14 recalls covering model years 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025. To check whether your vehicle is affected, look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls — a recall may apply only to some vehicles of a given year.
The left front driveshaft, the rod that sends engine power to the front wheel, may not be pushed all the way into the transmission. It can work its way loose, leak transmission fluid, and leave the car without power to the wheels. Because the shaft is not fully locked in, the car may also roll away on its own when parked if you have not set the parking brake. Dealers will inspect and replace parts if needed.
Each door latches onto a metal catch bolted to the body. On these vehicles those catches may have been welded badly and can break. If one breaks, that door can swing open while the car is moving. Someone leaning against the door could fall out, and a door flying open can cause a crash. The dealer will replace the door catches, called strikers, free of charge.
Some 2025 Sentra windshields left the factory with air bubbles trapped in the glass. You may see them as small blisters or distortions in your line of sight. Because of this, the glass does not meet the federal safety rule for car windows. Bubbles in the wrong spot can hide another car, a cyclist, or a person crossing the road. A Nissan dealer will check your windshield and replace it if needed, free.
On certain 2025 Sentra cars, the driver's seat frame may not be fully fastened to the outer side of the seat track. That means the seat is not held down the way it should be. In a crash, a loose seat may not hold the driver in place properly, and the seat belt anchor points may not do their job. These cars do not meet the federal safety rules for seats and seat belt anchorages. A dealer will inspect the seat and replace the lower seat frame if needed.
The windshield may have air bubbles in the glass at the lower driver's side corner. That is the spot where your car's VIN, the number that identifies your exact vehicle, shows through. The bubbles can make the number hard to read, which breaks a federal glass standard. If you cannot read your VIN, you may not be able to tell whether your car is covered by a future recall and could miss a free repair. Dealers will check the windshield and replace it if needed.
The front left driveshaft — the bar that sends power from the transmission to the wheel — may not be pushed in all the way, or the clip that holds it may be loose or missing. If it works free, transmission fluid can leak out and the car can stop driving. Dealers will check the driveshaft and, if needed, replace it along with the transmission at no cost to you.
Because of a manufacturing problem, the driver's airbag in these Nissan and Infiniti vehicles can soak up moisture. A damp airbag may not inflate the way it is supposed to in a crash. That means the airbag in the steering wheel might not protect the driver properly in a collision. There is no warning light or symptom you can check yourself. The dealer replaces the whole driver's airbag at no cost.
The wiring that carries the picture from the backup camera can get damaged. When that happens, the image on the screen may look distorted or may not appear at all when you shift into reverse, so these Altima and Sentra vehicles do not meet the federal rear visibility requirement. Dealers will inspect the camera and its wiring and replace parts if they find damage. If nothing is damaged, they will add protective tape and reroute the wiring so it stops rubbing.
A tie rod is the part that connects the steering to a front wheel. On these cars the left tie rod, the right one, or both can bend. A bent tie rod can eventually break, and if that happens you lose the ability to steer. Warning signs are a steering wheel that sits off-center when you are driving straight, or a vibration you can feel. Dealers will inspect and replace bent or broken rods, then later replace both with redesigned parts.
On some 2022 Sentra cars, the seal near the base of the windshield on the driver's side may be missing or installed wrong. Water can get inside the car and rust the electrical wiring. That damage can knock out important systems — the windshield wipers, outside lights, or the airbags may stop working, and you might be able to shift out of Park without pressing the brake. Damaged wiring can also short out and start a fire.
Some 2020 Nissan Sentra cars with LED headlights may have the right-hand headlight pointed in the wrong direction. A headlight aimed incorrectly doesn't light up the road the way it should, so the driver may not see as much at night. The dealer will replace the right-hand headlight free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 10, 2022. Nissan's number for this recall is R20B4.
The tie rods are the metal arms that connect the steering to the front wheels and make them turn. On some Sentras, the left tie rod, the right tie rod, or both may be bent. A bent tie rod can break. If it breaks while you are driving, you lose control of the steering with no warning. A dealer will inspect both tie rods and replace any bad ones at no charge.
The switch that turns on your brake lights when you press the brake pedal can get contaminated inside. When that happens the electrical connection does not close, and your brake lights stay dark even though you are actually slowing down. Drivers behind you get no warning that you are braking. The problem can come and go, and you would not notice it from the driver's seat unless someone tells you. The dealer replaces the switch and adds a protective seal to keep dirt out.
The backup camera and display settings can be adjusted so the rear view image no longer appears — and the system keeps that setting the next time you shift into reverse. That means the screen can stay blank when you back up and you cannot see what is behind the vehicle. Because of this, these vehicles do not meet the federal rear visibility rule. A dealer will update the camera settings software for free.
Complaints owners have filed with NHTSA about the Nissan Sentra. These are unverified reports; better-selling years collect more.
| Model year | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 185 | 17 | 3 | 11 |
| 2019 | 221 | 16 | 1 | 18 |
| 2020 | 204 | 8 | 0 | 2 |
| 2021 | 131 | 14 | 1 | 8 |
| 2022 | 81 | 1 | 0 | 8 |
| 2023 | 19 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| 2024 | 38 | 6 | 0 | 5 |
| 2025 | 30 | 6 | 0 | 3 |
Recalls and complaint record for one model year at a time: