2021-2022 Nissan Rogue Seat Belt Buckle Recall (22V666)

Recall 22V666 at a glance

What is wrong with the 2021-2022 Nissan Rogue in recall 22V666?

The rear seat belts for the left-hand and right-hand rear seats may not retract properly.

Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Rogue vehicles. The rear seat belts for the left-hand and right-hand rear seats may not retract properly. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard numbers 208, "Occupant Crash Protection," and 209, "Seatbelt Assemblies."

Is it safe to drive a 2021-2022 Rogue with recall 22V666?

NHTSA has not told owners to stop driving, but the risk is real: Seat belts that do not retract properly may be difficult to operate, preventing their usage, which can increase the risk of injury in a crash.

NHTSA describes the risk this way: Seat belts that do not retract properly may be difficult to operate, preventing their usage, which can increase the risk of injury in 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 buckle assembly.

Which vehicles are included in recall 22V666?

Recall 22V666 covers 8,391 vehicles: 2021-2022 Nissan Rogue.

NHTSA lists 8,391 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 seat belt buckle recall?

Yes. Dealers will inspect and replace the rear seat belts, as necessary, free of charge.

Dealers will inspect and replace the rear seat belts, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed October 27, 2023. Owners may contact Nissan's customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Nissan's number for this recall is PC915.

When was recall 22V666 announced?

Nissan North America, Inc. reported recall 22V666 to NHTSA on September 1, 2022. NHTSA lists the owner letter date as October 27, 2023.

This recall was filed 49 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 22V666?

Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. If recall 22V666 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 22V666000. 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 22V666?

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 22V666000 applies to your Rogue.
2. Book the recall appointment with any authorized Nissan dealer. Ask up front whether parts are available and how long the vehicle will be there.
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 buckle assembly 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 owners reporting to NHTSA?

Owners have filed 527 complaints with NHTSA about these vehicles since 2020, 4 of them about the seat belts.

Too few NHTSA complaints about the seat belts have been filed since recall 22V666 was reported (2) to say whether the fix is holding.

NHTSA’s public complaint database lists 527 owner complaints filed since 2020 for the vehicles in this recall, and 4 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: 289 complaints in total, 4 about the seat belts
• 2022 Nissan Rogue: 238 complaints in total, 0 about the seat belts

A few excerpts from owner complaints filed with NHTSA (unverified, lightly trimmed):

There is a piece missing on the back of one of my seatbelt buckle latches (back drivers side). It looks like the latch is splitting open. All of the sudden the back drivers side door is stuck closed/shut and often won’t open.

2021 Nissan Rogue owner, VA, NHTSA complaint 11757447, filed August 17, 2026

We bought our 2021Nissan Rogue SE from Fuccillo Nissan of Clearwater, 15232 US-19, Clearwater, FL, (727-507-3200) on May 5, 2021.Our Rogue had 400+ miles on the odometer at the time we received. On June 7, 2021 the air bag dash light came on.

2021 Nissan Rogue owner, FL, NHTSA complaint 11424722, filed July 14, 2021

Car and driver reported early builds pre January 28th 2021 from the Japan plant recorded a 2 star safety rating on the passenger small overlap test.

2021 Nissan Rogue owner, NJ, NHTSA complaint 11473165, filed July 10, 2022

Can recall 22V666 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.

A recall by itself does not make a car a lemon. Under California's Song-Beverly Consumer Warranty Act, what matters is whether a defect covered by the warranty substantially impairs the vehicle's use, value or safety, and whether the manufacturer or its dealers fixed it within a reasonable number of attempts (Civ. Code 1793.2(d)).

A seat belt that does not latch or retract correctly on the 2021-2022 Nissan Rogue affects safety directly, and a failed recall repair is a repair attempt under California law.

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.

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