NISSAN ROGUE (2016) recall — Seats
Nissan recalls 2016 Rogue vehicles with improperly welded front passenger seat frames that may increase crash injury risk. Owners must have seat back assembly replaced free by dealers.
Use caution until it’s fixed
In the event of a crash, the improperly welded seat back frames may increase the risk of injury.
Contact the company & request your remedy
What happened, in plain English
Nissan is recalling 2016 Rogue vehicles with front passenger seats that may have improperly welded frames. This could increase injury risk during crashes due to failing to meet safety standards. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1227331-nissan-2016-rogue-seats-recall-crash-injury-risk.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1227331-nissan-2016-rogue-seats-recall-crash-injury-risk · Updated October 7, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #17V716000
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“Nissan 2016 Rogue Seats Recall: Crash Injury Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated October 7, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1227331-nissan-2016-rogue-seats-recall-crash-injury-risk. Based on NHTSA recall #17V716000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=17V716000).
Why it’s dangerous
Improper welding in the front passenger seat frame could cause the seat to fail during a crash. This might not meet federal safety standards for head restraints and seating systems.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2016 Nissan Rogue vehicles are affected. Front passenger seat users face higher risk during crashes.
How to tell if you have this one
Check for 2016 Nissan Rogue vehicles. The recall began January 8, 2018, and applies to all affected models.
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What to do — step by step
Contact Nissan Customer Service
Call 1-800-647-7261 to schedule a seat replacement at a dealer.
Get Seat Replacement
Dealers will replace the front passenger seat back assembly free of charge.
What NHTSA says to do
Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger seat back assembly, free of charge. The recall began January 08, 2018. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-647-7261.
Questions people ask
Why is this recall happening?
The front passenger seat frames may be improperly welded, causing them to fail during crashes and not meet federal safety standards.
How can I tell if my vehicle is affected?
This recall applies to all 2016 Nissan Rogue vehicles. Check if your vehicle was manufactured after January 8, 2018.
What should I do if I own this vehicle?
Contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-647-7261 to arrange a free seat replacement at a dealer.
Contact Nissan
We’ve drafted a message you can send Nissan to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 17V716000 — Nissan Nissan Hello, I own a Nissan that is covered by recall 17V716000 from Nissan. The official recall notice states: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger seat back assembly, free of charge. The recall began January 08, 2018. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-647-7261. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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Where this comes from
The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official NHTSA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
- Official source: NHTSA Recall #17V716000 (November 14, 2017)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 7, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the NHTSA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
- GovInfoNow is an independent service and is not a government agency. We republish official NHTSA recall data; we don’t issue, amend or administer recalls.