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Nissan structure recalls: water leaks, liftgate hinges, and pop-up hoods
Nissan's structure recalls are four separate, unrelated defects rather than one pattern. Two of them are the same car: the 2023-2024 Nissan Z pop-up engine hood, which is meant to rise in a pedestrian impact, was recalled in 2023 for loose fasteners in the left front bumper reinforcement clip and again in 2024 for reversed right-side pedestrian sensor connectors in the bumper harness. The 2022 Sentra has a missing or improper driver's side cowl seal that lets water in and corrodes electrical components. The 2021 Rogue Sport has liftgate hinges that can separate in a rear-end crash, failing Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 206.
Warning signs to watch for
- Water or dampness inside the 2022 Sentra from the driver's side cowl area
- Sentra airbag warning, exterior lights, or wipers not working correctly
- Sentra shifting out of Park unexpectedly
- The Nissan Z hood and Rogue Sport liftgate faults give no warning you can see or feel — they show up only in a crash
Is it safe to keep driving?
No recall in this group tells owners to stop driving. The Rogue Sport hinge and Nissan Z hood defects change nothing about how the car drives; they matter only in a crash — a rear-end hit for the liftgate hinges, a pedestrian impact for the hood — so normal driving is acceptable while you wait for parts. The 2022 Sentra deserves more urgency: corroded wiring can disable airbags, lights, and wipers, allow an unexpected shift out of Park, or short circuit and cause a fire, so get it inspected quickly.
What the free repair involves
Dealers inspect the Sentra's driver's side cowl and reseal it, replacing the main and engine room harnesses if moisture or corrosion is found. Rogue Sport owners get both liftgate hinges replaced. For the Nissan Z, the 2023 recall tightens the bumper reinforcement clip fasteners and the 2024 recall replaces the front bumper harness. All repairs are free.
Severity at a glance
| Severity | Recalls |
|---|---|
| high | 1 |
| medium | 3 |
Models affected most
Every recall in this group
| Date | Recall | Severity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-10-24 | Nissan Z Pop-Up Hood May Not Rise for Pedestrians | medium |
| 2023-10-26 | Nissan Z pop-up hood may not activate properly | medium |
| 2023-06-12 | Nissan Sentra water leak can corrode electrical parts | high |
| 2021-07-09 | Nissan Rogue Sport liftgate hinges can separate in crash | medium |
Common questions
What is the pop-up hood on the Nissan Z supposed to do?
It is a pedestrian protection feature: the engine hood rises in a front-end impact to cushion a pedestrian. Both Z recalls mean it may not activate as intended, so the car itself drives and stops normally.
I see water inside my 2022 Sentra. Is that the recall?
It may be. The recall covers a missing or improper driver's side cowl seal that lets water in. If the dealer finds moisture or corrosion, the main harness and engine room harness are replaced along with resealing the cowl.
Does the Rogue Sport liftgate problem affect everyday use?
No. The hinges can separate during a rear-end crash, which is why the vehicles fail Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 206 on door retention. The liftgate works normally day to day, but replacement reduces injury risk if you are struck from behind.
A recall applies only to specific vehicles. Check your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.