I DO NOT FEEL SAFE IN THE VEHICLE AND BELIEVE THERE IS AN UNDERLYING ISSUE.
NHTSA ODI #11337619
7,515 miles · Jun 24, 2020
EnginePower Train
CAR WOULD NOT DRIVE UPON PRESSURE OF THE GAS PEDAL PLACING DRIVER IN IMMEDIATE DANGER. DRIVER PULLED OVER MULTIPLE TIMES, SHIFTED CAR INTO PARK AND TURNED CAR OFF, PROCEEDED TO ATTEMPT TO DRIVE AGAIN. AFTER FOURTH TIME, THE TRANSMISSION/ENGINE RESPONDED. THIS CAR WAS RETURNED TO AUTONATION INFINITI OF TUSTIN TWO DAYS AFTER PURCH…
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CAR WOULD NOT DRIVE UPON PRESSURE OF THE GAS PEDAL PLACING DRIVER IN IMMEDIATE DANGER. DRIVER PULLED OVER MULTIPLE TIMES, SHIFTED CAR INTO PARK AND TURNED CAR OFF, PROCEEDED TO ATTEMPT TO DRIVE AGAIN. AFTER FOURTH TIME, THE TRANSMISSION/ENGINE RESPONDED. THIS CAR WAS RETURNED TO AUTONATION INFINITI OF TUSTIN TWO DAYS AFTER PURCHASE, THE DEALERSHIP INFORMED THEY WOULD PLACE THE CAR BACK ON THE LOT WITHOUT INSPECTION, THIS CAUSES GREAT CONCERN FOR THE SAFETY OF ANY FUTURE DRIVERS OF THE CAR. *TR
NHTSA ODI #11330578
25,000 miles · Jun 22, 2020
Unknown Or Other
TWO SEPARATE INCIDENTS OF VEHICLE PERFORMING PREEMPTIVE BRAKING WITH NO OTHER VEHICLES OR OBJECTS PRESENT WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION. THE FIRST INCIDENT OCCURRED WHILE TRAVELING AT SPEEDS APPROXIMATELY BETWEEN 45-50 MPH THROUGH A FOUR-WAY INTERSECTION; NO VEHICLES WERE PRESENT. THE SECOND INCIDENT OCCURRED WHILE DRIVING AT …
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TWO SEPARATE INCIDENTS OF VEHICLE PERFORMING PREEMPTIVE BRAKING WITH NO OTHER VEHICLES OR OBJECTS PRESENT WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION. THE FIRST INCIDENT OCCURRED WHILE TRAVELING AT SPEEDS APPROXIMATELY BETWEEN 45-50 MPH THROUGH A FOUR-WAY INTERSECTION; NO VEHICLES WERE PRESENT. THE SECOND INCIDENT OCCURRED WHILE DRIVING AT A SPEED THAT WAS APPROXIMATELY BETWEEN 30-45 MPH APPROACHING AN INTERSECTION. PROBABLE CAUSE: FRONT CRASH PREVENTION, FORWARD EMERGENCY BRAKING WITH PEDESTRIAN DETECTION, PREDICTIVE FORWARD COLLISION WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS CHECKED IN FOR SERVICE AND AFTER A SEVEN DAY PERIOD, NO FAULTS WERE FOUND. THE DEALERSHIP COULD NOT REPLICATE THE CONDITION STATED ABOVE. *TR
NHTSA ODI #11330183
10,000 miles · Jun 15, 2020
Service Brakes
DEAR NHTSA, MY AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING SYSTEM WARNED AND AUTOBRAKED MY VEHICLE DURING MY NORMAL DRIVING WITHOUT ANY SIGNS OF EMERGENCY - NO CARS ARE IN FRONT OF ME ALONG THE WHOLE STREET. LUCKILY, NO ONE WAS HURT. MY WEBCAM CAUGHT IT. IF POSSIBLE, PLEASE PUT ATTENTION TO THIS CASE AS ALL THE OWNERS ARE IN DANGER. IT SEEMS T…
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DEAR NHTSA, MY AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING SYSTEM WARNED AND AUTOBRAKED MY VEHICLE DURING MY NORMAL DRIVING WITHOUT ANY SIGNS OF EMERGENCY - NO CARS ARE IN FRONT OF ME ALONG THE WHOLE STREET. LUCKILY, NO ONE WAS HURT. MY WEBCAM CAUGHT IT. IF POSSIBLE, PLEASE PUT ATTENTION TO THIS CASE AS ALL THE OWNERS ARE IN DANGER. IT SEEMS THAT I CANNOT UPLOAD VIDEOS BUT I WILL BE VERY HAPPY TO PROVIDE IT AS AN EVIDENCE. *TR
NHTSA ODI #11328824
7,970 miles · May 5, 2020
EngineUnknown Or OtherVehicle Speed ControlCrashInjury
WHILE DRIVING, THE VEHICLE WILL DECLINE IN ACCELERATION AND YOU CAN NOT INCREASE ACCELERATION. WHEN TURNING THE VEHICLE OFF, THE CAR WILL PROCEED AT A SLOW PACE. INFINITI DEALER TOLD ME THAT I NEEDED TO LET THE CAR WARM UP FOR 30 MINUTES. THE ENGINE MAKES NOISE AS IF THE VEHICLE IS IN NEUTRAL. AT TIMES, ONCE TAKING YOUR FOOT OF…
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WHILE DRIVING, THE VEHICLE WILL DECLINE IN ACCELERATION AND YOU CAN NOT INCREASE ACCELERATION. WHEN TURNING THE VEHICLE OFF, THE CAR WILL PROCEED AT A SLOW PACE. INFINITI DEALER TOLD ME THAT I NEEDED TO LET THE CAR WARM UP FOR 30 MINUTES. THE ENGINE MAKES NOISE AS IF THE VEHICLE IS IN NEUTRAL. AT TIMES, ONCE TAKING YOUR FOOT OFF THE BRAKE PEDAL TO SWITCH THE GAS, THE CAR WILL TAKE OFF FROM UNDER YOUR FOOT. WHILE DRIVING, THE CAR WILL COME TO A COMPLETE HALT AS IF IT WAS APPROACHING A COLLISION. ALL EMERGENCY INDICATORS WILL GO OFF. THE CAR MUST BE TURNED OFF TO RETURN TO DRIVING. VEHICLE HAS BEEN SERVICED BY INFINITI, WHERE DIAGNOSTICS ARE RAN BUT DOES NOT REGISTER AN ISSUE. LAST SERVICING, THE SERVICE MAN TOLD ME TO JUST CALL CONSUMER AFFAIRS, BUT CONSUMER AFFAIRS ASKED FOR A CLAIM NUMBER WHICH I DID NOT HAVE. ON APRIL 28TH, THE VEHICLE WAS MAKING A LEFT TURN AND FLIPPED UPSIDE DOWN TO THE RIGHT. NOTHING WAS HIT FOR THE CAUSE OF THIS ACCIDENT. ALL AIRBAG DEPLOYED BUT THE STEERING WHEEL AND REAR AIRBAG. STEERING WHEEL WAS LOCKED TO THE LEFT AND COULD NOT BE MOVED. VEHICLE WAS DECLARED TOTALED. DUE TO COVID-19, THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN DRIVEN FOUR TIMES SINCE NY DECLARED A SHELTER-IN.*DT*JB*DT *TR*JB
NHTSA ODI #11323350
