2020 Nissan Rogue Recalls, Problems & MPG

NHTSA lists 1 safety recall and 153 owner complaints for the 2020 Nissan Rogue. The EPA rates it 27 to 29 MPG combined, depending on engine and drivetrain.

Recalls
1
Owner complaints
153
Crashes / fires reported
10 / 7
EPA combined
27–29 MPG

2020 Nissan Rogue recalls

  • Electrical SystemFeb 16, 2023 · NHTSA 23V093000+

    Risk: Driver contact with a key in the collapsed position could inadvertently shut off the vehicle while driving, increasing the risk of a crash. Additionally, if the vehicle shuts off while driving, the air bags may not deploy in a crash as intended, increasing the risk of injury.

    Fix: Dealers will insert a spacer into the key slot of the jackknife key, free of charge. Interim notification letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed March 29, 2023. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed August 30, 2023. Owners may contact Nissan's customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Nissan's number for this recall is R22C5.

    Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2014-2020 Rogue and 2017-2022 Rogue Sport vehicles equipped with a jackknife style ignition key. The jackknife key may collapse into a folded position while driving.

Recall repairs are free. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if yours still needs one.

Most reported 2020 Nissan Rogue problems

Owner complaints to NHTSA by system. One complaint can name more than one system.

  • Forward Collision Avoidance56
  • Unknown or Other36
  • Electrical System32
  • Service Brakes32
  • Seats10
  • Engine8
  • Structure8
  • Air Bags8

2020 Nissan Rogue gas mileage

EPA ratings for each version (city / highway / combined).

VersionEngineCityHwyComb.Fuel / yr
Rogue FWD2.5 L 4 cyl, Automatic (variable gear ratios)263329$2,200
Rogue AWD2.5 L 4 cyl, Automatic (variable gear ratios)253127$2,400

Real-world mileage depends on how and where you drive. Logbay compares your actual MPG with these EPA numbers.

Questions

Does the 2020 Nissan Rogue have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2020 Nissan Rogue, most recently for the electrical system (Feb 16, 2023). Recall repairs are free at a dealer; check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What are the most common 2020 Nissan Rogue problems?

Owners filed 153 complaints with NHTSA. The most reported areas are forward collision avoidance (56), unknown or other (36), electrical system (32).

What gas mileage does the 2020 Nissan Rogue get?

The EPA rates the 2020 Nissan Rogue at 27 to 29 MPG combined (best version: 26 city / 33 highway).

Sources: NHTSA recalls and owner complaints (api.nhtsa.gov), EPA fuel economy (fueleconomy.gov). Updated Oct 26, 2026. Complaint counts are unverified owner reports.