7 recallsRisk Grade: DMost severe issue:High Priority
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2016 NISSAN Rogue · 7 recorded campaigns · Prepared 2026-11-08
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Your vehicle has a sensor in the front passenger seat that helps determine whether to inflate the air bag. In some cases, this sensor might be faulty, causing the air bag to deploy incorrectly.
Risk if Unfixed
If the air bag deploys incorrectly, it could hit the front passenger, potentially causing serious injury.
Free Fix
Your Nissan dealer will replace the faulty sensor and update the system's software - at no cost to you. You'll get a notice when the repair is ready, and you should schedule it to ensure your safety.
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Original — What Happened
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 Altima vehicles manufactured January 3, 2013, to July 29, 2013, 2015-2016 Rogue vehicles manufactured October 14, 2014, to August 12, 2016, and 2016 Maxima vehicles manufactured June 4, 2015, to August 19, 2015. An incorrect Occupant Classification System (OCS) Electronic Control Unit (ECU) may have been installed in the front passenger seat. The incorrect ECU and seat combination may misclassify the front passenger seat occupant.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
If the front passenger seat occupant is misclassified, the air bag may deploy incorrectly in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Original — Remedy
Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will replace the ECU and update the OCS software free of charge. The recall began February 13, 2017. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-647-7261.
The Occupant Classification System (OCS) in your vehicle is a sensor that helps decide whether to turn on or off the passenger air bag. In some 2013-2017 models, this sensor might mistakenly think a grown-up is a kid, or that the seat is empty even if someone is sitting there.
Risk if Unfixed
If the passenger air bag doesn't turn on in a crash, you or your passenger could get seriously hurt.
Free Fix
Your dealer will reprogram or replace the faulty OCS sensor free of charge to ensure your passenger air bag works as it should. You'll get a second notice when the parts are ready, and you can schedule the repair then.
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Original — What Happened
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 Nissan Maxima, 2013-2016 Nissan Altima, NV200, LEAF, Sentra, and Pathfinder, 2014-2016 Nissan NV200 Taxi, Infiniti QX60, QX60 Hybrid, and Q50 Hybrid, 2014-2017 Nissan Rogue and Infiniti Q50, 2015-2016 Nissan Murano, Murano Hybrid, and Chevrolet City Express, 2014-2015 Nissan Pathfinder Hybrid, and 2013 Infiniti JX35 vehicles. In these vehicles, the front seat passenger Occupant Classification System (OCS) may incorrectly classify an adult passenger as a child or classify the seat as empty despite it being occupied. As a result, the passenger frontal air bag may be turned off and not deploy in the event of a crash.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
If the passenger frontal air bag does not deploy as intended in the event of a crash, the passenger is at an increased risk of injury.
Original — Remedy
Nissan will notify their owners. Chevrolet City Express owners will be notified by General Motors. Dealers will reprogram the Air Bag Control Unit (ACU) and OCS Electronic Control Unit (ECU) in Altima, Maxima, Murano, Rogue, and Sentra vehicles, and replace the OCS ECU in LEAF, NV200, NV200 Taxi, Pathfinder, Infiniti Q50, JX35, and QX60 and Chevrolet City Express vehicles, free of charge. Interim notices were sent to owners on May 31, 2016. Owners will receive a second notice when remedy parts become available. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669, Infiniti customer service at 1-888-833-3216 or Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020.
The jackknife key in your Rogue or Rogue Sport is a special type of key that can fold up when not in use. In some 2014-2022 models, this key might fold up while you're driving.
Risk if Unfixed
If the key folds up while driving, you might accidentally shut off your engine, losing power steering and power brakes. If that happens, your airbags might not deploy properly in a crash, which could increase the risk of injury.
Free Fix
Your Nissan dealer will insert a small spacer into the key slot to prevent the key from folding up, and this repair is completely free.
