2024-2025 Nissan Rogue Throttlebody and Manifold Recall (26V081)
Nissan North America, Inc. · 318,782 vehicles · Reported February 11, 2026
Nissan North America, Inc. is recalling 318,782 2024-2025 Nissan Rogue vehicles. 5L variable compression turbo (VC-Turbo) engines. The gears in the electronic throttle body assembly may break. Broken throttle body gears can cause a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash. Dealers will make the repair free of charge.
Recall 26V081 at a glance
| NHTSA campaign number | 26V081000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer recall number | R25E3, R25E4, R25A9 |
| Date reported to NHTSA | February 11, 2026 |
| Manufacturer | Nissan North America, Inc. |
| Vehicles | 2024-2025 Nissan Rogue |
| Units affected | 318,782 |
| Component | Fuel System, Gasoline > Fuel Injection System > Throttlebody / Manifold |
| Safety risk | Broken throttle body gears can cause a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash. |
| Fix | Available at dealers |
What is wrong with the 2024-2025 Nissan Rogue in recall 26V081?
5L variable compression turbo (VC-Turbo) engines.
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.
Is it safe to drive a 2024-2025 Rogue with recall 26V081?
NHTSA has not told owners to stop driving, but the risk is real: Broken throttle body gears can cause a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.
NHTSA describes the risk this way: Broken throttle body gears can cause a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.
NHTSA has not issued a do-not-drive or park-outside warning for this recall. Still, get the repair done as soon as it is available, and stop driving if you notice symptoms related to the throttlebody and manifold.
Which vehicles are included in recall 26V081?
Recall 26V081 covers 318,782 vehicles: 2024-2025 Nissan Rogue.
NHTSA lists 318,782 vehicles in this campaign. Not every vehicle of these models and years is included, so check your VIN.
| Model years | Make | Model |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-2025 | Nissan | Rogue |
What is the fix for the Rogue throttlebody and manifold recall?
Yes. Dealers will reprogram the engine control module (ECM) software and inspect and replace the electronic throttle body assembly as necessary, free of charge.
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.
Manufacturer recall number: R25E3, R25E4, R25A9.
When was recall 26V081 announced?
Nissan North America, Inc. reported recall 26V081 to NHTSA on February 11, 2026. NHTSA lists the owner letter date as April 8, 2026.
| Date | What happened |
|---|---|
| November 13, 2023 | First affected vehicle built (per Nissan North America, Inc.'s filing). |
| February 11, 2026 | Nissan North America, Inc. filed the defect report with NHTSA; NHTSA assigned campaign 26V081000. |
| April 8, 2026 | Owner notification letters mailed (per NHTSA). |
This recall was filed 7 months ago. If your Rogue was built in that window, the VIN check below is the way to confirm it is included.
How do I check if my Rogue is part of recall 26V081?
Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. If recall 26V081 is open on your Rogue, it will be listed there.
Look up your VIN on nhtsa.gov/recalls. If 26V081000 is open on your Rogue, it will be listed there, along with Nissan recall number R25E3, R25E4, R25A9. You can also ask any Nissan dealer to run the VIN. The VIN is printed on your registration and visible through the lower driver-side windshield.
What should Rogue owners do about recall 26V081?
Check your VIN, schedule the free recall repair, and keep a repair order for every dealer visit.
- Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm recall 26V081000 applies to your Rogue.
- Book the recall appointment with any authorized Nissan dealer. Ask up front whether parts are available and how long the vehicle will be there.
- Get a repair order for every visit, even if the dealer only inspects the vehicle. Read it before you leave and make sure your complaint is written the way you described it.
- Keep a simple log of any throttlebody and manifold symptoms with dates and mileage. Video of a warning light or the problem happening is strong evidence.
- Count the days the vehicle is at the dealer. Days out of service add up toward California's 30-day presumption.
- If the problem comes back after the repair, return to the dealer and contact a lemon law attorney.
What are Rogue owners reporting to NHTSA?
Owners have filed 388 complaints with NHTSA about these vehicles since 2020, 14 of them about the fuel system.
Since recall 26V081 was reported on February 11, 2026, owners have filed 8 complaints with NHTSA about the fuel system on these vehicles. 2 of them (25%) describe the same problem happening more than once or coming back after a repair attempt.
How we counted: we matched NHTSA owner complaints for the model years in this recall that list the fuel system and were received on or after February 11, 2026, then flagged narratives that describe a repeat failure or a problem returning after a dealer repair, recall service or software update. Data from NHTSA, accessed October 1, 2026. Complaints are unverified owner reports and may involve a related fuel system issue rather than this exact defect; automated text matching can miss or misread some reports.
NHTSA’s public complaint database lists 388 owner complaints filed since 2020 for the vehicles in this recall, and 14 of them involve the fuel system. Complaints are reports from owners and have not been verified by NHTSA, but a high count for the same component is a sign the problem is widespread.
