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Nissan Sentra recalls & safety

Sedan · model years 2020-2024 · NHTSA recalls, complaints & NCAP ratings

Across model years 2020-2024, the Nissan Sentra has 8 NHTSA recall campaigns on record (a typical-to-moderate number of recall campaigns) — most often the steering system, plus 455 owner complaints and a NCAP overall rating of about 5/5 stars. This is the model's recall history, not your car's status — the only way to know if a recall is still open on your vehicle is to check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Source: NHTSA Recalls API. Data as of June 2026.

Verify with your VIN. Recalls are issued continuously and tie to your exact vehicle. Confirm open recalls for your Nissan Sentra at nhtsa.gov/recalls — or use our VIN check helper. Data as of June 2026.

Nissan Sentra safety at a glance

MetricNissan Sentra
Recall campaigns8
Recalls filed since 20243
Owner complaints (NHTSA)455
Complaints mentioning a crash29
Complaints mentioning a fire1
NCAP overall rating★★★★★ (5/5)
Recall rank (1 = most of 51)#38

Source: NHTSA recalls, complaints & NCAP (2020-2024). Data as of June 2026.

Recent Nissan Sentra recall campaigns

The most recent recall campaigns on record for 2020-2024. The remedy (repair) is free at a franchised Nissan dealer; quote the campaign number.

VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD · NHTSA #24V498000 · filed 2024-07-01 · model year 2024

Summary: Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2024 Nissan Sentra vehicles. The windshield may have air bubbles on the front lower driver's side, which can obscure the Vehicle Identification Number (VIN). As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 205, "Glazing Materials."

Consequence: An owner who cannot see their VIN clearly may not recognize their vehicle is involved in a safety recall, and may not have the recall remedy performed, which could increase the risk of injury, fire, or a crash.

Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the windshield as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 29, 2024. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Nissan's number for this recall is PMA38.

POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT · NHTSA #24V304000 · filed 2024-04-29 · model year 2024

Summary: Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2024 Sentra vehicles. 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.

Consequence: An unexpected loss of drive power can increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Dealers will inspect the front left driveshaft, and if necessary, replace the driveshaft and CVT assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 26, 2024. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Nissan's number for this recall is PMA37.

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE · NHTSA #24V154000 · filed 2024-02-27 · model years 2023, 2024

Summary: Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2024 Titan, Frontier, Infiniti QX60, Pathfinder, 2023-2024 Sentra, Versa, Kicks, Infiniti QX50, and 2023 Rogue vehicles. Due to a manufacturing issue, the driver's air bag inflator may absorb moisture, and cause the air bag to deploy improperly.

Consequence: An air bag that deploys improperly may not protect the driver as intended during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

Remedy: Dealers will replace the front driver's air bag assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 10, 2024. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Nissan's numbers for this recall are PD103, PD104, and PMA34.

BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA · NHTSA #23V628000 · filed 2023-09-08 · model years 2020, 2021

Summary: Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2019-2021 Altima and 2020-2021 Sentra vehicles. 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."

Consequence: A rearview camera that does not properly display an image can reduce the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Dealers will inspect the rearview camera and harness for damage and replace them as necessary. If no damage is found, the dealer will apply protective tape and reroute the rearview camera harness. Repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed October 19, 2023. Owners may contact Nissan's customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Nissan's number for this recall is R23C3.

STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY · NHTSA #23V581000 · filed 2023-08-15 · model years 2020, 2021, 2022

Summary: Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Sentra vehicles. The left and/or right tie rod may bend.

Consequence: A bent tie rod can break and cause a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Owners are advised to contact their dealer for transport assistance if they are experiencing an off-center steering wheel or vibration. As an interim repair, dealers will inspect and replace any bent or broken tie rods, free of charge. Once newly designed parts are available, dealers will replace both left and right tie rods, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed November 27, 2024. Owners may contact Nissan's customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Nissan's number for this recall is R23B3. This recall replaces and expands recall number 21V-461. Vehicles previously repaired under 21V-461 will need to have the new remedy completed.

STRUCTURE:BODY · NHTSA #23V421000 · filed 2023-06-12 · model year 2022

Summary: 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.

Consequence: Corrosion of the electrical components could result in failure of various electrical systems, such as loss of wiper motor function or exterior lighting, inoperative air bags, or the ability to shift into gear without applying the brake pedal. Any of these scenarios can increase the risk of a crash. In addition, an electrical short-circuit may occur, increasing the risk of a fire.

