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2026 Nissan Rogue: Problems, Recalls and MPG

What this means

NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for the 2026 Nissan Rogue, most recently filed June 2026. Owners have filed 45 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the engine.

Data summary generated from official records. Methodology Data: NHTSA, DOT, EPA · Refreshed Oct 6, 2026
Caution Fewer than 50 complaints filed. With this few reports, patterns may not be meaningful.
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Recalls (2)

NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for the 2026 Nissan Rogue. Check whether yours was repaired with NHTSA's free VIN lookup ↗

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Listed for 2026 Nissan Rogue. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 26V419000 Filed Jun 30, 2026

Instrument Panel May Fail to Display Selected Gear/FMVSS 102

Power train · automatic transmission · gear position indication (prndl)
Official NHTSA text
Summary
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."
Consequence
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.
Repair progress not yet reported5,823 vehicles potentially affected
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 26V419000
Listed for 2026 Nissan Rogue. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 25V912000 Filed Dec 23, 2025

Incorrect Spare Tire Installed/FMVSS 110

Tires · temporary/emergency spare tire
Official NHTSA text
Summary
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."
Consequence
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.
81.3% repairedof 4,655 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 25V912000

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Owner complaints (45)

45 complaints filed with NHTSA (owner reports, not verified findings). The engine is mentioned most often.

3involved a crash
1involved a fire
2injuries reported
0deaths reported

As reported by owners in their complaints. These are reports, not NHTSA findings.

Most-reported components

Complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2026 Nissan Rogue, by component (top 10). One complaint can list several components, so these add up to more than 45.Source: NHTSA ODI owner complaints · Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 · Report a data error

How 2026 compares with other Rogue years

Best and worst Rogue years →
2017201820192020202120222023202420252026
This year (2026)Other yearsStill collecting reports

Counts are owner reports, not failure rates. Higher sales years tend to draw more reports. Owners are still filing reports for recent model years, so these counts will grow. Source: NHTSA ODI, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.

Fuel economy: up to 32 mpg combined

32
mpg combined
29
city
36
highway
EPA annual fuel cost
$2,100
CO₂ tailpipe
279 g/mi
EPA class
Small Sport Utility Vehicle

What it costs you to run

$2,041per year
$170per month
469gallons a year

Miles ÷ 32 mpg × $4.354 (EIA US average regular, week of Oct 5, 2026, all taxes included). Source: EPA · EIA.

EPA label estimates from lab tests; your mileage will vary.

Specs by configuration

2026 Nissan Rogue configurations with EPA data
Engine · transmissionDriveCity / Hwy / CombEPA $/yrCO₂ g/mi
1.5 L 3-cyl · AV-S8 CVTFront-Wheel Drive29 / 36 / 32$2,100279
1.5 L 3-cyl · AV-S8 CVTAll-Wheel Drive28 / 35 / 31$2,150291
1.5 L 3-cyl · AV-S8 CVTAll-Wheel Drive27 / 32 / 29$2,300307

Source: EPA fuel economy data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026. Configurations are listed when EPA and NHTSA records match.

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Where to next

2026 Nissan Rogue FAQ

How many recalls does the 2026 Nissan Rogue have?

NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns: 26V419000 (power train), 25V912000 (tire). Use NHTSA's VIN lookup to see whether a specific car was repaired.

What are the most common 2026 Nissan Rogue problems?

Owners filed 45 complaints with NHTSA. Engine (9), Visibility/wiper (8), Power train (7) are mentioned most. These are owner reports, not verified findings.

What mpg does the 2026 Nissan Rogue get?

EPA rates the 1.5 L 3-cyl · AV-S8 CVT version at 29 city, 36 highway and 32 combined mpg. Other configurations are listed in the fuel economy section.

How does the 2026 Rogue compare with other years?

Among the 2017–2021 Nissan Rogue model years at least five years old, the 2020 drew the fewest complaints (152) and the 2018 the most (668). The 2026 drew 45. Counts are owner reports, not failure rates.

How this page was madeSources, processing, limits, review and changes

Processing

  • Complaints are counted per component. One complaint can list several, so component totals add up to more than the total.
  • Fuel cost = miles per year ÷ EPA combined mpg × EIA weekly price for your region.

Limitations

  • Complaint counts are owner reports, not verified findings or failure rates. There is no sales denominator.
  • Recall campaigns are listed for the model year. Only NHTSA and the automaker know whether a specific car was repaired.
  • Recent model years are still collecting reports.

Review

Data compiled automatically from the official files listed here.

Changelog

  • 2026-10-06 Data refreshed from the official files.
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