Nissan Rogue

2026: Detecting a defect that breaks engines while driving

On February 19, 2026, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration USA (NHTSA) announced the start of two recall campaigns that total 642,698 Japanese Nissan Rogue crossovers sold on the American market. The reason for the recall was production defects that could lead to a sudden loss of drive power and increase the risk of engine compartment fire while driving.

The first campaign covers 318,781 vehicles, according to NHTSA documents. These machines have a problem with the gears of the throttle valve housing. The breakdown of this unit disrupts the supply of air-fuel mixture, due to which the engine can stall or sharply lose power, which can create an emergency during the high-speed operation of the car.

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The second campaign, larger, concerns 323,917 SUVs. They were diagnosed with a defect in the bearings of the engine. In case of bearing failure hot motor oil leaks. The ingress of oil on the hot elements of the exhaust system creates a fire risk and is also accompanied by a loss of traction.

The identified faults are classified by NHTSA as a violation of safety requirements. In this regard, Nissan is obliged to inform the owners of vehicles. According to published documents, the automaker agreed with the prescribed corrective actions.

For troubleshooting, Nissan dealerships are required to reprogram the Electronic Control Unit (ECU). If mechanical damage to the throttle valve or bearing wear marks are detected, the components will be replaced free of charge for owners. Both issues are classified by NHTSA as non-compliance with Federal Vehicle Safety Standards (FMVSS).^[1]

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