Remedy: Dealers will inspect and, if necessary, reseal the driver's side cowl. If moisture or corrosion is found, the main harness and engine room harness will be replaced. Repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed July 26, 2023. Owners may contact Nissan's customer service at 1-800-867-7669.

EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS · NHTSA #22V244000 · filed 2022-04-13 · model year 2020

Summary: Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2020 Sentra vehicles, equipped with LED headlights. 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."

Consequence: An improperly aimed headlight may reduce the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Dealers will replace the right-hand headlight, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 10, 2022. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Nissan's number for this recall is R20B4.

STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY · NHTSA #21V461000 · filed 2021-06-17 · model years 2020, 2021

Summary: Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Sentra vehicles. The left and/or right tie rod may be bent.

Consequence: A bent tie rod can break, causing a loss of steering control and increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the left and/or right tie rods as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 5, 2021. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Nissan's number for this recall is PM985.

Most-recalled systems on the Nissan Sentra

Component / systemRecall campaigns
STEERING5
BACK OVER PREVENTION2
AIR BAGS2
EXTERIOR LIGHTING1
STRUCTURE1
POWER TRAIN1

Source: NHTSA recalls (2020-2024). Data as of June 2026.

Nissan Sentra owner complaints by model year

Model yearNHTSA complaints
2020200
2021127
202280
202318
202430

Source: NHTSA complaints (2020-2024). Data as of June 2026.

Complaints are unverified owner reports to NHTSA, not confirmed defects. Newer model years often have fewer simply because fewer are on the road and less time has passed.

Nissan Sentra NCAP crash-test ratings

Model yearOverallFrontalSideRollover
2020★★★★★ (5/5)★★★★☆ (4/5)★★★★★ (5/5)★★★★★ (5/5)
2021★★★★★ (5/5)★★★★☆ (4/5)★★★★★ (5/5)★★★★★ (5/5)
2022★★★★★ (5/5)★★★★☆ (4/5)★★★★★ (5/5)★★★★★ (5/5)
2023★★★★★ (5/5)★★★★☆ (4/5)★★★★★ (5/5)★★★★★ (5/5)
2024★★★★★ (5/5)★★★★☆ (4/5)★★★★★ (5/5)★★★★★ (5/5)

Source: NHTSA NCAP 5-Star Safety Ratings (2020-2024). Data as of June 2026.

NCAP stars are federal crash-test results. A blank means that test was not separately published; "Not rated" means NHTSA did not crash-test that configuration.

How the Nissan Sentra compares

Similar sedans by recall-campaign count:

Nissan Sentra and peer vehicles. Source: NHTSA, model years 2020-2024.
VehicleRecall campaignsComplaints
Nissan Sentra (this vehicle)8455
Toyota Corolla7704
Honda Civic91,218
Nissan Altima7319
Hyundai Sonata9489
Volkswagen Jetta9228

Frequently asked questions

Does the Nissan Sentra have any recalls?

Across model years 2020-2024, the Nissan Sentra has 8 NHTSA recall campaigns on record, most often involving the steering system. This is a recall history, not your car's status. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if any recall is still open on your specific Nissan Sentra.

How do I check if my Nissan Sentra is under recall?

Enter your 17-character VIN at the free NHTSA recall lookup (nhtsa.gov/recalls). It shows any unrepaired safety recall on that exact Nissan Sentra. The repair, called the remedy, is free at a franchised Nissan dealer.

How many complaints does the Nissan Sentra have?

NHTSA has 455 owner complaints on file for the Nissan Sentra across 2020-2024, of which 29 mention a crash. Complaints are unverified owner reports, useful as a signal of possible issues, not confirmed defects.

What is the Nissan Sentra crash-test rating?

The Nissan Sentra has a NHTSA NCAP overall safety rating of about 5 out of 5 stars across the tested model years in 2020-2024. See the year-by-year frontal, side and rollover stars on this page.

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Sources & accuracy

Recalls, complaints and crash-test ratings: NHTSA (model years 2020-2024), US public domain, captured June 2026. This is a dated snapshot of a model's history and can lag NHTSA. It is not your vehicle's recall status and is not safety advice — always verify open recalls with your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. See the methodology and disclaimer.

Last updated: 2026-06-20