repaired · 2025 Q3
Immobilizer/proximity: key/sender
Risk. Driver contact with a key in the collapsed position could inadvertently shut off the vehicle while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
2021 Nissan Rogue SportProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 23 owner complaints about the 2021 Nissan Rogue Sport, most often about the forward collision avoidance. It is covered by 1 safety recall, and for recall 23V-093 the manufacturer reports only 31% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through March 25, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: Mr.choppers, CC BY-SA 3.0.
Complaints by system
Where the 2021 Nissan Rogue Sport has problems
23 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
8Forward collision avoidance1 crash/fire/injury
5Engine
4Service brakes
4Electrical system1 crash/fire/injury
3Vehicle speed control1 crash/fire/injury
2Steering1 crash/fire/injury
1Lane departure
1Fuel/propulsion system
1Exterior lighting
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Forward collision avoidance | 8 | 1 |
| Engine | 5 | 0 |
| Service brakes | 4 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 4 | 1 |
| Vehicle speed control | 3 | 1 |
| Steering | 2 | 1 |
| Lane departure | 1 | 1 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 1 | 0 |
| Exterior lighting | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
1 recall
2021 Nissan Rogue Sport recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Nissan.
Best & worst years
2021 vs. every other Rogue Sport year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Rogue Sport median. How we score
'17'18'19'20'21'22
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
NHTSA crash tests
2021 Nissan Rogue Sport safety ratings
2021 Nissan Rogue Sport SUV AWD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
★★★★★
Frontal crash★★★★★
Side barrier★★★★★
Side pole★★★★★
- Rollover: 4 stars (14.3% risk)
- Stability control: Standard
- Forward collision warning: Standard
- Lane departure warning: Standard
In owners' words
What Rogue Sport owners report
Recent forward collision avoidance complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
I was on the freeway, going 65mph. Suddenly, i felt my car partially brake. Thank God I was close to an exit and got off safely. My car partially braked again while i was going 35mph down the street. As i cautiously drove home, the FCW kept blinking, even though there was ample distance between me…
I was driving on a four lane road, no car in front in my lane, only a car in the lane to the left and a car behind, when the forward collision warning came up and immediately activated the automatic emergency braking. There were no cars or objects in the road ahead that would have triggered the…
2021 Nissan Rogue Sport. While driving, the Forward Collision Warning/Automatic Emergency Braking system will sometimes activate without reason. The vehicle applies the brakes suddenly, even when there are no obstacles, vehicles, or hazards in front of me. This false activation occurs…
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