2021 Nissan Rogue Sport Seat Belt Retractor Recall (21V555)

Recall 21V555 at a glance

What is wrong with the 2021 Nissan Rogue Sport in recall 21V555?

The seat belt automatic locking retractor (ALR) may deactivate early, reducing the protection offered to an installed child seat.

Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2021 Rogue Sport vehicles. The seat belt automatic locking retractor (ALR) may deactivate early, reducing the protection offered to an installed child seat. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."

Is it safe to drive a 2021 Rogue Sport with recall 21V555?

NHTSA has not told owners to stop driving, but the risk is real: A seat belt retractor that does not function as intended can increase the risk of injury during a crash.

NHTSA describes the risk this way: A seat belt retractor that does not function as intended can increase the risk of injury during a crash.

There is no do-not-drive order on this campaign. If your Rogue Sport shows warning lights or behaves differently in a way that involves the retractor, have it checked before driving further.

Which vehicles are included in recall 21V555?

Recall 21V555 covers 4,083 vehicles: 2021 Nissan Rogue Sport.

NHTSA lists 4,083 vehicles in this campaign. Not every vehicle of these models and years is included, so check your VIN.

What is the fix for the Rogue Sport seat belt retractor recall?

Yes. Dealers will replace the front passenger seat belt and as necessary both outer rear seat belts, free of charge.

Dealers will replace the front passenger seat belt and as necessary both outer rear seat belts, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on September 14, 2021. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Nissan's number for this recall is RT049 & RT050.

Manufacturer recall number: RT049/RT050.

When was recall 21V555 announced?

Nissan North America, Inc. reported recall 21V555 to NHTSA on July 21, 2021.

This recall was filed 63 months ago. If your Rogue Sport was built in that window, the VIN check below is the way to confirm it is included.

How do I check if my Rogue Sport is part of recall 21V555?

Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. If recall 21V555 is open on your Rogue Sport, it will be listed there.

Enter your 17-character VIN at NHTSA’s recall lookup. It shows any open safety recall on your vehicle, including 21V555000. Your VIN is on the registration card, the insurance card, and the driver side of the dashboard where it meets the windshield. Recent recalls can take a few days to appear in the lookup.

What should Rogue Sport owners do about recall 21V555?

Check your VIN, schedule the free recall repair, and keep a repair order for every dealer visit.

1. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm recall 21V555000 applies to your Rogue Sport.
2. Call a Nissan dealer and schedule the recall repair. Ask how long the repair takes and whether parts are in stock.
3. Keep a copy of every repair order. Check that each one lists your complaint, the mileage, and the dates in and out.
4. Keep a simple log of any retractor symptoms with dates and mileage. Video of a warning light or the problem happening is strong evidence.
5. Count the days the vehicle is at the dealer. Days out of service add up toward California's 30-day presumption.
6. If the problem comes back after the repair, return to the dealer and contact a lemon law attorney.

What are Rogue Sport owners reporting to NHTSA?

Owners have filed 23 complaints with NHTSA about these vehicles since 2020, 0 of them about the seat belts.

Too few NHTSA complaints about the seat belts have been filed since recall 21V555 was reported (0) to say whether the fix is holding.

NHTSA’s public complaint database lists 23 owner complaints filed since 2020 for the vehicles in this recall, and 0 of them involve the seat belts. 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 Sport: 23 complaints in total, 0 about the seat belts

Can recall 21V555 make my Rogue Sport 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.

Owners often ask whether this retractor recall means their Rogue Sport qualifies as a lemon. Not by itself. Song-Beverly looks at whether a defect covered by the warranty substantially impairs use, value or safety and was not fixed after a reasonable number of repair attempts (Civ. Code 1793.2(d)).

A seat belt that does not latch or retract correctly on the 2021 Nissan Rogue Sport affects safety directly, and a failed recall repair is a repair attempt under California law.

A remedy is available. Many vehicles are fixed on the first try. If the problem returns after the recall repair, or the 2021 Nissan Rogue Sport has needed other repairs for the same defect, those visits count toward a lemon law claim.

California law presumes a reasonable number of attempts has been made if, within 18 months or 18,000 miles of delivery, the same problem was repaired two or more times for a defect likely to cause death or serious injury, four or more times for any covered defect, or the vehicle was out of service for repairs more than 30 days in total (Civ. Code 1793.22(b)). Some of these require written notice to the manufacturer. A claim can still succeed outside that window.

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.

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