9,500 miles · Oct 28, 2019
Fuel/propulsion System
MY 2019 INFINITI QX50 FWD HAS BEEN WASTING A LOT OF FUEL COMPARED TO WHAT IS/WAS ADVERTISED ON THE WINDOW STICKER. I LEASED THE VEHICLE EXPECTING THE GAS MILEAGE TO BE SOMEWHERE BETWEEN 24 AND 31 MPG'S, BUT IN REALITY I HAVE BEEN EXPERIENCING 17 - 20 MPG. MAINTENANCE HAS BEEN PERFORMED ON THE VEHICLE AS SUGGESTED BY INFINITI, TH…
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MY 2019 INFINITI QX50 FWD HAS BEEN WASTING A LOT OF FUEL COMPARED TO WHAT IS/WAS ADVERTISED ON THE WINDOW STICKER. I LEASED THE VEHICLE EXPECTING THE GAS MILEAGE TO BE SOMEWHERE BETWEEN 24 AND 31 MPG'S, BUT IN REALITY I HAVE BEEN EXPERIENCING 17 - 20 MPG. MAINTENANCE HAS BEEN PERFORMED ON THE VEHICLE AS SUGGESTED BY INFINITI, THE TIRES ARE INFLATED TO THE CORRECT TIRE PRESSURE, BUT I STILL CANNOT GET ANYWHERE NEAR THE ADVERTISED FUEL MILEAGE. THE VEHICLE HAS OVER 10,000 MILES AND I AM EXTREMELY DISAPPOINTED WITH THE FUEL MILEAGE. I WOULD NOT RECOMMEND THIS VEHICLE TO ANYONE UNTIL NISSAN/INFINITI PLACE A MORE REALISTIC FUEL MILEAGE ESTIMATE ON THE WINDOW STICKERS OF THESE VEHICLES.
NHTSA ODI #11271741
476 miles · Sep 25, 2019
Steering
THIS VEHICLE HAS THE PRO-PILOT ASSIST WHICH KEEPS THE VEHICLE BETWEEN THE LINES CENTERED. IT IS AN AUTO STEER. WE HAVE HAD NUMEROUS TIMES WHERE THE STEERING WILL GO FROM LINE TO LINE, IT WILL CROSS THE LINE PUT YOU ON SHOULDER, CROSS THE CENTER OR EVEN MOVE YOU INTO ANOTHER LANE WITH TRAFFIC IN IT. WE HAVE COMPLAINED TO DEA…
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THIS VEHICLE HAS THE PRO-PILOT ASSIST WHICH KEEPS THE VEHICLE BETWEEN THE LINES CENTERED. IT IS AN AUTO STEER. WE HAVE HAD NUMEROUS TIMES WHERE THE STEERING WILL GO FROM LINE TO LINE, IT WILL CROSS THE LINE PUT YOU ON SHOULDER, CROSS THE CENTER OR EVEN MOVE YOU INTO ANOTHER LANE WITH TRAFFIC IN IT. WE HAVE COMPLAINED TO DEALERSHIP, THEY TOOK IT FOR A WEEK SAID THEY FOUND NOTHING WRONG. WITHIN 24 MILES OF GETTING IT BACK IT WAS DOING IT AGAIN. THEY SAID UNLESS THE ENGINE LIGHT IS ON ( FOR ENGINE CODE) THEY WILL DO NOTHING. THIS IS A FEATURE USED MOSTLY ON HIGHWAY AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS. THIS ISSUE IS MOST DANGEROUS, AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS IF IT DOES THIS COULD CAUSE A MULTI VEHICLE COLLISION RESULTING IN SERIOUS INJURIES OR DEATH. I CANNOT PINPOINT CERTAIN DATES AS IT HAS HAPPENED ENOUGH WHERE MY WIFE WILL NOT USE IT.
