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Nissan Sentra recalls by year & common problems

NHTSA safety recalls and owner-reported complaints for every Nissan Sentra model year from 2010 to 2025. Real, government-sourced figures — use them to gauge how common a problem actually is before you spend on parts.

Compact Sedan Model years 2010–2025 28 NHTSA recalls 3,256 owner complaints
28 NHTSA recalls
3,256 owner complaints
16 model years covered
230 citing a crash
40 citing a fire
184 citing an injury

Nissan Sentra recalls & complaints by model year

Every Sentra model year from 2010–2025. Pick yours to jump to its recall list.

Model year Recalls Complaints Details
2010 Nissan Sentra 3 144 2010 recalls ↓
2011 Nissan Sentra 2 142 2011 recalls ↓
2012 Nissan Sentra 0 180 No recalls
2013 Nissan Sentra 6 638 2013 recalls ↓
2014 Nissan Sentra 5 380 2014 recalls ↓
2015 Nissan Sentra 3 352 2015 recalls ↓
2016 Nissan Sentra 6 270 2016 recalls ↓
2017 Nissan Sentra 3 231 2017 recalls ↓
2018 Nissan Sentra 2 185 2018 recalls ↓
2019 Nissan Sentra 2 223 2019 recalls ↓
2020 Nissan Sentra 4 206 2020 recalls ↓
2021 Nissan Sentra 3 132 2021 recalls ↓
2022 Nissan Sentra 2 81 2022 recalls ↓
2023 Nissan Sentra 1 20 2023 recalls ↓
2024 Nissan Sentra 3 41 2024 recalls ↓
2025 Nissan Sentra 4 31 2025 recalls ↓

A recall campaign that covers several model years is counted in each of them, so the yearly figures add up to 49 while NHTSA lists 28 separate campaigns.

Most-reported systems on the Nissan Sentra

The component categories Nissan owners file the most complaints about with NHTSA, summed across model years 2010–2025.

Recent recalls on the Nissan Sentra

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

Every Nissan Sentra recall, year by year

Each NHTSA recall campaign listed for that model year, newest first. A recall applies to specific VINs, so enter yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether your vehicle is included and still unrepaired.

2010 Nissan Sentra recalls (3)

  • ELECTRICAL SYSTEM › 12V/24V/48V BATTERY › CABLES Dec 2011

    THE ZINC COATING APPLIED TO THE TERMINAL STUD BOLT WAS THICKER THAN SPECIFICATION. THIS CAN RESULT IN A VOLTAGE DROP THAT MAY CAUSE DIFFICULTY STARTING THE VEHICLE AND COULD CAUSE DAMAGE TO THE ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECM).

    NHTSA campaign 11V579000 · also 2011
  • ELECTRICAL SYSTEM › 12V/24V/48V BATTERY › CABLES Nov 2010

    DUE TO A MACHINING IRREGULARITY, THE BOLT/WASHER SURFACE ON THE POSITIVE BATTERY TERMINAL CABLE END MAY ALLOW FOR A GAP TO OCCUR IN THE CONTACT AREA OF THE TERMINAL.

    NHTSA campaign 10V555000 · also 2011
  • EQUIPMENT › ELECTRICAL › NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM) Sep 2010

    THE BATTERIES CONTAINED IN THE AFFECTED GPS UNITS CAN OVERHEAT.

    NHTSA campaign 10V401000

2011 Nissan Sentra recalls (2)

  • ELECTRICAL SYSTEM › 12V/24V/48V BATTERY › CABLES Dec 2011

    THE ZINC COATING APPLIED TO THE TERMINAL STUD BOLT WAS THICKER THAN SPECIFICATION. THIS CAN RESULT IN A VOLTAGE DROP THAT MAY CAUSE DIFFICULTY STARTING THE VEHICLE AND COULD CAUSE DAMAGE TO THE ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECM).

