2021 Nissan Rogue maintenance schedule

Written in plain English and reviewed by the eli5cars editorial team · Last reviewed June 2026

2.5L 4-cylinder (181 hp)SSVSLMSRP $26,050

⚠ 10 open recalls for this vehicle

A recall means the manufacturer found a safety problem and is required to fix it — these aren't normal wear-and-tear repairs. Check your specific VIN at NHTSA.gov to confirm your car is affected.

✓ Recall repairs are always FREE at any dealer, no matter who currently owns the car or where it was bought.

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.

Why it matters: Fuel pump failure may cause an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash.

The fix: 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.

Reported 09/12/2021 · Campaign #21V957000 — look up your VIN at NHTSA.gov →

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER

Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2021 Rogue vehicles. The rear left and/or right brake caliper assemblies may be missing an internal bushing, allowing the O-ring seal to move and brake fluid to leak.

Why it matters: A loss of brake fluid may reduce braking performance, increasing the risk of crash.

The fix: Dealers will inspect and replace the left and/or right rear brake calipers, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 10, 2021. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Nissan's number for this recall is PC804.

Reported 22/04/2021 · Campaign #21V286000 — look up your VIN at NHTSA.gov →

WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS/STUDS

Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2021 Nissan Rogue vehicles. The incorrect wheel nuts may have been installed, and may loosen causing wheel vibration.

Why it matters: The wheel vibration may break the wheel studs and cause the wheel assembly to separate from the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

The fix: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the wheel nuts and replace any incorrect ones, free of charge. The recall began May 4, 2021. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Nissan's number for this recall is PC799.

Reported 17/03/2021 · Campaign #21V186000 — look up your VIN at NHTSA.gov →

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.

Why it matters: 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.

The fix: 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.

Reported 11/02/2021 · Campaign #21V068000 — look up your VIN at NHTSA.gov →

SEATS:MID/REAR ASSEMBLY

Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2021 Rogue vehicles. The second-row upper tether wires may have been improperly welded to the seatback frame, preventing a child seat from being securely anchored. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 225, "Child Restraint Anchorage Systems."

Why it matters: An insecurely anchored child seat can move during a sudden stop or crash, increasing the risk of injury.

The fix: Dealers will inspect and replace the rear seatbacks as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 30, 2021. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Nissan's number for this recall is PC812.

Reported 24/06/2021 · Campaign #21V474000 — look up your VIN at NHTSA.gov →

BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA

Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Rogue, 2022 Frontier, Pathfinder, and Titan rental vehicles. When the Sirius XM subscription is set to "Not Subscribed," it may cause the infotainment head unit to reboot, resulting in an inoperative rearview camera. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."

Why it matters: An inoperative rearview camera display reduces the driver's rear visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.

The fix: The Infotainment system software will be updated by a dealer, or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed July 29, 2022. Owners may contact Nissan's customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Nissan's number for this recall is R22A5 PC901 PC902.

Reported 21/07/2022 · Campaign #22V527000 — look up your VIN at NHTSA.gov →

SEAT BELTS: REAR/OTHER:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY

Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Rogue vehicles. The rear seat belts for the left-hand and right-hand rear seats may not retract properly. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard numbers 208, "Occupant Crash Protection," and 209, "Seatbelt Assemblies."

Why it matters: Seat belts that do not retract properly may be difficult to operate, preventing their usage, which can increase the risk of injury in a crash.

The fix: Dealers will inspect and replace the rear seat belts, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed October 27, 2023. Owners may contact Nissan's customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Nissan's number for this recall is PC915.

Reported 01/09/2022 · Campaign #22V666000 — look up your VIN at NHTSA.gov →

BACK OVER PREVENTION:DISPLAY FUNCTION

Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2022 Titan, Titan XD, Frontier, and 2021-2022 Rogue vehicles. The in-vehicle infotainment (IVI) system may continuously reboot when the vehicle is restarted, which can result in an inoperative rearview display. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."

Why it matters: An inoperative rearview camera display reduces the driver's rear visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.

The fix: The IVI software will be updated by a dealer, or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed November 18, 2022. Owners may contact Nissan's customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Nissan's numbers for this recall are R22B8, R22C1, and PC923/25.

