# Nissan Rogue oil pressure warning light: complaints, recalls and what to do **Verdict:** Stop driving - **Owner complaints:** 22 - **Most complaints:** 2023 (14) - **Related recalls:** 0 - **Verdict:** Stop now ## Quick answer NHTSA has 22 owner complaints about the oil pressure warning light on the Nissan Rogue (2015-2026 models), most for the **2023** model year (14). No recall covers the parts behind this light, so a repair is usually at the owner's cost. Stop driving: No. ## Nissan Rogue oil pressure warning light complaints by model year | Model year | Complaints mentioning the oil pressure light | All complaints that year | Share | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | 2019 | 1 | 440 | 0% | | 2021 | 3 | 330 | 1% | | 2022 | 3 | 283 | 1% | | 2023 | 14 | 766 | 2% | | 2025 | 1 | 203 | 0% | Counts are complaints filed with NHTSA whose description mentions this light. They show where owners have had trouble, not a failure rate: popular years collect more complaints simply because more cars are on the road. ## Is there a recall for the Nissan Rogue oil pressure warning light? Not for the parts behind this light, as of 2026-11-04. The Nissan Rogue has 37 recalls for other parts in 2015-2026; see the [Nissan Rogue page](/vehicles/nissan-rogue) or check your VIN at [nhtsa.gov/recalls](https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls). ## What Nissan Rogue owners report - "The oil light flashed my husband lost power steering and it died at a 4 way stop. There was so much white smoke coming out the tailpipe he thought it was going to catch fire. The dealership is saying the car is not under the recall because they "fixed" the software. There were no warning lights or anything the only..." -- owner of a 2025 Nissan Rogue, complaint filed 2026 - "The latest symptom is low oil pressure and stalling. Completly unsafe car and ridiculous amount of time getting repaired. All of this has been since October 31st of 2024." -- owner of a 2023 Nissan Rogue, complaint filed 2025 - "As soon as I got it to the side of the road the engine emissions malfunction, the low oil pressure and both safe indicator lights for the rear and front crash came on. A message popped up stating: emissions malfunction power reduced service immediately. I had the vehicle towed to the dealership. As on currently,..." -- owner of a 2022 Nissan Rogue, complaint filed 2025 Excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly cleaned for reading. They are owners' own accounts and have not been verified. ## What the oil pressure warning light means The red oil pressure light means oil pressure has dropped too low to protect the engine. The most common cause is a low oil level, but a failing pressure sensor, a worn oil pump, or a clogged pickup can also do it. Pull over and shut the engine off as soon as it is safe; running without oil pressure can destroy the engine in minutes. The most common causes, on any make: 1. **Low oil level** (most common) 2. **Failing oil pressure sensor or switch** (common) 3. **Wrong or very old oil** (less common) 4. **Clogged oil pickup or failing oil pump** (less common) Full causes, what to do and how to reset it: [Oil pressure warning light](/warning-lights/oil-pressure). ## Frequently asked questions ### Is there a recall for the Nissan Rogue oil pressure light? Not for the parts behind this light, as of 2026-11-04. A repair is usually at the owner's cost unless the car is under warranty. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls, since new recalls are added often. ### Which Nissan Rogue years have the most oil pressure light complaints? In NHTSA's database the 2021, 2022 and 2023 Rogue model years have the most complaints mentioning the oil pressure warning light, with 14 for 2023. Complaint counts reflect how many cars were sold as well as how often problems happen. ### Is it safe to drive a Nissan Rogue with the oil pressure light on? Stop driving. No. Stop driving as soon as it is safe and shut off the engine. Only drive again if adding oil turns the light off immediately and the engine sounds normal; otherwise have it towed. ### How do I check if my Nissan Rogue has an open recall? Enter the 17-character VIN from your dashboard or registration at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask any Nissan dealer. Open recalls are fixed free of charge, even if you are not the first owner. ## Sources - [NHTSA: Vehicle safety complaints and recalls (api.nhtsa.gov)](https://www.nhtsa.gov/nhtsa-datasets-and-apis) - [NHTSA: Check for recalls by VIN](https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls) ## Other Nissan Rogue warning lights - [ABS warning light](https://diagxcar.com/warning-lights/abs/nissan-rogue): 24 complaints - [Airbag (SRS) warning light](https://diagxcar.com/warning-lights/airbag/nissan-rogue): 163 complaints - [Brake warning light](https://diagxcar.com/warning-lights/brake/nissan-rogue): 115 complaints - [Check engine light](https://diagxcar.com/warning-lights/check-engine/nissan-rogue): 363 complaints - [Coolant temperature warning light](https://diagxcar.com/warning-lights/coolant-temperature/nissan-rogue): 140 complaints - [Power steering warning light](https://diagxcar.com/warning-lights/power-steering/nissan-rogue): 29 complaints - [Traction control light](https://diagxcar.com/warning-lights/traction-control/nissan-rogue): 15 complaints ## Oil pressure warning light on other models - [Kia Soul](https://diagxcar.com/warning-lights/oil-pressure/kia-soul): 230 complaints - [Kia Sorento](https://diagxcar.com/warning-lights/oil-pressure/kia-sorento): 216 complaints - [Hyundai Tucson](https://diagxcar.com/warning-lights/oil-pressure/hyundai-tucson): 202 complaints - [Hyundai Santa Fe](https://diagxcar.com/warning-lights/oil-pressure/hyundai-santa-fe): 175 complaints - [Hyundai Sonata](https://diagxcar.com/warning-lights/oil-pressure/hyundai-sonata): 168 complaints - [Kia K5](https://diagxcar.com/warning-lights/oil-pressure/kia-k5): 159 complaints - [Jeep Compass](https://diagxcar.com/warning-lights/oil-pressure/jeep-compass): 100 complaints - [Kia Sportage](https://diagxcar.com/warning-lights/oil-pressure/kia-sportage): 76 complaints - [Hyundai Elantra](https://diagxcar.com/warning-lights/oil-pressure/hyundai-elantra): 72 complaints - [Jeep Cherokee](https://diagxcar.com/warning-lights/oil-pressure/jeep-cherokee): 64 complaints ## Nissan Rogue - [Nissan Rogue specs and mpg by year](https://diagxcar.com/vehicles/nissan-rogue) --- Source page: https://diagxcar.com/warning-lights/oil-pressure/nissan-rogue Updated: 2026-11-04 General information, not a substitute for a qualified mechanic.