How many recalls does the Nissan Sentra have?

NHTSA lists 5 recalls for the Nissan Sentra across the 2010-2014, 2015-2019, 2020-2024 generations covered here. A recall is an official safety action with a free remedy at a franchised dealer.

What are the most common problems on the Nissan Sentra?

Across 484 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported systems on the Nissan Sentra are Power Train (142), Engine (94), Unknown Or Other (73), Electrical System (56), Vehicle Speed Control (54), Air Bags (45).

Nissan Sentra recalls & common problems

NHTSA safety recalls and owner-reported complaints for the Nissan Sentra across the 2010-2014, 2015-2019, 2020-2024 generations. Real, government-sourced figures — use them to gauge how common a problem actually is before you spend on parts.

Compact Sedan 5 NHTSA recalls 484 owner complaints

5 NHTSA recalls

484 owner complaints

39 citing a crash

10 citing a fire

39 citing an injury

Most-reported systems on the Nissan Sentra

The component categories Nissan owners file the most complaints about with NHTSA, summed across all generations covered.

Power Train 142
Engine 94
Unknown Or Other 73
Electrical System 56
Vehicle Speed Control 54
Air Bags 45

Recalls & complaints by model year

Jump to the generation that matches your Sentra:

Generation	Recalls	Complaints	Diagnose
2010-2014 Nissan Sentra	0	180	Codes & recalls →
2015-2019 Nissan Sentra	3	226	Codes & recalls →
2020-2024 Nissan Sentra	2	78	Codes & recalls →

Recent recalls on the Nissan Sentra

The most recent NHTSA recall campaigns on file. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if your specific vehicle is affected and unrepaired.

STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY Aug 2023

Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Sentra vehicles. The left and/or right tie rod may bend.…
NHTSA campaign 23V581000
STRUCTURE:BODY Jun 2023

Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2022 Sentra vehicles. The driver's side cowl area may have a missing or improper seal, which can allow water to leak inside the vehicle and corrode electrical components.…
NHTSA campaign 23V421000
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH Mar 2021

Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2016-2019 Nissan Sentra vehicles. The brake light switch may become contaminated, preventing the circuit from closing and the brake lights from illuminating.…
NHTSA campaign 21V135000
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION Aug 2018

Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2017 Nissan NV200, Sentra, NV3500 Van, NV3500 Bus, NV200 Taxi, NV1500, NV2500 Van, Chevrolet City Express, 2017-2018 Frontier, Versa Note, and Versa Sedan vehicles that have a mechanical (physical) key ignition system. In…
NHTSA campaign 18V551000
AIR BAGS Apr 2017

Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2015-2017 LEAF and 2014, 2016 and 2017 Sentra vehicles. Due to a manufacturing error within the air bag inflators, the passenger frontal air bag may not properly deploy in the event of a crash.…
NHTSA campaign 17V253000

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Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) public recalls and complaints databases. A complaint is an unverified owner report; a recall is an official safety action with a free remedy. High complaint counts often reflect high sales volume.