Nissan is recalling 318,781 fraudulent SUVs with self-destructing throttle bodies

• Nissan is recalling 318,781 Rogue SUVs with electronic throttle shifters that could break.
• A diagnostic routine performed at start-up can cause a gear in the electronic gas chamber (ETC) to weaken or break, effectively locking the car in place.
• The recall affects a huge population of Rogue SUVs from the 2024 and 2025 model years. Nissan estimates that 100 percent of the recall population is affected by the issue.

Nissan is recalling a large percentage of Rogue SUVs from the 2024 and 2025 model years, a total of 318,781 vehicles. The cars included in the recall all suffer from electronic throttle shifters that pose an increased risk of breakage.

The entire recall population is equipped with Nissan’s 1.5-liter three-cylinder engine. According to documents filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), the ignition start-up process initiates a diagnostic test in the electronic throttle chamber, which turns a series of internal gears to the fully closed position, causing them to push against a fixed stop.

The recall paperwork explains that the Engine Control Module (ECM) in affected vehicles uses software that can cause the internal gear on the ETC assembly to weaken or break over time. If an internal gear in the ETC breaks, it can interfere with other gears, potentially preventing the engine from delivering forward or reverse power.

Nissan confirmed 3111 warranty claims regarding the recall issue, although the automaker is not aware of any accidents or injuries related to the fault. Dealers are instructed to reprogram the ECM and inspect the ETC for possible replacement. Notification letters will be sent to owners on March 27, 2026, instructing owners to take their vehicle to a Nissan dealer to have the fix performed. The affected VINs are searchable on the NHTSA website here.

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