Model year 2021 · Small Station Wagons

2021 Nissan Rogue Sport: recalls, fuel economy and safety ratings

EPA rates the 2021 Nissan Rogue Sport at 27–28 mpg combined across 2 versions. NHTSA lists 1 safety recall and 23 owner complaints for this model year. Its best NHTSA overall crash-test rating is 5 out of 5 stars.

Safety recalls

1

EPA combined mpg

27–28

NHTSA overall rating

5/5

Recall file dated Oct 27, 2026 · EPA file dated Sep 29, 2026 · updated Oct 27, 2026, 7:34 AM EDT

Check your own car: enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see open recalls for that exact vehicle, and contact a Nissan dealer to schedule the repair — safety recall repairs are free. The list below covers the whole model year, so not every recall applies to every car.

2021 Nissan Rogue Sport recalls

NHTSA's recall file lists 1 safety recall for the 2021 Nissan Rogue Sport, newest first.

Electrical system: Ignition: Anti-theft: Immobilizer/proximity: Key/sender

NHTSA 23V093000 Reported Feb 16, 2023
Filed by
Nissan North America, Inc. (manufacturer recall no. R22C8)
Units affected
712,458 (estimate)
Problem
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2014-2020 Rogue and 2017-2022 Rogue Sport vehicles equipped with a jackknife style ignition key. The jackknife key may collapse into a folded position while driving.
Risk
Driver contact with a key in the collapsed position could inadvertently shut off the vehicle while driving, increasing the risk of a crash. Additionally, if the vehicle shuts off while driving, the air bags may not deploy in a crash as intended, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy
Dealers will insert a spacer into the key slot of the jackknife key, free of charge. Interim notification letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed March 29, 2023. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed August 30, 2023. Owners may contact Nissan's customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Nissan's number for this recall is R22C5.

Full recall record on nhtsa.gov

Recall summaries are written by NHTSA from manufacturers' defect reports. Dates are when NHTSA received the report.

2021 Nissan Rogue Sport fuel economy by version

EPA city/highway/combined estimates for each engine, transmission and drive combination. Annual fuel cost is EPA's estimate for 15,000 miles a year (55% city, 45% highway) at EPA's current fuel-price assumptions; your cost will vary.

2021 Nissan Rogue Sport EPA fuel economy
VersionEngineTransmissionDriveFuelCity/Hwy/CombFuel cost/yrCO2 g/mi
Rogue Sport2.0L 4-cylCVT (8 modes)Front-Wheel DriveRegular26/31/28 mpg$2,400318
Rogue Sport AWD2.0L 4-cylCVT (8 modes)All-Wheel DriveRegular26/30/27 mpg$2,500330

Source: FuelEconomy.gov (U.S. DOE and EPA), file dated Sep 29, 2026. Each version links to its FuelEconomy.gov record.

EPA estimates come from standardized lab tests so cars can be compared fairly; real-world mileage depends on speed, weather, load, tires and driving style.

2021 Nissan Rogue Sport crash-test ratings

NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for the tested versions. More stars mean a lower chance of serious injury in that type of crash. Rollover risk is NHTSA's estimated chance of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.

2021 Nissan Rogue Sport NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings
Tested vehicleOverallFrontalSideRolloverRollover riskForward collision warning
2021 Nissan Rogue Sport SUV AWD5 stars4 stars5 stars4 stars14.3%Standard
2021 Nissan Rogue Sport SUV FWD5 stars4 stars5 stars4 stars15.9%Standard

Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (New Car Assessment Program), checked Oct 26, 2026.

Star ratings compare vehicles of similar size and weight; a frontal rating for a large pickup is not directly comparable with one for a small car.

2021 Nissan Rogue Sport owner complaints

Owners have filed 23 complaints with NHTSA about the 2021 Nissan Rogue Sport, most recently on Mar 25, 2026. 2 mention a crash, 1 a fire, 0 injured people and 0 deaths. These are unverified reports; a complaint is not proof of a defect.

Most-cited components in 2021 Nissan Rogue Sport complaints
Component named in complaintsMentions
Forward collision avoidance: Automatic emergency braking7
Engine5
Unknown or other5
Electrical system4
Forward collision avoidance: Warnings4
Service brakes4
Vehicle speed control3
Steering2
Exterior lighting1
Forward collision avoidance1

Source: NHTSA consumer complaint files (complaints received since January 1, 2015). One complaint can name several components.

Had a safety problem with your vehicle? You can report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem.

Other Nissan Rogue Sport model years

Nissan Rogue Sport by model year
YearCombinedRecallsComplaintsOverall rating
2022 Rogue Sport27–28 mpg1125/5
2020 Rogue Sport27–28 mpg141—
2019 Rogue Sport27–28 mpg21004/5

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Sources

  • Recalls: NHTSA recall flat file (FLAT_RCL_POST_2010), dated Oct 27, 2026, plus a live check of api.nhtsa.gov in your browser.
  • Complaints: NHTSA consumer complaint flat files (COMPLAINTS_RECEIVED), counts only — we do not republish complaint text.
  • Crash tests: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings API.
  • Fuel economy: FuelEconomy.gov vehicles file (U.S. DOE and EPA), dated Sep 29, 2026.
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