2021 Nissan Rogue Sport Recall: Liftgate hinges can separate from the vehicle during a rear end crash
NHTSA campaign 21V525000 · Structure · filed Jul 9, 2021 · verified Sep 14, 2026
The defect
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2021 Rogue Sport vehicles. The liftgate hinges can separate from the vehicle during a rear end crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 206, "Door Locks and Door Retention Components."
The risk
Separated hinges compromise the protection offered by the liftgate, increasing the risk of injury.
Check whether your specific vehicle is affected
Recall campaigns often cover only certain VIN ranges. Enter your VIN on the official NHTSA site to confirm whether your vehicle is included and whether the repair is still open.
Check VIN on NHTSA →The fix — what to do
Dealers will replace the left and right liftgate hinges, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 7, 2021. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Nissan's number for this recall is R21A7.
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
Affected vehicles
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Nissan | Rogue Sport | 2021 |
Related recalls
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Source: NHTSA recall database, campaign 21V525000 (manufacturer number R21A7). Data last verified Sep 14, 2026.