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Buying a used 2019 Nissan Sentra? Check these 2 recalls first
The same two medium-severity recalls as 2018 apply — a backup camera image that can stay off and brake lights that may fail to light. Complaints run somewhat higher at 221 unverified owner reports, and the order shifts: electrical system leads with 64, then power train (54), unknown or other (45) and service brakes (38). Sixteen crashes, one fire and 18 injuries are associated. With only two recalls, those electrical and power train report clusters are the main thing to investigate.
Before you buy
- Get the 17-character VIN from the seller and run it at nhtsa.gov/recalls. It shows which recalls are still unrepaired on that exact car.
- Check all electrical functions — lights, displays, charging, power accessories — and scan for stored fault codes
- Test drive for transmission hesitation or slipping, the second-largest complaint area
- Confirm both recalls are closed and that the brake lights and backup camera work every time
- Open recalls are repaired free at any Nissan dealer, whoever owns the car — an open recall is a to-do item, not a bill.
Recalls covering the 2019 Nissan Sentra
| Recall | Area | Severity |
|---|---|---|
| Nissan and Infiniti backup camera image can stay off | Back Over Prevention | medium |
| Nissan Sentra Brake Lights May Fail to Light | Exterior Lighting | medium |
What owners have reported to NHTSA
221 complaints filed for this model year, including 16 mentioning a crash, 1 a fire and 18 injuries. Complaints are unverified owner reports, and popular models collect more of them simply because more are on the road.
| Problem area | Complaints | Recall in this area? |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 64 | None found |
| Power Train | 54 | None found |
| Brakes | 38 | Yes |
| Driver Assistance | 35 | None found |
| Exterior Lighting | 28 | None found |
| Engine | 20 | None found |