Recall 17V716 covers 210 2016 Nissan Rogue vehicles with improperly welded passenger seat-back frames. Repair will be free at Nissan dealers once available.
Nissan is recalling 210 2016 Rogue SUVs because front passenger seat frames were improperly welded, leaving them short of federal head restraint and seating performance requirements. In a crash, the seat back frame can increase injury risk, and the Nissan dealer repair will be free once the remedy is available.
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What's wrong?
The front passenger seat frame in the 2016 Nissan Rogue is the metal structure inside the seat. It supports the seat back, carries the head restraint, and works with the recliner mechanism so the passenger seat back locks in position when the seat is adjusted.
On affected Rogues, a weld in the front passenger seat back frame was not made to specification during assembly. The problem is at the joint between the seat back mounting gusset, a reinforcing bracket, and the recliner mechanism. Because that welded joint is not correct, the inboard side of the passenger seat back does not lock into position as designed.
There is no warning sign before failure. The seat can look normal until the seat back is adjusted or loaded, so the VIN is what confirms whether this Rogue has the recalled seat frame.
Who's affected?
| 2016 Nissan Rogue | seat assembly |
|---|---|
| Units affected | 210 |
Not every 2016 Nissan Rogue is on the list. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific SUV is included.
What's the safety risk?
An improperly welded front passenger seat back frame can raise injury risk in a crash because the seat back is not built to perform as intended. Keep using the vehicle with caution and schedule the recall repair when Nissan makes it available. Repair will be free at any franchised Nissan dealer once available.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2016 Nissan Rogue is included in this recall.
- Contact a franchised Nissan dealer to ask whether the front passenger seat back assembly replacement is open for your VIN.
- Reference recall number 17V716 when you call, and bring Nissan's owner notice if you have it.
- Schedule the free seat back assembly replacement that fixes the improperly welded front passenger seat back frame.
- Avoid using the front passenger seat until the dealer confirms the repair is complete.
What happens at the repair
Nissan's filing describes the final repair as replacement of the front passenger seat back assembly. Once the repair is available, a Nissan technician replaces that seat back assembly at no charge. Parts and labor are covered under the recall. Out-of-pocket repairs already paid are handled through the existing warranty, not through a separate reimbursement program, since the subject vehicles are under warranty. Ask the service desk how warranty coverage applies if you have prior repair paperwork.
| Reimbursement | Warranty coverage applies |
|---|
Timeline
| November 14, 2017 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| November 15, 2017 | Dealer notification began |
| November 15, 2017 | Dealer notification ended |
| January 8, 2018 | Owner notification mailed |
| January 8, 2018 | Interim owner notification (was planned for this date) |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 17V716?
Recall 17V716 covers 210 2016 Nissan Rogue vehicles with front passenger seat frames that were improperly welded. In a crash, the seat back frame can increase injury risk. Nissan's remedy is front passenger seat back assembly replacement, free of charge.
What should I do if my 2016 Nissan Rogue is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific Rogue is included in recall 17V716. If it is, contact a franchised Nissan dealer and reference recall number 17V716. Ask the service desk to confirm repair timing for the front passenger seat back assembly replacement.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires manufacturers to repair safety defects at no cost, and Nissan's remedy states that dealers will replace the front passenger seat back assembly free of charge. Parts and labor are covered at a franchised Nissan dealer.
What is the safety risk?
The safety risk is tied to the front passenger seat back frame. If the weld is improper, the seat back frame can perform poorly in a crash and increase injury risk for the front passenger. Nissan's repair path is replacement of the affected seat back assembly.
What if I bought the Nissan Rogue used?
The free recall repair still applies. Recall coverage follows the vehicle, not the first owner. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific 2016 Nissan Rogue is included, then give recall number 17V716 to a franchised Nissan dealer.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/17V716000 |
|---|---|
| Nissan customer service | 1-800-647-7261 |
| NHTSA recall # | 17V716 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 17V716000 |
Source documents
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Download Misc. Document (PDF) - Download Recall Investigation Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF)
- Download Owner Notice (PDF)
- Download Recall Report (PDF)
- Download Quarterly Report (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
This article is generated from NHTSA's primary recall filings and reviewed against the source on May 25, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →