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Nissan Rogue 2021 - Problems, Recalls, and Investigations

The complete public record for the 2021 Nissan Rogue: what owners reported, which systems drew recalls, and where complaints exist that no recall has ever covered.

295Distinct owner complaintsSource: NHTSA Complaints
10Recall campaignsSource: NHTSA Recalls
4Defect investigationsSource: NHTSA Investigations
46Complaints reporting a crash or fireOwner Reports, Unverified

Complaints by System

Distinct complaints naming each system, most reported first. Select a system for its own page.

Did a Recall Cover It?

The join between complaints and recalls for this model year, system by system. A gap does not prove a defect - it means owners reported the problem and no recall campaign covers that system on this model year.

Unknown Or Other80 complaints

80 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Engine66 complaints

66 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 25V437000.

Electrical System62 complaints

62 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Driver Assistance and Stability Systems53 complaints

53 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 22V772000.

Fuel and Propulsion System36 complaints

36 complaints; 2 recall campaigns cover this system. Campaigns: 21V068000, 21V957000.

Power Train27 complaints

27 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Vehicle Structure19 complaints

19 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Steering19 complaints

19 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Brakes18 complaints

18 complaints; 2 recall campaigns cover this system. Campaigns: 21V286000, 23V791000.

Air Bags15 complaints

15 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Visibility14 complaints

14 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Vehicle Speed Control11 complaints

11 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Seat Belts4 complaints

4 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 22V666000.

Suspension4 complaints

4 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Wheels4 complaints

4 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 21V186000.

Seats4 complaints

4 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 21V474000.

Lighting2 complaints

2 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Equipment2 complaints

2 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 22V527000.

Latches, Locks and Linkages2 complaints

2 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Recall Campaigns

Every campaign covering this model year, in our own words. The campaign number is the official reference.

21V068000Reported February 11, 2021 - 2,150 vehicles potentially affected

Fuel and Propulsion System. Recall covering the fuel and propulsion system system, reported to NHTSA on February 11, 2021. The campaign covers an estimated 2,150 vehicles across all affected models.

21V186000Reported March 17, 2021 - 21 vehicles potentially affected

Wheels. Recall covering the wheels system, reported to NHTSA on March 17, 2021. The campaign covers an estimated 21 vehicles across all affected models.

21V286000Reported April 22, 2021 - 14,054 vehicles potentially affected

Brakes. Recall covering the brakes system, reported to NHTSA on April 22, 2021. The campaign covers an estimated 14,054 vehicles across all affected models.

21V474000Reported June 24, 2021 - 47,098 vehicles potentially affected

Seats. Recall covering the seats system, reported to NHTSA on June 24, 2021. The campaign covers an estimated 47,098 vehicles across all affected models.

21V957000Reported December 9, 2021 - 24,793 vehicles potentially affected

Fuel and Propulsion System. Recall covering the fuel and propulsion system system, reported to NHTSA on December 9, 2021. The campaign covers an estimated 24,793 vehicles across all affected models.

22V527000Reported July 21, 2022 - 10,477 vehicles potentially affected

Equipment. Recall covering the equipment system, reported to NHTSA on July 21, 2022. The campaign covers an estimated 10,477 vehicles across all affected models.

22V666000Reported September 1, 2022 - 8,391 vehicles potentially affected

Seat Belts. Recall covering the seat belts system, reported to NHTSA on September 1, 2022. The campaign covers an estimated 8,391 vehicles across all affected models.

22V772000Reported October 13, 2022 - 27,388 vehicles potentially affected

Driver Assistance and Stability Systems. Recall covering the driver assistance and stability systems system, reported to NHTSA on October 13, 2022. The campaign covers an estimated 27,388 vehicles across all affected models.

23V791000Reported November 22, 2023 - 2 vehicles potentially affected

Brakes. Recall covering the brakes system, reported to NHTSA on November 22, 2023. The campaign covers an estimated 2 vehicles across all affected models.

25V437000Reported June 27, 2025 - 443,899 vehicles potentially affected

Engine. Recall covering the engine system, reported to NHTSA on June 27, 2025. The campaign covers an estimated 443,899 vehicles across all affected models.

Defect Investigations

NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation opened these investigations touching this model year.

PE23023Opened December 13, 2023 - Closed July 18, 2025

Complete loss of motive power due to engine failure. Resulted in recall campaign 25V437.

PE23023Opened December 13, 2023 - Closed July 18, 2025

Complete loss of motive power due to engine failure. Resulted in recall campaign 25V437.

PE23023Opened December 13, 2023 - Closed July 18, 2025

Complete loss of motive power due to engine failure. Resulted in recall campaign 25V437.

PE24020Opened August 5, 2024 - Closed August 24, 2026

2021 Nissan Rogue Inner Tie Rod Failures. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

Complaints by Year Received

When this model year's complaints reached NHTSA - whether its problems surfaced early or late in its life.

202137
202233
202337
202444
202579
202665
How to Read These Counts: complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not failure rates. Older and higher-volume vehicles accumulate more reports, and counts are not adjusted for vehicles sold - no per-sales rate or reliability ranking is shown, because the public data does not support one.

Data as of October 30, 2026. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaints, recalls, and investigations files (U.S. Government public domain). DefectRecord is not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer. For your specific vehicle, use NHTSA's VIN lookup. Report an error.