Nissan cuts Rogue/X-Trail production as Nexperia chip supplies falter

Nissan has announced it will scale back production of its popular Rogue SUVs (sold as the X-Trail in Japan, the UK, and Russia) because of a shortage of microchips made by the Dutch company Nexperia. A source said output will be reduced by about 900 vehicles at the Kyushu plant for one week starting November 10.

The cut follows unstable supplies after the Dutch government took control of Nexperia, previously owned by China’s Wingtech. The move has sparked a diplomatic standoff between The Hague and Beijing: China has banned the export of Nexperia chips produced at its facilities, triggering disruptions around the world.

Nissan indicated these would be minor adjustments at its Kyushu and Oppama plants (south of Tokyo), where the compact Note hatchback is also built. The company pledged to limit the impact on customer deliveries and restore volumes as soon as conditions stabilize. Even small pauses can ripple through ordering and delivery schedules, so customers may still notice delays.

The Nexperia issue reaches beyond one brand. Earlier, Honda temporarily halted operations in Mexico, the United States, and Canada. Industry sources say Nexperia chips are used in electronic brake control units, power windows, lighting, and infotainment systems—components embedded throughout modern cars.

Nissan has listed chip supply interruptions among the main risks for the second half of its fiscal year. The company plans to outline the production impact in its second-quarter report, scheduled for November 6.