My 2021 Nissan Rogue has suffered a severe fuel system failure that poses an immediate fire hazard. The vehicle threw an engine code P0087 (Fuel Rail/System Pressure - Too Low), which was accompanied by a large puddle of liquid gasoline actively leaking onto the ground from the rear seat/fuel tank area. Additionally, overwhelming fuel fumes filled the inside cabin, making the vehicle entirely unsafe to operate. This vehicle is experiencing the exact failure detailed in the federal safety agency Recall Campaign 21V068 (Nissan Recall PC791) regarding an improperly secured fuel pump locking ring or a mispositioned quick-connect fuel hose under the rear seat. However, when checking my specific VIN, it indicates that my vehicle is not included in the recall. Because my vehicle is suffering from an identical manufacturing defect that creates an extreme fire risk, I am filing this complaint to request that the federal safety agency investigate and push Nissan to expand the recall population to include all affected VINs.
Nissan Rogue fuel pump problems
53 of the 7,451 owner complaints about the Nissan Rogue describe fuel pump failure, most of them for the 2014 model year.
- owner complaints
- 53
- worst model year
- 2014
- typical mileage
- 36,952
By model year
Often reported together
Stalling 19Check engine light 9Won't start 7Fuel smell 6Loss of power 4Fuel gauge 4Transmission failure 2Shudder 2
Trouble codes mentioned
P0087 1
What owners say
I own a 2021 Nissan Rogue SV, 2.5L engine. I have repeatedly experienced a strong gasoline/fuel/exhaust-like odor inside the passenger compartment of the vehicle. The odor is extremely strong and has caused me and my passengers to experience dizziness, nausea, feeling sick, and discomfort. I regularly transport my children, including a [XXX] child, creating a serious safety concern. The exact component causing the odor is UNKNOWN. The vehicle is available for inspection upon request. I have taken the vehicle to the Nissan dealership more than eight times for this same recurring problem. On some occasions, I was turned away without the vehicle being properly inspected, and on other occasions I was told that the dealership could not find anything wrong or that there was nothing they could do to repair the issue. The problem has continued and worsened I eventually took the vehicle to an independent automotive repair facility for a second opinion. Their written service documentation states that I reported a strong smell of gas and feeling sick. The shop removed the rear seat cushion and inspected the low-pressure fuel pump and found no leak at that particular time. They also visually inspected the high-pressure fuel pump and found no obvious signs of a fuel leak at that time. The independent shop documented the ongoing concern and recommended that I return to the dealership with the information they found. Their documentation also states that I should not drive with children in the vehicle at this time because of the unresolved issue. Although the independent inspection did not identify an active fuel leak at the time of inspection, the recurring odor remains unresolved. The problem appears to be intermittent or difficult to reproduce during inspection, but it continues to occur during normal operation of the vehicle. I am particularly concerned because this vehicle is used to transport my children and we have all experienced some health concerns. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (F
Check engine light code detected fuel leak. Fuel could be smelled outside of car when operated or parked. Took car to Nissan to inspect fuel leak. Fuel pump had to be replaced due to a leak per Nissan technician. There is a recall on 2021 Nissan Rogues due fuel leak. My 2021 Nissan Rogue was not covered in the recall because of my VIN.
What component or system failed or malfunctioned, and is it available for inspection upon request? Answer: The fuel pump assembly failed. The component is still in the vehicle and is available for inspection upon request. 2. How was your safety or the safety of others put at risk? Answer: The engine stalls or loses power unexpectedly while driving at highway speeds. This creates a high risk of a rear-end collision, as the vehicle becomes a stationary or slow-moving hazard in active traffic without warning. 3. Has the problem been reproduced or confirmed by a dealer or independent service center? Answer: I have experienced the failure repeatedly. Although I contacted a Nissan dealer, they stated they could not verify or perform the repair because my VIN is not currently listed in the R21B8 recall database, despite the vehicle exhibiting the exact symptoms described in that campaign. 4. Has the vehicle or component been inspected by the manufacturer, police, insurance representatives or others? Answer: No, it has not been officially inspected by the manufacturer yet because they claim the vehicle is not part of the current recall population. 5. Were there any warning lamps, messages or other symptoms of the problem prior to the failure, and when did they first appear? Answer: The symptoms include engine hesitation during acceleration, difficulty starting, and sudden stalling. These symptoms first appeared at approximately [ No warning lights or "Check Engine" messages appeared prior to the engine stalling.
The fuel pump and fuel level system appear to be malfunctioning. After refueling, the fuel gauge on the dashboard fluctuates continuously and does not provide a stable or accurate reading. This fluctuation continues for several minutes after pumping gas. The vehicle also struggles to start, requiring multiple attempts before turning on. On multiple occasions, the engine has shut off unexpectedly while the vehicle was in motion. This issue poses a safety risk because the vehicle can stall while driving, which increases the risk of a collision, especially in traffic or at higher speeds. The inaccurate fuel gauge also makes it difficult to determine the actual fuel level, increasing the risk of running out of fuel unexpectedly. The problem has occurred multiple times and is reproducible. The fuel pump and related components are available for inspection upon request. Dealer or independent service center confirmation is UNKNOWN at this time. Inspection by the manufacturer, police, or insurance representatives is UNKNOWN. Prior to the vehicle shutting off or struggling to start, symptoms included fluctuating fuel gauge readings immediately after refueling and continued erratic gauge behavior while driving. No warning lights are recalled at this time (UNKNOWN).
The contact owns a 2022 Nissan Rogue. The contact stated that while driving 60-70 MPH, the check engine warning light illuminated. The contact stated that while driving in the mountains, the message "Engine Malfunction-Losing Power" was displayed, and the vehicle failed to accelerate upon depression of the accelerator pedal. The contact pulled over to the side of the road. The contact stated that upon restarting the vehicle, the vehicle shuddered significantly. The contact turned off the vehicle due to safety concerns. The contact and her four family members, who were also occupying the vehicle were picked up by the contact's sister. A tow truck picked up the vehicle 12 hours later. The vehicle was towed to the dealer, where the thermostat was replaced. The contact stated that the check engine warning light illuminated while driving on the freeway 3-4 days later. The contact advised the dealer that the failure could be related to the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 25V437000 (Engine and Engine Cooling); however, the dealer informed the contact that the failure was not related to the recall, and the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer, where it was diagnosed, and determined that the fuel pump had failed and the dealer replaced the fuel pump two weeks later. The contact stated that upon picking up the vehicle and driving to the residence, the vehicle shuddered. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer, where the engine and transmission mounts were replaced; however, the failure recurred. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where the contact was informed that oil was leaking into the inner cooler, and the oil leak was most likely from the turbo. The dealer replaced the inner cooler, the turbo, and the fuel injectors. The manufacturer covered the repair; however, the failure persisted, and the message "Engine Malfunction-Losing Power" was displayed. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair of the federal safety agency Campaign Num
Fuel pump clip came completely loose causing horrible gas smell. Took dealership was they found that was problem & was charged $185. Searched saw there was a recall# 21V‑068 for my year of Rogue thought this is not coming up when I search my vin
Car stall and shut off while driving on the highway. This is the second time this has happened in a year. They tried to blame it on the battery the fuel was reading wrong then. Fuel reading issue again in August supposed to have done a software update again to fix it. Now this time my child was driving and the car shuts down while driving on the highway with gas reading 42 miles left. The car gets to the dealership and they say it’s no gas and the fuel pump system failed. This car is a severe safety hazard.
The fuel temperature sensor is faulty.The car is no longer under warranty but is only 31k miles, the fuel temperature sensor can be purchased by itself so the entire fuel pump has to be replaced and they’re very expensive.I know this is a common problem with this temperature sensor. Also the electronic emergency button stopped working about 2 years ago.
