2026 Nissan Rogue recalls, problems & safety ratings
NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2026 Nissan Rogue and 54 owner complaints. The most-reported problem areas are unknown or other (11), engine (10), electrical system (10). It earned a 5-star overall NHTSA safety rating. EPA-rated fuel economy is 29–31 mpg combined, depending on configuration.
The 2026 has the fewest owner complaints of any Rogue model year from 2012 to 2026. It has 2 recalls vs. an average of 4.8 per model year.
Recalls 2
Every recall NHTSA lists for the 2026 Nissan Rogue. Not every recall applies to every vehicle, so check your VIN. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.
Power train · automatic transmission · gear position indication (prndl)
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.
Fix: 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.
Tires · temporary/emergency spare tire
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.
Fix: 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.
Common problems
From complaints owners filed with NHTSA. Complaints aren't verified, but patterns across hundreds of owners point to known weak spots.
Most-reported problem areas
By the numbers
Recent owner reports
Parked my vehicle, opened the back hatch to check for shopping bags, closed the back hatch using the automatic button. While in the store, I was called to the front. A worker reported that my window in my hatch just "popped." He could hear the glass break and when I arrived it was still making a crackling noise. Camera footage reviewed, no one was near my car to have broken it.…
Multiple times the seat belt on driver side gets stuck making it a safety hazard, could happen to other seat belts but it is unsafe to have a passenger. The belt gets stuck in the webbing/anchor. I have been stranded in a parking lot multiple times till I figure out how to unstuck it in the webbing/anchor. This puts me in a safety hazard if I am in an unsafe parking lot. And wh…
The contact owns a 2026 Nissan Rogue. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed on several occasions, the RPM elevated to 8,000 RPM without the accelerator pedal depressed. The contact slowed down and came to a complete stop, and the vehicle shut off, and the lights were inoperable. The contact stated that the vehicle was restarted after several attempts. Th…
Safety ratings
2026 NISSAN ROGUE EARLY RELEASE SUV N/A AWD
2026 NISSAN ROGUE EARLY RELEASE SUV N/A FWD
Fuel economy
EPA ratings for common configurations of the 2026 Nissan Rogue.
Rogue AWD
Auto (AV-S8) · 3 cyl · 1.5 L · Turbo
Regular
Rogue AWD Rock Creek
Auto (AV-S8) · 3 cyl · 1.5 L · Turbo
Regular
Other model years
Questions
How many recalls does the 2026 Nissan Rogue have?
NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2026 Nissan Rogue, most recently for power train · automatic transmission · gear position indication (prndl) (07/01/2026). Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer. Enter your VIN to check whether a recall applies to your vehicle.
What are the most common problems with the 2026 Nissan Rogue?
Based on 54 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported areas are unknown or other (11), engine (10), electrical system (10).
Is the 2026 Nissan Rogue safe?
The 2026 Nissan Rogue earned a 5-star overall rating in NHTSA's 5-star safety ratings.
Is the 2026 a good year for the Nissan Rogue?
The 2026 has the fewest owner complaints of any Rogue model year from 2012 to 2026. It has 2 recalls vs. an average of 4.8 per model year.
What gas mileage does the 2026 Nissan Rogue get?
EPA ratings for the 2026 Nissan Rogue range from 29 to 31 mpg combined, depending on configuration.
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Sources: NHTSA recalls, complaints and 5-Star Safety Ratings APIs; EPA fueleconomy.gov. Data retrieved November 2, 2026. NHTSA model names used: ROGUE EARLY RELEASE, ROGUE LATER RELEASE, Rogue.