2021 Nissan Rogue Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Oct 14, 2026 · 291 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other Rogue years
About as many complaints as other years 13th of 21 for complaints
NHTSA crash rating
4 out of 5 stars

Owners have filed 291 complaints with NHTSA about the 2021 Nissan Rogue. That ranks 13th out of 21 Rogue model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is unknown or other (79 complaints, 27%), typically at around 700 miles. Complaints mention 22 crashes, 3 fires, 11 injuries. There are 10 safety recalls covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 2 defect investigations involving it.

Nissan Rogue
A 2025 Nissan Rogue Rock Creek AWD photographed during the 2025 New York International Auto Show , inside the Javits Convention Center , at Hudson Yards, Manhat. Representative photo; appearance varies by model year. Photo: Kevauto, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons.

Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.

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Most common 2021 Nissan Rogue problems

Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.

Unknown or Other79 · ~700 mi
Electrical System62 · ~9,409 mi
Engine52 · ~4,514 mi
Fuel/propulsion System33 · ~3,000 mi
Forward Collision Avoidance29 · ~39,000 mi
Power Train27 · ~48,000 mi
Structure19
Steering18 · ~56,000 mi
Air Bags14 · ~96,000 mi
Service Brakes14 · ~16,146 mi
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Unknown or Other7927%700——
Electrical System problems6221%9,409“even though” (10%)—
Engine problems5218%4,514“malfunction power” (10%)—
Fuel/propulsion System3311%3,000——
Forward Collision Avoidance2910%39,000——
Power Train279%48,000——
Structure197%———
Steering186%56,000——
Air Bags145%96,000——
Service Brakes145%16,146——
Engine and Engine Cooling124%95,000——
Back Over Prevention114%45,500——
Vehicle Speed Control114%43,256——
Visibility/wiper83%100——
Visibility62%13,000——
Lane Departure52%2,000——
Seat Belts41%———
Service Brakes, Hydraulic41%34,500——
Suspension41%———
Wheels41%———
Fuel System, Gasoline31%5,500——
Seats31%———
Equipment21%59,500——
Exterior Lighting21%———
Latches/locks/linkages21%41,000——
Chest Clip, Buckle, Harness10%———

One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.

Complaints by year received

Peak: 2025, with 79 complaints
2021: 372021372022: 332022332023: 372023372024: 442024442025: 792025792026: 61202661

n = 291 complaints · Source: NHTSA

2021 Nissan Rogue recalls (10)

Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.

Engine and engine cooling:engine:hard parts internal/mechanicalJun 27, 2025 · NHTSA campaign 25V437000 · 443,899 vehicles

Problem: 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.

Risk: 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.

Fix: 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.

Service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:disc:caliperNov 22, 2023 · NHTSA campaign 23V791000 · 2 vehicles

Problem: 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.

Risk: A loss of brake fluid may reduce braking performance, increasing the risk of crash.

Fix: 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.

Back over prevention:display functionOct 13, 2022 · NHTSA campaign 22V772000 · 27,388 vehicles

Problem: 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."

Risk: An inoperative rearview camera display reduces the driver's rear visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix: 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.

Seat belts: rear/other:buckle assemblySep 1, 2022 · NHTSA campaign 22V666000 · 8,391 vehicles

Problem: 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."

Risk: 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.

Fix: 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.

Equipment:electrical:infotainment:software; back over prevention: sensing system: cameraJul 21, 2022 · NHTSA campaign 22V527000 · 10,477 vehicles

Problem: 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."

Risk: An inoperative rearview camera display reduces the driver's rear visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix: 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.

Fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pumpDec 9, 2021 · NHTSA campaign 21V957000 · 24,793 vehicles

Problem: Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2021 Rogue vehicles. Abnormal wear inside the fuel pump may cause it to overheat and fail.

Risk: Fuel pump failure may cause an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix: 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.

Seats:mid/rear assembly; child seat:vehicle tether anchorJun 24, 2021 · NHTSA campaign 21V474000 · 47,098 vehicles

Problem: 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."

Risk: An insecurely anchored child seat can move during a sudden stop or crash, increasing the risk of injury.

Fix: 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.

Service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:disc:caliperApr 22, 2021 · NHTSA campaign 21V286000 · 14,054 vehicles

Problem: 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.

Risk: A loss of brake fluid may reduce braking performance, increasing the risk of crash.

Fix: 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.

Wheels:lugs/nuts/bolts/studsMar 17, 2021 · NHTSA campaign 21V186000 · 21 vehicles

Problem: 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.

Risk: The wheel vibration may break the wheel studs and cause the wheel assembly to separate from the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix: 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.

Fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly; fuel system, gasoline:delivery:hoses, lines/piping, and fittingsFeb 11, 2021 · NHTSA campaign 21V068000 · 2,150 vehicles

Problem: 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.

Risk: 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.

Fix: 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.

To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.

NHTSA defect investigations

  • 2021 Nissan Rogue Inner Tie Rod Failures (PE24020) — opened Aug 5, 2024, closed Aug 24, 2026.
  • Complete loss of motive power due to engine failure (PE23023) — opened Dec 13, 2023, closed Jul 18, 2025, led to recall 25V437.

Recent owner reports

Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.

The car has a egr cooler going out, it caused the coolant to completely drain and the car started to stall on the highway and jolt making it extremely unsafe to drive. It caused the vehicle to start to overheat and not be able to drive while we were driving on the highway, it could have caused a…

Unknown or Other · received Oct 14, 2026 · NHTSA complaint 11771115

I was sitting in my car in the passenger seat. The car was in Park, engine was idling to warm up the car. No one was in the drivers seat. After about 5 mins, the car started moving forward without me touching or bumping anything. I didn’t notice if the dash display changed from P to D. The…

Electrical System · received Oct 2, 2026 · NHTSA complaint 11768636

In mid-XXX, my wife reported that all the warning lights (except CHECK ENGINE) lit up along with the warning sounds. The engine immediately started losing power. When car was pulled over, it sounded like a rough running engine and very little power. Since the first time, the issue has occurred a…

Engine · received Sep 28, 2026 · NHTSA complaint 11767461

The brake booster vacuum hose (OEM part 47474‑6RA0A) is unavailable nationwide. This part is essential for brake assist. Without it, the vehicle cannot be safely repaired. A failed hose causes hard brake pedal and reduced braking power. Nissan cannot supply the part, creating a safety hazard and…

Service Brakes · received Sep 22, 2026 · NHTSA complaint 11766260

See attached document for complaint.

Back Over Prevention · received Sep 18, 2026 · NHTSA complaint 11765330

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2021 Nissan Rogue?

Owners most often report unknown or other, electrical system, engine problems. The top one, unknown or other, accounts for 79 complaints.

Was there a recall on the 2021 Nissan Rogue?

Yes, 10 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.

Was the 2021 Nissan Rogue a good year?

Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Rogue model years, the 2021 has about as many complaints as a typical year, and NHTSA rates it 4 out of 5 stars overall in crash tests. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.