2021 Nissan Rogue Rear Seat Recall (21V474)
Nissan North America, Inc. · 47,098 vehicles · Reported June 24, 2021
Nissan North America, Inc. is recalling 47,098 2021 Nissan Rogue vehicles. The second-row upper tether wires may have been improperly welded to the seatback frame, preventing a child seat from being securely anchored. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 225, "Child Restraint Anchorage Systems." An insecurely anchored child seat can move during a sudden stop or crash, increasing the risk of injury. Dealers will make the repair free of charge.
Recall 21V474 at a glance
| NHTSA campaign number | 21V474000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer recall number | PC812 |
| Date reported to NHTSA | June 24, 2021 |
| Manufacturer | Nissan North America, Inc. |
| Vehicles | 2021 Nissan Rogue |
| Units affected | 47,098 |
| Component | Seats > Mid / Rear Assembly |
| Safety risk | An insecurely anchored child seat can move during a sudden stop or crash, increasing the risk of injury. |
| Fix | Available at dealers |
What is wrong with the 2021 Nissan Rogue in recall 21V474?
The second-row upper tether wires may have been improperly welded to the seatback frame, preventing a child seat from being securely anchored.
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2021 Rogue vehicles. The second-row upper tether wires may have been improperly welded to the seatback frame, preventing a child seat from being securely anchored. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 225, "Child Restraint Anchorage Systems."
Is it safe to drive a 2021 Rogue with recall 21V474?
NHTSA has not told owners to stop driving, but the risk is real: An insecurely anchored child seat can move during a sudden stop or crash, increasing the risk of injury.
NHTSA describes the risk this way: An insecurely anchored child seat can move during a sudden stop or crash, increasing the risk of injury.
NHTSA has not issued a do-not-drive or park-outside warning for this recall. Still, get the repair done as soon as it is available, and stop driving if you notice symptoms related to the mid and rear assembly.
Which vehicles are included in recall 21V474?
Recall 21V474 covers 47,098 vehicles: 2021 Nissan Rogue.
NHTSA lists 47,098 vehicles in this campaign. Not every vehicle of these models and years is included, so check your VIN.
| Model years | Make | Model |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Nissan | Rogue |
What is the fix for the Rogue rear seat recall?
Yes. Dealers will inspect and replace the rear seatbacks as necessary, free of charge.
Dealers will inspect and replace the rear seatbacks as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 30, 2021. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Nissan's number for this recall is PC812.
When was recall 21V474 announced?
Nissan North America, Inc. reported recall 21V474 to NHTSA on June 24, 2021. NHTSA lists the owner letter date as July 30, 2021.
| Date | What happened |
|---|---|
| June 24, 2021 | Nissan North America, Inc. filed the defect report with NHTSA; NHTSA assigned campaign 21V474000. |
| July 30, 2021 | Owner notification letters mailed (per NHTSA). |
This recall was filed 64 months ago. If your Rogue was built in that window, the VIN check below is the way to confirm it is included.
How do I check if my Rogue is part of recall 21V474?
Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. If recall 21V474 is open on your Rogue, it will be listed there.
Look up your VIN on nhtsa.gov/recalls. If 21V474000 is open on your Rogue, it will be listed there, along with Nissan recall number PC812. You can also ask any Nissan dealer to run the VIN. The VIN is printed on your registration and visible through the lower driver-side windshield.
What should Rogue owners do about recall 21V474?
Check your VIN, schedule the free recall repair, and keep a repair order for every dealer visit.
- Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm recall 21V474000 applies to your Rogue.
- Book the recall appointment with any authorized Nissan dealer. Ask up front whether parts are available and how long the vehicle will be there.
- Get a repair order for every visit, even if the dealer only inspects the vehicle. Read it before you leave and make sure your complaint is written the way you described it.
- Write down when symptoms involving the mid and rear assembly happen: date, mileage, speed, weather and what you felt or heard. Photos and short videos help.
- Count the days the vehicle is at the dealer. Days out of service add up toward California's 30-day presumption.
- If the recall repair does not fix it, or the vehicle keeps going back for the same issue, talk to a lemon law attorney.
What are Rogue owners reporting to NHTSA?
Owners have filed 289 complaints with NHTSA about these vehicles since 2020, 4 of them about the body, doors and seats.
Too few NHTSA complaints about the body, doors and seats have been filed since recall 21V474 was reported (4) to say whether the fix is holding.
NHTSA’s public complaint database lists 289 owner complaints filed since 2020 for the vehicles in this recall, and 4 of them involve the body, doors and seats. Complaints are reports from owners and have not been verified by NHTSA, but a high count for the same component is a sign the problem is widespread.
- 2021 Nissan Rogue: 289 complaints in total, 4 about the body, doors and seats
A few excerpts from owner complaints filed with NHTSA (unverified, lightly trimmed):
The driver’s seat heating element appears to have failed and caused the seat material to burn. The damaged seat and its components are still in my possession and available for inspection upon request.
2021 Nissan Rogue owner, NY, NHTSA complaint 11704521, filed December 11, 2025
There is play in the seat. Unnerving that the seat moves without any manual intervention or undue force. The movement occurs u see braking and/or acceleration. When reported to Nissan dealer, was informed that it was not covered under standard or extended warranty plans.
2021 Nissan Rogue owner, SC, NHTSA complaint 11706216, filed December 19, 2025
Purchsed a new 2021 Rouge SL, I had the car for 2 days and the check engine light came on, I took it to the service center where all they did was clear the code.
2021 Nissan Rogue owner, SC, NHTSA complaint 11427676, filed August 4, 2021
Can recall 21V474 make my Rogue a lemon in California?
Not by itself. A recall repair that fails, or repeat dealer visits for the same defect, can support a California lemon law claim.
Recall 21V474000 does not automatically make your Rogue a lemon. California's Song-Beverly Act asks two questions: does a warranty defect substantially impair the vehicle's use, value or safety, and did the manufacturer fail to fix it in a reasonable number of tries (Civ. Code 1793.2(d))?
Body and latch defects on the 2021 Nissan Rogue may seem minor until a door opens while driving or a seat will not lock. Problems that return after repair belong in your records.
The recall repair is available at dealers. If it works, great. If the same symptom comes back, the recall visit is one repair attempt and the next visit is another.
For the first 18 months or 18,000 miles, California presumes the manufacturer had enough chances if the Rogue went in two or more times for a defect likely to cause death or serious injury, four or more times for the same defect, or spent more than 30 days in the shop (Civ. Code 1793.22(b)). Direct notice to the manufacturer is required for some of these. The presumption is a shortcut, not the only path to a claim.
An owner who prevails in a lemon law case can recover reasonable attorney fees and costs from the manufacturer (Civ. Code 1794(d)). You pay nothing, win or lose. We are paid only if you win, and the manufacturer pays our fees, including in settlements. If a case is lost, our firm covers the costs.
In our cases, a recall repair visit counts as a repair attempt, and it's strongest when the owner complained about the problem before the recall came out. A recall shows the defect is real and that enough owners reported it for the manufacturer to issue a fix.
The biggest mistake I see is waiting too long. The mileage offset starts at your first repair visit for the problem, so the sooner you take it in, the better. If the problem comes and goes, take it in when it happens. You can't go back to that date later.
If you get a recall notice, call a lemon law attorney right away. You may have taken the car in for the same problem before and forgotten, or there may be other recalls related to it.
Jacob Shayesteh, Esq. (SBN 362320), Founder and Managing Attorney. Quotes lightly edited for clarity. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome.
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Frequently asked questions about recall 21V474
Is the 21V474000 recall repair free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers.
When will owners be notified?
According to NHTSA, owner notification letters were or are scheduled to be mailed July 30, 2021.
How do I know if my Rogue is part of recall 21V474000?
Enter your 17-character VIN in NHTSA's recall lookup at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or call a dealer. The VIN is on your registration, insurance card and the lower corner of the windshield.
Does a recall mean my car is a lemon?
Not on its own. A lemon law claim depends on whether a covered defect keeps coming back or keeps the vehicle out of service. A recall repair that fails, or repeat visits for the same problem, can support a claim.
What should I keep for a possible lemon law claim?
Keep every repair order, the recall owner letter, your purchase or lease contract, and notes on dates, mileage and symptoms. Make sure each dealer visit is written up, even when the dealer says it cannot find a problem.
Does the recall fixing my car mean I have no case?
Not necessarily. Even if the recall repair fixed it, you may still have a case, and a car that's a year or more old can still qualify.
Do used cars qualify for California lemon law?
We take certified pre-owned, demo and dealer vehicles. Since the California Supreme Court's Rodriguez decision in 2024, ordinary used cars generally do not qualify.
How long does a recall lemon law case take?
Recall-related cases typically resolve in one to three months from your first call. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome.
What does a lemon law attorney cost?
You pay nothing, win or lose. We are paid only if you win, and the manufacturer pays our fees, including in settlements. If a case is lost, our firm covers the costs.
Sources
- NHTSA recall record 21V474000 (recall report and owner letters are posted there)
- NHTSA complaints and recalls data, accessed October 1, 2026
- California Civil Code 1793.2 and 1793.22
Attorney advertising. America’s Lemon Lawyer is a trade name of Wynn Law Group, APC. Responsible attorney: Jacob Shayesteh, Esq. (SBN 362320). This page is general information, not legal advice. America’s Lemon Lawyer is not affiliated with NHTSA or Nissan. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome.