NHTSA Service Bulletin 10218651: 2021 Nissan Rogue
Official manufacturer communication context for 2021 Nissan Rogue, with affected products, buyer checks and links into Carchieve recall, problem and VIN research.
Reviewed June 2026 from NHTSA manufacturer communication and service bulletin records. Carchieve is independent and not affiliated with any vehicle manufacturer or government agency.
VOLUNTARY SERVICE CAMPAIGN PASSENGER SIDE SEAT BELT RETRACTOR AND AIRBAG MODULE INTRODUCTION Nissan is conducting this voluntary service campaign on certain specific model year 2021 Rogue vehicles produced at Kyushu prior to January 28, 2021, to update the front passenger (RH) side seat belt retractor assembly and airbag module, and reprogram the airbag diagnosis sensor unit. Vehicles with this update applied were tested by NHTSA in March 2021 and received an overall safety rating of 4 stars and a front passenger safety rating of 4 stars. This is not a safety recall as all Rogue vehicles meet all U.S. Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards. This service will be performed at no charge to the customer for parts or labor. IDENTIFICATION NUMBER Nissan has assigned identification number P2A08 to this campaign. This number must appear on all communication and documentation of any nature dealing with this campaign. DEALER RESPONSIBILITY Dealers are to repair vehicles falling within range of this campaign that enter the service department. This includes vehicles purchased from private parties, vehicles presented by transient (tourists) owners, and vehicles in a dealers inventory.
What this bulletin may mean before buying
Treat this as service research, not a verdict on one car. Before you buy, compare this communication with official recall campaigns, model-level owner complaint patterns, and the exact vehicle’s VIN-decoded specifications. A bulletin can help you ask a seller or dealer sharper questions about software updates, known repairs, warranty extensions and service history.
Affected products listed in this communication
Buyer checklist
- Run the 17-character VIN and confirm the year, make, model, engine and equipment match the listing.
- Check recall campaign pages for safety actions that may require dealer repair.
- Compare this bulletin with common problem pages for the same model and component area.
- Ask the seller or dealer whether the bulletin procedure, update or inspection has already been completed.
- Use the used-car buying checklist and get an independent inspection.
Frequently asked questions
What is NHTSA service bulletin 10218651?
VOLUNTARY SERVICE CAMPAIGN PASSENGER SIDE SEAT BELT RETRACTOR AND AIRBAG MODULE INTRODUCTION Nissan is conducting this voluntary service campaign on certain specific model year 2021 Rogue vehicles produced at Kyushu prior to January 28, 2021, to update the front passenger (RH) side seat belt retractor assembly and airbag module, and reprogram the airbag diagnosis sensor unit. Vehicles with this update applied were.
Is a service bulletin the same as a recall?
No. A recall is a safety campaign with a required remedy for affected VINs. A service bulletin or manufacturer communication usually describes diagnostic, repair, software, warranty or service information.
How should a used-car buyer use this bulletin?
Use it as a research signal. Compare it with recalls, owner complaints, service records, a VIN report and an independent inspection before buying.
Check the exact VIN before you buy
Model-level pages show public safety patterns. A full VIN report helps confirm the exact vehicle, decoded specs, recall applicability and buyer checks.
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