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Nissan Lighting Recalls Cover Brake Lights, Turn Signals, and Headlights
Nissan’s lighting notices describe opposite brake-light failures, headlight aiming problems, and failed front turn signals. Certain 2019 Altima vehicles have a misplaced brake-switch bracket that can leave brake lights illuminated without brake application. Certain 2016–2019 Sentra vehicles instead have switch contamination that can prevent brake lights from illuminating. Headlight notices concern incorrect aiming marks on certain 2019 Titan LED assemblies and a potentially misaligned right LED headlight on certain 2020 Sentra vehicles. Certain 2020–2021 Titan, Titan XD, and Versa vehicles have front turn signal bulbs that can crack and fail. Sentra and Titan recur across different lighting functions, with distinct remedies for each defect.
Warning signs to watch for
- March 2019 Altima brake-switch recall: brake lights remain illuminated when the brakes are not pressed.
- March 2021 Sentra brake-switch recall PM971: brake lights may not illuminate.
- June 2021 Titan, Titan XD, and Versa recall PM986/PC811: front turn signals may fail to illuminate.
- September 2020 Titan headlight recall PC751: insufficient road illumination at night.
- April 2022 Sentra right-headlight recall R20B4: reduced driver visibility from improper headlight aim.
Can you keep driving? What the notices say
None of these five lighting notices instructs owners to stop driving or park outside. The March 2019 Altima brake-switch and March 2021 Sentra brake-switch notices do not tell owners to stop driving. The September 2020 Titan headlight-aiming-mark notice and April 2022 Sentra right-headlight notice do not tell owners to stop driving. The June 2021 Titan, Titan XD, and Versa front turn signal bulb notice also does not tell owners to stop driving.
What the free repair involves
Each remedy is free. Altima dealers inspect and install a new brake pedal as needed. Titan PC751 dealers inspect and replace headlight assemblies as necessary. Sentra PM971 replaces the brake-light switch and adds a protective grommet. PM986/PC811 inspects and replaces turn signal bulbs as necessary. Sentra R20B4 replaces the right-hand headlight.
Severity at a glance
| Severity | Recalls |
|---|---|
| high | 1 |
| medium | 4 |
Models affected most
Where owners report exterior lighting problems most
NHTSA owner complaints filed under exterior lighting for the Nissan models and years in this guide. Complaints are unverified reports and are not limited to the recalled defects.
| Vehicle | Exterior lighting complaints |
|---|---|
| 2019 Nissan Sentra | 28 |
| 2018 Nissan Sentra | 15 |
| 2021 Nissan Versa | 3 |
Every recall in this group
| Date | Recall | Severity |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 13, 2022 | Nissan Sentra Right Headlight May Be Misaligned | medium |
| Jun 23, 2021 | Nissan Titan and Versa turn signal bulbs may crack | medium |
| Mar 3, 2021 | Nissan Sentra Brake Light Switch May Fail | medium |
| Sep 11, 2020 | Nissan Titan Headlights May Be Misaimed | medium |
| Mar 25, 2019 | Nissan Altima Brake Light Switch Misalignment Issue | high |
Common questions
Why do the Altima and Sentra brake-light recalls have different repairs?
The 2019 Altima notice identifies a brake-switch bracket location problem and specifies inspection and a new brake pedal as needed. Sentra PM971 identifies switch contamination and specifies replacement of the brake-light switch plus installation of a protective grommet.
Does the Titan headlight recall just adjust the headlights?
Titan recall PC751 concerns incorrect aiming marks on LED headlights in certain 2019 vehicles. Its remedy is dealer inspection and replacement of headlight assemblies as necessary, free of charge. The notice does not specify an adjustment-only remedy.
Which Nissan vehicles have recalled front turn signal bulbs?
The June 2021 notice PM986/PC811 covers certain 2020–2021 Titan, Titan XD, and Versa vehicles. Front right and/or left turn signal bulbs can crack and fail to illuminate. Dealers inspect and replace bulbs as necessary, free of charge.
A recall applies only to specific vehicles. Check your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.