2021 Nissan Rogue Fuel Pump Recall (21V957)
Nissan North America, Inc. · 24,793 vehicles · Reported December 9, 2021
Nissan North America, Inc. is recalling 24,793 2021 Nissan Rogue vehicles. Abnormal wear inside the fuel pump may cause it to overheat and fail. Fuel pump failure may cause an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash. Dealers will make the repair free of charge.
Recall 21V957 at a glance
| NHTSA campaign number | 21V957000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer recall number | R21B8 |
| Date reported to NHTSA | December 9, 2021 |
| Manufacturer | Nissan North America, Inc. |
| Vehicles | 2021 Nissan Rogue |
| Units affected | 24,793 |
| Component | Fuel System, Gasoline > Delivery > Fuel Pump |
| Safety risk | Fuel pump failure may cause an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash. |
| Fix | Available at dealers |
What is wrong with the 2021 Nissan Rogue in recall 21V957?
Abnormal wear inside the fuel pump may cause it to overheat and fail.
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2021 Rogue vehicles. Abnormal wear inside the fuel pump may cause it to overheat and fail.
Is it safe to drive a 2021 Rogue with recall 21V957?
NHTSA has not told owners to stop driving, but the risk is real: Fuel pump failure may cause an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
NHTSA describes the risk this way: Fuel pump failure may cause an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
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 fuel pump.
Which vehicles are included in recall 21V957?
Recall 21V957 covers 24,793 vehicles: 2021 Nissan Rogue.
NHTSA lists 24,793 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 fuel pump recall?
Yes. Dealers will replace the fuel pump assembly, free of charge.
Dealers will replace the fuel pump assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 27, 2022. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Nissan's number for this recall is R21B8.
When was recall 21V957 announced?
Nissan North America, Inc. reported recall 21V957 to NHTSA on December 9, 2021. NHTSA lists the owner letter date as January 27, 2022.
| Date | What happened |
|---|---|
| December 9, 2021 | Nissan North America, Inc. filed the defect report with NHTSA; NHTSA assigned campaign 21V957000. |
| January 27, 2022 | Owner notification letters mailed (per NHTSA). |
This recall was filed 58 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 21V957?
Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. If recall 21V957 is open on your Rogue, 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 21V957000. 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 owners do about recall 21V957?
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 21V957000 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.
- Keep a simple log of any fuel pump symptoms with dates and mileage. Video of a warning light or the problem happening is strong evidence.
- 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, 36 of them about the fuel system.
Since recall 21V957 was reported on December 9, 2021, owners have filed 30 complaints with NHTSA about the fuel system on these vehicles. 4 of them (13%) describe the same problem happening more than once or coming back after a repair attempt.
How we counted: we matched NHTSA owner complaints for the model years in this recall that list the fuel system and were received on or after December 9, 2021, then flagged narratives that describe a repeat failure or a problem returning after a dealer repair, recall service or software update. Data from NHTSA, accessed October 1, 2026. Complaints are unverified owner reports and may involve a related fuel system issue rather than this exact defect; automated text matching can miss or misread some reports.
NHTSA’s public complaint database lists 289 owner complaints filed since 2020 for the vehicles in this recall, and 36 of them involve the fuel system. 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, 36 about the fuel system
Here is what some owners told NHTSA, in their own words (excerpts, unverified):
The contact owns a 2021 Nissan Rogue. The contact stated while moving off from a complete stop, the vehicle stalled without warning. The contact stated that there was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was towed to a local dealer where it was diagnosed with needing the fuel pump replaced. The vehicle was repaired.
2021 Nissan Rogue owner, MA, NHTSA complaint 11431983, filed September 7, 2021
The contact owns a 2021 Nissan Rogue. The contact stated that the fueling system was leaking. There was an abnormal odor of fuel detected. While driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle lunged forward and stalled but restarted. The alternator warning light was illuminated.
2021 Nissan Rogue owner, OK, NHTSA complaint 11488158, filed October 6, 2022
The contact owns a 2021 Nissan Rogue. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start, causing the contact to jumpstart the vehicle. The contact had the vehicle towed to the dealer who stated that the alternator had failed. The vehicle had not been repaired.
2021 Nissan Rogue owner, MD, NHTSA complaint 11514433, filed March 29, 2023
Can recall 21V957 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.
Owners often ask whether this fuel pump recall means their Rogue 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)).
Fuel system defects can cause stalling, fuel leaks or a fire risk. Repeat stalling after a recall repair is a strong sign the fix did not work.
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 21V957
Did the recall 21V957 fix work?
Since recall 21V957 was reported on December 9, 2021, owners have filed 30 complaints with NHTSA about the fuel system on these vehicles. 4 of them (13%) describe the same problem happening more than once or coming back after a repair attempt. If your vehicle still has the problem after the recall repair, go back to the dealer, get a repair order, and talk to a lemon law attorney.
When will owners be notified?
According to NHTSA, owner notification letters were or are scheduled to be mailed January 27, 2022.
Is the 21V957000 recall repair free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers.
How do I know if my Rogue is part of recall 21V957000?
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.
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 21V957000 (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.