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Nissan Sentra Cowl Seal Leak May Corrode Wiring

NHTSA campaign 23V421000 · Reported Jun 12, 2023 · Nissan North America, Inc.

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Corrosion from water leaks could cause electrical failures such as the wipers, lights, air bags, or the ability to shift gears not working properly, which can increase the risk of a crash. It could also cause a short-circuit that increases the risk of a fire. The notice does not tell owners to stop driving.

Key facts

NHTSA campaign number	23V421000
Reported to NHTSA	Jun 12, 2023
Manufacturer	Nissan North America, Inc.
Part affected	Structure:body
Vehicles covered	1 model/year combination, model years 2022
Do-not-drive advisory	No
Park-outside advisory	No
Repair	Free at any franchised dealer

What's wrong, in plain English

Some Sentra vehicles have a missing or improperly fitted seal in the driver's side cowl area. This can let water leak into the vehicle and corrode electrical components and wiring. Nissan dealers will inspect and reseal the cowl, and if moisture or corrosion is found, they will replace the main wiring harness and engine room harness, all free of charge.

What you should do

1. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if your vehicle is affected.
2. Contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669 to schedule an inspection.
3. The repair is free.

Where do I find my VIN, and what do I tell the dealer?

Your VIN is the 17-character code on the lower left of the windshield, on your registration and usually on your insurance card. Enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether this recall is still open on your car. When you call the dealer, say you have an open safety recall and give them NHTSA campaign number 23V421000. More in how recalls work.

Affected vehicles (1)

2022 Nissan Sentra

Who to contact

Nissan — official Nissan recall lookup

Customer service: 1-800-867-7669

Any franchised dealer for the brand can do the repair. Phone numbers are taken from manufacturer sites and recent NHTSA notices; if one has changed, the number in your own recall letter is the one to use.

The bigger picture

Nissan Structure Recalls Cover Pop-Up Hoods, Hinges, and Water Leaks · all 4 Nissan recalls in this area

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Mar 11, 2025Nissan Sentra Driver's Seat Frame May Be Loosehigh
Jul 1, 2024Nissan Sentra windshield bubbles can hide the VINmedium
Apr 29, 2024Nissan Sentra Driveshaft Problem Can Cause Power Losshigh

All 14 Sentra recalls

Official notice

Component: STRUCTURE:BODY
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.
Safety risk: 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.

Verify your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov. Recall repairs are free of charge by law.