Nissan has issued a recall for over 440,000 vehicles due to an issue that could cause engine failure, reports USA Today.
Included in the recall are a total of 443,899 vehicles. 84,536 of those are 2019-2022 Infiniti QX50 and 5,685 are 2019-2020 Nissan Altimas; the remainder are made up of 2021-2024 Nissan Rogues and 2022 Infiniti QX55s. These vehicles contain 3-cylinder 1.5 liter or 4-cylinder 2.0 liter variable compression turbo engines.
According to the automaker, the issue lies with a manufacturing defect with the engine bearings that can cause engine failure.
To resolve the problem, dealers have been told to inspect engine oil pans for metal debris, and to replace or repair the engine if any is found. If no debris is found, for vehicles with 3-cylinder 1.5L VC-Turbo engines, dealers will replace the oil pan gasket, engine oil, and reprogram the engine control module. Alternatively, for the 4-cylinder 2.0L VC-Turbo engine, the engine oil will be replaced.
Dealers will be alerted by Nissan of the recall beginning July 15, with drivers to be notified beginning Aug. 25.
