The problem
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Rogue vehicles equipped with 3-cylinder 1.5L variable compression turbo (VC-Turbo) engines. The gears in the electronic throttle body assembly may break.
The risk
Broken throttle body gears can cause a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Dealers will reprogram the engine control module (ECM) software and inspect and replace the electronic throttle body assembly as necessary, 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, R25E3 and R25A9. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning February 27, 2026.
Recall details
| NHTSA campaign | 26V-081 (26V081000) |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer number | R25E3, R25E4, R25A9 |
| Manufacturer | Nissan North America, Inc. |
| Component | Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Engine control module (ECU/ECM) › Software |
| Report date | February 11, 2026 |
| Owners notified | March 31, 2026 |
| Vehicles affected | 318,782 |
| Initiated by | NHTSA investigation |
Vehicles covered
Owner complaints about the engine & cooling
Frequently asked questions
Is the recall 26V-081 repair free?
Yes. Nissan dealers will fix the problem at no cost: Dealers will reprogram the engine control module (ECM) software and inspect and replace the electronic throttle body assembly as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 8, 2026.
How do I know if my car is included?
Not every vehicle of the listed model years is affected — the recall covers 318,782 vehicles built in a certain window. Check your 17-character VIN with our VIN recall check or at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.