Recall 21V525 affects 13,215 2021 Nissan Rogue Sport vehicles for liftgate hinge separation in rear crashes. Repair is free at any franchised Nissan dealer.
Nissan is recalling 13,215 2021 Rogue Sport vehicles because the liftgate hinges can separate during a rear-end crash. If that happens, the liftgate offers less protection and raises injury risk; Nissan dealers will replace the hinges free of charge.
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What's wrong?
The liftgate hinges on the 2021 Nissan Rogue Sport hold the rear hatch to the body and let it swing open and closed. The hinge shaft is the load-bearing part inside that assembly. It keeps the liftgate attached and aligned when the hatch is shut, opened, or loaded in a crash.
On affected Rogue Sport vehicles, the hinge shaft was made with insufficient strength during supplier molding. Nissan traced the problem to a movable mold that was out of position, which pressed the shaft excessively and weakened it. In a rear-end crash, the hinge assembly can break below the required strength and allow the liftgate to separate from the vehicle.
There is no warning sign before failure. The liftgate can look and feel normal in daily use, with no noise, looseness, or warning light before a crash load exposes the weak hinge.
Who's affected?
| 2021 Nissan Rogue Sport | body structure |
|---|---|
| Units affected | 13,215 |
| Field incidents | NHTSA has logged no field incidents to date. |
Not every 2021 Nissan Rogue Sport is on the list. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific SUV is included.
What's the safety risk?
Separated liftgate hinges reduce the protection the liftgate provides and increase the risk of injury. There is no warning sign before the hinges separate, so schedule the replacement promptly if your VIN is included. Repair is free at any franchised Nissan dealer.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2021 Nissan Rogue Sport is included in this recall.
- Contact your nearest franchised Nissan dealer to schedule the free liftgate-hinge replacement, which fixes hinges that can separate in a rear-end crash.
- Bring the recall notice if Nissan mailed one. If not, reference recall number 21V525 and Nissan recall R21A7 when you call.
- Call Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669 with questions before your dealer visit.
What happens at the repair
At the dealer, a Nissan technician replaces the left and right liftgate hinges. Parts and labor are covered under the recall, and the repair is available now. Out-of-pocket repairs already paid are handled through the existing warranty, not through a separate reimbursement program, because the affected 2021 Rogue Sport vehicles are under warranty. Ask the service desk how warranty coverage applies if you have prior repair paperwork.
| Reimbursement | Warranty coverage applies |
|---|
Timeline
| July 9, 2021 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| July 13, 2021 | Dealer notification began |
| September 7, 2021 | Owner notification mailed |
| September 7, 2021 | VIN-searchable in NHTSA's database — Check your VIN to see whether this recall applies to your specific vehicle. |
| September 7, 2021 | Interim owner notification (was planned for this date) |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 21V525?
Recall 21V525 covers 13,215 2021 Nissan Rogue Sport vehicles with liftgate hinges that can separate during a rear end crash. Separated hinges reduce the protection the liftgate provides and increase injury risk. Nissan dealers will replace the left and right liftgate hinges for free.
What should I do if my 2021 Nissan Rogue Sport is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific Rogue Sport is included in recall 21V525. If it is, contact a franchised Nissan dealer to schedule replacement of the left and right liftgate hinges. Reference Nissan recall number R21A7 when you call. The repair is free.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires Nissan to repair the defect at no cost, and Nissan's remedy says dealers will replace the left and right liftgate hinges free of charge. Any franchised Nissan dealer can perform the recall repair.
What is the safety risk?
The safety risk is reduced liftgate protection in a rear end crash. If the hinges separate from the vehicle, the liftgate provides less crash protection and injury risk increases. The fix is to have a Nissan dealer replace both liftgate hinges for free.
What if I bought my Nissan Rogue Sport used?
The free recall repair still applies. Recall coverage follows the VIN, not the first owner. Check your VIN to confirm whether your 2021 Rogue Sport is included, then call a franchised Nissan dealer and reference recall R21A7.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/21V525000 |
|---|---|
| Nissan customer service | 1-800-867-7669 |
| NHTSA recall # | 21V525 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 21V525000 |
Source documents
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Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF) - Download Quarterly Report (PDF)
- Download Misc. Document (PDF)
- Download Recall Investigation Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF)
- Download Owner Notice (PDF)
- Download Recall Report (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
This article is generated from NHTSA's primary recall filings and reviewed against the source on May 20, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →