Model year 2026 · Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD, Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD
2026 Nissan Rogue: recalls, fuel economy and safety ratings
EPA rates the 2026 Nissan Rogue at 29–32 mpg combined across 3 versions. NHTSA lists 2 safety recalls and 53 owner complaints for this model year. Its best NHTSA overall crash-test rating is 5 out of 5 stars.
Safety recalls
2
EPA combined mpg
29–32
NHTSA overall rating
5/5
Recall file dated Oct 28, 2026 · EPA file dated Sep 29, 2026 · updated Oct 28, 2026, 7:36 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.
2026 Nissan Rogue recalls
NHTSA's recall file lists 2 safety recalls for the 2026 Nissan Rogue, newest first.
Power train: Automatic transmission: Gear position indication (prndl)
NHTSA 26V419000Reported Jun 30, 2026
Filed by
Nissan North America, Inc. (manufacturer recall no. PD198)
Units affected
5,823 (estimate)
Problem
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2026 Rogue vehicles. The instrument panel may not display the transmission gear selection indicator. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 102, "Transmission Shift Lever Sequence, Starter Interlock, and Transmission Braking Effect."
Risk
A missing gear selection indicator may lead to unintended vehicle movement or a vehicle rollaway, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect and replace the transmission control valve assembly as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 31, 2026. Owners may contact Nissan's customer service at 800-647-7261. Nissan's number for this recall is PD198. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on July 2, 2026.
Nissan North America, Inc. (manufacturer recall no. PD180)
Units affected
4,655 (estimate)
Problem
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2026 Rogue vehicles. The incorrect-size spare tire may have been installed, which does not match the tire size and inflation pressure information on the tire placard. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."
Risk
Incorrect spare tire pressure information on the placard may lead to incorrect inflation of the spare tire, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect and replace the spare tire assembly as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 25, 2026. Owners may contact Nissan's customer service at 800-647-7261. Nissan's number for this recall is PD180. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on January 6, 2026.
Recall summaries are written by NHTSA from manufacturers' defect reports. Dates are when NHTSA received the report.
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2026 Nissan Rogue 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.
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.
2026 Nissan Rogue 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.
2026 Nissan Rogue NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings
Tested vehicle
Overall
Frontal
Side
Rollover
Rollover risk
Forward collision warning
2026 NISSAN ROGUE EARLY RELEASE SUV N/A AWD
5 stars
4 stars
5 stars
4 stars
17.9%
Standard
2026 NISSAN ROGUE EARLY RELEASE SUV N/A FWD
5 stars
4 stars
5 stars
4 stars
17.9%
Standard
2026 NISSAN ROGUE LATER RELEASE SUV N/A AWD
Not rated
Not rated
5 stars
4 stars
17.9%
No
2026 NISSAN ROGUE LATER RELEASE SUV N/A FWD
Not rated
Not rated
5 stars
4 stars
17.9%
No
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.
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2026 Nissan Rogue owner complaints
Owners have filed 53 complaints with NHTSA about the 2026 Nissan Rogue, most recently on Oct 14, 2026. 3 mention a crash, 1 a fire, 3 injured people and 0 deaths. These are unverified reports; a complaint is not proof of a defect.
Most-cited components in 2026 Nissan Rogue complaints
Component named in complaints
Mentions
Engine
10
Unknown or other
10
Electrical system
9
Visibility/wiper
8
Power train
6
Structure: Body
5
Visibility: Glass, side/rear
5
Service brakes
4
Forward collision avoidance: Adaptive cruise control
3
Steering
2
Source: NHTSA consumer complaint files (complaints received since January 1, 2015). One complaint can name several components.