    NHTSA campaign 11V579000 · also 2010
  • ELECTRICAL SYSTEM › 12V/24V/48V BATTERY › CABLES Nov 2010

    DUE TO A MACHINING IRREGULARITY, THE BOLT/WASHER SURFACE ON THE POSITIVE BATTERY TERMINAL CABLE END MAY ALLOW FOR A GAP TO OCCUR IN THE CONTACT AREA OF THE TERMINAL.

    NHTSA campaign 10V555000 · also 2010

2013 Nissan Sentra recalls (6)

  • AIR BAGS › SENSOR › OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION Apr 2016

    In these vehicles, the front seat passenger Occupant Classification System (OCS) may incorrectly classify an adult passenger as a child or classify the seat as empty despite it being occupied.

    NHTSA campaign 16V244000 · also 2014–2016
  • AIR BAGS › SENSOR › OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION Apr 2016

    The front passenger seat belt bracket may become deformed if it is used to secure a Child Restraint System (CRS).

    NHTSA campaign 16V242000 · also 2014–2016
  • AIR BAGS › FRONTAL Oct 2015

    The affected vehicles received an incorrect occupant classification system (OCS) control unit during a repair. These OCS control units may incorrectly classify the front passenger seat as empty, when it is occupied by an adult.

    NHTSA campaign 15V681000 · also 2014
  • ELECTRICAL SYSTEM › SOFTWARE Mar 2014

    In the affected vehicles, the occupant classification system (OCS) software may incorrectly classify the passenger seat as empty, when it is occupied by an adult.

    NHTSA campaign 14V138000 · also 2014
  • AIR BAGS Mar 2013

    Sensors within the passenger Occupant Detection System (ODS) may have been manufactured out of specification. This may cause the system to malfunction and permanently suppress the passenger airbag.

    NHTSA campaign 13V069000
  • FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE › STORAGE › TANK ASSEMBLY Mar 2013

    Some fuel tank assemblies were not properly sealed during the manufacturing process. As a result, a small amount of gasoline may leak from the tank when it is full.

    NHTSA campaign 13V068000

2014 Nissan Sentra recalls (5)

  • AIR BAGS Apr 2017

    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 · also 2016–2017
  • AIR BAGS › SENSOR › OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION Apr 2016

    In these vehicles, the front seat passenger Occupant Classification System (OCS) may incorrectly classify an adult passenger as a child or classify the seat as empty despite it being occupied.

    NHTSA campaign 16V244000 · also 2013 and 2015–2016
  • AIR BAGS › SENSOR › OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION Apr 2016

    The front passenger seat belt bracket may become deformed if it is used to secure a Child Restraint System (CRS).

    NHTSA campaign 16V242000 · also 2013 and 2015–2016
  • AIR BAGS › FRONTAL Oct 2015

    The affected vehicles received an incorrect occupant classification system (OCS) control unit during a repair. These OCS control units may incorrectly classify the front passenger seat as empty, when it is occupied by an adult.

    NHTSA campaign 15V681000 · also 2013
  • ELECTRICAL SYSTEM › SOFTWARE Mar 2014

    In the affected vehicles, the occupant classification system (OCS) software may incorrectly classify the passenger seat as empty, when it is occupied by an adult.

    NHTSA campaign 14V138000 · also 2013

2015 Nissan Sentra recalls (3)

  • AIR BAGS › SENSOR › OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION Apr 2016

    In these vehicles, the front seat passenger Occupant Classification System (OCS) may incorrectly classify an adult passenger as a child or classify the seat as empty despite it being occupied.

    NHTSA campaign 16V244000 · also 2013–2014 and 2016
  • AIR BAGS › SENSOR › OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION Apr 2016

    The front passenger seat belt bracket may become deformed if it is used to secure a Child Restraint System (CRS).

    NHTSA campaign 16V242000 · also 2013–2014 and 2016
  • LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES Jul 2015

    In the affected vehicles, the driver side front and rear doors may not fully latch. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 206, "Door Locks and Door Retention Components."

    NHTSA campaign 15V453000

2016 Nissan Sentra recalls (6)

  • EXTERIOR LIGHTING › BRAKE LIGHTS › SWITCH Mar 2021

    The brake light switch may become contaminated, preventing the circuit from closing and the brake lights from illuminating.

