10 complaints reported

2021 Nissan Rogue FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

Owner-reported problems and safety issues filed with NHTSA. Review common failures, severity levels, and complaint trends over time.

Reports
10
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
0

Complaint Timeline

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Jun 2026

Vehicle Safety Complaint – Fuel Leak I am reporting a serious safety issue with my vehicle. Vehicle: Nissan Rogue 2021 There is a fuel leak from underneath the fuel tank area, and a strong gasoline odor inside the cabin. The smell is noticeable while driving and when the vehicle is parked. This creates a fire and explosion hazard, and I believe the vehicle is unsafe to operate. The manufacturer/dealer informed me that the warranty has expired and refused to cover the repair. No accident occurred, but the fuel leak is ongoing and presents an immediate safety risk. I am requesting that this issue be reviewed as a potential safety defect.

Type: Vehicle, Vehicle: 2021 NISSAN ROGUE, Manufacturer: Nissan North America, Inc.
Incident: Dec 2025
Jan 2026

The fuel pump and fuel level system appear to be malfunctioning. After refueling, the fuel gauge on the dashboard fluctuates continuously and does not provide a stable or accurate reading. This fluctuation continues for several minutes after pumping gas. The vehicle also struggles to start, requiring multiple attempts before turning on. On multiple occasions, the engine has shut off unexpectedly while the vehicle was in motion. This issue poses a safety risk because the vehicle can stall while driving, which increases the risk of a collision, especially in traffic or at higher speeds. The inaccurate fuel gauge also makes it difficult to determine the actual fuel level, increasing the risk of running out of fuel unexpectedly. The problem has occurred multiple times and is reproducible. The fuel pump and related components are available for inspection upon request. Dealer or independent service center confirmation is UNKNOWN at this time. Inspection by the manufacturer, police, or insurance representatives is UNKNOWN. Prior to the vehicle shutting off or struggling to start, symptoms included fluctuating fuel gauge readings immediately after refueling and continued erratic gauge behavior while driving. No warning lights are recalled at this time (UNKNOWN).

Type: Vehicle, Vehicle: 2021 NISSAN ROGUE, Manufacturer: Nissan North America, Inc.
Incident: Jan 2025
Sep 2025

Fuel pump clip came completely loose causing horrible gas smell. Took dealership was they found that was problem & was charged $185. Searched saw there was a recall# 21V-068 for my year of Rogue thought this is not coming up when I search my vin

Type: Vehicle, Vehicle: 2021 NISSAN ROGUE, Manufacturer: Nissan North America, Inc.
Incident: Sep 2025
Jul 2025

My 2021 Nissan Rogue has a major gas fume leak. When the vehicle sits at idle in a parking lot with all of the doors and windows closed, the gas fumes build up inside of the cabin of the vehicle. The fumes get so strong that it gives me migraines and makes me feel nauseous and to the point of almost passing out. Sometimes it's so bad you can still smell the fumes in the car the following day even after it's been turned off all night. I took it to the Nissan dealership and they said it's a known problem that cannot be fixed on these cars.

Type: Vehicle, Vehicle: 2021 NISSAN ROGUE, Manufacturer: Nissan North America, Inc.
Incident: Jun 2025
Jun 2023

There is a strong fuel odor in the car. Very slight but strong enough to give headaches and unusual taste in one’s mouth. Very concerning

Type: Vehicle, Vehicle: 2021 NISSAN ROGUE, Manufacturer: Nissan North America, Inc.
Incident: Jun 2023
May 2023

In this scenario, the fuel pump failed or malfunctioned, causing the engine to sputter and putting my safety and others at risk. The problem has been confirmed by an independent service center and the vehicle has been inspected by code. If requested, the fuel pump is available for inspection. Prior to the failure, a warning lamp in the form of a check engine light appeared, indicating a problem with the fuel system. I promptly addressed my issues to Nissan to prevent potentially dangerous situations on the road.

Type: Vehicle, Vehicle: 2021 NISSAN ROGUE, Manufacturer: Nissan North America, Inc.
Incident: Jan 2023
Mar 2023

Strong gas smell after car has been idled or parked for more than 5 minutes or so. If I turn the car off and start it again within the hour, the fumes are worse. Car has been maintenance according to schedule and passed Multipoint Safety Check on 10/2/2023. I am concerned both about the health risk of inhaling fumes, as I drive many hours per day. I have noticed dizziness, nausea, and headaches days that I am in and out of the car more. I am also concerned about the risk of a fire ensuing due to the strong fumes. I am anxious every time I turn the car on hoping that no malfunctions occur.

Type: Vehicle, Vehicle: 2021 NISSAN ROGUE, Manufacturer: Nissan North America, Inc.
Incident: Jan 2023
Jun 2022

The vehicle was being driven to work approximately 30 miles. It was noticeable that the fuel gauge was dropping rather quickly. When entering the parking lot and parking the odor of gas was strong. After walking around the vehicle a puddle of liquid was under the passenger side door area. After looking under the vehicle the underside was saturated with fuel. The fuel tank was now empty. The vehicle was 75 miles from a Nissan dealer so we towed it to a class A mechanic shop for repair. At the time we were thinking something just pulled apart like a connection. The mechanic put the vehicle on a lift and took off all the covers to explore and found the fuel line blew apart. I contacted a Nissan dealership which told me I would have to tow it to them which would be my cost. It is still at the mechanic shop and whenever Nissan finds a new fuel line it will be repaired. This vehicle is a 2021 and has 44000 miles this should not happen. Now it will be 3 weeks minimum to get this fuel line because the Nissan parts service cannot find the fuel line. I think Nissan needs to look into this issue because we had 4 people riding in the car the day before and if it would of blew out at that time and caused a explosion 4 lives could of been gone. Lucky the vehicle didn’t ignite in this situation but I’m sure it could very easily being close to the exhaust system.

Type: Vehicle, Vehicle: 2021 NISSAN ROGUE, Manufacturer: Nissan North America, Inc.
Incident: Jun 2022
Dec 2021

I contacted local Nissan Greenacres locate at, 5353 Lake Worth Rd Greenacres, FL 33463 (561) 899-4413 Refuge to do the service by saying they’re busy and short handed.even though I schedule for the schedule ahead on line and received confirmation.

Type: Vehicle, Vehicle: 2021 NISSAN ROGUE, Manufacturer: Nissan North America, Inc.
Incident: Dec 2021
Apr 2021

A FAMILY MEMBER WAS DRIVING AT 65 MPH A BRAND NEW 2021 NISSAN ROGUE WITH LESS THAN 3,000 ON US RTE 95 (4 LANE HIGHWAY) IN WALTHAM MA WHEN THE ENGINE STOPPED RUNNING/ LOST POWER AND THEY WERE ABLE QUICKLY PULL INTO BREAKDOWN LANE. THEY EXITED THE VEHICLE AND CLIMBED OVER THE GUARD RAIL, CALLED AAA AND HAD IT TOWED TO THE NEAREST NISSAN DEALER. THE PROBLEM WAS DIAGNOSED AS A FUEL PUMP FAILURE DUE TO AN ELECTRICAL PROBLEM. THE DEALER REPLACED THE FUEL PUMP. *TR

Type: Vehicle, Vehicle: 2021 NISSAN ROGUE, Manufacturer: Nissan North America, Inc.
Incident: Apr 2021

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The 2021 Nissan Rogue has 10 FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM complaints on file. Review the timeline above for detailed owner experiences.