Nissan Recalls More Than 700,000 Rogue, Rogue Sport Due To Collapsing Ignition Keys

Nissan’s facing some pretty serious key-related issues with the Rogue.

The Nissan Rogue and Rogue Sport have been popular models, but according to a recall, they’re in danger of shutting off while moving. Nissan is recalling more than 700,000 Rogue and Rogue Sports, for the danger that the key could cause the vehicle to shut off while in motion.

The recall only affects the 2014-2020 Nissan Rogue, and 2017-2022 Rogue Sport models in lower trims; namely, the S models that have physical keys. Nissan says the switchblade keys, or jackknife keys can collapse or fold in unexpectedly, potentially causing the ignition to turn and shut off. Nissan says there’s a defect in the key’s design that could cause it to weaken over time, allowing the unexpected folding situation to happen. The push-to-start Intelligent Key-equipped Nissan Rogue and Rogue Sport models are unaffected. The recall also affects the Canadian-market Nissan Qashqai models, which is the Rogue Sport under a different name.

The fix isn’t quite ready to be deployed, but Nissan does have a plan. It will place a spacer in the joint, which won’t allow the key to collapse. Dealerships and rental fleets will get instructions on how to implement the fix on their own. For now, Nissan has issued a stop-sale for the vehicles affected, but given the fact the Rogue Sport went out of production last year, there probably aren’t many new vehicles on lots burdened by the stop-sale. The new fix should start going out on March 17th. Until then, Nissan insists that affected owners keep their keys unfolded, and not attached to any key rings or accessories.

If you think you’re affected by this recall, check the NHTSA’s website, here.

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