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2021 Nissan Rogue Sport recalls

Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2021 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.

Recall campaigns: 3
Park-it warnings: 0
Complaints: 35
Latest campaign: Feb 16, 2023

Recall summary by component3

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h

Component	Campaigns	Latest	Campaign IDs
Electrical system	1	Feb 16, 2023	23V093000
Seat belts	1	Jul 21, 2021	21V555000
Structure	1	Jul 9, 2021	21V525000

Safety recalls3

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h

0Park-it warnings

0Fixable over the air

Feb 16, 2023Latest campaign


Feb 16, 202323V093000	Electrical system: ignition anti-theft Driver contact with a key in the collapsed position could inadvertently shut off the vehicle while driving, increasing the risk of a crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 23V093000 What's wrong 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. 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. Remedy 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. Campaign NHTSA 23V093000 · Feb 16, 2023
Jul 21, 202121V555000	Seat belts: front retractor A seat belt retractor that does not function as intended can increase the risk of injury during a crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 21V555000 What's wrong Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2021 Rogue Sport vehicles. The seat belt automatic locking retractor (ALR) may deactivate early, reducing the protection offered to an installed child seat. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection." Risk A seat belt retractor that does not function as intended can increase the risk of injury during a crash. Remedy Dealers will replace the front passenger seat belt and as necessary both outer rear seat belts, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on September 14, 2021. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Nissan's number for this recall is RT049 & RT050. Campaign NHTSA 21V555000 · Jul 21, 2021
Jul 9, 202121V525000	Structure: body door Separated hinges compromise the protection offered by the liftgate, increasing the risk of injury. DetailsHide details for campaign 21V525000 What's wrong Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2021 Rogue Sport vehicles. The liftgate hinges can separate from the vehicle during a rear end crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 206, "Door Locks and Door Retention Components." Risk Separated hinges compromise the protection offered by the liftgate, increasing the risk of injury. Remedy Dealers will replace the left and right liftgate hinges, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 7, 2021. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Nissan's number for this recall is R21A7. Campaign NHTSA 21V525000 · Jul 9, 2021

Feb 16, 202323V093000

Electrical system: ignition anti-theft

Driver contact with a key in the collapsed position could inadvertently shut off the vehicle while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.

DetailsHide details for campaign 23V093000

What's wrong: 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.
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.
Remedy: 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.
Campaign: NHTSA 23V093000 · Feb 16, 2023

Jul 21, 202121V555000

Seat belts: front retractor

A seat belt retractor that does not function as intended can increase the risk of injury during a crash.

DetailsHide details for campaign 21V555000

What's wrong: Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2021 Rogue Sport vehicles. The seat belt automatic locking retractor (ALR) may deactivate early, reducing the protection offered to an installed child seat. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
Risk: A seat belt retractor that does not function as intended can increase the risk of injury during a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the front passenger seat belt and as necessary both outer rear seat belts, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on September 14, 2021. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Nissan's number for this recall is RT049 & RT050.
Campaign: NHTSA 21V555000 · Jul 21, 2021

Jul 9, 202121V525000

Structure: body door

Separated hinges compromise the protection offered by the liftgate, increasing the risk of injury.

DetailsHide details for campaign 21V525000

What's wrong: Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2021 Rogue Sport vehicles. The liftgate hinges can separate from the vehicle during a rear end crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 206, "Door Locks and Door Retention Components."
Risk: Separated hinges compromise the protection offered by the liftgate, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the left and right liftgate hinges, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 7, 2021. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Nissan's number for this recall is R21A7.
Campaign: NHTSA 21V525000 · Jul 9, 2021

To see whether a recall is still open on your car, enter the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Nissan recall lookup. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer (federal law; see limits).

Owner complaints by component35

NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h

35Complaints filed

7Involving a crash

1Involving a fire

5Injuries reported

Component	Complaints	%	Crashes	Fires	Injuries
Forward collision avoidance	11	31	3	0	1
Electrical system	7	20	2	1	2
Engine	6	17	1	0	2
Service brakes	6	17	2	0	2
Unknown or other	6	17	0	0	0
Steering	5	14	3	0	3
Vehicle speed control	3	9	1	0	0
Structure	2	6	0	0	0
Power train	2	6	1	0	1
Lane departure	2	6	1	0	0
Air bags	2	6	1	0	1
Exterior lighting	1	3	0	0	0
Visibility/wiper	1	3	0	0	0
Fuel/propulsion system	1	3	0	0	0

An owner can tag several components, so percentages add up to more than 100. Complaints are unverified owner reports, de-duplicated by NHTSA ODI number.

Latest reports

Engine
“When driving home on the evening of 3/24, I was on the interstate (70mph) when my 2021 Nissan Rogue started to decelerate and would not gain speed.”
Filed 03/25/2026 · ODI 11727133
Electrical system
“I am reporting a serious safety incident involving my 2021 Nissan Rogue, which caught on fire unexpectedly on Feb. 6, 2026 approximately 4:30 am.”
Filed 02/07/2026 · ODI 11716460
Electrical system
“Door lock actuators on driver side doors failed after less than 4 years. Both were “burnt” out according to Nissan tech. Unable to lock, unlock doors. Safety concerns.”
Filed 01/30/2026 · ODI 11714440

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2021 Nissan Rogue Sport recall questions

How many recalls does the 2021 Nissan Rogue Sport have?

NHTSA lists 3 safety recall campaigns for the 2021 Nissan Rogue Sport. The most recent, 23V093000 (reported February 16, 2023), concerns electrical system. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.

What is the most common complaint about the 2021 Nissan Rogue Sport?

Forward collision avoidance is the most-reported component, named in 11 complaints out of 35 filed with NHTSA (31%). Across all complaints, owners reported 7 crashs and 1 fire. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

How do I check if a recall is open on my 2021 Nissan Rogue Sport?

Enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Nissan recall lookup. That shows campaigns still unrepaired on that exact car. Safety recall repairs are free at a franchised Nissan dealer.

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