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Buying a used 2020 Nissan Sentra? Check these 4 recalls first
The 2020 Sentra has 4 recalls in this group, including two concerning tie rods that may be bent or may bend and break. The other recalls concern right headlight alignment and rearview camera image failure. Steering repair documentation is especially relevant alongside 55 steering complaints. The 204 owner complaints are unverified reports; other leading categories are forward collision avoidance at 60, unknown or other at 47, and electrical systems at 44. Those complaint areas extend beyond the listed recall subjects.
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.
- Verify completion of both tie rod recalls and request repair details.
- Confirm right headlight alignment and rearview camera recall repairs.
- Ask about collision-avoidance warnings and request electrical diagnostic records.
- 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 2020 Nissan Sentra
| Recall | Area | Severity |
|---|---|---|
| Nissan Sentra Tie Rods May Be Bent | Steering | high |
| Nissan Sentra Tie Rods May Bend and Break | Steering | high |
| Nissan Sentra Right Headlight May Be Misaligned | Exterior Lighting | medium |
| Nissan Altima and Sentra rearview camera image may fail | Back Over Prevention | medium |
What owners have reported to NHTSA
204 complaints filed for this model year, including 8 mentioning a crash, 0 a fire and 2 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? |
|---|---|---|
| Driver Assistance | 60 | None found |
| Steering | 55 | Yes |
| Electrical System | 44 | None found |
| Brakes | 25 | None found |
| Rear Camera | 11 | Yes |
| Suspension | 10 | None found |