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2023 Nissan Rogue engine problems

The 2023 Nissan Rogue has 358 engine complaints filed with NHTSA — 38% of the year's total, and up sharply from the prior model year.

358

Engine complaints

38%

Share of year

2

Crash-involved

2

Related recalls

Engine complaints by year

Related recalls

26V080000EngineFebruary 11, 2026 · 323,917 units

Defect

Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2023-2025 Rogue vehicles equipped with 3-cylinder 1.5L variable compression turbo (VC-Turbo) engines. Increased temperatures can break down the engine oil, which may cause the engine bearings to seize and become damaged, leading to engine failure.

Consequence

Engine failure can cause a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash. A bearing failure may cause a breach in the engine block, allowing hot oil to be discharged, increasing the risk of an engine fire.

Remedy

Dealers will reprogram the engine control module (ECM) software, inspect for diagnostic trouble codes, and test drive the vehicle, free of charge. The dealer may also inspect the oil pan for metal debris, and replace the engine if necessary. Repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 8, 2026. Owners may contact Nissan's customer service at 800-647-7261. Nissan's numbers for this recall are R25E2 and R25E3. This recall expands previous NHTSA recall number 25V437. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning February 27, 2026.

25V437000EngineJune 27, 2025 · 443,899 units

Defect

Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2021-2024 Rogue, 2019-2020 Altima, 2019-2022 Infiniti QX50, and 2022 Infiniti QX55 vehicles equipped with 3-cylinder 1.5L or 4-cylinder 2.0L variable compression turbo (VC-Turbo) engines. The engine bearings may have manufacturing defects that can lead to engine failure.

Consequence

Engine failure increases the risk of a crash. A bearing failure may cause a breach in the engine block, allowing hot oil to be discharged, increasing the risk of an engine fire.

Remedy

Dealers will reprogram the engine control module (ECM) software, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed April 8, 2026. Owners may contact Nissan's customer service at 800-647-7261 or Infiniti's customer service at 1-800-662-6200. Nissan's numbers for this recall are R25A8/A9 and R25B1/B2.

What owners report

The complaint was filed on behalf of the contact's mother who owns a 2023 Nissan Rogue. The contact stated that while the contact's mother was driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle's speed independently increased. The contact's mother depressed the brake pedal; however, the vehicle failed to…

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Engine · June 22, 2025 · crash

Common questions

How many engine complaints does the 2023 Nissan Rogue have?

NHTSA has 358 complaints about the 2023 Nissan Rogue engine — 38% of all complaints filed for that model year.

Are there recalls for the 2023 Nissan Rogue engine?

Yes — 2 NHTSA recall campaigns for this model year are tied to the engine: 25V437000, 26V080000.

Related

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.