2021 Nissan Rogue fuel/propulsion system problems
33 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the fuel/propulsion system on the 2021 Nissan Rogue — 11% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Constant strong fuel smell that last for day I'm a disabled veteran and I had really bad headaches after driving each time. I have taken vehicle in to dealership and told them about fuel smell problem and they reported they couldn't find issue but even after my vehicle still smells like fuel so…”
filed Sep 1, 2026
“I own a 2021 Nissan Rogue SV, 2.5L engine. I have repeatedly experienced a strong gasoline/fuel/exhaust-like odor inside the passenger compartment of the vehicle. The odor is extremely strong and has caused me and my passengers to experience dizziness, nausea, feeling sick, and discomfort. I…”
filed Aug 26, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
FUEL FILLER TUBE LOWER SEAL IS LEAKING AND DTC P0456 IS STORED IN THE ECM This bulletin is no longer active. Please discard previous versions of NTB26-006.
NTB26-006A · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued May 1, 2026FUEL FILLER TUBE LOWER SEAL IS LEAKING AND DTC P0456 IS STORED IN THE ECM IF YOU CONFIRM The vehicle has a visible leak with a smoke machine test coming from the fuel filler tube lower seal, AND DTC P0456 is stored as…
NTB26-006 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Feb 2, 2026
Fuel/propulsion System problems in other Rogue years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 Rogue | 1 | 3% |
| 2025 Rogue | 1 | 1% |
| 2024 Rogue | 11 | 5% |
| 2023 Rogue | 96 | 13% |
| 2022 Rogue | 44 | 17% |
| 2020 Rogue | 1 | 1% |
| 2019 Rogue | 7 | 2% |
| 2018 Rogue | 7 | 1% |
| 2017 Rogue | 17 | 3% |
| 2016 Rogue | 16 | 3% |
| 2015 Rogue | 13 | 2% |
| 2014 Rogue | 64 | 15% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2021 Nissan Rogue
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.