NHTSA vehicle safety data
2021 Nissan Rogue Recalls, Ratings & Complaints
The 2021 Nissan Rogue has 10 NHTSA recall campaigns and 295 owner complaints on file as of November 3, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Nissan dealer.
NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2021 Nissan Rogue, plus NCAP crash-test ratings. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
2021 Nissan Rogue owner complaints
Owners have filed 295 complaints with NHTSA about the 2021 Nissan Rogue, describing incidents dated January 9, 2020 to October 26, 2026.
Most-cited components
- Unknown or Other 80 complaints
- Engine 64 complaints
- Electrical System 62 complaints
- Fuel/Propulsion System 36 complaints
- Forward Collision Avoidance 29 complaints
- Power Train 27 complaints
Of the 295 complaints on file, 22 report a crash and 3 a fire; across all 295 complaints, owners report 11 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Newest complaints
ODI #11774324 · Filed
I was driving when the engine stalled(the car jerked and then stopped) and the car came to a stop and automatically switched to park and then it turned off, after a few hours it started back up and the it was working ok until I got a message for Update fuel system and then qhen I was doing again it…
ODI #11773780 · Filed
The component that failed is the OC Module for the passenger side front seat. This module along with the sensors are responsible for sensing and dealing the airbags. We noticed the airbag light and took action as soon as possible. We took our Nissan Rouge to the local dealership (All Star Nissan of…
ODI #11773566 · Filed
Coolant leaked into engine causing engine failure. Vehicle has 78,000 miles on it.
NHTSA defect investigations
NHTSA's investigations file lists the 2021 Nissan Rogue in 2 investigations. A listed model year means only that an investigation names it; it says nothing about any particular vehicle. An open investigation is not a finding that a safety defect exists, and NHTSA can close one without a recall.
- Preliminary Evaluation PE24-020: 2021 Nissan Rogue Inner Tie Rod Failures
Closed August 24, 2026
- Preliminary Evaluation PE23-023: Complete loss of motive power due to engine failure
Closed July 18, 2025
Engine Failure
NHTSA #25V437000 · Engine and Engine Cooling — Engine — Hard Parts Internal/Mechanical · NHTSA notice
Reported June 27, 2025 · Nissan North America, Inc.
Potentially affected: 443,899 vehicles
Repair completion: 73.27% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)
Nissan campaign R25A8/A9 R25B1/B2/D1 · Owners notified January 26, 2026 · Vehicles built starting March 12, 2021 (per NHTSA) · Recall influenced by NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation
Defect description
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2021-2024 Rogue, 2019-2020 Altima, 2019-2022 Infiniti QX50, and 2022 Infiniti QX55 vehicles equipped with 3-cylinder 1.5L or 4-cylinder 2.0L variable compression turbo (VC-Turbo) engines. The engine bearings may have manufacturing defects that can lead to engine failure.
Safety consequence
Engine failure increases the risk of a crash. A bearing failure may cause a breach in the engine block, allowing hot oil to be discharged, increasing the risk of an engine fire.
Manufacturer remedy
Dealers will reprogram the engine control module (ECM) software, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed April 8, 2026. Owners may contact Nissan's customer service at 800-647-7261 or Infiniti's customer service at 1-800-662-6200. Nissan's numbers for this recall are R25A8/A9 and R25B1/B2.
Missing Internal Bushing in Brake Calipers
NHTSA #23V791000 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic — Foundation Components — Disc — Caliper · NHTSA notice
Reported November 22, 2023 · Nissan North America, Inc.
Potentially affected: 2 vehicles
Repair completion: 100% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)
Nissan campaign PC933 · Owners notified January 12, 2024
Defect description
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2021 Rogue vehicles. The left and/or right rear brake caliper assemblies may be missing an internal bushing, allowing the O-ring seal to move and brake fluid to leak.
Safety consequence
A loss of brake fluid may reduce braking performance, increasing the risk of crash.
Manufacturer remedy
Dealers will replace the left and right rear brake calipers, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 12, 2024. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Nissan's number for this recall is PC933. The two vehicles that were previously inspected under recall 21V-286 and did not receive a brake caliper replacement will need to have the new remedy completed.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
Rearview Display Inoperative/FMVSS 111
NHTSA #22V772000 · Back Over Prevention — Display Function · NHTSA notice
Reported October 13, 2022 · Nissan North America, Inc.
Potentially affected: 27,388 vehicles
Repair completion: 96.64% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)
Nissan campaign R22B8 R22C1 PC923/25 · Owners notified December 9, 2022
Defect description
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2022 Titan, Titan XD, Frontier, and 2021-2022 Rogue vehicles. The in-vehicle infotainment (IVI) system may continuously reboot when the vehicle is restarted, which can result in an inoperative rearview display. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."
Safety consequence
An inoperative rearview camera display reduces the driver's rear visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Manufacturer remedy
The IVI software will be updated by a dealer, or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed November 18, 2022. Owners may contact Nissan's customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Nissan's numbers for this recall are R22B8, R22C1, and PC923/25.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
Seat Belt Not Retracting Properly/FMVSS 208 & 209
NHTSA #22V666000 · Seat Belts — Rear/Other — Buckle Assembly · NHTSA notice
Reported September 1, 2022 · Nissan North America, Inc.
Potentially affected: 8,391 vehicles
Repair completion: 90.28% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)
Nissan campaign PC915 · Owners notified October 27, 2022
Defect description
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Rogue vehicles. The rear seat belts for the left-hand and right-hand rear seats may not retract properly. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard numbers 208, "Occupant Crash Protection," and 209, "Seatbelt Assemblies."
Safety consequence
Seat belts that do not retract properly may be difficult to operate, preventing their usage, which can increase the risk of injury in a crash.
Manufacturer remedy
Dealers will inspect and replace the rear seat belts, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed October 27, 2023. Owners may contact Nissan's customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Nissan's number for this recall is PC915.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
Inoperative Rearview Camera Display/FMVSS 111
NHTSA #22V527000 · Back Over Prevention — Sensing System — Camera · NHTSA notice
Reported July 21, 2022 · Nissan North America, Inc.
Potentially affected: 10,477 vehicles
Repair completion: 99.56% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)
Nissan campaign R22A5 PC901 PC902 · Owners notified July 29, 2022
Defect description
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Rogue, 2022 Frontier, Pathfinder, and Titan rental vehicles. When the Sirius XM subscription is set to "Not Subscribed," it may cause the infotainment head unit to reboot, resulting in an inoperative rearview camera. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."
Safety consequence
An inoperative rearview camera display reduces the driver's rear visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Manufacturer remedy
The Infotainment system software will be updated by a dealer, or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed July 29, 2022. Owners may contact Nissan's customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Nissan's number for this recall is R22A5 PC901 PC902.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
Fuel Pump May Overheat
NHTSA #21V957000 · Fuel System, Gasoline — Delivery — Fuel Pump · NHTSA notice
Reported December 9, 2021 · Nissan North America, Inc.
Potentially affected: 24,793 vehicles
Repair completion: 93.46% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)
Nissan campaign R21B8 · Owners notified January 27, 2022
Defect description
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2021 Rogue vehicles. Abnormal wear inside the fuel pump may cause it to overheat and fail.
Safety consequence
Fuel pump failure may cause an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
Manufacturer remedy
Dealers will replace the fuel pump assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 27, 2022. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Nissan's number for this recall is R21B8.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
Second Row Seatback Improperly Welded/FMVSS 225
NHTSA #21V474000 · Seats — Mid/Rear Assembly · NHTSA notice
Reported June 24, 2021 · Nissan North America, Inc.
Potentially affected: 47,098 vehicles
Repair completion: 96.15% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)
Nissan campaign PC812 · Owners notified July 30, 2021
Defect description
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2021 Rogue vehicles. The second-row upper tether wires may have been improperly welded to the seatback frame, preventing a child seat from being securely anchored. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 225, "Child Restraint Anchorage Systems."
Safety consequence
An insecurely anchored child seat can move during a sudden stop or crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Manufacturer remedy
Dealers will inspect and replace the rear seatbacks as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 30, 2021. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Nissan's number for this recall is PC812.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
Missing Internal Bushing In Brake Caliper
NHTSA #21V286000 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic — Foundation Components — Disc — Caliper · NHTSA notice
Reported April 22, 2021 · Nissan North America, Inc.
Potentially affected: 14,054 vehicles
Repair completion: 97.76% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)
Nissan campaign PC804 · Owners notified June 10, 2021
Defect description
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2021 Rogue vehicles. The rear left and/or right brake caliper assemblies may be missing an internal bushing, allowing the O-ring seal to move and brake fluid to leak.
Safety consequence
A loss of brake fluid may reduce braking performance, increasing the risk of crash.
Manufacturer remedy
Dealers will inspect and replace the left and/or right rear brake calipers, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 10, 2021. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Nissan's number for this recall is PC804.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Incorrect Wheel Nuts May Cause Wheel Separation
NHTSA #21V186000 · Wheels — Lugs/Nuts/Bolts/Studs · NHTSA notice
Reported March 17, 2021 · Nissan North America, Inc.
Potentially affected: 21 vehicles
Repair completion: 100% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)
Nissan campaign PC799 · Owners notified May 4, 2021
Defect description
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2021 Nissan Rogue vehicles. The incorrect wheel nuts may have been installed, and may loosen causing wheel vibration.
Safety consequence
The wheel vibration may break the wheel studs and cause the wheel assembly to separate from the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Manufacturer remedy
Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the wheel nuts and replace any incorrect ones, free of charge. The recall began May 4, 2021. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Nissan's number for this recall is PC799.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Fuel Hose May Disconnect From Fuel Tank
NHTSA #21V068000 · Fuel System, Gasoline — Delivery — Hoses, Lines/Piping, and Fittings · NHTSA notice
Reported February 11, 2021 · Nissan North America, Inc.
Potentially affected: 2,150 vehicles
Repair completion: 97.63% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)
Nissan campaign PC791 · Owners notified March 16, 2021
Defect description
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2021 Nissan Rogue vehicles. The fuel hose may not be secured in the proper position and the fuel tank lock ring may not be fully seated.
Safety consequence
An improperly secured fuel hose may leak, increasing the risk of a fire. The fuel hose may also disconnect completely, causing the engine to stall and increasing the risk of a crash.
Manufacturer remedy
Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, as necessary, reposition and secure the fuel hose and lock ring, free of charge. The recall began March 16, 2021. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Nissan's number for this recall is PC791.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Other Nissan Rogue model years
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