--- title: "How to Reset Oil Life on a 2021-2025 Nissan Rogue" description: "Reset the oil life or maintenance reminder on the 2021-2025 Nissan Rogue in 4 steps, using only the controls already in the car. No scan tool needed." url: "https://whichcarparts.com/cars/nissan/rogue/2021-2025/oil-reset" updated: "2026-08-20" --- # How to Reset the Oil Life Indicator on a 2021-2025 Nissan Rogue Reset the oil life or maintenance reminder on the 2021-2025 Nissan Rogue in 4 steps, using only the controls already in the car. No scan tool needed. ## Reset procedure, 2021-2025 Nissan Rogue (High confidence) 1. Power the car on (press START twice without touching the brake, or start the engine) 2. Use the left-side steering wheel arrow pad to scroll the instrument-cluster display to the Settings (gear icon) menu 3. Select "Maintenance", then "Oil & Filter" 4. Choose "Reset" and confirm with the OK button, the reminder distance resets to its programmed interval Note: Same menu also holds Tire and custom 'Other' reminders, and lets you change the reminder distance. The reminder is a mileage countdown, not an oil-condition sensor, reset it only after actually changing the oil. Applies to both the 7-in and 12.3-in cluster displays, 2021-2025. ## Which Nissan Rogue model years does this cover? These oil life reset 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. - [2021 Rogue](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/nissan/rogue/2021) - [2022 Rogue](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/nissan/rogue/2022) - [2023 Rogue](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/nissan/rogue/2023) - [2024 Rogue](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/nissan/rogue/2024) - [2025 Rogue](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/nissan/rogue/2025) ## What changed during the 2021-2025 Nissan Rogue | Years | What changed | | --- | --- | | 2021 | Generation launch with the 2.5L PR25DD (181 hp), the only T33 year with the four-cylinder; LED headlights standard on all trims | | 2022 | 1.5L 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 | | 2023 | Rock Creek off-road-flavored trim added (18-in all-terrain tires) | | 2024 | Facelift: refreshed grille/fascia, available Google built-in 12.3-in infotainment | | 2025 | Carryover; 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 oil life reset: common questions ### How do you reset the oil life on a 2021-2025 Nissan Rogue? 4 steps, using only the controls in the car, the full sequence is above. ### Do you need a scan tool to reset the oil light on a 2021-2025 Nissan Rogue? No. The procedure above uses the vehicle's own controls. A scan tool is only necessary if the reset does not take, which usually points at a different fault. ### Why won't the oil light reset on a 2021-2025 Nissan Rogue? Almost always a timing problem in the sequence, a step held too briefly, or the ignition in the wrong position. Repeat it exactly, with the engine off and the key in accessory rather than run, unless the steps say otherwise. Same menu also holds Tire and custom 'Other' reminders, and lets you change the reminder distance. The reminder is a mileage countdown, not an oil-condition sensor, reset it only after actually changing the oil. Applies to both the 7-in and 12.3-in cluster displays, 2021-2025. ## Sources - [Nissan USA Newsroom, 2021 Rogue press kit (181-hp 2.5L, LED headlights standard)](https://usa.nissannews.com/en-US/releases/2021-nissan-rogue-press-kit) - [AMSOIL lookup, 2021 Rogue 2.5L PR25DD (0W-20, 5.4 qt) and 2023 Rogue 1.5L KR15DDT (0W-20, 5 qt)](https://www.amsoil.com/lookup/auto-and-light-truck/2023/nissan-datsun/rogue/1-5l-3-cyl-engine-code-kr15ddt-3-turbo/) - [Nissan Parts, 15208-65F1E oil filter (2022+ Rogue 1.5L)](https://parts.nissanusa.com/parts/nissan-oil-filter-1520865f1e) - [NHTSA Part 573 report, recall 25V-437, VC-Turbo engine bearing failure](https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2025/RCLRPT-25V437-3628.pdf) - [NHTSA recall 26V-080, 2023-2025 Rogue 1.5L VC-Turbo oil breakdown/bearing seizure (expands 25V-437)](https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=26V080000) - [NHTSA recall 26V-081, 2024-2025 Rogue electronic throttle body gears](https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=26V081000) - [NHTSA recall 21V-957, 2021 Rogue fuel pump](https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=21V957000) - [Car and Driver, Nissan recalls 444K vehicles for VC-Turbo engine failure (incl. investigation closure update)](https://www.caranddriver.com/news/a65299070/nissan-rogue-altima-infiniti-qx50-gx55-engine-failure-recall/) - [fueleconomy.gov, 2021 and 2022 Nissan Rogue EPA ratings](https://www.fueleconomy.gov/feg/bymodel/2022_Nissan_Rogue.shtml) - [Wheel-Size.com, 2022 Nissan Rogue OE fitments (235/65R17, 235/60R18, 235/55R19)](https://www.wheel-size.com/size/nissan/rogue/2022/) - [Hove Nissan, 2021 Rogue towing capacity (1,350 lb)](https://www.hovenissan.com/hove-il/research-rogue-towing) ## Other Nissan Rogue generations - [2014-2020 Nissan Rogue oil life reset](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/nissan/rogue/2014-2020/oil-reset) - [2012-2013 Nissan Rogue oil life reset](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/nissan/rogue/2012-2013/oil-reset) Or [compare all generations](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/nissan/rogue/oil-reset). ## More for the 2021-2025 Nissan Rogue - [Oil & filter](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/nissan/rogue/2021-2025/oil) - [Battery](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/nissan/rogue/2021-2025/battery) - [Tires & wheels](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/nissan/rogue/2021-2025/tires) - [Wiper blades](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/nissan/rogue/2021-2025/wipers) - [Air & cabin filters](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/nissan/rogue/2021-2025/filters) - [Bulbs](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/nissan/rogue/2021-2025/bulbs) - [Brakes](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/nissan/rogue/2021-2025/brakes) - [Fluids](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/nissan/rogue/2021-2025/fluids) - [Service schedule](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/nissan/rogue/2021-2025/service-schedule) - [Problems & reliability](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/nissan/rogue/2021-2025/common-problems) - [Key fob battery](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/nissan/rogue/2021-2025/key-fob-battery) - [Specs](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/nissan/rogue/2021-2025/specs) Specifications vary with engine option, production date, and market.