Pre Purchase Inspection for 2021 Nissan Rogue
The 2022 to 2024 1.5L VC-Turbo has engine recalls and a 10 year, 120,000 mile engine warranty. Check recall work and the CVT. We check the known trouble spots before you pay.
Buying a 2021 Nissan Rogue? Smart move to check it first. The engine it has changes what matters most.
Transmission: CVT. First year of the generation and the only year with the 2.5L. Check recalls for the fuel pump, rear brake calipers, camera and rear seat belts.
- 2.5L 4-cyl
NHTSA recall 25V-437 says the engine bearings in Rogues with the 1.5L VC-Turbo may have manufacturing defects that can lead to engine failure, and a bearing failure can breach the block and cause an oil fire. The fix is an engine computer update. Recall 26V-080, from February 2026, covers 2023 to 2025 Rogues. It says high temperatures can break down the oil and seize the bearings. Dealers update the software, check for codes, may inspect the oil pan for metal, and replace the engine if needed, all free.
WE CHECK We check the VIN for open recalls, scan for engine codes, listen for knocking at idle and under load, and ask for dealer records of the recall work.
SOURCE NHTSA recall 25V-437 · NHTSA recall 26V-080
Nissan extended coverage on the VC-Turbo long block to 10 years or 120,000 miles, whichever comes first. CarComplaints.com reported the extension in August 2025 for 2021 to 2024 Rogues with this engine, and in March 2026 for 2023 to 2025 Rogues. It moves with the car to the next owner, and repaired or replaced engines keep the extended coverage.
WE CHECK We read the service records and check the VIN for recall work so you know what coverage should still apply. Confirm the exact coverage for the VIN with a Nissan dealer.
SOURCE CarComplaints.com: Nissan VC-Turbo engine warranty extension (Aug 2025) · CarComplaints.com: Nissan Rogue engine warranty extension (Mar 2026)
NHTSA recall 26V-081 covers 2024 and 2025 Rogues with the 1.5L VC-Turbo. Gears in the electronic throttle body may break, which can cause a loss of drive power. Dealers update the engine computer and replace the throttle body if needed, free.
WE CHECK We check the VIN for an open recall, scan for throttle codes, and road test for sudden power loss.
SOURCE NHTSA recall 26V-081
NHTSA recall 21V-957 covers certain 2021 Rogues. Wear inside the fuel pump may make it overheat and fail, which can stall the engine. Dealers replace the fuel pump for free.
WE CHECK We check the VIN for an open recall and road test for hesitation or stalling.
SOURCE NHTSA recall 21V-957
NHTSA recalls 21V-286 and 23V-791 cover certain 2021 Rogues. The rear brake calipers may be missing an internal bushing, which lets brake fluid leak and reduces braking. Dealers inspect and replace calipers as needed, free.
WE CHECK We check the VIN for open recalls, look for brake fluid at the rear wheels, and test the brakes.
SOURCE NHTSA recall 21V-286 · NHTSA recall 23V-791
Several recalls affect the camera image. Recall 22V-772 says the infotainment screen on certain 2021 and 2022 Rogues may keep rebooting on restart, leaving no rearview image. Recall 22V-527 covers some 2021 and 2022 rental Rogues. Recall 24V-748 says a software error may leave the camera screen blank in reverse on certain 2024 and 2025 Rogues.
WE CHECK We check the VIN for open recalls and test the rearview camera and screen several times during the inspection.
SOURCE NHTSA recall 22V-772 · NHTSA recall 22V-527 · NHTSA recall 24V-748
NHTSA recall 22V-666 says the rear left and right seat belts on certain 2021 and 2022 Rogues may not retract properly. Recall 23V-374 covers certain 2023 Rogues whose rear belt anchor bolts may not have been tightened. Recall 24V-156 covers some 2023 Rogues with front belt pretensioners that may not restrain correctly.
WE CHECK We check the VIN for open recalls and pull out and release every seat belt to check that it retracts and latches.
SOURCE NHTSA recall 22V-666 · NHTSA recall 23V-374 · NHTSA recall 24V-156
Every Rogue in this generation uses a CVT. Nissan's well known extension to 84 months or 84,000 miles on CVTs applies to 2014 to 2018 Rogues, not this generation. Nissan says the 2022 Rogue got a new generation CVT. We found no recall or warranty extension for the CVT in the 2021 to 2024 Rogue.
WE CHECK We road test for shudder, slipping, whining or a CVT warning light, scan the transmission computer for codes, and read records for CVT fluid service.
SOURCE Nissan CVT warranty extension bulletin, 2014 to 2018 Rogue (on NHTSA) · Nissan News: 2022 Rogue gets 1.5L VC-Turbo
- Check the VIN for open recalls, especially the VC-Turbo engine and throttle body recalls.
- Listen for engine knock or rattle on a cold start and under load.
- Scan the engine and transmission computers for stored and pending codes.
- Road test for CVT shudder, slipping or whine, and for any sudden loss of power.
- Test the rearview camera and infotainment screen for reboots or a blank image.
- Check every seat belt for proper retraction and latching.
- Look for brake fluid leaks at the rear wheels on 2021 models.
- Read the service records for oil changes and recall work.
A TSB is a note the maker sends to dealers about a known fix. They are not recalls. We check the bulletins so we know what to look for:
Cold-start noise, drivability, and idle issues for this vehicle. We test for each.
Shift quality and transmission fluid updates. We drive every gear.
Locks, wipers, infotainment, and trim items. Small, but good to know.
Bulletins stay with the maker, so we pull the current list for this exact vehicle during the inspection and tell you what applies.
Found a 2021 Rogue? A pre purchase inspection checks these trouble spots on the car in front of you.
What is the Nissan Rogue VC-Turbo recall?
Does the Rogue have an extended engine warranty?
Does the 2021 Rogue have the VC-Turbo engine?
Is the CVT in the 2021 to 2024 Rogue covered by the old warranty extension?
Which recalls affect the Rogue's backup camera?
How do I check if a used Rogue had its recalls done?
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