Model year
2021 Nissan Rogue Sport
NHTSA lists 1 recall and 23 complaints for the 2021 Nissan Rogue Sport (recall file dated Oct 23, 2026; complaint file dated Oct 23, 2026). The components listed on the most complaints are FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING (7), ENGINE (5), UNKNOWN OR OTHER (5). NHTSA rated 2 variants 5 stars overall. EPA rates it 27–28 mpg combined depending on configuration (fuel economy file dated Sep 29, 2026). EPA's annual fuel-cost figures for these configurations are $2,400–$2,500, based on 15,000 miles and 55% city driving.
Recalls
23V093000 · Feb 16, 2023
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:ANTI-THEFT:IMMOBILIZER/PROXIMITY:KEY/SENDER
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.
Complaints
23 distinct complaints. Crash flag on 2, fire flag on 1, injury field 0, deaths field 0. A complaint can be counted under more than one component. The injury and death figures are the file's numbers (the highest value on each complaint, then added), not a separate verified count of people.
Investigations
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Safety ratings
| Variant | Overall | Front | Side | Pole | Rollover | Photo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SUV AWD | 5 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 4 · possibility 0.143 | NHTSA photo |
| SUV FWD | 5 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 4 · possibility 0.159 | NHTSA photo |
Fuel economy
| Configuration | Fuel | City | Hwy | Comb | kWh/100 mi | Range | Annual fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rogue Sport AWD · 2L · Automatic (AV-S8) · All-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 26 | 30 | 27 | — | — | $2,500 |
| Rogue Sport · 2L · Automatic (AV-S8) · Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 26 | 31 | 28 | — | — | $2,400 |
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Check a vehicle
This page is not a VIN lookup. NHTSA's recall tool checks a specific vehicle: nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's page for this model year is 2021 Nissan Rogue Sport at NHTSA. Complaint narratives stay on NHTSA's site and are not copied here.