I purchased my 22 Rogue Feb 22 brand new. First Issue: January 2023(2600 miles), engine oil drain pan had to be replaced. Apparently, it broke during oil change at dealership. I've heard others complain about the same thing. Second issue, 6500 miles (June 2024): *suv begun driving weird. While driving the vehicle jerks, shudders, and acts like it is going to lose power. Losing power / shuddering while driving can be a danger to myself or others driving around me if suv unexpectedly reduces in speed. This happens during both high and low speeds. *Suv also stalls when trying to accelerate from a complete stop. Not sure if this was related to the software update (recall) I done at the dealership June 24, but issue 2 started immediately afterwards. Suv was taken to dealership when I started experiencing issue 2. Dealership had vehicle for 2 weeks, but return vehicle and said nothing was wrong. They said the Nissan Engineer that came out found no issues as well. They did mention the Turbo lagging, but sd that's normal. Fast forward, 6 weeks later (Aug 24), returned suv to dealership because performance is worse AND now engine light is on. Dealership advised light is bcz fuel pump needs to be replaced, but stated different than the current fuel pump recall on some 22 Rogues. How is this possible? Based on my mileage, my car is still nearly brand new. Vehicle is at dealership now pending repairs.
Related recalls
Fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system: throttlebody/manifold
- What is wrong
- Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Rogue vehicles equipped with 3-cylinder 1.5L variable compression turbo (VC-Turbo) engines. The gears in the electronic throttle body assembly may break.
- Risk
- Broken throttle body gears can cause a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will reprogram the engine control module (ECM) software and inspect and replace the electronic throttle body assembly as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 8, 2026. Owners may contact Nissan's customer service at 800‑647‑7261. Nissan's numbers for this recall are R25E2, R25E3 and R25A9. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on beginning February 27, 2026.
Recall number 26V081000 · Recall details
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump
- What is wrong
- Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2021 Rogue vehicles. Abnormal wear inside the fuel pump may cause it to overheat and fail.
- Risk
- Fuel pump failure may cause an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
- 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. Nissan's number for this recall is R21B8.
Recall number 21V957000 · Recall details
Hybrid propulsion system
- What is wrong
- Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Rogue Hybrid vehicles. Contact with the Electronic Control Module (ECM) bracket may damage the engine harness, causing a blown fuse.
- Risk
- A blown fuse may cause an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will install a harness protector cover, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 16, 2021. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1‑800‑867‑7669. Nissan's number for this recall is R21B6.
Recall number 21V839000 · Recall details
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
- What is wrong
- Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2021 Nissan Rogue vehicles. The fuel hose may not be secured in the proper position and the fuel tank lock ring may not be fully seated.
- Risk
- An improperly secured fuel hose may leak, increasing the risk of a fire. The fuel hose may also disconnect completely, causing the engine to stall and increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, as necessary, reposition and secure the fuel hose and lock ring, free of charge. The recall began March 16, 2021. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1‑800‑867‑7669. Nissan's number for this recall is PC791.
Recall number 21V068000 · Recall details
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump
- What is wrong
- Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2014 Nissan Rogue vehicles manufactured July 25, 2013, to December 21, 2013, and February 1, 2014, to June 7, 2014. Improper nickel plating of components within the fuel pump may result in the fuel pump failing.
- Risk
- If the fuel pump fails, the vehicle may stall without warning, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump, free of charge. Remedy parts are currently unavailable. Owners were sent interim notices on May 9, 2016. Owners will receive a second notice when remedy parts become available. The recall is expected to begin on May 9, 2016. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1‑800‑647‑7261.
Recall number 16V149000 · Recall details
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump
- What is wrong
- Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2014 Nissan Rogue vehicles manufactured January 2, 2014, to June 4, 2014. Improper nickel plating of components within the fuel pump may result in the fuel pump failing.
- Risk
- If the fuel pump fails, the vehicle may stall without warning, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump, free of charge. The recall began on May 26, 2015. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1‑800‑647‑7261.
Recall number 15V197000 · Recall details
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Which Nissan Rogue years have fuel pump failure problems?
The model years with the most reports are 2014 (25 complaints), 2021 (11 complaints) and 2022 (3 complaints).
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