2021 Nissan Rogue Recalls, Problems & MPG

NHTSA lists 10 safety recalls and 291 owner complaints for the 2021 Nissan Rogue. The EPA rates it 28 to 33 MPG combined, depending on engine and drivetrain.

Recalls
10
Owner complaints
291
Crashes / fires reported
22 / 3
EPA combined
28–33 MPG

2021 Nissan Rogue recalls

  • Engine and Engine CoolingJun 27, 2025 · NHTSA 25V437000+

    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.

    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.

  • Service Brakes, HydraulicNov 22, 2023 · NHTSA 23V791000+

    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.

    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.

  • Back Over PreventionOct 13, 2022 · NHTSA 22V772000+

    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.

    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."

  • Seat BeltsSep 1, 2022 · NHTSA 22V666000+

    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.

    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."

  • Back Over PreventionJul 21, 2022 · NHTSA 22V527000+

    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.

    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."

  • Fuel System, GasolineDec 9, 2021 · NHTSA 21V957000+

    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.

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

  • SeatsJun 24, 2021 · NHTSA 21V474000+

    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.

    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."

  • Service Brakes, HydraulicApr 22, 2021 · NHTSA 21V286000+

    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.

    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.

  • WheelsMar 17, 2021 · NHTSA 21V186000+

    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.

    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.

  • Fuel System, GasolineFeb 11, 2021 · NHTSA 21V068000+

    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.

    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.

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

Most reported 2021 Nissan Rogue problems

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

  • Unknown or Other79
  • Electrical System62
  • Engine52
  • Fuel/Propulsion System33
  • Forward Collision Avoidance29
  • Power Train27
  • Structure19
  • Service Brakes18

2021 Nissan Rogue gas mileage

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

VersionEngineCityHwyComb.Fuel / yr
Rogue AWD1.5 L 3 cyl, Automatic (AV-S8)303633$1,950
Rogue FWD1.5 L 3 cyl, Automatic (AV-S8)303733$1,950
Rogue AWD SL/Platinum1.5 L 3 cyl, Automatic (AV-S8)293532$2,000
Rogue FWD SL/Platinum1.5 L 3 cyl, Automatic (AV-S8)303632$2,000
Rogue FWD2.5 L 4 cyl, Automatic (AV-S8)273430$2,150
Rogue AWD2.5 L 4 cyl, Automatic (AV-S8)263329$2,200
Rogue FWD SV/SL/Platinum2.5 L 4 cyl, Automatic (AV-S8)263329$2,200
Rogue AWD SV/SL/Platinum2.5 L 4 cyl, Automatic (AV-S8)253228$2,300

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

Questions

Does the 2021 Nissan Rogue have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 10 recalls for the 2021 Nissan Rogue, most recently for the engine and engine cooling (Jun 27, 2025). Recall repairs are free at a dealer; check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What are the most common 2021 Nissan Rogue problems?

Owners filed 291 complaints with NHTSA. The most reported areas are unknown or other (79), electrical system (62), engine (52).

What gas mileage does the 2021 Nissan Rogue get?

The EPA rates the 2021 Nissan Rogue at 28 to 33 MPG combined (best version: 30 city / 36 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.