    NHTSA campaign 21V135000 · also 2017–2019
  • AIR BAGS Apr 2017

    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 · also 2014 and 2017
  • ELECTRICAL SYSTEM › WIRING Jun 2016

    The engine room harness may have a terminal pin too large to maintain a connection with the Engine Control Unit (ECU).

    NHTSA campaign 16V485000
  • AIR BAGS › FRONTAL › PASSENGER SIDE › INFLATOR MODULE Jun 2016

    The wiring harness connector may disconnect from the dual-stage passenger air bag.

    NHTSA campaign 16V436000
  • AIR BAGS › SENSOR › OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION Apr 2016

    In these vehicles, the front seat passenger Occupant Classification System (OCS) may incorrectly classify an adult passenger as a child or classify the seat as empty despite it being occupied.

    NHTSA campaign 16V244000 · also 2013–2015
  • AIR BAGS › SENSOR › OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION Apr 2016

    The front passenger seat belt bracket may become deformed if it is used to secure a Child Restraint System (CRS).

    NHTSA campaign 16V242000 · also 2013–2015

2017 Nissan Sentra recalls (3)

  • EXTERIOR LIGHTING › BRAKE LIGHTS › SWITCH Mar 2021

    The brake light switch may become contaminated, preventing the circuit from closing and the brake lights from illuminating.

    NHTSA campaign 21V135000 · also 2016 and 2018–2019
  • ELECTRICAL SYSTEM › IGNITION Aug 2018

    In these models, over time, the weight on the key ring and road conditions or some other jarring event may cause the ignition switch to move out of the run position to the accessory position, turning off the engine.

    NHTSA campaign 18V551000
  • AIR BAGS Apr 2017

    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 · also 2014 and 2016

2018 Nissan Sentra recalls (2)

  • EXTERIOR LIGHTING › BRAKE LIGHTS › SWITCH Mar 2021

    The brake light switch may become contaminated, preventing the circuit from closing and the brake lights from illuminating.

    NHTSA campaign 21V135000 · also 2016–2017 and 2019
  • BACK OVER PREVENTION › SENSING SYSTEM › CAMERA Sep 2019

    Additionally included are 2019 Nissan GT-R and Taxi and Infiniti QX50, QX60, Q70, Q70L vehicles.

    NHTSA campaign 19V654000 · also 2019

2019 Nissan Sentra recalls (2)

  • EXTERIOR LIGHTING › BRAKE LIGHTS › SWITCH Mar 2021

    The brake light switch may become contaminated, preventing the circuit from closing and the brake lights from illuminating.

    NHTSA campaign 21V135000 · also 2016–2018
  • BACK OVER PREVENTION › SENSING SYSTEM › CAMERA Sep 2019

    Additionally included are 2019 Nissan GT-R and Taxi and Infiniti QX50, QX60, Q70, Q70L vehicles.

    NHTSA campaign 19V654000 · also 2018

2020 Nissan Sentra recalls (4)

  • BACK OVER PREVENTION › SENSING SYSTEM › CAMERA Sep 2023

    Damage to the camera harness can cause distortion or loss of the rearview camera display image. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."

    NHTSA campaign 23V628000 · also 2021
  • STEERING › LINKAGES › TIE ROD ASSEMBLY Aug 2023

    The left and/or right tie rod may bend.

    NHTSA campaign 23V581000 · also 2021–2022
  • EXTERIOR LIGHTING › HEADLIGHTS Apr 2022

    The right-hand headlight aim may be misaligned. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamp, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."

    NHTSA campaign 22V244000
  • STEERING › LINKAGES › TIE ROD ASSEMBLY Jun 2021

    The left and/or right tie rod may be bent.

    NHTSA campaign 21V461000 · also 2021

2021 Nissan Sentra recalls (3)

  • BACK OVER PREVENTION › SENSING SYSTEM › CAMERA Sep 2023

    Damage to the camera harness can cause distortion or loss of the rearview camera display image. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."

