2021 Nissan Rogue Fuel System Problems
Fuel system issues account for 36 complaints (13% of all 2021 Rogue complaints), with a median failure mileage of 4,400 miles. Two recalls cover fuel pump wear and a loose fuel hose/lock ring, tied to reports of stalling, gas odor, and one fire and one crash.
- Fuel System complaints
- 36
- 13% of 288
- Crashes reported
- 1
- Fires reported
- 1
- Injuries reported
- 1
- Median mileage
- 4,400 mi
- Related recalls
- 2
Typical fuel system symptoms owners report
- Vehicle stalls or loses power suddenly at low speed or highway speed, sometimes requiring towing.
- Strong gasoline odor enters the cabin while driving or after the vehicle has been parked, in some cases causing headaches or dizziness.
- Fuel pump fails or its clip comes loose, producing a gas smell and, in some reports, requiring dealer replacement of the fuel pump.
- Engine fails to start or throws a fuel-related warning, with a repeat stalling incident tied to a fuel gauge reading error.
- Vehicle hesitates or jerks when trying to accelerate, sometimes accompanied by a check engine light.
When 2021 Nissan Rogue fuel system complaints were filed
First complaint Apr 22, 2021, latest Sep 1, 2026.
Fuel System recalls for the 2021 Nissan Rogue
- NHTSA 21V957000Dec 9, 2021Fuel System24,793 vehicles
Fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2021 Rogue vehicles. Abnormal wear inside the fuel pump may cause it to overheat and fail.
Risk: Fuel pump failure may cause an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the fuel pump assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 27, 2022. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Nissan's number for this recall is R21B8.
- NHTSA 21V068000Feb 11, 2021Fuel System2,150 vehicles
Fuel system, gasoline:delivery:hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Nissan 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 lock ring may not be fully seated.
Risk: An improperly secured fuel hose may leak, increasing the risk of a fire. The fuel hose may also disconnect completely, causing the engine to stall and increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, as necessary, reposition and secure the fuel hose and lock ring, free of charge. The recall began March 16, 2021. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Nissan's number for this recall is PC791.
Fuel System complaints by Rogue model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
Frequently asked questions
- How many fuel system complaints does the 2021 Nissan Rogue have?
- NHTSA lists 36 fuel system complaints for the 2021 Rogue, which is 13% of the 288 total complaints filed for that model year.
- Is there a fuel system recall for the 2021 Nissan Rogue?
- Yes. Nissan issued two fuel system recalls for the 2021 Rogue: campaign 21V957000 for a fuel pump that may overheat and fail, and campaign 21V068000 for a fuel hose and lock ring that may not be properly secured.
- At what mileage do 2021 Rogue fuel system problems usually show up?
- NHTSA data shows a median mileage at failure of 4,400 miles for fuel system complaints on the 2021 Rogue.
- Are the 2021 Rogue fuel system problems dangerous?
- NHTSA records associate the fuel system complaints for this year with one crash, one fire, and one injury, alongside reports of stalling and gasoline odor in the cabin.