Nissan Rogue 2023 recalls, problems, complaints and safety

NHTSA lists 6 safety recalls issued for the Nissan Rogue 2023 and 733 complaints filed by owners. It's the model year with the most complaints for the Nissan Rogue between 2016 and 2025.

These are recalls issued for this model and year, not for your specific car. A car may already be repaired or may not be included. Confirm with your VIN on NHTSA.

Recalls issued for the Nissan Rogue 2023

Engine and cooling
NHTSA campaign 26V080000 · 2026-02-12

What happens

Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2023-2025 Rogue vehicles equipped with 3-cylinder 1.5L variable compression turbo (VC-Turbo) engines. Increased temperatures can break down the engine oil, which may cause the engine bearings to seize and become damaged, leading to engine failure.

Consequence

Engine failure can cause a loss of drive power, increasing 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, inspect for diagnostic trouble codes, and test drive the vehicle, free of charge. The dealer may also inspect the oil pan for metal debris, and replace the engine if necessary. Repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 8, 2026. Owners may contact Nissan's customer service at 800-647-7261. Nissan's numbers for this recall are R25E2 and R25E3. This recall expands previous NHTSA recall number 25V437. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning February 27, 2026.

The repair is free at any dealer of the brand.

NHTSA 26V080000

Engine and cooling
NHTSA campaign 25V437000 · 2025-06-27

What happens

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.

The repair is free at any dealer of the brand.

NHTSA 25V437000

Seat belts
NHTSA campaign 24V156000 · 2024-02-28

What happens

Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2023 Rogue vehicles. The driver and front passenger seat belt pretensioners may have been incorrectly manufactured, which can cause the seat belts to not properly restrain occupants. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection," 209, "Seat Belt Assemblies," and 210 "Seat Belt Assembly Anchorages."

Consequence

Improperly restrained occupants have an increased risk of injury during a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the front seat belt assemblies, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 26, 2024. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Nissan's number for this recall is PD105.

The repair is free at any dealer of the brand.

NHTSA 24V156000

Air bags
NHTSA campaign 24V154000 · 2024-02-27

What happens

Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2024 Titan, Frontier, Infiniti QX60, Pathfinder, 2023-2024 Sentra, Versa, Kicks, Infiniti QX50, and 2023 Rogue vehicles. Due to a manufacturing issue, the driver's air bag inflator may absorb moisture, and cause the air bag to deploy improperly.

Consequence

An air bag that deploys improperly may not protect the driver as intended during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the front driver's air bag assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 10, 2024. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Nissan's numbers for this recall are PD103, PD104, and PMA34.

The repair is free at any dealer of the brand.

NHTSA 24V154000

Seat belts
NHTSA campaign 23V374000 · 2023-05-25

What happens

Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2023 Nissan Rogue vehicles. The fastener in the rear seat belt anchor attachment points may not have been tightened properly and can loosen over time.

Consequence

A loose rear seat belt anchor fastener may not properly restrain an occupant in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect and tighten the rear seat belt anchor bolts. Additionally, dealers will apply warning labels to the seat belt attachment points to indicate the bolt size and torque value required for any future seat belt repair. Repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed July 14, 2023. Owners may contact Nissan's customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Nissan's number for this recall is PC978, PC979.

The repair is free at any dealer of the brand.

NHTSA 23V374000

Seats
NHTSA campaign 23V268000 · 2023-04-13

What happens

Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2023 Rogue, Pathfinder, and Infiniti QX60 vehicles. The driver's powered seat may not be fully secured to the seat frame, causing the seat frame welds to detach from the rear inboard seat bracket.

Consequence

An unsecured seat with broken welds may not properly restrain an occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect the driver's seat rail clearance, and if necessary, replace the driver's seat cushion frame, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed June 10, 2023. Owners may contact Nissan's customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Nissan's number for this recall is PC966, PC967.

The repair is free at any dealer of the brand.

NHTSA 23V268000

Complaints from other owners

733 complaints filed with NHTSA by owners of this model.

23 with a crash · 3 with a fire · 16 injuries

Most reported problems on the Nissan Rogue 2023

• Engine: 289 (39% of complaints)
• Engine and cooling: 123 (17% of complaints)
• Fuel and propulsion: 97 (13% of complaints)
• Powertrain and transmission: 79 (11% of complaints)
• Electrical system: 57 (8% of complaints)

Complaints are written by owners and NHTSA doesn't verify each one. They're useful to spot trends.

What to check before buying a Nissan Rogue 2023

• Confirm by VIN on NHTSA that the recalls on this list were repaired.
• Start it cold, listen for noises, look for oil or coolant leaks and exhaust smoke.
• Check coolant level and color, the temperature gauge on the test drive and leaks under the engine.
• Check for loss of power, stalling or uneven acceleration on the test drive.
• Get an inspection from an independent mechanic before paying.

Safety rating (NCAP)

Nissan Rogue recalls by year

• 2016 : 7 recalls · 541 complaints
• 2017 : 5 recalls · 599 complaints
• 2018 : 3 recalls · 609 complaints
• 2019 : 3 recalls · 336 complaints
• 2020 : 1 recalls · 152 complaints
• 2021 : 10 recalls · 290 complaints
• 2022 : 6 recalls · 265 complaints
• 2023 : 6 recalls · 733 complaints
• 2024 : 4 recalls · 212 complaints
• 2025 : 3 recalls · 190 complaints

Frequently asked questions

How many recalls does the Nissan Rogue 2023 have?

NHTSA lists 6 safety recalls issued for the Nissan Rogue 2023. That doesn't mean every car has them open: confirm with the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. The repair is free at the dealer.

What is the most common problem with the Nissan Rogue 2023?

In complaints filed with NHTSA, the most mentioned component is: engine (289 of 733 complaints). Complaints aren't verified one by one, but they show trends.