Nissan said in its announcement that a failed engine can lead to a “loss of motive power" and increase the risk of a crash.

Nissan has recalled nearly half a million vehicles in the US and Canada due to engine failures. The car giant identified a defect with its VC-Turbo engines, one unique to Nissan and Infiniti cars.

Automakers Ford, Nissan, and Honda have issued new safety recalls this week, covering hundreds of thousands of vehicles across various models and years. Th