2021–2025 T33 (3rd generation)
2021–2025 Nissan Rogue Common Problems and Years to Avoid
6 documented problems with the 2021–2025 Nissan Rogue, with symptoms, affected years, and typical repair costs. 2 of them are serious. 4 carry a recall or TSB number.
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2021–2025 Nissan Rogue recalls and service bulletins
| Recall / TSB | Issue | Severity |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA 25V-437 (Nissan R25A8/A9, R25B1/B2); expanded by NHTSA 26V-080 (R25E2/E3) | 1.5L VC-Turbo engine bearing failure (recalls + extended warranty) | major |
| NHTSA 26V-081 | Electronic throttle body gear failure, loss of power (recall) | moderate |
| NHTSA 21V-957 | Fuel pump failure, stall or no-start (recall, 2021) | major |
| NHTSA 22V-666 | Rear seat belt buckles may not latch (recall) | moderate |
Recall work is free at a franchised dealer regardless of the vehicle's age, mileage, or how many owners it has had. Check your VIN against the NHTSA database to see what is still outstanding on your specific vehicle, a recall listed here may already have been performed.
1.5L VC-Turbo engine bearing failure (recalls + extended warranty)
majorThe KR15DDT's variable-compression linkage and main bearings can fail, announced by engine knock, metal in the oil, warning lights, and sudden failure, sometimes with a breached block and oil fire risk. NHTSA recall 25V-437 (June 2025, 443,899 Nissan/Infiniti VC-Turbo vehicles) has dealers reprogram the ECM and inspect the oil pan for metal debris, replacing the engine if debris is found; 26V-080 (2026) expanded coverage for 2023–2025 Rogues because heat-degraded oil can seize the bearings. Nissan paired the remedy with an extended engine limited warranty (widely reported as 10 years/120,000 miles for vehicles passing inspection), and NHTSA closed its multi-year investigation in July 2025 after the recall. If you hear a new knock or rattle, stop driving and get the VIN checked.
Electronic throttle body gear failure, loss of power (recall)
moderateOn 2024–2025 Rogues with the 1.5L VC-Turbo, gears inside the electronic throttle body can break, causing a sudden loss of drive power. Dealers reprogram the ECM and inspect/replace the throttle body free of charge under a 2026 recall.
Fuel pump failure, stall or no-start (recall, 2021)
majorAbnormal wear inside the low-pressure fuel pump on certain 2021 Rogues can make it overheat and fail, causing rough running, stalling at speed, or a no-start. Dealers replace the fuel pump assembly free under recall. A 2021 car that cranks but won't fire, or dies in traffic, should get a VIN check before any other diagnosis.
Rear seat belt buckles may not latch (recall)
moderateRear seat belt buckle assemblies on certain 2021–2022 Rogues can freeze or fail to latch properly. Dealers inspect and replace the rear buckles free of charge. Quick VIN check if rear passengers report a sticky buckle.
CVT shudder and hesitation complaints (2021, 2.5L)
moderateThe 2021 2.5L/CVT combination continues to generate NHTSA complaints of low-speed shudder, hesitation when accelerating from a stop, and clunks, familiar Nissan CVT behavior, though at lower rates than the T32. No recall or warranty extension applies; a dealer TCM reflash and fresh NS-3 fluid resolve some cases. The 2022+ 1.5T uses a revised CVT with fewer drivability complaints so far.
12V battery drain / electrical gremlins
minorThe stop-start EFB battery runs hard duty, and marginal batteries trigger a cascade of scary-looking warnings, malfunction messages at startup, dead clusters, remote-start failures. Many 'electrical problem' complaints on 2021–2023 cars trace back to a weak 12V battery or parasitic drain from telematics. Load-test the battery before chasing anything exotic, and replace with an EFB/AGM start-stop battery, not a bargain flooded one.
Problems listed here are compiled from NHTSA complaints, recalls, technical service bulletins, and widely documented owner reports for the 2021–2025 Nissan Rogue. Not every vehicle will experience these issues.
Which Nissan Rogue model years does this cover?
These problems and recalls specifications apply to every Nissan Rogue built from 2021 through 2025 — the T33 (3rd generation), compact crossover suv (cmf-cd platform). Nothing in this specification changes between those model years. Pick your year for the engines it offered, what changed that year, and the problems recorded against it.
What changed during the 2021–2025 Nissan Rogue
- 2021Generation launch with the 2.5L PR25DD (181 hp), the only T33 year with the four-cylinder; LED headlights standard on all trims
- 20221.5L KR15DDT VC-Turbo three-cylinder (201 hp / 225 lb-ft) becomes the sole engine; different oil filter (15208-65F1E) and ~5.0 qt capacity vs the 2.5's 5.4 qt
- 2023Rock Creek off-road-flavored trim added (18-in all-terrain tires)
- 2024Facelift: refreshed grille/fascia, available Google built-in 12.3-in infotainment
- 2025Carryover; 2023–2025 1.5T cars swept into engine recall 26V-080 (ECM update + oil pan debris inspection). A Rogue Plug-in Hybrid (Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV-based) arrives as a separate 2026 variant.
2021–2025 Nissan Rogue problems and recalls: common questions
What are the most common problems with the 2021–2025 Nissan Rogue?
- The recurring ones are: 1.5l vc-turbo engine bearing failure (recalls + extended warranty); electronic throttle body gear failure, loss of power (recall); fuel pump failure, stall or no-start (recall, 2021); rear seat belt buckles may not latch (recall); cvt shudder and hesitation complaints (2021, 2.5l). Each is detailed above with symptoms, affected years, and typical cost.
Which 2021–2025 Nissan Rogue years should you avoid?
- The years to be most careful with are those affected by 1.5l vc-turbo engine bearing failure (recalls + extended warranty) (2022–2025 (NHTSA filings list 2021–2024 plus 2023–2025 Rogue; the US Rogue got the 1.5T for 2022)) and fuel pump failure, stall or no-start (recall, 2021) (2021). A documented problem is not automatically a reason to walk away. Service records showing the repair was done change the picture entirely.
Are there recalls on the 2021–2025 Nissan Rogue?
- 4 of the issues listed carry a recall or technical service bulletin: NHTSA 25V-437 (Nissan R25A8/A9, R25B1/B2); expanded by NHTSA 26V-080 (R25E2/E3) (1.5l vc-turbo engine bearing failure (recalls + extended warranty)), NHTSA 26V-081 (electronic throttle body gear failure, loss of power (recall)), NHTSA 21V-957 (fuel pump failure, stall or no-start (recall, 2021)), NHTSA 22V-666 (rear seat belt buckles may not latch (recall)). Recall work is free at a franchised dealer regardless of age or mileage. Check your VIN on the NHTSA site to see what is outstanding.
How much do 2021–2025 Nissan Rogue repairs typically cost?
- Typical figures for the issues above: 1.5l vc-turbo engine bearing failure (recalls + extended warranty), Free under recall (up to full engine replacement); document oil changes to protect warranty coverage; electronic throttle body gear failure, loss of power (recall), Free under recall; fuel pump failure, stall or no-start (recall, 2021), Free under recall; ~$500–$900 if a failed pump is replaced outside recall scope; rear seat belt buckles may not latch (recall), Free under recall.
Sources
- Nissan USA Newsroom, 2021 Rogue press kit (181-hp 2.5L, LED headlights standard)
- AMSOIL lookup, 2021 Rogue 2.5L PR25DD (0W-20, 5.4 qt) and 2023 Rogue 1.5L KR15DDT (0W-20, 5 qt)
- Nissan Parts, 15208-65F1E oil filter (2022+ Rogue 1.5L)
- NHTSA Part 573 report, recall 25V-437, VC-Turbo engine bearing failure
- NHTSA recall 26V-080, 2023–2025 Rogue 1.5L VC-Turbo oil breakdown/bearing seizure (expands 25V-437)
- NHTSA recall 26V-081, 2024–2025 Rogue electronic throttle body gears
- NHTSA recall 21V-957, 2021 Rogue fuel pump
- Car and Driver, Nissan recalls 444K vehicles for VC-Turbo engine failure (incl. investigation closure update)
- fueleconomy.gov, 2021 and 2022 Nissan Rogue EPA ratings
- Wheel-Size.com, 2022 Nissan Rogue OE fitments (235/65R17, 235/60R18, 235/55R19)
- Hove Nissan, 2021 Rogue towing capacity (1,350 lb)