2021 Nissan Rogue Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 36about this part
- Share
- 12%of 295 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 4,400miles
- Trend
- RisingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 36 complaints about the fuel system of the 2021 Nissan Rogue, 12% of the 295 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 4,400 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved and 1 a fire, according to the filers. 2 recall campaigns on record are filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“A family member was driving at 65 MPH a brand new 2021 Nissan Rogue with less than 3,000 on us rte 95 (4 lane highway) in waltham ma when the engine stopped running/ lost power and they were able quickly pull into breakdown lane. They exited the vehicle and climbed over the guard rail, called aaa and had it towed to the nearest Nissan dealer. The problem was diagnosed as a fuel pump failure due to an electrical problem. The dealer replaced the fuel pump.”
NHTSA complaint #11413335, filed 2021-04, 3,000 miles“Check engine light code detected fuel leak. Fuel could be smelled outside of car when operated or parked. Took car to Nissan to inspect fuel leak. Fuel pump had to be replaced due to a leak per Nissan technician. There is a recall on 2021 Nissan Rogues due fuel leak. My 2021 Nissan Rogue was not covered in the recall because of my VIN.”
NHTSA complaint #11757208, filed 2026-08“I was driving on the freeway and my car started slowing down to the point of intermittently stalling. The MIL or check engine light came on. I could have been hit from the back if I did not successfully pull to over to the side of the freeway. I slowly drove it to a safe place and had my car towed to the Nissan dealership. It will now be looked at on Monday.”
NHTSA complaint #11671368, filed 2025-07“Constant strong fuel smell that last for day I'm a disabled veteran and I had really bad headaches after driving each time. I have taken vehicle in to dealership and told them about fuel smell problem and they reported they couldn't find issue but even after my vehicle still smells like fuel so much that I can taste it and get headaches from it also family gets headaches to. At the current moment there are no warning lamps on.”
NHTSA complaint #11761286, filed 2026-09“Fuel pump clip came completely loose causing horrible gas smell. Took dealership was they found that was problem & was charged $185. Searched saw there was a recall# 21V-068 for my year of Rogue thought this is not coming up when I search my vin”
NHTSA complaint #11687973, filed 2025-09Related recalls
- 21V957000Dec 9, 2021Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2021 Rogue vehicles. Abnormal wear inside the fuel pump may cause it to overheat and fail.Covers: Nissan Rogue 2021
- 21V068000Feb 11, 2021Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2021 Nissan Rogue vehicles. The fuel hose may not be secured in the proper position and the fuel tank…Covers: Nissan Rogue 2021
Related service bulletins
- 11033026May 1, 2026FUEL FILLER TUBE LOWER SEAL IS LEAKING AND DTC P0456 IS STORED IN THE ECM This bulletin is no longer active. Please discard previous versions of NTB26-006.
- 11028683Feb 2, 2026FUEL FILLER TUBE LOWER SEAL IS LEAKING AND DTC P0456 IS STORED IN THE ECM IF YOU CONFIRM The vehicle has a visible leak with a smoke machine test coming from the fuel filler tube…
- 10252805Mar 12, 2024FUEL ODOR This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
- 10246437Nov 27, 2023FUEL ODOR This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
- 10239064Jun 21, 2023FUEL ODOR IF YOU CONFIRM The customer states they smell fuel, AND The MIL is not ON and there are no stored DTCs. ACTION 1. Check for evidence of any fuel leak. 2. Check for any…
- 10213684Apr 5, 2022SERVICE INFORMATION FOR FUEL GAUGE INACCURATE WITH DTCS STORED IN ECM SERVICE INFORMATION If a fuel level sensor has been diagnosed as sending an incorrect level signal, and one…
- 10208953Feb 7, 2022DTC P0456 CAUSED BY EVAP LEAK AT VENT CONTROL VALVE O-RING This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this…
- 10208948Feb 7, 2022EVAP LEAK DTC P0442, P0455, P0456 INFORMATION This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
Fuel system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 2% |
| 2025 | 3 | 2% |
| 2024 | 13 | 6% |
| 2023 | 110 | 15% |
| 2022 | 51 | 19% |
| 2021 | 36 | 12% |
| 2020 | 3 | 2% |
| 2019 | 7 | 2% |
| 2018 | 8 | 1% |
| 2017 | 18 | 3% |
| 2016 | 17 | 3% |
| 2015 | 14 | 3% |
| 2014 | 71 | 16% |
| 2013 | 35 | 6% |
| 2012 | 19 | 6% |
| 2011 | 7 | 2% |
| 2010 | 26 | 9% |
| 2009 | 23 | 7% |
| 2008 | 44 | 10% |
Other parts of the 2021 Nissan Rogue
81 complaintsElectrical system
62 complaintsEngine
54 complaintsForward collision avoidance
29 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
27 complaintsBody and structure
19 complaintsBrakes
18 complaintsSteering
18 complaintsAir bags
15 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
14 complaintsEngine cooling
12 complaintsBack-over prevention (rear camera)
11 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2021 Nissan Rogue
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology