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The 2021 Nissan Rogue is a small sport utility vehicle 2wd vehicle covered by 10 EPA fuel-economy configurations. In NHTSA's records it has accumulated 291 owner complaints and 10 recall campaign(s). Of those complaints, 22 report a crash and 3 report a fire; 8 complaints report injuries totalling 11 injured people, and 0 deaths are recorded across all complaints for this model-year. The single most-reported component is Unknown Or Other, named in 79 complaints (27.1% of the total). The sections below reproduce the underlying records in full: crash-test ratings, every recall campaign with its NHTSA campaign number, complaint counts by component, and EPA fuel-economy figures for each configuration.
NHTSA Safety Ratings
NHTSA tested the 2021 Nissan Rogue SUV FWD Earlier Release under its 5-Star Safety Ratings program. Ratings run from 1 to 5 stars; "Not rated" means NHTSA did not publish a score for that test for this variant.
| Test | Rating |
|---|---|
| Overall rating | ★★★★☆ |
| Frontal crash — overall | ★★★☆☆ |
| Frontal crash — driver | ★★★★☆ |
| Frontal crash — passenger | ★★☆☆☆ |
| Side crash — overall | ★★★★★ |
| Side crash — driver | ★★★★★ |
| Side crash — passenger | ★★★★★ |
| Side pole crash | ★★★★★ |
| Rollover resistance | ★★★★☆ |
NHTSA also rated other 2021 Nissan Rogue variants: 2021 Nissan Rogue SUV AWD Earlier Release — 4★ overall; 2021 Nissan Rogue SUV AWD Later Release — 4★ overall; 2021 Nissan Rogue SUV FWD Later Release — 4★ overall. The table above shows the most completely rated variant.
Electronic stability control was fitted as standard equipment on the tested variant, and NHTSA records no safety recall investigation rating adjustments for it.
Recall Campaigns (10)
NHTSA lists 10 recall campaign(s) that include the 2021 Nissan Rogue. Each campaign below shows the official NHTSA campaign number, the affected component, and the manufacturer's own summary, consequence and remedy statements as published by NHTSA. To check whether a specific vehicle is covered, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.
Campaign 21V957000 — Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:fuel Pump 09/12/2021
Summary: Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2021 Rogue vehicles. Abnormal wear inside the fuel pump may cause it to overheat and fail.
Consequence: Fuel pump failure may cause an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: 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 21V286000 — Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:disc:caliper 22/04/2021
Summary: 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.
Consequence: A loss of brake fluid may reduce braking performance, increasing the risk of crash.
Remedy: 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 21V186000 — Wheels:lugs/nuts/bolts/studs 17/03/2021
Summary: 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.
Consequence: The wheel vibration may break the wheel studs and cause the wheel assembly to separate from the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: 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 21V068000 — Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:hoses, Lines/piping, and Fittings 11/02/2021
Summary: 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.
Consequence: 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.
Remedy: 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 21V474000 — Seats:mid/rear Assembly 24/06/2021
Summary: 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."
Consequence: An insecurely anchored child seat can move during a sudden stop or crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy: 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 22V527000 — Back Over Prevention: Sensing System: Camera 21/07/2022
Summary: 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."
Consequence: An inoperative rearview camera display reduces the driver's rear visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: 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 22V666000 — Seat Belts: Rear/other:buckle Assembly 01/09/2022
Summary: 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."
Consequence: 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.
Remedy: 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 22V772000 — Back Over Prevention:display Function 13/10/2022
Summary: 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."
Consequence: An inoperative rearview camera display reduces the driver's rear visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: 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 23V791000 — Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:disc:caliper 22/11/2023
Summary: 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.
Consequence: A loss of brake fluid may reduce braking performance, increasing the risk of crash.
Remedy: 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 25V437000 — Engine and Engine Cooling:engine:hard Parts Internal/mechanical 27/06/2025
Summary: 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.
Consequence: 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.
Remedy: 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.
Owner Complaints (291)
Owners have filed 291 complaints about the 2021 Nissan Rogue with NHTSA. Complaint counts are not sales-adjusted — higher-selling vehicles naturally attract more complaints — but the breakdown by component shows where owners report problems most often.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown Or Other | 79 | 27.1% |
| Electrical System | 62 | 21.3% |
| Engine | 52 | 17.9% |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 33 | 11.3% |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 29 | 10.0% |
| Power Train | 27 | 9.3% |
| Structure | 19 | 6.5% |
| Service Brakes | 18 | 6.2% |
| Steering | 18 | 6.2% |
| Air Bags | 14 | 4.8% |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 12 | 4.1% |
| Back Over Prevention | 11 | 3.8% |
Complaints by Component — Visual
Bar length is proportional to the most-reported component for this model-year (Unknown Or Other, 79 complaints).
By filing year, complaints peaked in 2025 with 79 filings. Owners filed 291 complaints in total across 6 calendar years in the database extract. Complaints involving a crash number 22 and those involving a fire number 3; 8 complaints report at least one injury.
EPA Fuel Economy
The EPA classifies the 2021 Nissan Rogue as a small sport utility vehicle 2wd vehicle and published ratings for 10 configurations (engine, transmission, drive and fuel combinations). Combined fuel economy spans 27–33 MPG; the median configuration returns 26.5 city / 33.5 highway / 29.5 combined MPG. Fuel types covered: Regular Gasoline.
| Engine | Transmission | Drive | Fuel | Combined MPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.5L 4-cyl | Automatic (AV-S8) | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 29.5 |
| 2.5L 4-cyl | Automatic (AV-S8) | All-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 28.5 |
| 1.5L 3-cyl | Automatic (AV-S8) | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 32.5 |
| 1.5L 3-cyl | Automatic (AV-S8) | All-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 32.5 |
| 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic (AV-S8) | All-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 27 |
| 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic (AV-S8) | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 28 |
Showing the 6 most common configuration groups of 10 EPA configurations.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls and safety ratings databases and EPA FuelEconomy.gov dataset, accessed October 2026. See our methodology.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many complaints does the 2021 Nissan Rogue have?
NHTSA's complaints database held 291 complaints for the 2021 Nissan Rogue when accessed in October 2026. The most-reported component was Unknown Or Other with 79 complaints.
How many recalls affect the 2021 Nissan Rogue?
NHTSA lists 10 recall campaign(s) covering the 2021 Nissan Rogue in the data accessed in October 2026, including campaign 21V957000 for Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:fuel Pump.
What is the 2021 Nissan Rogue's safety rating?
NHTSA gave the tested 2021 Nissan Rogue SUV FWD Earlier Release an overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars, with 3 stars for frontal crash, 5 for side crash and 4 for rollover resistance.
What MPG does the 2021 Nissan Rogue get?
The EPA rated 10 configurations of the 2021 Nissan Rogue. Combined fuel economy ranges from 27 to 33 MPG, with a median of 29.5 MPG (median city 26.5, median highway 33.5).