Nissan Rogue: Jackknife Ignition Key Collapse (2014–2020)

What the evidence shows

Nissan recalled certain 2014-2020 Rogue (and Rogue Sport) vehicles equipped with a folding jackknife-style ignition key, which may not stay locked in the fully extended position. This is documented in NHTSA campaign 23V093000, an official safety recall — not an owner complaint pattern or a manufacturer service bulletin.

What this means

If the key collapses into a folded position while driving, the driver could unintentionally bump it and turn the vehicle off.

What may be happening mechanically

The key's internal locking mechanism can wear enough over repeated use that it no longer reliably holds the blade open.

What owners may notice

• The key blade feels loose or folds with light pressure while extended

What to check first

Check that the key blade locks firmly open and doesn't fold with light pressure, and confirm with a dealer whether campaign 23V093000 was completed for the specific VIN.

What this does not prove

A safety recall confirms an identified defect and a required remedy for the specific vehicles covered by NHTSA campaign 23V093000. It does not establish how many vehicles ever actually experienced the described failure, and any symptom listed above can have other causes — a qualified inspection is still the way to confirm the cause on a specific vehicle.

For owners and buyers

If you own or are considering a 2014–2020 Nissan Rogue, check the VIN against NHTSA campaign 23V093000 (through the manufacturer or the relevant national recall lookup) to see whether the remedy has already been completed. An open recall is normally repaired by the dealer at no cost to the owner.