Nissan Rogue Recalled for Fire Risk and Electrical Issues

The problem is due to a faulty connection and could cause a number of failures

Nissan is recalling almost 689,000 Rogue SUVs from the 2014 to 2016 model years because a fire could start inside the vehicle. Other electrical issues may also occur, including nonworking power windows and seats, and/or a prematurely drained battery.

The problem is caused by a poorly insulated electrical connector located in the driver’s footwell—the area in a vehicle where the driver’s legs go. If water and salt collect in this area, it may be absorbed by adhesive tape on the connector, which could cause corrosion that may result in electrical failures or even a fire. Drivers may notice a power window or seat failure, an illuminated all-wheel-drive warning light, a burning odor, or smoke coming from underneath the dashboard on the driver’s side.

In documents provided to the National Highway Transportation Safety Administration, Nissan says that it is aware of four incidents in Canada and two in the U.S. that may be related to the recall but that there have been no crashes or injuries.

The automaker tells NHTSA that it hasn’t yet developed a fix for the issue but expects to have one in spring 2022.

Vehicles recalled: 688,946 Nissan Rogue SUVs manufactured between July 25, 2013, and Dec. 31, 2016.

The problem: Tape that holds on an electrical connector may act as a wick for water that enters the driver’s side footwell. If this happens, a connector could corrode and start a fire.

The fix: Nissan is still working on a fix for this issue, but expects to have it ready by spring 2022.

How to contact the manufacturer: Nissan will notify owners of the problem starting in March and will contact them again as soon as a fix is ready. Owners may also contact Nissan customer service at 800-867-7669.

NHTSA campaign number: 22V024. ​​Nissan’s own number for this recall is R21B9.

Check to see whether your vehicle has an open recall: NHTSA’s website will tell you whether your vehicle has any open recalls that need to be addressed.

If you plug your car’s 17-digit vehicle identification number (VIN) into NHTSA’s website and a recall doesn’t appear, it means your vehicle doesn’t currently have any open recalls. Because automakers issue recalls often, and for many older vehicles, we recommend checking back regularly to see whether your vehicle has had a recall issued.

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Keith Barry

Keith Barry has been an auto reporter at Consumer Reports since 2018. He focuses on safety, technology, and the environmental impact of cars. Previously, he led home and appliance coverage at Reviewed; reported on cars for USA Today, Wired, and Car & Driver; and wrote for other publications as well. Keith earned a master’s degree in public health from Tufts University. Follow him on Twitter @itskeithbarry.