---
title: "Nissan Rogue Key Fob Battery: CR2032"
description: "How the Nissan Rogue key fob battery specification changed from 2012 to 2025, compared generation by generation. The Nissan Rogue key fob takes a CR2032 coin cell. How to open the fob without breaking it, and which substitutions actually work."
url: "https://whichcarparts.com/cars/nissan/rogue/key-fob-battery"
updated: "2026-08-20"
---

# Nissan Rogue Key Fob Battery Type and Replacement

The specification is not the same across every year we cover, the table below shows exactly where it changes.

## Has the Nissan Rogue key fob battery specification changed by year?

| Model years | Fob battery |
| --- | --- |
| [2021-2025](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/nissan/rogue/2021-2025/key-fob-battery) | CR2032 |
| [2014-2020](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/nissan/rogue/2014-2020/key-fob-battery) | CR2032 (Intelligent Key); jackknife-style basic keys use a CR2025 in most fobs. Check the old battery |
| [2012-2013](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/nissan/rogue/2012-2013/key-fob-battery) | CR2032 (Intelligent Key); early basic flip-key remotes may use CR2025. Check the old battery |

## Full specifications by generation

The key fob battery on a Nissan Rogue is set by its generation, not its model year, so each generation has one page carrying the complete figures, part numbers and fitment notes for every year it covers.

- [2021-2025 Nissan Rogue Key fob battery](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/nissan/rogue/2021-2025/key-fob-battery)
- [2014-2020 Nissan Rogue Key fob battery](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/nissan/rogue/2014-2020/key-fob-battery)
- [2012-2013 Nissan Rogue Key fob battery](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/nissan/rogue/2012-2013/key-fob-battery)

## Nissan Rogue key fob battery: common questions

### What battery does the Nissan Rogue key fob take?

A single CR2032 coin cell.

### Can you use a CR2032 instead of a CR2025 in a Nissan Rogue key fob?

This fob takes a CR2032, so start there. The two cells share a 20 mm diameter but differ in thickness, and the thicker one does not always seat in a housing built for the thinner.

### How do you open a Nissan Rogue key fob?

Slide out the mechanical emergency key first, which usually releases a catch, then part the halves with a plastic pry tool or a coin wrapped in tape. A screwdriver will mark the case and can crack the seam.

## 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)

## Find your exact Rogue

- [2025](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/nissan/rogue/2025)
- [2024](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/nissan/rogue/2024)
- [2023](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/nissan/rogue/2023)
- [2022](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/nissan/rogue/2022)
- [2021](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/nissan/rogue/2021)
- [2020](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/nissan/rogue/2020)
- [2019](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/nissan/rogue/2019)
- [2018](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/nissan/rogue/2018)
- [2017](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/nissan/rogue/2017)
- [2016](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/nissan/rogue/2016)
- [2015](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/nissan/rogue/2015)
- [2014](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/nissan/rogue/2014)
- [2013](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/nissan/rogue/2013)
- [2012](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/nissan/rogue/2012)

More Nissan Rogue guides:

- [Oil & filter](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/nissan/rogue/oil)
- [Battery](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/nissan/rogue/battery)
- [Tires & wheels](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/nissan/rogue/tires)
- [Wiper blades](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/nissan/rogue/wipers)
- [Air & cabin filters](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/nissan/rogue/filters)
- [Bulbs](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/nissan/rogue/bulbs)
- [Brakes](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/nissan/rogue/brakes)
- [Fluids](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/nissan/rogue/fluids)
- [Service schedule](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/nissan/rogue/service-schedule)
- [Problems & reliability](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/nissan/rogue/common-problems)
- [Oil light reset](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/nissan/rogue/oil-reset)
- [Specs](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/nissan/rogue/specs)

Specifications vary with engine option, production date, and market.