Nissan’s Rogue, one of the brand’s best-selling SUVs in the United States, is at the center of two safety recalls affecting a combined 642,698 vehicles from the 2023 through 2025 model years.
The recalls address two separate issues involving engine components and the electronic throttle body. In some cases, elevated oil temperatures could contribute to engine bearing damage, while a separate defect could cause the throttle body to malfunction, leading to a loss of drive power.
According to federal safety filings with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, dealers will perform software updates, inspections, and component replacements at no cost to owners.
The Issue With the Nissan Rogue
If you drive a Nissan Rogue from the 2023 to 2025 model years, it’s worth taking a quick look at your VIN. Nissan is recalling a reported 642,698 Rogue units. The issue stems from the 1.5-liter, three-cylinder VC-Turbo engine and related control systems, with two separate defects affecting different populations of vehicles, Reuters reported.
One issue is elevated engine oil temperatures, which can degrade lubrication and contribute to bearing damage in a subset of vehicles. The other centers on the electronic throttle body, where internal gears can fracture, potentially leaving the vehicle without forward or reverse drive, a defect described in reporting by Car and Driver.
Nissan says owner letters for both recalls are expected to mail March 27, 2026, according to information contained in the NHTSA safety recall documentation.
These Are 2 Separate Recalls
The number of vehicles being recalled by Nissan is large because it actually involves two separate recalls. One covers 323,917 model-year 2023–2025 Rogues for a potential engine-bearing failure tied to oil temperatures that can break down engine oil and reduce lubrication, according to details published in the official NHTSA Part 573 safety report.
If bearings seize, the engine can lose power, and in some cases a bearing failure could damage the engine block and allow hot oil to escape, increasing the risk of an engine fire. Nissan estimates the underlying defect rate in this bearing-related population at about 0.6%. The second recall covers 318,781 model-year 2024–2025 Rogues for a throttle body defect that can lead to a sudden loss of drive power, including an inability to move forward or backward, according to the federal recall filing.
Industry publication WardsAuto reports the affected Rogues were built across multiple production windows between Oct. 2, 2022, and Apr. 28, 2025, and some vehicles may be covered by both recalls.
What To Know
Nissan reported 690 warranty claims related to the bearing issue and said it is not aware of crashes or injuries tied to it, according to the NHTSA defect report. If a bearing failure damages the engine block, hot oil could escape, which is why the recall notes a potential fire risk. The throttle body issue is a different kind of problem.
The electronic throttle body uses internal gears that may break. Reports indicate a startup self-test can stress the gears over time in vehicles with certain engine-control software, potentially weakening gear teeth until they fracture. If that happens, drivers could wind up with a stuck throttle plate and little to no ability to move the vehicle, including the possibility of losing forward and reverse drive, according to coverage from Car and Driver.
For the engine-related recall, dealers will update the engine control module (ECM) software, check for diagnostic trouble codes, and perform additional inspections and a test drive. If there are signs of internal damage, the dealer may inspect for metal debris and replace the engine if needed. For the throttle body recall, dealers will update the ECM software and inspect and replace the electronic throttle body assembly when necessary, as described in Ward’s Auto reporting.
Drivers should check their VIN on Nissan’s recall site or by searching the NHTSA recall database, then schedule a dealer appointment. Don’t ignore warning signs like knocking noises, unusual vibration, stalling, warning lights, or a no-start condition. Nissan says owner letters are expected to mail March 27, and customer service can be reached at 800-647-7261, according to the official recall notice.