2021 Nissan Rogue
Problems, recalls and owner-reported issues
Electrical system is the leading concern among 289 owner complaints filed for this model year. This is the 13th highest complaint count among 19 Rogue model years with reports.
Of the 2021 reports, 21 involved a crash and 3 involved a fire. 11 people were injured.
What owners report most often
Recalls and investigations
Engine and engine cooling, engine, hard parts internal/mechanicalJun 27, 2025
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.
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.
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.
Campaign 25V437000 on NHTSA.gov
Service brakes, hydraulic, foundation components, disc, caliperNov 22, 2023
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.
A loss of brake fluid may reduce braking performance, increasing the risk of crash.
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.
Campaign 23V791000 on NHTSA.gov
Back over prevention, display functionOct 13, 2022
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."
An inoperative rearview camera display reduces the driver's rear visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
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.
Campaign 22V772000 on NHTSA.gov
Seat belts, rear/other, buckle assemblySep 1, 2022
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."
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.
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.
Campaign 22V666000 on NHTSA.gov
Back over prevention, sensing system, cameraJul 21, 2022
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."
An inoperative rearview camera display reduces the driver's rear visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
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.
Campaign 22V527000 on NHTSA.gov
Fuel system, gasoline, delivery, fuel pumpDec 9, 2021
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2021 Rogue vehicles. Abnormal wear inside the fuel pump may cause it to overheat and fail.
Fuel pump failure may cause an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
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.
Campaign 21V957000 on NHTSA.gov
Seats, mid/rear assemblyJun 24, 2021
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."
An insecurely anchored child seat can move during a sudden stop or crash, increasing the risk of injury.
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.
Campaign 21V474000 on NHTSA.gov
Service brakes, hydraulic, foundation components, disc, caliperApr 22, 2021
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.
A loss of brake fluid may reduce braking performance, increasing the risk of crash.
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.
Campaign 21V286000 on NHTSA.gov
Wheels, lugs/nuts/bolts/studsMar 17, 2021
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.
The wheel vibration may break the wheel studs and cause the wheel assembly to separate from the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
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.
Campaign 21V186000 on NHTSA.gov
Fuel system, gasoline, delivery, hoses, lines/piping, and fittingsFeb 11, 2021
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.
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.
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.
Campaign 21V068000 on NHTSA.gov
Representative owner complaints
289 reports, newest first.
Forward collision avoidance, Aug 8, 2021
This alerted while driving. Washed the car 4 times to make sure there was no dust interference. Two weeks and the system is still not working. Does not allow me to use anything that has to do with the AEB system. I believe it is the main sensor. No automatic headlight diming option. Cruise controll doesn't work with systems.
Power train, Seats, Fuel/propulsion system, Aug 4, 2021
Purchsed a new 2021 Rouge SL, I had the car for 2 days and the check engine light came on, I took it to the service center where all they did was clear the code. The very next day the car would not go into any gear and the check engine light came on again, this time they are saying it is the filler neck to the fuel tank. The rear seats also will not let down unless you push against the back of the seat and pull the lever hard, then had issues of the latch not locking the seat in a upright position unless you basically push the seat hard.
Power train, Electrical system, Engine, Jul 23, 2021
5 days after buying the car when you turn it on. An alert of FAILURE IN THE MOTOR LACK OF ENERGY TAKE TO SERVICE. He took him to where he was bought, they checked everything was fine but he did not understand why that notice came out. moderately to call to give me an answer but they did not call me. Weeks passed and the car began to show warnings on the screen, a yellow wrench, a yellow exclamation point, lack of oil, perform an oil change with only 1000 miles, the parking sensor is constantly activated while driving, the vehicle It turns off, it was taken back to where it was bought, they reviewed it and did a re-programming, when I went to pick up a car from the workshop I turned it on and the car turned off and the alarm sounded.
Air bags, Seat belts, Jul 14, 2021
We bought our 2021Nissan Rogue SE from Fuccillo Nissan of Clearwater, 15232 US-19, Clearwater, FL, (727-507-3200) on May 5, 2021.Our Rogue had 400+ miles on the odometer at the time we received. On June 7, 2021 the air bag dash light came on. An appointment was made for service of the airbags on June 10, 2021. At the time of pick up the airbag dash light was off. It turned back on June 14, 2021. In a call to Fuccillo Service Department the service tech informed us that because the airbag dash light was on the airbags were disabled. We had a major trip planned to attend a wedding in PA that we were driving to. Since the airbags were disabled driving our Rogue on a 3000+ mile trip would not be safe. We were put in a position of renting a vehicle for our trip. On June 15, 2021 we left our Rogue at Fuccillo Nissan of Clearwater for repair of this safety issue. Today is July 14, 2021 and our Rogue is still at the dealership waiting for the arrival of a seat belt clip which may fix the airbag issue. We have started a claim Case# 44081404 with Nissan Consumer Assistance requesting replacement of Rogue with a new 2021 Nissan Rogue comparably equipped as the new 2021 Nissan Rogue we purchased on May 5, 2021.
Electrical system, Fuel/propulsion system, Jul 13, 2021
I had just filled up my tank and was leaving the local gas station. My car would not move. This was not the result of the gas I just put in it. Additionally, the electrical display on the dashboard was wreaking havoc. It told me to put my foot on the break to start my car, even though the car had to be running to have the blue tooth connected and me speaking on the phone with the car door wide open. Best of all, the assistance button to call for help, wouldn't work because it wouldn't start. The car has less than 3K miles on it, it had to be towed to the dealership. Because my car is so new I was told the part is on back order. They are waiting on a fuel pump in hopes of keeping the car running to find out what is causing the electrical issues. I waited 30 years to get a new car, and now I am afraid of it. Looking at the reviews and troubles other have had with theirs is disheartening.
Exterior lighting, Structure, Engine, Jun 23, 2021
1. Rattling noise. Front driver door rattle around the window switch area (happens in some temperature like early morning, late night time, and driving on rough road). Center dash near the ac vent and hazard light area (happens driving on rough road at night time when the car cools down). Front passenger door rattles happen driving on all rough road. I think I hear something from the sun roof too or maybe it’s coming from the passenger side. 2. Passenger door sound like there is something loose around the mirror area. Just Park the car. You can hear it outside at night time when you close the door with normal force. 3. Driver side under the kick panel there is a plastic pieces not putting together right. It looks like it falling apart. 4.Driver door there is a little hole on the inside leather. I notice it when the car is like 2 days old when I was washing the car. 5. On the driver side fender is making noise when you push on it when the car is parked and at lower temperature time. 6. The engine oil thing keeps showing up. Sometime it says service due now or sometime it says service due soon. (First time it happened at 151 miles into this new car. Second time around 300 miles then around 500 miles then 1264 miles into the car then 1387 miles then 1779 miles then 2225 miles then 2477 miles). 7. The AC sync button light does not turn off when tri-zone ac is not in sync. 8. The AC light is not on when on auto mode. 9. The new Nissan digital dashboard at night time light does not dime right. there is a software issue. 10. propilot assist will pull the car to the left if there is a car next to my left. If there is a car on my right then it will pull me to the right.
Engine, May 7, 2021
UNABLE TO PUT CAR INTO PARK. NEED TO STOP/START ENGINE WITH FOOT ON BREAK IN ORDER TO BE ABLE TO PUT CAR INTO PARK. RESISTANCE TO SPEED WHILE DRIVING. NEED TO PULL OVER VEHICLE AND STOP/START ENGINE TO THEN PROCEED DRIVING.
Fuel/propulsion system, Apr 22, 2021
A FAMILY MEMBER WAS DRIVING AT 65 MPH A BRAND NEW 2021 NISSAN ROGUE WITH LESS THAN 3,000 ON US RTE 95 (4 LANE HIGHWAY) IN WALTHAM MA WHEN THE ENGINE STOPPED RUNNING/ LOST POWER AND THEY WERE ABLE QUICKLY PULL INTO BREAKDOWN LANE. THEY EXITED THE VEHICLE AND CLIMBED OVER THE GUARD RAIL, CALLED AAA AND HAD IT TOWED TO THE NEAREST NISSAN DEALER. THE PROBLEM WAS DIAGNOSED AS A FUEL PUMP FAILURE DUE TO AN ELECTRICAL PROBLEM. THE DEALER REPLACED THE FUEL PUMP. *TR
Engine, Apr 15, 2021
AFTER PARKING IN A DRIVEWAY FOR A GIFT DELIVERY MY CAR WOULD NOT START AND THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON. I TOOK IT INTO COON RAPIDS, MN NISSON SERVICE ON APRIL 2ND AND THEY STILL HAVE IT TODAY ( APRIL 15). NO IDEA AS TO WHAT IS WRONG. THEY PROVIDED ME WITH A ROUGE TO USE BUT WOULD LIKE MY NEW PLATINUM BACK. IT ONLY HAS 838 MILES ON IT. WHAT IS GOING ON? THEY SAID I CIULD GET IT BACK WITH NO REPAIRS BUT I DO NOT WANT TO DRIVE AN UNSAFE VEHICLE AS I AM IN MY 80'S AND DO NOT WISH TO BE STUCK SOMEPLACE WHEN MY CAR WON'T START AND ALSO WITH AN ENGINE WARNING LIGHT ON. I PAID $40,000.00 FOR THIS VEHICLE AND EXPECT IT TO BE RIGHT. PLEASE RESPOND. MSAYBE A NEW PLATINUM WILL BE NEEDED IF THEY CANNNOT FIX IT.
