Nissan is recalling 443,899 2019-2024 Rogue, QX50, QX55, and Altima vehicles for defective engine bearings. Repair will be free once available.
Nissan is recalling 443,899 2019-2024 Rogue, Altima, QX50, and QX55 vehicles with VC-Turbo engines because defective engine bearings can lead to engine failure. Engine failure increases crash risk, and a bearing failure can breach the engine block and discharge hot oil; the dealer repair will be free once Nissan makes it available.
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What's wrong?
The VC-Turbo engine in the 2019-2024 Nissan Rogue, QX50, QX55, and Altima changes its compression ratio to balance power and fuel use. Inside that engine, bearings support the crankshaft and related links as they spin under heavy load. Those bearing surfaces keep metal parts separated by a thin film of oil, so the engine can rotate without grinding itself apart.
On affected vehicles, specific main, A-, C-, and L-link bearings, or the parts that support them, have manufacturing defects. As those bearing surfaces wear or fail, internal engine parts lose proper support. That damage can spread through the engine and lead to engine failure.
Drivers can get warning signs before failure. Watch for abnormal noise from the engine compartment, rough running, a malfunction indicator light, or warning messages in the instrument cluster.
Who's affected?
Spans Rogue, QX50, QX55, and Altima across the 2019-2024 model years, all tied to the same internal engine hard-parts category.
| 2021 Nissan Rogue | Hard parts internal/mechanical |
|---|---|
| 2022 Nissan Rogue | Hard parts internal/mechanical |
| 2023 Nissan Rogue | Hard parts internal/mechanical |
| 2019 INFINITI QX50 | Hard parts internal/mechanical |
| 2020 INFINITI QX50 | Hard parts internal/mechanical |
| 2021 INFINITI QX50 | Hard parts internal/mechanical |
| 2022 INFINITI QX50 | Hard parts internal/mechanical |
| 2024 Nissan Rogue | Hard parts internal/mechanical |
| 2022 INFINITI QX55 | Hard parts internal/mechanical |
| 2019 Nissan Altima | Hard parts internal/mechanical |
| 2020 Nissan Altima | Hard parts internal/mechanical |
| Units affected | 443,899 |
A matching year and model does not guarantee inclusion. Check your VIN to confirm whether this recall applies to your specific vehicle.
What's the safety risk?
Engine failure increases the risk of a crash. A failed bearing can breach the engine block and discharge hot oil, increasing the risk of an engine fire. Warning signs include abnormal engine noise, rough running, malfunction indicator lights, and instrument-cluster warning messages. If any appear, stop the trip when safe and call a Nissan dealer. Repair will be free at any franchised Nissan dealer once available.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2019-2024 Nissan Rogue, QX50, QX55, or Altima is included in this recall.
- Watch for Nissan's owner letter mailed April 8, 2026, and keep it with your repair records.
- Contact a franchised Nissan dealer and ask when the free ECM software reprogramming for the engine-bearing failure risk opens for your VIN.
- Reference recall number 25V437 when you call, along with Nissan recall numbers R25A8/A9 and R25B1/B2 if they appear on your notice.
- Ask the dealer what to do if you notice engine noise, reduced power, oil leakage, smoke, or warning lights before the repair is available.
What happens at the repair
At the dealer, a Nissan technician will reprogram the engine control module software. Because the remedy is still being developed, do not treat this as a repair appointment that can be scheduled yet. The dealer repair will be free once Nissan opens it. If you paid for an ECM software repair before the recall notice, Nissan says the owner notice includes reimbursement instructions because these vehicles are no longer under warranty. Keep receipts and repair paperwork so you can follow that reimbursement process.
| Reimbursement | Reimbursement available |
|---|
Timeline
| June 27, 2025 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| July 2, 2025 | Dealer notification began |
| July 15, 2025 | Dealer notification ended |
| August 25, 2025 | VIN-searchable in NHTSA's database — Check your VIN to see whether this recall applies to your specific vehicle. |
| August 25, 2025 | Interim owner notification (was planned for this date) |
| January 26, 2026 | Owner notification mailed |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 25V437?
Recall 25V437 covers 443,899 2019-2024 Nissan Rogue, Altima, QX50, and QX55 vehicles with VC-Turbo engines. Manufacturing defects in the engine bearings can lead to engine failure, crash risk, engine block damage, hot oil discharge, and fire risk. Dealers will reprogram the ECM software for free.
What should I do if my 2019-2024 Nissan Rogue, QX50, QX55, or Altima is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific vehicle is included in recall 25V437. If it is, contact a franchised Nissan dealer and ask about the ECM software reprogramming. Reference recall number 25V437 and Nissan recall numbers R25A8/A9 or R25B1/B2 when you call.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires the manufacturer to repair the defect at no cost, and Nissan says dealers will reprogram the ECM software free of charge. Parts and labor are covered at a franchised Nissan dealer once the repair is open for your VIN.
What is the safety risk?
The safety risk is engine failure. Nissan says a defective engine bearing can cause the engine to fail, increasing crash risk. A bearing failure can also breach the engine block and discharge hot oil, increasing fire risk. Check your VIN, then follow the dealer's repair instructions.
When did Nissan mail owner letters for recall 25V437?
Nissan mailed owner letters on April 8, 2026. Used-vehicle owners and owners who moved can miss mailed notices, so the VIN check is still the clearest way to confirm whether this recall applies to a specific Rogue, Altima, QX50, or QX55.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/25V437000 |
|---|---|
| Nissan customer service | 1-800-662-6200 |
| NHTSA recall # | 25V437 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 25V437000 |
Source documents
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Download Quarterly Report (PDF) - Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF)
- Download Recall Investigation Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Misc. Document (PDF)
- Download Recall Report (PDF)
- Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Owner Notice (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
This article is generated from NHTSA's primary recall filings and reviewed against the source on May 19, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →