2013 Nissan Rogue
Problems, recalls and owner-reported issues
Power train is the leading concern among 610 owner complaints filed for this model year. This is the 2nd highest complaint count among 19 Rogue model years with reports.
Of the 2013 reports, 14 involved a crash and 16 involved a fire. 9 people were injured and 1 person died.
What owners report most often
Recalls and investigations
Electrical systemJan 26, 2015
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2008-2013 Nissan Rogue vehicles manufactured March 7, 2007, to November 26, 2013, and 2014 Nissan Rogue Select vehicles manufactured September 23, 2013, to July 2, 2014. The affected vehicles may experience an electrical short in the harness connector due to a mixture of snow/water and salt seeping through the carpet on the driver side floor near the harness connector.
An electrical short can cause a vehicle fire.
Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the kick panel wiring harness connector and will if necessary install a new harness connector and waterproof seal, free of charge. The recall began on February 26, 2015. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-647-7261.
Campaign 15V032000 on NHTSA.gov
Representative owner complaints: air bags
90 reports, newest first. Show all
Air bags, Seats, Sep 23, 2026
My daughter was in the driver’s seat when her boyfriend got out of the front passenger seat & slammed the front passenger door setting off all side curtain airbags on the passenger side of the car. This happened on August 15, 2026. The vehicle has since been deemed totaled, by insurance & a 3rd (working with the insurance company) has taken possession of the vehicle.
Air bags, Aug 20, 2026
Drivers side airbag module defective
Air bags, Engine, Mar 15, 2026, crash
I have already reported a crash due to sudden loos of power and submitted everything except the info that the air bags did not deploy and they should definitely
Air bags, Engine, Mar 15, 2026, crash
My 2013 nissan rouge looses power and makes a jarring noise immediately after stopping at every stop when I accelerate it suddenly losses almost all power its already caused a crash I got hit right after take off because its immediate deceleration
Air bags, Structure, Engine, Oct 22, 2025, crash, fire
I was in a head on collision going 55-60mph with no airbags deployed. Car started a dripping fire. I have seatbelt lacerations starting from collarbone/neck area cross my chest, breast and right side ribs including deep bruising on lower abdomen and pelvic area. Police would not let me in my car bc air bags could potentially go off at any time but car made it to the tow-yard still without airbags going off. No warning or recalls sent to me since I bought the car in May of 2022.
Electrical system, Air bags, Other or unspecified, Jul 14, 2025
Request for Recall Coverage – 2013 Nissan Rogue Select Airbag Issue Dear Sir, I am the original owner of a 2013 Nissan Rogue Select. Recently, I became aware of a recall issued by Nissan North America for certain 2013–2014 Rogue Select vehicles due to an electrical short in the harness connector. This issue is caused by snow/water and salt seeping through the driver's side floor carpet, resulting in the flickering of the driver-side airbag warning light. My vehicle is experiencing the exact symptoms described in the recall notice. However, when I contacted both the Nissan dealership and Nissan North America, I was informed that my vehicle is not included in the affected recall list—even though it is the same model and year, and shows the exact defect identified in the recall. As a senior citizen, I am deeply concerned about the functionality of the airbag system in my vehicle. I rely on the safety features of my car, and I hope that, if ever needed, the airbag would deploy as intended. I respectfully hope that Nissan reevaluates my case and includes my vehicle in the recall repair program, as the issue clearly aligns with the known defect. Thank you for your attention and assistance in this matter. I look forward to your response.
Electrical system, Air bags, Other or unspecified, Apr 1, 2025
I have a 2013 Nissan Rouge. If the car is outside, every time it rains, it floods the driver's side. Which eventually resulted in some electrical malfunction and the driver's side airbag malfunction light. Last year, I noticed that I kept the car outside and not in the garage. I found there is a recall on that. The same issue. But when I called Nissan, they told me that my particular car was not included in that recall. Even when the issue is the same? I am not sure why and to whom to complain. [XXX] [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
Air bags, Structure, Oct 8, 2024, crash
During a rear end accident on the highway when someone slammed on their brakes, I hit them at around 40 mph and slamming on my brakes to prevent it and the airbags did not deploy. The light was on the dashboard after the accident as if they did the deploy, the seatbelt blew out and will no longer retract. The front frame of the vehicle bent inwards at a 90 degrees angle puncturing the AC compressor, though the bumper has minimal damage. MA State Troopers noted that damage and allowed me to drive off since "the vehicle is not over heating or leaking", a body shop then said my car is totaled. My insurance company is investigating why/how the frame obtained extensive damage though the outer body is not as damaged. The vehicle has been parked since the accident and is available for inspection. My safety was at risk with a significant crash and the airbags not deploying, the seatbelt injured me, I am under medical treatment for injuries obtained after this accident. I have a police report, I have an insurance claim, I believe this needs to be further investigated. My vehicle was bought used in 2017 from a Nissan Dealership, it has never been in an accident with me as the owner, but my insurance company found an unreported accident from 2014 which could relate to the airbags not deploying and the frame bending so significantly from a rear end accident.
