2021–2026 Nissan Rogue: what to inspect before you bid at auction

Before you bid: what to have checked

Issues documented for this generation. They are patterns for the model, not findings about any specific car, and many depend on the engine, mileage and service history. Confirm on the unit you are bidding on.

• VC-Turbo engine bearing failure leading to engine seizure or stall (recalls 25V437000 and 26V080000) verified source
  System: Engine (major) · Documented around: as low as ~16,633 (one cited case); 43,000-50,000 range per independent teardown articles (journalist case studies, not aggregated data) · About: unspecified
  Source: NHTSA PE23023 (static.nhtsa.gov/odi/inv/2023/INOA-PE23023-13019.pdf), ~454,840 vehicles investigated (2021-2023 Rogue plus 2019-2021 Altima/QX50); NHTSA recall 25V437000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=25V437000), report received 27/06/2025, 443899 units potentially affected per NHTSA (all models); NHTSA recall 26V080000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=26V080000), report received 12/02/2026, 323917 units potentially affected per NHTSA (690 warranty claims cited in the original research, not re-verified)
• Electronic throttle body gear breakage (recall 26V081000): "The gears in the electronic throttle body assembly may break." verified source
  System: Engine (minor) · Documented around: unspecified · About: unspecified
  Source: NHTSA recall 26V081000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=26V081000), report received 12/02/2026, 318782 units potentially affected per NHTSA; 2024-2025 Rogue VC-Turbo only (3,111 warranty claims and no crashes/injuries cited in the original research, not re-verified)
• Oil drain plug thread damage from over-torque during routine oil changes verified source
  System: Engine (minor) · Documented around: n/a (service-procedure related) · About: n/a
  Source: TSB NTB22-003 / NHTSA #10207880 (published Jan 28, 2022), 2022 Rogue KR15DDT (2WD/AWD)
• Head gasket / coolant-into-oil complaints at early mileage commonly reported
  System: Engine (major) · Documented around: 8,478 average (2021 MY per carcomplaints.com); a 2023 MY figure of 1,878 mi also appeared but looks unusually low/possibly skewed and is flagged as uncertain rather than representative · About: unspecified
  Source: carcomplaints.com tallies of NHTSA engine complaints: 2021 Rogue 34, 2023 Rogue 103 (owner reports, not confirmed head gasket failures)
• Seat belt recalls (rear retractor, rear anchor fastener, front pretensioners) verified source
  System: Body hardware · Documented around: n/a (recall, build-related) · About: n/a
  Source: NHTSA recalls 22V666000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=22V666000), 23V374000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=23V374000), 24V156000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=24V156000)
• Fuel system defects, early 2021 production verified source
  System: Fuel system/emissions · Documented around: n/a (recall, build-related) · About: n/a
  Source: NHTSA recalls 21V068000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=21V068000, 2,150 units) and 21V957000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=21V957000, 24,793 units)

NHTSA recalls: verify this VIN

A recall that applies to a model is not proof that a specific car has an open recall. Whether this VIN is affected, and whether the repair was done, is shown by NHTSA's VIN lookup. Check it before you bid.

No campaign list is stored for this generation. Look the VIN up with NHTSA.

Manufacturer bulletins (TSBs)

Technical service bulletins are the manufacturer's own guidance to its dealers. A bulletin is not a recall and does not mean a repair is free. Coverage depends on the manufacturer's terms and the VIN.

• NTB22-003 / NHTSA #10207880
  Oil drain plug over-torque warning; correct torque spec 33.5 N*m / 25 ft-lb
  Source: Primary NHTSA TSB filing
• NTB21-113, NTB21-010
  appear tied to Rogue-era fuel/engine bulletins per NHTSA TSB search index
  Source: NHTSA TSB search index metadata only — flagged as needing direct PDF verification before publishing as a specific claim

Warranty and program notes

Extended coverage and special programs documented for this generation. Eligibility depends on the VIN, so verify it with the manufacturer. Do not assume a program does or does not apply.

• Nissan's standard new-vehicle warranty (3 yr/36,000 mi basic, 5 yr/60,000 mi powertrain) applies within its time/mileage limits; T33-specific terms were not re-verified against a current warranty booklet. commonly reported
  Source: Nissan's generally published warranty terms, not re-confirmed for T33 this session
• The 2014-2018 Rogue CVT class-action settlement (Stringer v. Nissan) does NOT cover 2021+ Rogue. verified source
  Source: classaction.org
• Becker et al. v. Nissan of North America, Inc. (filed July 8, 2025, U.S. District Court, Delaware) names 2021-2023 Rogue (plus other VC-Turbo models). The complaint alleges that Nissan concealed a bearing defect and that the recall remedies are inadequate; these are unproven allegations. Status: pending, no settlement as of this research date. verified source
  Source: court filing reporting, active/unresolved as of this research date

Sources and when this was researched

Last researched: 2026-09-04. VehicleIQ research for this generation; each item above names its own source and whether it is a verified source or commonly reported. Details change, so treat this as a starting point for your inspection.