NHTSA ODI #11258236
7,400 miles · Aug 13, 2019
Electrical SystemUnknown Or Other
STOPPED AT NIGHT, AT A RED LEFT TURN LIGHT, 3 LANE ROADWAY. NO ONE ON ROAD IN FRONT, PASSING ME, OR COMING IN OPPOSITE DIRECTION. BACKUP CAMERA CAME ON, THE PICTURE OF THE VEHICLE APPEARED ON THE SCREEN, ALL WARNING SIGNALS CAME ON FOR AN IMMINENT HEAD-ON, SIDE-FRONT PASSENGER CRASH WAS ABOUT TO OCCUR. THESE WARNINGS FLASHED, TH…
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STOPPED AT NIGHT, AT A RED LEFT TURN LIGHT, 3 LANE ROADWAY. NO ONE ON ROAD IN FRONT, PASSING ME, OR COMING IN OPPOSITE DIRECTION. BACKUP CAMERA CAME ON, THE PICTURE OF THE VEHICLE APPEARED ON THE SCREEN, ALL WARNING SIGNALS CAME ON FOR AN IMMINENT HEAD-ON, SIDE-FRONT PASSENGER CRASH WAS ABOUT TO OCCUR. THESE WARNINGS FLASHED, THEN SCREEN TOTALLY BLACK. CAR WAS RUNNING, IN DRIVE, FOOT ON BRAKE WAITING FOR GREEN. NO TRAFFIC ON HIGHWAY DUE TO HOUR AND LOCATION. THE SCREEN THEN FLASHED BACK ON, SAME REPEAT WARNINGS, BLACK SCREEN. COULD NOT GET SCREENSHOT, PHONE IN PURSE. LIGHT TURNED GREEN, TURNED LEFT ACROSS 2 MORE LANES, INTO DESTINATION PARKING LOT. SCREEN CAME BACK ON, STAYED 'NORMAL' REST OF DAYTIME DRIVING, UNTIL 2 DAYS LATER DAYTIME DRIVING ON 4 LANE HIGHWAY, THE IMMINENT WARNING SYSTEM DID NOT COME ON WHEN A VEHICLE IN FRONT HIT BRAKES, 60 MPH TRAFFIC. I WAS DISTRACTED BY A CELL PHONE 'PING', LOOKED DOWN, THEN BACK UP TO SEE THE BRAKE LIGHTS, WAS ABE TO STOP IN TIME. CALLED THE SALESPERSON WHERE PURCHASED, AFTER THE FIRST INCIDENT, ON HER RECOMMENDATION, THEN SERVICE # AT CERTIFIED DEALER WHERE I WAS CURRENTLY LOCATED, 4 + HRS AWAY FROM DEALERSHIP WHERE PURCHASED. WAS TOLD BY THIS SERVICE CENTER REP, 'NEVER HEARD OF THIS ONE, BUT WE CAN GET YOU IN ON AUG 19TH. (IT WAS AUG 10TH AT TIME OF MY CALL), IF IT HAPPENS AGAIN, GET IT TOWED EITHER HERE, OR DEALERSHIP WHERE PURCHASED.' AFTER THE NEAR REAR-END CRASH, WITH NO ALERT ACTIVATED, MY DECISION TO RETURN VEHICLE VIA NOTICE TO DEALERSHIP SALES MANAGER WAS MADE. DEALERSHIP SALES MANAGER NEVER RESPONDED TO MY EMAIL STATING I WAS CANCELLING PURCHASE OF HIS VEHICLE. 2 SALESPEOPLE WERE SENT TO DRIVE IT BACK, DESPITE THE RECOMMENDATION OF THAT OUT OF TOWN SERVICE REP. TO TOW IT IF 'ANOTHER INCIDENT'. CONCERNED MORE INCIDENTS MAY OCCUR WITH THIS VEHICLE, THAT IT WILL BE WASHED, WAXED, RETURNED FOR SALE TO ANOTHER DRIVER.