Reported 13/10/2022 · Campaign #22V772000 — look up your VIN at NHTSA.gov →

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER

Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2021 Rogue vehicles. The left and/or right rear brake caliper assemblies may be missing an internal bushing, allowing the O-ring seal to move and brake fluid to leak.

Why it matters: A loss of brake fluid may reduce braking performance, increasing the risk of crash.

The fix: Dealers will replace the left and right rear brake calipers, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 12, 2024. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Nissan's number for this recall is PC933. The two vehicles that were previously inspected under recall 21V-286 and did not receive a brake caliper replacement will need to have the new remedy completed.

Reported 22/11/2023 · Campaign #23V791000 — look up your VIN at NHTSA.gov →

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:HARD PARTS INTERNAL/MECHANICAL

Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2021-2024 Rogue, 2019-2020 Altima, 2019-2022 Infiniti QX50, and 2022 Infiniti QX55 vehicles equipped with 3-cylinder 1.5L or 4-cylinder 2.0L variable compression turbo (VC-Turbo) engines. The engine bearings may have manufacturing defects that can lead to engine failure.

Why it matters: Engine failure increases the risk of a crash. A bearing failure may cause a breach in the engine block, allowing hot oil to be discharged, increasing the risk of an engine fire.

The fix: Dealers will reprogram the engine control module (ECM) software, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed April 8, 2026. Owners may contact Nissan's customer service at 800-647-7261 or Infiniti's customer service at 1-800-662-6200. Nissan's numbers for this recall are R25A8/A9 and R25B1/B2.

Reported 27/06/2025 · Campaign #25V437000 — look up your VIN at NHTSA.gov →

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Full service timeline

Mileage	Service items	Details
5k mi	Engine oil and filter change — 0W-20 full synthetic (Nissan factory interval: 5,000 miles under normal use) Tire rotation Inspect brake pads and rotors — front and rear Check all fluid levels
10k mi	Engine oil and filter change — 0W-20 full synthetic Tire rotation Replace cabin air filter Inspect Xtronic CVT fluid level and condition — Nissan NS-3 CVT fluid Inspect brake fluid color and level
15k mi	Engine oil and filter change — 0W-20 full synthetic Tire rotation Inspect steering and suspension linkage Inspect AWD rear coupling fluid (AWD models)
30k mi	Engine oil and filter change — 0W-20 full synthetic Tire rotation Replace engine air filter Replace cabin air filter Inspect spark plugs — iridium (2.5L factory interval ~100k miles; inspect at 30k) Inspect Xtronic CVT fluid — Nissan NS-3 (inspect condition; do not use non-Nissan CVT fluid) Inspect AWD rear differential/coupling fluid (AWD models)	View →
45k mi	Engine oil and filter change — 0W-20 full synthetic Tire rotation Replace brake fluid — DOT 3 (Nissan recommends every 2 years or ~30k miles)
60k mi	Engine oil and filter change — 0W-20 full synthetic Tire rotation Replace cabin air filter Replace engine air filter Inspect Xtronic CVT fluid at every service; Nissan's published schedule lists CVT fluid as "inspect only" under the normal schedule, but the SEVERE schedule (frequent towing, mountain/hilly terrain, extensive idling, or trailer use) calls for a CVT fluid CHANGE at 60,000 miles — Nissan NS-3 fluid only Replace AWD rear coupling fluid (AWD models) Inspect coolant condition (Nissan Long Life Coolant blue — first change at 100k or 10 years) Inspect serpentine belt condition and tension	View →
90k mi	Engine oil and filter change — 0W-20 full synthetic Tire rotation Inspect Xtronic CVT fluid condition — change if towing/severe use and not already changed at 60k Inspect brake calipers, hardware, and parking brake cables Inspect all CV joints and axle boots — front and rear (AWD) Inspect power steering — EPS rack boots	View →
120k mi	Engine oil and filter change — 0W-20 full synthetic Tire rotation Replace spark plugs — iridium (2.5L factory interval: ~100k-120k miles) Replace engine coolant — Nissan Long Life Coolant (first change at 100k-120k miles, then every 60k) Change Xtronic CVT fluid — Nissan NS-3 (recommended by 120k even under normal-schedule use, despite "inspect only" language at earlier intervals) Replace AWD rear coupling fluid (AWD models) Full brake system flush — DOT 3 Inspect and service wheel bearings	View →

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