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Original — What Happened
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2014-2020 Rogue and 2017-2022 Rogue Sport vehicles equipped with a jackknife style ignition key. The jackknife key may collapse into a folded position while driving.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
Driver contact with a key in the collapsed position could inadvertently shut off the vehicle while driving, increasing the risk of a crash. Additionally, if the vehicle shuts off while driving, the air bags may not deploy in a crash as intended, increasing the risk of injury.
Original — Remedy
Dealers will insert a spacer into the key slot of the jackknife key, free of charge. Interim notification letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed March 29, 2023. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed August 30, 2023. Owners may contact Nissan's customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Nissan's number for this recall is R22C5.
The electrical connector in your Rogue's under dash harness is responsible for connecting various systems, like your windows and all-wheel drive. But it's located in a spot where water and salt can get in and cause corrosion.
Risk if Unfixed
If the connector corrodes, you could experience problems like stuck windows, a warning light on your dashboard, or even a dead battery. In the worst case, the corrosion could cause a fire, which is a serious safety risk.
Free Fix
Your Nissan dealer will fix the issue for free by replacing the corroded connectors and applying special grease to prevent future problems. You should schedule the repair as after confirming availability with your dealer as you get your recall notice. This timing describes the original 2022 filing; contact your dealer now to confirm the free repair is available.
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Original — What Happened
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2014-2016 Rogue vehicles. The electrical connector for the under dash harness may corrode due to water and salt intrusion from the driver's side foot well.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
Corrosion in the electrical connector can result in power window/seat failure, all-wheel-drive warning light illumination, battery drainage, and electrical connector damage that increases the risk of a fire.
Original — Remedy
Dealers will remove the harness tape and harness covering and replace both connectors and apply white lithium grease to the connectors as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 23, 2022. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Nissan's number for this recall is R21B9.
Your 2016 Nissan Rogue might have a problem with the front passenger seat frame, which is not welded properly.
Risk if Unfixed
If your car is in an accident, the seat could break and increase your risk of getting hurt.
Free Fix
Nissan will replace your front passenger seat back assembly for free, and you'll be notified when the work should be done.
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Original — What Happened
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2016 Nissan Rogue vehicles. The vehicles have front passenger seat frames that may be improperly welded. As such, these vehicles fail to meet performance requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 202a, "Head Restraints" and FMVSS 207, "Seating Systems."
Original — Risk if Unfixed
In the event of a crash, the improperly welded seat back frames may increase the risk of injury.
Original — Remedy
Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger seat back assembly, free of charge. The recall began January 08, 2018. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-647-7261.
Your vehicle's rear seats may have a problem with the welds that hold the recliner joints together. This is a safety issue with the seat's design.
Risk if Unfixed
If your vehicle is involved in a crash, the weak welds could increase your risk of getting hurt.
Free Fix
Nissan will inspect your seats and replace the lower seat frames for free, and they will contact you to schedule the repair.
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Original — What Happened
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2016-2017 Nissan Rogue vehicles. The recliner joints on the lower seat frame for the rear seats may have improper welds. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (FMVSS) number 207, "Seating Systems," and 210, "Seat Belt Assembly Anchorages."
Original — Risk if Unfixed
The insufficient welds can increase the risk of injury to the occupants in the event of a crash.
Original — Remedy
Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the seat frames and replace any defective lower seat frames, free of charge. The recall began December 6, 2017. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-647-7261.
The part that keeps your Rogue's liftgate open is called the liftgate support strut. It's like a metal arm that holds the gate in place. In some 2014-2016 Rogues, this strut wasn't treated well enough to resist rust, which can cause a big problem.
Risk if Unfixed
If the strut corrodes, it could suddenly break, causing the liftgate to fall. This could lead to serious injury, especially if someone is standing nearby.
Free Fix
Your Nissan dealer will replace the liftgate strut with a new one that's resistant to rust, and it won't cost you a thing. You'll get a notice when it's time to schedule the repair.