Air bags, Sep 5, 2024
Air Bag warning light blinks 1 long and 5 short blinks. Scan shows code of B1018-00 which is passenger seat occupation seat sensor failure meaning even if seat is occupied, air bag will not deploy. Nissan has no coverage for this but earlier and later models did have recall coverage with only the 2013 year not recalled or just ignored. Let's get this handled please.
Air bags, Jul 25, 2024
Airbag light continuously blinks on dashboard, I took it into my local dealer and they said it is due to the passenger seat airbag sensor failure. This was not caused by user error, but I feel is a defect in the vehicle itself.
Air bags, Jul 24, 2024
The passenger seat sensor does not work anymore. So the passenger side airbag does not register anyone in the seat and is always turned off. The passenger side air bag will not fire if there is a crash. Confirmed by mechanic, the sensor failed and need to replace the entire seat to make it work. The light is showing that the airbag is off even when someone sits in the seat. Not sure how long ago this started.
Air bags, Jul 11, 2024
Air bag light is on. Nissan dealer wants $800 to repair.
Air bags, Jul 8, 2024
The contact owns a 2013 Nissan Rogue. The contact stated that while driving at undisclosed speeds, the air bag warning light was flashing. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who determined that the failure was due to a fault with the air bag. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was approximately 202,878.
Air bags, Mar 3, 2024
Airbag constantly flashing.. Purchased vehicle a week ago and dealership will not fix issue. This 2013 should've been included with airbag defect.
Air bags, Seat belts, Oct 5, 2023
The icon light with the picture of person in car seat with airbag is constantly flashing.
Air bags, Vehicle speed control, Forward collision avoidance, Jul 14, 2023
1) Air bag light on indicating it doesnt work 2) horn sounding continusly, activate on a left wheel turn 3) cruise control doesnt work but is active in the screen panel 4) radio start automatocally increasing volume continiously driving me crazy.
Air bags, Other or unspecified, Jun 30, 2023
3 of the 4 door handles are broken and have stopped working. Airbag light on Headlight not working wiring bad
Air bags, May 15, 2023
Recently the Air bag light on dashboard continually flashing. No collision. They do not turn off. I cannot reset
Air bags, Seat belts, Mar 4, 2023
My seatbelt warning light stays on flashing even when seatbelts are in use I’m afraid airbags will go off at any time
Air bags, Mar 2, 2023
The contact owns a 2013 Nissan Rogue. The contact stated while driving approximately 5-10 MPH, the air bag safety warning light became illuminated. The contact stated that the passenger’s side air bag warning light was flashing on and off. The contact stated that the air bag sensor failed to operate as designed. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the air bag sensor needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and transferred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline to file a complaint. The failure mileage was approximately 134,000.
Air bags, Oct 10, 2022
Driver’s side airbag warning, airbag not functional. Airbag function alert light (flashing) came on with every vehicle start, and continues during car operation. There have been no impacts, dash services or events since car was new, that might cause alert. Dealer says defective parts in airbag harness and sensor need to be replaced, at our cost.
Air bags, Oct 10, 2022
Safety issue in passenger seat airbag, continuing/multiple occurrences. “Passenger airbag off” warning has been coming on at every startup, with a passenger in seat. Have to stop, turn ignition off & back on, and usually resets after 7 second wait. No amount of waiting resets it. Dealer said switch in seat is defective, requires seat replacement at our cost, yet problem is most likely NOTP in seat, IS in controller, as evidenced by ability to reset via ignition).
Communication, Air bags, Sep 13, 2022
The contact owns a 2013 Nissan Rogue. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed and attempting to make a left turn, the steering wheel lost connection with the driver’s side air bag. The warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the faulty spiral cable needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The contact then stated that upon starting the vehicle, the air bag warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the crash zone sensor needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 124,000.
Air bags, Aug 5, 2022
Hi there, question. I own a 2013 Nissan Rogue and the passenger side airbag will not work because the sensor on the passenger seat is not working. So when a person seats on the passenger seat, the airbag is not active. I have contacted Nissan and they have informed me that the part is no longer available. I am sure I am not the only person who has this issue. How can I report this so that Nissan can take action on fixing this issue? Thanking you in advance. James@convergecreative.com
Air bags, Jul 22, 2022
Airbag light flashing on and off, code B1054 shows driver airbag module(open).