Does the 2012 Nissan Rogue have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2012 Nissan Rogue, the most recent reported on January 26, 2015 (Electrical system). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What are the most common problems with the 2012 Nissan Rogue?

Owners have filed 319 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is power train (136 complaints), followed by unknown or other (44).

How many 2012 Nissan Rogue complaints mention a crash or fire?

8 of 319 complaints report a crash and 12 a fire; 7 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

2012 Nissan Rogue recalls and problems

2 recalls and 319 owner complaints on file with NHTSA for the 2012 Nissan Rogue.

recalls

319

owner complaints

complaints mentioning a crash

mentioning a fire

Recalls apply to specific production ranges. To see whether a particular car still has an open recall, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for safety recalls are free at authorised dealers.

2012 Nissan Rogue recalls

Electrical system

NHTSA campaign 15V032000 · reported January 26, 2015 · Nissan North America, Inc. · 468,815 vehicles potentially affected

The problem: Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2008-2013 Nissan Rogue vehicles manufactured March 7, 2007, to November 26, 2013, and 2014 Nissan Rogue Select vehicles manufactured September 23, 2013, to July 2, 2014. The affected vehicles may experience an electrical short in the harness connector due to a mixture of snow/water and salt seeping through the carpet on the driver side floor near the harness connector.
The risk: An electrical short can cause a vehicle fire.
The fix: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the kick panel wiring harness connector and will if necessary install a new harness connector and waterproof seal, free of charge. The recall began on February 26, 2015. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-647-7261.

Tires: pressure monitoring and regulating systems

NHTSA campaign 12V068000 · reported February 22, 2012 · NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC. · 2,983 vehicles potentially affected

The problem: Nissan is recalling certain model year 2012 murano and rogue vehicles, manufactured from november 23, 2011 through january 11, 2012. During assembly, the tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) was not activated. Thus, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 138,tire pressure monitoring system.
The risk: A non-active TPMS cannot warn a driver that a tire is underinflated. Underinflated tires can result in tire overloading and overheating, which could lead to a blowout and possible crash.
The fix: All of the affected vehicles are still in dealer inventory. Dealers have been instructed to activate all of the tire pressure monitoring systems.

Most reported problems

Areas named in owner complaints to NHTSA. One complaint can name several areas.

Power train136
Unknown or other44
Electrical system43
Engine43
Air bags41
Vehicle speed control41
Fuel/propulsion system17
Service brakes10
Wheels9
Seats8

What owners report

Recent complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. These are unverified accounts from owners, not findings.

Oct 21, 2026 · Electrical system · fire reported
The car had been parked for 2 days. It began smoking from underneath and it was an electrical smell. The power locks would not operate, nor would the remote. Within 3 minutes of increasingly heavy smoke, fire broke through the windshield. I was able to break the glass and extinguish the fire however the vehicle was…

Sep 16, 2026 · Electrical system · fire reported
Vehicle had been parked for approximately 2 days. With no one around the car alarm started, brake lights came on and rear wiper started to operate. Heavy electrical burning smell followed 2-3 minutes by smoke. 3-4 minutes later fire broke through the windshield. I was able to extinguish the fire with a fire…

Apr 26, 2026 · Electrical system
The doors unlock or lock on their own. Some locks then don’t lock or unlock. Sometimes they have to be unlocked manually. The trunk does not unlock at all. I can’t open the trunk.

Mar 27, 2026 · Engine
August 1, 2025 I was trying to get to […] from […] to see my mother, before Kansas City, Mo. Before getting to KC while cruise was engaged car RPM’s began amping but car did not speed up. I put it park and turned motor off and tried to drive again, but did the same thing. I called my mechanic in … and he suggested I…

Feb 23, 2026 · Electrical system
2008-13 Nissan Rogue/2014 Rogue Select (S35) Driver’s Kick Panel Harness Connector Inspection Voluntary Safety Recall Campaign Reference: R1421 I spoke with Nissan and the recall does not cover my VIN number however I had previously owned a 2015 Nissan Altima and experienced the same issue. My car will be serviced on…

Rogue model years compared

Year	Recalls	Complaints	Crashes	Fires
2009	3	320	5	5
2010	2	282	10	17
2011	2	363	10	14
2012	2	319	8	12
2013	1	610	14	16
2014	10	440	22	9
2015	9	554	30	8

Across all years, the 2023 Rogue has the most complaints (753). All Nissan Rogue years →

Questions

Does the 2012 Nissan Rogue have any recalls?: Yes. NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2012 Nissan Rogue, the most recent reported on January 26, 2015 (Electrical system). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common problems with the 2012 Nissan Rogue?: Owners have filed 319 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is power train (136 complaints), followed by unknown or other (44).
How many 2012 Nissan Rogue complaints mention a crash or fire?: 8 of 319 complaints report a crash and 12 a fire; 7 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint data, updated October 27, 2026. Latest complaint received October 21, 2026.