Nissan has announced that it is recalling 712,458 Rogue and Rogue Sport SUVs in the United States due to a problem with the ignition key. The issue involves the “jackknife” design of the key, which can collapse while the vehicle is moving, potentially causing it to shut off.

Here are three key points to know about the recall:

• The problem is exclusive to the base S level of the Rogue and Rogue Sport SUVs, which includes 517,472 Rogue and 194,986 Rogue Sport models in the US. Other trim levels and more recent Rogue models have an Intelligent Key and are not affected by the issue.
• The recall report states that the key’s internal pivot may weaken over time, causing it to unlock and rotate downward, which could lead to accidental shut-off of the vehicle if the driver’s hand contacts the key.
• Nissan advises owners to avoid attaching anything to the key fob and to use the key in the non-folding position until the fix is provided. Dealers will insert a spacer into the key slot of owners’ key fobs to prevent the key from collapsing once the fix is available.

“Stop Sale” Order Issued, Rogue and Rogue Sport Owners Advised to Check for More Information

Dealers are prohibited from selling, leasing, trading, renting, or loaning any affected vehicles in their inventory until the fix is applied. Rogue and Rogue Sport owners can check the NHTSA recalls site to find out if their vehicle is included in the recall and for more information. Here are three additional details to know about the recall:

• Nissan will provide the fix to dealers, who will then insert a spacer into the key slot of owners’ key fobs once the fix is available.
• Nissan has not received any reports of accidents or injuries related to the issue, but the automaker is recalling the vehicles out of an abundance of caution.
• Nissan plans to notify affected Rogue and Rogue Sport owners by mail starting in mid-April.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) About the Nissan Rogue and Rogue Sport Recall