Model year record

2021 Nissan Sentra

3 recall campaigns on file for this model year. 272 owner complaints on file.

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 23V628000

Back over prevention: sensing system: camera

Component
Back over prevention: sensing system: camera
Manufacturer
Nissan North America, Inc.
Vehicles affected
153,376
Reported to NHTSA
2023-09-08
Owners notified
2023-10-19

Defect description

Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2019-2021 Altima and 2020-2021 Sentra vehicles. Damage to the camera harness can cause distortion or loss of the rearview camera display image. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."

Safety risk

A rearview camera that does not properly display an image can reduce the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Dealers will inspect the rearview camera and harness for damage and replace them as necessary. If no damage is found, the dealer will apply protective tape and reroute the rearview camera harness. Repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed October 19, 2023. Owners may contact Nissan's customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Nissan's number for this recall is R23C3.

Recall campaignNHTSA 23V581000

Steering: linkages: tie rod assembly

Component
Steering: linkages: tie rod assembly
Manufacturer
Nissan North America, Inc.
Vehicles affected
236,238
Reported to NHTSA
2023-08-15
Owners notified
2024-11-27

Defect description

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.

Manufacturer 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.

Recall campaignNHTSA 21V461000

Steering: linkages: tie rod assembly

Component
Steering: linkages: tie rod assembly
Manufacturer
Nissan North America, Inc.
Vehicles affected
138,736
Reported to NHTSA
2021-06-17
Owners notified
2021-08-05

Defect description

Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Sentra vehicles. The left and/or right tie rod may be bent.

Safety risk

A bent tie rod can break, causing a loss of steering control and increasing the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Dealers will inspect and replace the left and/or right tie rods as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 5, 2021. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Nissan's number for this recall is PM985.

Owner complaints

A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.

ComponentComplaintsMedian mileage
Electrical system5175,094 mi
Steering4325,000 mi
Forward collision avoidance: automatic emergency braking36200 mi
Service brakes2617,000 mi
Unknown or other25
Forward collision avoidance: warnings20
Engine1075,094 mi
Suspension923,000 mi
Vehicle speed control9
Wheels7
Exterior lighting6
Lane departure: warning4
Power train4118,000 mi
Latches/locks/linkages: doors: latch2
Parking brake213,414 mi
Steering: linkages: tie rod assembly2474 mi
Structure: body2
Tires2
Visibility/wiper2
Back over prevention160,000 mi
Back over prevention: rearview system braking1
Back over prevention: warnings1
Forward collision avoidance15,800 mi
Forward collision avoidance: adaptive cruise control1
Lane departure: assist1
Seat belts143,177 mi
Seat belts: critical fasteners143,177 mi
Steering: steering wheel/handle bar1
Structure: body: door114,000 mi

The 2020 model has about half as many complaints as this one. The 2022 model has about 1.5 times as many complaints as this one. These figures reflect raw complaint counts, not failure rates. Higher-selling model years naturally receive more complaints.

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.