Electrical system, Other or unspecified, Service brakes, Apr 7, 2021
WHILE OUR SON WAS TRYING TO ALIGN CAR IN DRIVE OUTSIDE OUR HOME GARAGE DOOR, GOING FROM R TO D, DASH LIT UP WITH ALL RED WARNINGS AND COULD NOT PUT INTO PARK. CAR STARTED TO ROLL BACK. MY HUSBAND WENT TO ASSIST OUR SON WHO WAS BEHIND WHEEL AND NOW BELIEVED THE CAR TO BE IN PARK. WHEN MY HUSBAND WENT TO GET BEHIND WHEEL AND MY SON WAS GETTING OUT, CAR STARTED ROLLING BACKWARD GETTING CLOSE TO OUR NEIGHBOR'S GARAGE DOOR. MY HUSBAND AND SON BOTH FELL FROM VEHICLE BESIDE DRIVERS DOOR. MY SON PUT ARMS UP ONTO OPEN DOOR TRYING TO PREVENT CAR FROM FURTHER ROLLING AND TO PREVENT HIS FATHER FROM BEING RUN OVER. CAR FINALLY STOPPED, AAA WAS CALLED AND VEHICLE TOWED TO DEALERSHIP. CAR HAS APPROXIMATELY 1300 MILES ON IT, AND WAS TAKEN TO DEALERSHIP TWICE TO REPAIR/REPLACE/CHECK SENSORS.
Engine, Feb 28, 2021
ENGINE LIGHT AND OIL LIGHT COMES ON AND THE VEHICLE JERK WHEN PARKED AND ATTEMPTING TO TURN THE ENGINE OFF.
Other or unspecified, Feb 22, 2021
VEHICLE EITHER BLOWS HOT AIR OR COLD AIR. NOTHING IN THE MIDDLE. MUST SET IT TO LO FOR COLD AIR, AS SOON AS YOU GET TO 62 DEGREES THE VEHICLE WILL BLOW HOT AIR. THERE IS NO COMFORTABLE TEMPERATURE. THERMOSTAT CHANGE DID NOT FIX THIS DEFECT.
Lane departure, Forward collision avoidance, Feb 19, 2021, crash
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2021 NISSAN ROGUE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS WITH THE DRIVER ASSIST ENGAGED, THE VEHICLE DECELERATED WHEN THERE WERE NO OBSTRUCTION. THE VEHICLE JERKED TO THE RIGHT AND THE DRIVER ASSIST WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE HIS WIFE WHILE DRIVING AT 10 MPH, THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED HOWEVER THE AUTOMOTIVE BRAKING FAILED TO ENGAGE AND THE DRIVER CRASHED INTO A TOYOTA CAMRY. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE DRIVER SUSTAINED INJURIES TO HER NECK BUT NO MEDICAL ATTENTION WAS RECEIVED. IT WAS UNKNOWN IF THE OCCUPANTS OF THE OTHER VEHICLE SUSTAINED INJURIES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO PREMIER NISSAN OF FREMONT (5701 CUSHING PKWY, FREMONT, CA 94538 (510) 668-8700) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED WITH AN ALIGNMENT FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 2,000. INVALID VIN.
Power train, Feb 2, 2021
RECENTLY PURCHASED A NEW 2021 NISSAN ROGUE. TO SHIFT TO REVERSE REQUIRES MOVING THE SHIFTER FORWARD. NOT LIKE ANY OTHER CAR EVER. PARK HAS ALWAYS BEEN THE FARTHEST FORWARD GEAR SHIFT POSITION. REVERSE FIRST OR SECOND POSITION TO THE REAR OF PARK. THIS IS NOT INTUITIVE , AND WILL PROBABLY CAUSE ACCIDENTS IN THE FUTURE.