Engine control module (ecu/ecm): softwareRecall 26V-081 · 2024–2025 Nissan Rogue

Nissan North America, Inc. recall 26V-081 covers 318,782 2024–2025 Nissan Rogue for a engine control module (ecu/ecm): software problem, reported to NHTSA on February 11, 2026. The manufacturer's latest report (2026 Q3) shows 81% of affected vehicles repaired.

81%
Vehicles repaired258,563 of 318,782 · 2026 Q3
Vehicles affected318,7821 model
ReportedFeb 11, 2026Owners notified Mar 31, 2026
Complaints since6Same system, after the recall

Source: NHTSA recall 26V081000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by an NHTSA defect investigation.

What's wrong

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.

What to do

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 repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Repair progress

How fast cars are being fixed

81%repaired

Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA.

0%50%100%2026 Q12026 Q3
1 model

Vehicles in this recall

Built from November 13, 2023 to April 28, 2025. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.