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2021 Nissan Rogue

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2021 Rogue.

The 2021 Nissan Rogue carries a 5.3-quart oil fill specification using 0W-20 viscosity, mechanical details that define its routine maintenance requirements. Field data records 270 owner complaints—with the highest concentration categorized as “Unknown Or Other”—alongside 10 recalls, establishing a concrete service footprint for this model year. Within the vehicle’s 1999–2026 complaint timeline, which spans from a single 1999 entry to 654 reports in 2023, the 2021 iteration lands squarely in the middle of the range, offering researchers a midpoint reference before the nameplate’s later spike in reported issues.

Model year202520242023202220212020201920182017

Quick specs

Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.

Engine oil capacity5.3 qtOEM · verified
Engine oil type0W-20OEM · verified

Fitment & sizes

Replacement part sizes and factory part numbers — battery, bulbs, filters and belts.

From the factory this vehicle uses a BCI 35 · 585 CCA battery, OE oil filter 1520865F1E. Each part links to every other vehicle that shares it, so a part you already stock may fit more of your fleet than you'd expect.

Battery groupBCI 35 · 585 CCAOEM · verified
Tire sizeP235/60R18, P235/65R17, P235/55R19OEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter1520865F1E
Engine air filter165466RA0A alt 165466RC1A
Spark plug224016RC1E alt 224016LD1C
Front wiper blades288906RR0A alt 288906RF1A
Serpentine belt117206RC0A alt 117206CA0B
Thermostat21200ED00A alt 21049ED00B
Cabin air filter272776RC0B

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length182.7 in
Overall width72.4 in
Overall height66.5 in
Wheelbase106.3 in
Curb weight3545 lb
Track (front / rear)62.2 / 62.6 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)58/42

Performance & power Independent road tests

0–60 mph, quarter-mile, horsepower and torque from independent road tests.

Independent road tests for the Rogue of this era, listed by trim and engine — this page spans more than one engine, so no single horsepower figure is shown.

8.1–8.5 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 8.10 sec — 2021 Platinum
YearTrim / engine0–60¼ mileHPDrivetrain
2021Platinum 2.5L I-48.10 sec16.30 sec181 hpAWD
2021Platinum 2.5L I-48.20 sec16.40 sec181 hpAWD
2021SV 2.5L I-48.40 sec16.50 sec181 hpAWD
2021SL 2.5L I-48.50 sec16.60 sec181 hpAWD
2021SL 2.5L I-48.50 sec16.50 sec181 hpFWD
2022Platinum 1.5L Turbo I-37.80 sec15.90 sec201 hpAWD
2022Platinum 1.5L Turbo I-38.40 sec16.40 sec201 hpAWD
2024Platinum 1.5L Turbo I-38.00 sec16.10 sec201 hpAWD

Service quick specs OEM factory data

Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.

This engine holds 5.3 qt of 0W-20 engine oil, 75W-80 in the differential, DOT 3 brake fluid. Torque the oil drain plug to Use a new washer: 25.0 ft-lbs. The firing order is 1-3-4-2.

Lubricants & capacities

Automatic Transmission FluidNissan CVT NS-3 Fluid
Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity7.8 qt
Brake FluidDOT 3
Differential Gear Oil75W-80
Engine CoolantNissan Long Life Antifreeze/Coolant
Engine Coolant Capacity9.2 qt
Engine Oil0W-20
Engine Oil Capacity5.3 qt

Engine torques

Engine Flywheel Bolts80.0 ft-lbs
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head BoltsA new gasket must be used. 31.0 ft-lbs
Engine Oil Pan Drain PlugUse a new washer: 25.0 ft-lbs
Engine Oil Pan Drain PlugUse a new washer: 25.0 ft-lbs

Chassis torques

Differential Fill PlugFinal Drive: 26.0 ft-lbs
Differential drain PlugFinal Drive: Use a new washer: 26.0 ft-lbs
Differential Fill PlugFinal Drive: 26.0 ft-lbs
Differential drain PlugFinal Drive: Use a new washer: 26.0 ft-lbs
Transfer Case Fill Plug26.0 ft-lbs
Transfer Case Drain Plug26.0 ft-lbs

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order1-3-4-2
Curb Idle Speed (No Load)Setting Speed: 650 rpm
Curb Idle Speed Variance (No Load)50 rpm
Curb Idle Speed (Secondary Under Load)Checking Speed: 650 rpm
Curb Idle Speed Variance (Secondary Under Load)50 rpm
Spark Plug ManufacturerNissan
Spark Plug Gap0.043 in
Spark Plug Torque14.0 ft-lbs

Battery & A/C

RefrigerantR1234yf
Refrigerant Capacity1.21 lbs
Oil GroupPAG
Oil Type46YF
Oil Capacity3.70 oz
Standard BCI Group Number35
Standard BCI Cranking Performance585 cca

Brakes

Minimum Pad Thickness0.079" in

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Camshaft Bearing/Carrier Cap Bolts or Studs — tightening sequence 1 stages
1Bolts 1-261.4 ft. lbs
Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages
120.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: Completely loosen bolts., Step 3: 14.0 ft. lbs., Step 4: 90-95°20 ft. lbs
Crankshaft Pulley and/or Damper Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
131.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: 90-96°31 ft. lbs
Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 1 stages
129.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: 75-80°, Step 3: 75-80°29 ft. lbs
Main Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages
1Bolts 1-1029 ft. lbs

Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified

Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.

Under the factory schedule, replace the spark plugs at 105,000 mi; coolant at 105,000 mi. The big-interval services (at 105,000 mi for coolant, and the transmission fluid) are the ones owners most often skip — on a lower-mileage example, assume the original fluids are still in it and check them first.

Every 5,000 miTire & Wheel Assembly (rotate)
Every 10,000 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect) · Brake Line (inspect) · Brake Linings (inspect) · Brake Rotor (inspect) · CV Joint Boot (inspect) · Differential (inspect fluid level)
Every 15,000 miCabin Air Filter (replace) · Keyless Entry Remote Battery (replace)
Every 20,000 miBrake Hydraulic System (drain, refill & bleed) · Drive Axle Assembly (inspect) · Exhaust System (Complete) (inspect) · Fuel Evaporative Emission Control System Lines (inspect) · Fuel Line (inspect) · Steering Gear Box Assembly (inspect)
Every 30,000 miEngine Air Filter Element (replace)
At 40,000 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect)
At 105,000 miEngine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill) · Spark Plugs (replace)
At 180,000 miEngine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill)

Reliability & federal safety record

Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.

The 2021 Nissan Rogue represents a significant spike in federal activity within its generation, with complaints nearly doubling from 147 in 2020 to 270, recalls surging from just 1 to 10, and investigations going from zero to two — a pattern consistent with a major redesign year where early-production issues surface across multiple systems. TSBs jumped from 122 to 234, reinforcing that Nissan was actively issuing technical guidance to address widespread concerns. The top complaint areas — Unknown/Other (50), Electrical System (20), Engine (13), and Steering (12) — suggest a broad rather than concentrated set of problems, and the data does not specify root causes for any of them. While 2022 saw complaint volume ease slightly to 242 and recalls drop to 6, the 2023 model year later spiked to 654 complaints, indicating that some issues in this generation persisted beyond the target year. With 19 crash complaints and 3 fire complaints logged for 2021, the safety signal is non-trivial. **Takeaway:** The 2021 Rogue is a first-year redesign with elevated recall and investigation activity — buyers should verify all 10 recalls have been completed and weigh it against a 2022 model, which shows modest improvement, but it is not a year to avoid outright so long as recall work is documented.

10
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
234
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
2
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
270
Owner complaints
19 involved a crash · 3 a fire
NHTSA crash-test rating federal NCAP · out of 5 stars
Overall★★★★
Frontal★★★★★
Side★★★★★
Rollover★★★★
Owner complaints by model year NHTSA · this generation & adjacent

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 270 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Unknown Or Other50
Electrical System20
Engine13
Steering12
Fuel/Propulsion System11
Engine & Engine Cooling9
Forward Collision Avoidance9
Power Train8

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 2 of 10 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

21V957000Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Fuel PumpReported 09/12/2021

Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2021 Rogue vehicles. Abnormal wear inside the fuel pump may cause it to overheat and fail. Remedy: 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…

21V286000Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:CaliperReported 22/04/2021

Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2021 Rogue vehicles. The rear left and/or right brake caliper assemblies may be missing an internal bushing, allowing the O-ring seal to move and brake fluid to… Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the left and/or right rear brake calipers, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 10, 2021. Owners may contact…

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 234 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

BulletinDateComponentSummary
NTB26-006A2026-04-30Fuel/Propulsion SystemFUEL FILLER TUBE LOWER SEAL IS LEAKING AND DTC P0456 IS STORED IN THE ECM This bulletin…
NTB09-131C2026-04-13StructureCERTIFICATION LABEL AND VIN PLATE REPLACEMENT SERVICE INFORMATION Because of collision…
NTB09-131C2026-04-13StructureCERTIFICATION LABEL AND VIN PLATE REPLACEMENT SERVICE INFORMATION Because of collision…
NTB26-0062026-02-02Fuel/Propulsion SystemFUEL FILLER TUBE LOWER SEAL IS LEAKING AND DTC P0456 IS STORED IN THE ECM IF YOU CONFIRM…
NTB25-030A2025-10-01Electrical SystemSTEERING WHEEL SWITCH BUTTONS INOPERATIVE, STICKING, OR NOT CLICKING WHEN PRESSED IF YOU…

Common OBD-II trouble codes

The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.

P0420
Catalyst system efficiency below threshold — Bank 1
P0300
Random / multiple cylinder misfire detected
P0171
System too lean — Bank 1
P0455
Evaporative emission system leak detected — large leak
P0128
Coolant thermostat below regulating temperature
P0442
Evaporative emission system leak detected — small leak

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Frequently asked

How much oil does the 2021 Rogue take?

5.3 qt of Nissan SN 0W-20 Motor Oil, per the factory manual.

Does the 2021 Rogue have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 10 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.