Model year record

2025 Nissan Sentra

4 recall campaigns on file for this model year. 97 owner complaints on file.

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 26V410000

Power train: driveline: driveshaft

Component
Power train: driveline: driveshaft
Manufacturer
Nissan North America, Inc.
Vehicles affected
946
Reported to NHTSA
2026-06-26
Owners notified
2026-08-05

Defect description

Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2025 Nissan Sentra vehicles. The front left-side driveshaft may not be fully seated in the continuously variable transmission (CVT) assembly, which can cause a transmission fluid leak and loss of drive power.

Safety risk

An unexpected loss of drive power can increase the risk of a crash. In addition, a driveshaft that is not fully engaged can result in a vehicle rollaway if the parking brake is not applied, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.

Manufacturer remedy

Dealers will inspect the front left driveshaft, and if necessary, replace the driveshaft and CVT assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 12, 2026. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Nissan's number for this recall is PMA68. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on June 30, 2026.

Recall campaignNHTSA 26V023000

Latches/locks/linkages: doors: latch

Component
Latches/locks/linkages: doors: latch
Manufacturer
Nissan North America, Inc.
Vehicles affected
26,432
Reported to NHTSA
2026-01-20
Owners notified
2026-03-13

Defect description

Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2025 Altima, Sentra, 2025-2026 Frontier, and 2026 Kicks vehicles. The door strikers may have been improperly welded and break, allowing the door to open while moving. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 206, "Door Locks and Door Retention Components."

Safety risk

A door that opens unexpectedly while the vehicle is in motion increases the risk of injury or a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Dealers will replace the door strikers, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 17, 2026. Owners may contact Nissan's customer service at 800-647-7261. Nissan's numbers for this recall are PD185 and PMA61. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning January 28, 2026.

Recall campaignNHTSA 25V807000

Visibility: windshield

Component
Visibility: windshield
Manufacturer
Nissan North America, Inc.
Vehicles affected
41,797
Reported to NHTSA
2025-11-20
Owners notified
2026-01-14

Defect description

Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2025 Sentra vehicles. The windshield glass may have visible air bubbles, which can obscure the driver's visibility. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 205, "Glazing Materials."

Safety risk

Reduced visibility while driving can increase the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Dealers will inspect and replace the windshield as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 21, 2026. Owners may contact Nissan's customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Nissan's number for this recall is PMA58. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning November 21, 2025.

Recall campaignNHTSA 25V153000

Seats

Component
Seats
Manufacturer
Nissan North America, Inc.
Vehicles affected
199
Reported to NHTSA
2025-03-11
Owners notified
2025-05-01

Defect description

Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2025 Sentra vehicles. The driver's seat frame may not be fully secured to the outer side of the seat track. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard numbers 207, "Seating Systems," and 210, "Seat Belt Assembly Anchorages."

Safety risk

An unsecured driver's seat may not adequately restrain the driver during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

Manufacturer remedy

Dealers will inspect and replace the driver's side lower seat frame assembly as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 1, 2025. Owners may contact Nissan's customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Nissan's number for this recall is PMA45.

Owner complaints

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

ComponentComplaintsMedian mileage
Unknown or other12
Electrical system89,900 mi
Engine86,000 mi
Power train8
Forward collision avoidance: warnings6
Seat belts6
Wheels6
Back over prevention: warnings414,125 mi
Steering4
Structure: body4
Tires4
Tires: sidewall4
Visibility: glass, side/rear4
Air bags2
Forward collision avoidance: automatic emergency braking2
Fuel/propulsion system2
Seats2
Service brakes2
Service brakes, hydraulic: pedals and linkages28 mi
Suspension2
Vehicle speed control: accelerator pedal28 mi
Visibility2
Lane departure: blind spot detection1

The 2024 model has roughly the same number of complaints as this one. The 2026 model has 2 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.