2020 Nissan Rogue recalls

1 safety recall, 153 owner complaints and a 4-star NHTSA crash rating. Official NHTSA data.

1Recalls
153Complaints
17Crashes & fires reported
4/5NHTSA overall rating

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2020 Nissan Rogue recall list

Electrical System recall

23V-093
February 16, 2023 · Nissan North America, Inc.
Problem
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.
Safety risk
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.
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.

2020 Nissan Rogue owner complaints

153 complaints filed with NHTSA, including 10 crashes, 7 fires, 7 injuries and 0 deaths.

Problems by component

Forward Collision Avoidance56
Unknown or Other36
Electrical System32
Service Brakes32
Seats10
Engine8
Structure8
Air Bags8
Suspension7
Vehicle Speed Control6

Recent complaints

October 22, 2026SteeringCrash1 injury

The steering wheel completely detached while I was driving, resulting in a car accident and totaled car. The first responders stated that they “have never seen anything like this before. Steering wheels no not typically detach in this manner.”

September 29, 2026Electrical SystemEngineFuel/Propulsion SystemFire

On Thursday, XXX at 14:44 pm while driving on route 202 in [XXX], the car made a loud popping sound from under the hood, followed by other metallic sounds, then all dashboard warning indicator lights flashed & the accelerator stoped working. As the car was being steered to the shoulder, a huge plume of black smoke rose from under the hood followed by a roaring fire from under the hood. As per our written correspondence to USAA, Our insurance company is conducting a forensic cause/analysis. We have no definitive causation determination as of this writing. The car is available for inspection at the police private towing facility. The police & fire department closed route 202 to battle the car

September 9, 2026Electrical SystemStructure

While trying to get into my vehicle my door wouldn't open. I had to open it manually with my key. Once inside, I noticed the door locks Also wouldn't lock or unlock my driver's side door. After searching into this, I fear if I dont manually lock it while in use (driving) my car door can fly open.

September 7, 2026Service BrakesForward Collision Avoidance

My front and back auto collision breaking sensor keeps going off as if something is in front of me. It’s not in the back as well. Also will indicate on my dash that there is a vehicle following me too far fast or too close and there will be nothing behind me. This is very scary when I first started happening. I looked it up online and a lot of vehicles are having problems with this as well as the break, actually stopping and not being able to release as a mother that travels with three children daily and take care of patients in my vehicle. This is very concerning. on the form it only allows you to give one pacific date but this is an ongoing issue. I would say on average. I see this sensor

August 28, 2026Electrical SystemUnknown or Other

Vehicle Information: 2020 Nissan Rogue Component: Structure/Doors Latch/Lock/Linkage Description of Incident: I am writing to report a serious safety defect regarding the front door lock actuators on my 2020 Nissan Rogue. Without warning, the front door lock actuator(s) completely failed, rendering the electronic locking and unlocking mechanism useless.This is a critical safety hazard. When the actuator fails, the door can become jammed and I cannot lock my front doors. In an emergency situation or a motor vehicle accident, first responders would not be able to open the doors from the outside, and occupants would be trapped inside due to this component failure. In safety situations I am unab

2020 Nissan Rogue crash test ratings

VersionOverallFrontalSideRollover
2020 Nissan Rogue SUV AWD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★
2020 Nissan Rogue SUV FWD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★

Driver aids on the tested 2020 Nissan Rogue: electronic stability control standard, forward collision warning standard, lane departure warning standard. Rollover risk: 16.4%.

2020 Nissan Rogue recall FAQ

Does the 2020 Nissan Rogue have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 1 safety recall for the 2020 Nissan Rogue. The most recent, filed February 16, 2023, concerns the electrical system.

What are the most common 2020 Nissan Rogue problems?

Owners have filed 153 complaints with NHTSA. The most reported area is forward collision avoidance (56 reports), followed by unknown or other.

Is the 2020 Nissan Rogue safe?

The 2020 Nissan Rogue earned up to a 4-star overall safety rating in NHTSA’s New Car Assessment Program crash tests.

How do I get a recall fixed on my 2020 Nissan Rogue?

Contact any authorized Nissan dealer. Recall repairs are free, even if you are not the original owner or the warranty has expired.