- 2024 Nissan Rogue: 203 complaints in total, 12 about the fuel system
- 2025 Nissan Rogue: 185 complaints in total, 2 about the fuel system
Here is what some owners told NHTSA, in their own words (excerpts, unverified):
The contact owns a 2024 Nissan Rogue. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 26V0801000 (Fuel System, Gasoline, Engine and Engine Cooling); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available, even though the notification stated that the parts were available.
2024 Nissan Rogue owner, CA, NHTSA complaint 11757442, filed August 17, 2026
Upon starting the vehicle, there is a distinct gas smell that fills the cabin. It goes away after awhile driving, but happens again when the car has been turned off and started again. This comes through the air vents in the cabin.
2024 Nissan Rogue owner, WA, NHTSA complaint 11637768, filed January 22, 2025
After parking in my Rogue in the garage there is a very strong odor of gasoline which doesn't dissapate, even the next day. I have taken to 2 different Nissan dealers and it still persists.I'm afraid the gas odors will ignite my garage.
2024 Nissan Rogue owner, MI, NHTSA complaint 11651595, filed March 30, 2025
Can recall 26V081 make my Rogue a lemon in California?
Not by itself. A recall repair that fails, or repeat dealer visits for the same defect, can support a California lemon law claim.
Recall 26V081000 does not automatically make your Rogue a lemon. California's Song-Beverly Act asks two questions: does a warranty defect substantially impair the vehicle's use, value or safety, and did the manufacturer fail to fix it in a reasonable number of tries (Civ. Code 1793.2(d))?
Fuel system defects can cause stalling, fuel leaks or a fire risk. Repeat stalling after a recall repair is a strong sign the fix did not work.
The recall repair is available at dealers. If it works, great. If the same symptom comes back, the recall visit is one repair attempt and the next visit is another.
California law presumes a reasonable number of attempts has been made if, within 18 months or 18,000 miles of delivery, the same problem was repaired two or more times for a defect likely to cause death or serious injury, four or more times for any covered defect, or the vehicle was out of service for repairs more than 30 days in total (Civ. Code 1793.22(b)). Some of these require written notice to the manufacturer. A claim can still succeed outside that window.
An owner who prevails in a lemon law case can recover reasonable attorney fees and costs from the manufacturer (Civ. Code 1794(d)). You pay nothing, win or lose. We are paid only if you win, and the manufacturer pays our fees, including in settlements. If a case is lost, our firm covers the costs.
In our cases, a recall repair visit counts as a repair attempt, and it's strongest when the owner complained about the problem before the recall came out. A recall shows the defect is real and that enough owners reported it for the manufacturer to issue a fix.
The biggest mistake I see is waiting too long. The mileage offset starts at your first repair visit for the problem, so the sooner you take it in, the better. If the problem comes and goes, take it in when it happens. You can't go back to that date later.
If you get a recall notice, call a lemon law attorney right away. You may have taken the car in for the same problem before and forgotten, or there may be other recalls related to it.
Jacob Shayesteh, Esq. (SBN 362320), Founder and Managing Attorney. Quotes lightly edited for clarity. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome.
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Frequently asked questions about recall 26V081
Did the recall 26V081 fix work?
Since recall 26V081 was reported on February 11, 2026, owners have filed 8 complaints with NHTSA about the fuel system on these vehicles. 2 of them (25%) describe the same problem happening more than once or coming back after a repair attempt. If your vehicle still has the problem after the recall repair, go back to the dealer, get a repair order, and talk to a lemon law attorney.
When will owners be notified?
According to NHTSA, owner notification letters were or are scheduled to be mailed April 8, 2026.
Is the 26V081000 recall repair free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers.
How do I know if my Rogue is part of recall 26V081000?
Enter your 17-character VIN in NHTSA's recall lookup at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or call a dealer. The VIN is on your registration, insurance card and the lower corner of the windshield.
Does a recall mean my car is a lemon?
Not on its own. A lemon law claim depends on whether a covered defect keeps coming back or keeps the vehicle out of service. A recall repair that fails, or repeat visits for the same problem, can support a claim.
Does the recall fixing my car mean I have no case?
Not necessarily. Even if the recall repair fixed it, you may still have a case, and a car that's a year or more old can still qualify.
Do used cars qualify for California lemon law?
We take certified pre-owned, demo and dealer vehicles. Since the California Supreme Court's Rodriguez decision in 2024, ordinary used cars generally do not qualify.
How long does a recall lemon law case take?
Recall-related cases typically resolve in one to three months from your first call. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome.
What does a lemon law attorney cost?
You pay nothing, win or lose. We are paid only if you win, and the manufacturer pays our fees, including in settlements. If a case is lost, our firm covers the costs.
Sources
- NHTSA recall record 26V081000 (recall report and owner letters are posted there)
- NHTSA complaints and recalls data, accessed October 1, 2026
- California Civil Code 1793.2 and 1793.22
Attorney advertising. America’s Lemon Lawyer is a trade name of Wynn Law Group, APC. Responsible attorney: Jacob Shayesteh, Esq. (SBN 362320). This page is general information, not legal advice. America’s Lemon Lawyer is not affiliated with NHTSA or Nissan. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome.