Home › Nissan › Sentra › 23V581000
Nissan Sentra Tie Rods May Bend and Break
high How serious is it? About this label
A bent tie rod can break and cause you to lose steering control, which raises the risk of a crash. The notice does not tell owners to stop driving.
Key facts
| NHTSA campaign number | 23V581000 |
|---|---|
| Reported to NHTSA | Aug 15, 2023 |
| Manufacturer | Nissan North America, Inc. |
| Part affected | Steering:linkages:tie ROD Assembly |
| Vehicles covered | 3 model/year combinations, model years 2020–2022 |
| Do-not-drive advisory | No |
| Park-outside advisory | No |
| Repair | Free at any franchised dealer |
What's wrong, in plain English
Nissan is recalling certain Sentra vehicles because the left and/or right tie rod, part of the steering system, may bend. If a tie rod bends, it can later break. This recall replaces an earlier recall for the same problem, so cars already repaired under that older recall will need this newer fix as well. Dealers will inspect the tie rods and replace any that are bent or broken, then later replace both tie rods with a newly designed part.
What you should do
2. If you notice an off-center steering wheel or vibration, contact your dealer for transport assistance; otherwise contact a dealer to schedule the repair (1-800-867-7669).
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 23V581000. More in how recalls work.
Affected vehicles (3)
Who to contact
Nissan — official Nissan recall lookup
Customer service: 1-800-867-7669
The bigger picture
- Nissan Steering Recalls Involving Tie Rods, Bolts, and Power Assist · all 8 Nissan recalls in this area
Other Nissan Sentra recalls
- Jun 26, 2026Nissan Sentra Driveshaft Issue May Cause Power Losshigh
- Jan 21, 2026Nissan Altima and Sentra Doors May Openhigh
- Nov 21, 2025Nissan Sentra Windshield May Have Air Bubblesmedium
- 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
Official notice
- Component
- STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
- Summary
- Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Sentra vehicles. The left and/or right tie rod may bend.
- Safety risk
- 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.
Verify your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov. Recall repairs are free of charge by law.