    NHTSA campaign 23V628000 · also 2020
  • STEERING › LINKAGES › TIE ROD ASSEMBLY Aug 2023

    The left and/or right tie rod may bend.

    NHTSA campaign 23V581000 · also 2020 and 2022
  • STEERING › LINKAGES › TIE ROD ASSEMBLY Jun 2021

    The left and/or right tie rod may be bent.

    NHTSA campaign 21V461000 · also 2020

2022 Nissan Sentra recalls (2)

  • STEERING › LINKAGES › TIE ROD ASSEMBLY Aug 2023

    The left and/or right tie rod may bend.

    NHTSA campaign 23V581000 · also 2020–2021
  • STRUCTURE › BODY Jun 2023

    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

2023 Nissan Sentra recalls (1)

  • AIR BAGS › FRONTAL › DRIVER SIDE › INFLATOR MODULE Feb 2024

    Due to a manufacturing issue, the driver's air bag inflator may absorb moisture, and cause the air bag to deploy improperly.

    NHTSA campaign 24V154000 · also 2024

2024 Nissan Sentra recalls (3)

  • VISIBILITY › WINDSHIELD Jul 2024

    The windshield may have air bubbles on the front lower driver's side, which can obscure the Vehicle Identification Number (VIN).

    NHTSA campaign 24V498000
  • POWER TRAIN › DRIVELINE › DRIVESHAFT Apr 2024

    The front left-side driveshaft may not be fully seated in the continuously variable transmission (CVT) assembly, or may have a loose or missing retaining clip, which can cause a transmission fluid leak and loss of drive power.

    NHTSA campaign 24V304000
  • AIR BAGS › FRONTAL › DRIVER SIDE › INFLATOR MODULE Feb 2024

    Due to a manufacturing issue, the driver's air bag inflator may absorb moisture, and cause the air bag to deploy improperly.

    NHTSA campaign 24V154000 · also 2023

2025 Nissan Sentra recalls (4)

  • POWER TRAIN › DRIVELINE › DRIVESHAFT Jun 2026

    The front left-side driveshaft may not be fully seated in the continuously variable transmission (CVT) assembly, which can cause a transmission fluid leak and loss of drive power.

    NHTSA campaign 26V410000
  • LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES › DOORS › LATCH Jan 2026

    The door strikers may have been improperly welded and break, allowing the door to open while moving. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 206, "Door Locks and Door Retention Components."

    NHTSA campaign 26V023000
  • VISIBILITY › WINDSHIELD Nov 2025

    The windshield glass may have visible air bubbles, which can obscure the driver's visibility. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 205, "Glazing Materials."

    NHTSA campaign 25V807000
  • SEATS Mar 2025

    The driver's seat frame may not be fully secured to the outer side of the seat track.

    NHTSA campaign 25V153000

No recalls on file as of October 2026 for the 2012 Nissan Sentra.

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Nissan Sentra recalls: frequently asked questions

How many recalls does the Nissan Sentra have?

NHTSA lists 28 recall campaigns for the Nissan Sentra across model years 2010–2025 (16 model years covered here). The 2013 and 2016 model years have the most, with 6 each. A recall is an official safety action with a free remedy at a franchised dealer.

Which Nissan Sentra year has the most recalls?

The 2016 Nissan Sentra has the most NHTSA recalls (6), followed by 2013 (6) and 2014 (5). A campaign that covers several model years counts toward each of them.

Which Nissan Sentra years have no recalls?

As of October 2026, NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2012 Nissan Sentra. Newer model years can still be recalled later, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Which Nissan Sentra year has the most complaints?

Owners have filed the most NHTSA complaints about the 2013 Nissan Sentra (638), followed by 2014 (380) and 2015 (352). Older and higher-volume model years collect more reports simply by being on the road longer.

What are the most common problems on the Nissan Sentra?

Across 3,256 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for model years 2010–2025, the most-reported systems on the Nissan Sentra are Power Train (1,108), Electrical System (501), Engine (493), Air Bags (340), Service Brakes (335) and Vehicle Speed Control (283).

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) public recalls and complaints databases, model years 2010–2025, as of October 2026. 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.