NHTSA ODI #11243581
4,000 miles · Aug 6, 2019
Service Brakes
THIS IS NOW THE 2ND TIME THIS HAPPENED!! THE CAR SLAMS ON THE BRAKES AS IF SOMEONE IS RIGHT IN FRONT OF THE CAR RANDOMLY. I WAS DRIVING AROUND 40MPH AND NO ONE WAS IN FRONT OR NEXT TO ME, THE CAR RANDOMLY SLAMS ON THE BREAKS AND IT TAKES A FEW SECONDS FOR THE CAR TO RELEASE THE BREAKS AND ALLOWS YOU TO START MOVING AGAIN.THE SEN…
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THIS IS NOW THE 2ND TIME THIS HAPPENED!! THE CAR SLAMS ON THE BRAKES AS IF SOMEONE IS RIGHT IN FRONT OF THE CAR RANDOMLY. I WAS DRIVING AROUND 40MPH AND NO ONE WAS IN FRONT OR NEXT TO ME, THE CAR RANDOMLY SLAMS ON THE BREAKS AND IT TAKES A FEW SECONDS FOR THE CAR TO RELEASE THE BREAKS AND ALLOWS YOU TO START MOVING AGAIN.THE SENSORS GO OFF AS IF YOU ARE TOO CLOSE, WHEN NO CARS ARE EVEN IN SIGHT. VERY DANGEROUS!!!!! THIS WILL BE KILLING PEOPLE, NEEDS A RECALL ASAP! MANY PEOPLE HAVE THE SAME COMPLAINTS ONLINE AND INFINITI DOES NOTHING TO HELP
NHTSA ODI #11241957
6,000 miles · Jul 9, 2019
Electrical SystemStructure
MY WIFE OPENED THE REAR LIFTGATE USING THE OUTSIDE ELECTRONIC DOOR SWITCH ON THE LIFTGATE. THE LIFTGATE ELECTRICALLY FULLY OPENED. MY WIFE STARTED TO LOAD ITEMS INTO THE REAR OF THE SUV. THE DOOR ELECTRICALLY CLOSED ON ITS OWN. THE DOOR STRUCK THE BACK OF MY WIFE'S HEAD BEFORE SHE COULD GET OUT OF THE WAY. THE DOOR DID NOT …
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MY WIFE OPENED THE REAR LIFTGATE USING THE OUTSIDE ELECTRONIC DOOR SWITCH ON THE LIFTGATE. THE LIFTGATE ELECTRICALLY FULLY OPENED. MY WIFE STARTED TO LOAD ITEMS INTO THE REAR OF THE SUV. THE DOOR ELECTRICALLY CLOSED ON ITS OWN. THE DOOR STRUCK THE BACK OF MY WIFE'S HEAD BEFORE SHE COULD GET OUT OF THE WAY. THE DOOR DID NOT STOP OR OPEN AUTOMATICALLY, OR DETECT AN OBJECT IN ITS PATH. SHE TRIED TO REOPEN THE LIFTGATE USING THE SWITCH, AND IT RAISED ABOUT 5 INCHES AND THEN IMMEDIATELY SHUT. SHE BROUGHT THE VEHICLE HOME AND TOLD ME WHAT HAPPENED. I OPENED THE REAR LIFTGATE USING THE EXTERIOR SWITCH AS SHE HAD. THE GATE FULLY OPENED ELECTRICALLY AND WITHOUT STOPPING IT IMMEDIATELY CLOSED. I TRIED TO OPEN THE LIFTGATE AGAIN AND IT LIFTED ABOUT 5 INCHES AND IMMEDIATELY CLOSED. SHE DROVE THE CAR TO THE DEALER AND SHOWED THE INFINITI OF CORAL GABLES SERVICE DEPARTMENT. THEY REPEATED THE ACTIONS, THE DOOR OPENED AND IMMEDIATELY CLOSED BY ITSELF. I CONTACTED INFINITI CUSTOMER SERVICE AND THEY OPENED INCIDENT 36294200. THEY GAVE HER A LOANER CAR AND HAVE REQUESTED THE DEALER NOT REPAIR THE CAR UNTIL A SPECIALIST ARRIVES. THE CAR WAS PARKED AND NOT RUNNING ON ALL THREE OCCASIONS.
NHTSA ODI #11230512
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.
Model-level recall history does not show whether a particular VIN is affected or has received a repair. Check a VIN with NHTSA ↗
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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