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Original — What Happened
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2014-2016 Nissan Rogue vehicles manufactured July 31, 2013, to January 16, 2016. In the affected vehicles, the rear lift gate support stays may corrode due to insufficient anti-corrosion treatment.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
Corrosion of one or both of the rear lift gate support stays could cause a sudden release of pressure. If this occurs, the support stays may break off, increasing the risk of injury.
Original — Remedy
Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rear tailgate stays, free of charge. The recall began on November 18, 2016. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-647-7261.
What is the overall risk grade for the 2016 NISSAN Rogue?
The 2016 NISSAN Rogue has a risk grade of D. This grade is calculated from 7 NHTSA safety recalls, weighted by severity, recency, and temporal decay. Grades range from A+ (excellent) to F (avoid).
How many safety recalls does the 2016 NISSAN Rogue have?
The 2016 NISSAN Rogue has 7 known safety recalls on record. All recalls are repaired free of charge at authorized dealerships.
What is the most severe recall for the 2016 NISSAN Rogue?
The most severe recall for the 2016 NISSAN Rogue is classified as high. This indicates a serious safety concern that should be addressed promptly.
Is the 2016 NISSAN Rogue safe to drive?
This model year has 7 recorded safety recalls. Model-level listings do not establish VIN-specific open recalls or whether this vehicle is safe to drive. Check your VIN and contact the manufacturer for recall instructions.
What is the AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION recall for the 2016 NISSAN Rogue? (Campaign #16V911000)
Your vehicle has a sensor in the front passenger seat that helps determine whether to inflate the air bag. In some cases, this sensor might be faulty, causing the air bag to deploy incorrectly. If the air bag deploys incorrectly, it could hit the front passenger, potentially causing serious injury. Your Nissan dealer will replace the faulty sensor and update the system's software - at no cost to you. You'll get a notice when the repair is ready, and you should schedule it to ensure your safety.
What is the AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION recall for the 2016 NISSAN Rogue? (Campaign #16V244000)
The Occupant Classification System (OCS) in your vehicle is a sensor that helps decide whether to turn on or off the passenger air bag. In some 2013-2017 models, this sensor might mistakenly think a grown-up is a kid, or that the seat is empty even if someone is sitting there. If the passenger air bag doesn't turn on in a crash, you or your passenger could get seriously hurt. Your dealer will reprogram or replace the faulty OCS sensor free of charge to ensure your passenger air bag works as it should. You'll get a second notice when the parts are ready, and you can schedule the repair then.
What is the ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:ANTI-THEFT:IMMOBILIZER/PROXIMITY:KEY/SENDER recall for the 2016 NISSAN Rogue? (Campaign #23V093000)
The jackknife key in your Rogue or Rogue Sport is a special type of key that can fold up when not in use. In some 2014-2022 models, this key might fold up while you're driving. If the key folds up while driving, you might accidentally shut off your engine, losing power steering and power brakes. If that happens, your airbags might not deploy properly in a crash, which could increase the risk of injury. Your Nissan dealer will insert a small spacer into the key slot to prevent the key from folding up, and this repair is completely free.
What is the ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH recall for the 2016 NISSAN Rogue? (Campaign #22V024000)
The electrical connector in your Rogue's under dash harness is responsible for connecting various systems, like your windows and all-wheel drive. But it's located in a spot where water and salt can get in and cause corrosion. If the connector corrodes, you could experience problems like stuck windows, a warning light on your dashboard, or even a dead battery. In the worst case, the corrosion could cause a fire, which is a serious safety risk. Your Nissan dealer will fix the issue for free by replacing the corroded connectors and applying special grease to prevent future problems. You should schedule the repair as after confirming availability with your dealer as you get your recall notice. This timing describes the original 2022 filing; contact your dealer now to confirm the free repair is available.
What is the SEATS recall for the 2016 NISSAN Rogue? (Campaign #17V716000)
Your 2016 Nissan Rogue might have a problem with the front passenger seat frame, which is not welded properly. If your car is in an accident, the seat could break and increase your risk of getting hurt. Nissan will replace your front passenger seat back assembly for free, and you'll be notified when the work should be done.
