2026 Nissan Rogue Recalled After Spare Tire Mixup Violates Federal Rules

It’s winter, and the last thing anyone wants is to be stuck on the size of the road with a flat tire in freezing conditions. But if you own a 2026 Nissan Rogue—the company’s best-selling model in the United States, with almost 220,000 models sold in 2025—your problems may continue even after fitting your spare tire. Nissan has issued a recall for some 2026 Rogues for having spare tires that may not match the size and inflation pressure information on the tire placard. While no incidents have yet been reported, this spare tire mixup could pose an increased risk of a crash.

Maintenance Technician Spotted The Problem

Back in October, a maintenance technician noticed that a spare tire assembly was out of sequence during production. Following an internal investigation by Nissan, it was found that a significant number of Rogues were manufactured with the wrong spare tires. The potential number of affected units amounts to 4,655 vehicles.

According to a recall report from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), these vehicles don’t comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 110, named as Tire Selection and Rims.

Nissan says dealers will inspect the spare tire of affected models and replace them if necessary, free of charge. Notification letters will be sent to owners on February 13, 2026, so it’s something to be aware of if you own a 2026 Rogue. According to Car Complaints, the job will take roughly 30 minutes.

Kia SUVs Faced Nearly Identical Issue Last Year

Late last year, Kia issued a similar recall for certain Telluride and Sorento models. As with the 2026 Rogue, these SUVs were equipped with incorrectly sized spare tires during production. The automaker violated the same federal safety requirement because of this, but Kia also admitted that the traction control and anti-lock braking systems may be affected by the fitment of the wrong spare tire. The number of Kia SUVs affected was way smaller than Nissan’s recall—only around 45 units. Oddly, Kia ran into the same issue back in 2022. On both occasions, human error was blamed.

While this tire recall may not seem as serious as the engine recall for 2021-2024 Nissan Rogues, one can’t underestimate the importance of tire health and specifications, especially during winter driving. Tread depth, correct tire pressure, and the correct tire type are all critical in helping you maintain control of your vehicle in adverse conditions.