Major Vehicle Recalls Highlight Safety Concerns
Nissan has issued a significant recall affecting over 480,000 vehicles in the United States and Canada. The recall is due to potential defects that could increase the risk of crashes. According to a report from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), approximately 443,899 of these recalls are in the U.S.
The affected models include the 2019-2022 Infiniti QX50s, 2021-2024 Nissan Rogues, 2019-2020 Nissan Altimas, and 2022 Infiniti QX55s. These vehicles are equipped with specific 'VC-Turbo' engines that may have manufacturing flaws in their bearings. Such issues could lead to engine failure, which poses a serious safety risk.
The NHTSA estimates that about 1.2 percent of the recalled vehicles are affected by this defect. It's important to note that these bearing failures do not typically occur suddenly but tend to develop over time. Drivers may notice unusual noises or warning lights indicating potential malfunctions.
Owners of the affected vehicles are advised to bring their cars to a Nissan or Infiniti dealer for an engine pan inspection. If necessary, professionals will repair or replace the engine. The repairs will be free of charge, and the extent of the work depends on the level of damage and whether debris is found during the inspection.
For vehicles with the 3-cylinder 1.5L VC-Turbo engine, if no debris is detected, dealers will replace the oil pan gasket, engine oil, and reprogram the engine control module. For those with the 4-cylinder 2.0L VC-Turbo engine, dealers will replace the engine oil if no debris is found.
The NHTSA confirmed that dealers will receive more details about the recall on July 15. Owners will be notified on August 25, along with instructions to bring their vehicles to dealers for inspection.
This Nissan recall is part of a broader trend of vehicle recalls in the U.S. this year. Honda initiated one of the first recalls, impacting 294,612 vehicles due to issues that could cause engines to stall or experience power loss.
In March, the Volkswagen Group issued a recall for 177,000 SUVs due to risks of engine fires. Later, another recall was issued for Audi and Porsche models after over 44,000 cars were found to have software issues that could lead to system failures.
Hyundai followed suit by recalling 620 units of its 2025 Palisade SUVs after defects leading to engine fires were discovered. Toyota then recalled more than 443,000 trucks after defects were identified that could cause reverse lights to stop working.
Additional recalls were announced in June, including 62,468 GM vehicles, around 534,755 Ford automobiles, nearly 1,700 2023 Grand Cherokee and Grand Cherokee L SUVs, and an additional 259,033 cars manufactured by Honda.
These recalls underscore the ongoing efforts by manufacturers to address safety concerns and ensure the reliability of their products. Consumers are encouraged to stay informed about any recalls affecting their vehicles and to take the necessary steps to have their cars inspected and repaired as needed.
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