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Buying a used 2021 Nissan Sentra? Check these 3 recalls first
The same two critical tie-rod recalls carry over, covering rods that can bend and break and cause loss of steering; steering is also the top complaint area at 40 reports. A third recall addresses Altima/Sentra backup camera wiring. Fewer complaints than 2020 — 131 — but a higher share involve harm: 14 crashes, 8 injuries and 1 fire among unverified owner reports. Forward collision avoidance and electrical system tie at 38 each, with service brakes at 23.
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.
- Run the VIN for open tie-rod recalls and ask whether the steering has ever felt loose or wandering.
- Check the backup camera in reverse for blanking or flicker, which the wiring recall addresses.
- Brake firmly from speed on the test drive and check for any stored or active warning lights.
- 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 2021 Nissan Sentra
| Recall | Area | Severity |
|---|---|---|
| Nissan Sentra bent tie rods can cause steering loss | Steering | critical |
| Nissan Sentra steering tie rods can bend and break | Steering | critical |
| Nissan Altima and Sentra backup camera wiring can fail | Back Over Prevention | medium |
What owners have reported to NHTSA
131 complaints filed for this model year, including 14 mentioning a crash, 1 a fire and 8 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? |
|---|---|---|
| Steering | 40 | Yes |
| Driver Assistance | 38 | None found |
| Electrical System | 38 | None found |
| Brakes | 23 | None found |
| Engine | 7 | None found |
| Suspension | 6 | None found |