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US recalls (4)
Back over prevention: sensing system, camera
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."
Risk and remedy
Risk: A rearview camera that does not properly display an image can reduce the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash.
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.
Steering: linkages, tie rod assembly
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Sentra vehicles. The left and/or right tie rod may bend.
Risk and remedy
Risk: A bent tie rod can break and cause a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
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.
Exterior lighting: headlights
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2020 Sentra vehicles, equipped with LED headlights. The right-hand headlight aim may be misaligned. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamp, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
Risk and remedy
Risk: An improperly aimed headlight may reduce the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the right-hand headlight, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 10, 2022. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Nissan's number for this recall is R20B4.
Steering: linkages, tie rod assembly
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Sentra vehicles. The left and/or right tie rod may be bent.
Risk and remedy
Risk: A bent tie rod can break, causing a loss of steering control and increasing the risk of a crash.
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.
Canadian recalls (6)
Show 6 Canadian recalls
Visual system
2023-09-11 · campaign 2023-504
Issue:
On certain vehicles, the rearview camera wiring harness could be damaged by movement and vibrations. If this happens, the rearview camera image may not display correctly or may not display at all. Canadian regulations require the rearview image to display when reversing.
Safety Risk:
A rearview camera image that doesn't display could reduce a driver's ability to see behind the vehicle while backing up. This could increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Actions:
Nissan will notify owners by mail and advise you to bring your vehicle to a dealership to inspect the rearview camera wiring harness, apply a protective tape, and reroute it. If the wiring is damaged, the rearview camera and wiring harness will be replaced.
Steering
2023-08-16 · campaign 2023-462
Issue:
On certain vehicles, the left and/or right tie rod(s) may not be strong enough. Under certain conditions (like hitting a curb or a large pothole), the tie rod(s) could bend and/or break and cause a partial loss of steering control.
Safety Risk:
A loss of steering control could create the risk of a crash.
Corrective Actions:
Nissan will notify owners by mail. Due to a parts supply issue, Nissan will advise you to take your vehicle to the dealership only if you experience a vibration in the steering wheel or if the steering wheel is off-center. When enough parts are available, Nissan will re-notify owners and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealership to replace the left and right tie rods.
Lights and instruments
2022-04-14 · campaign 2022-190 · 479 vehicles
Issue:
On certain cars, the right headlamp was not properly aligned when it was assembled. This could cause reduced visibility while driving at night.
Note: This recall only affects cars equipped with LED headlamps.
Safety Risk:
Headlamps that are not properly aimed could cause reduced visibility and increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Actions:
Nissan will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your car to a dealer to replace the right headlamp.
Steering
2021-06-18 · campaign 2021-382
Issue:
On certain vehicles, one or both of the front tie rods may have be bent during vehicle production. This could cause the steering wheel to be off center and/or cause a vibration while driving. There is also a risk that the tie rod could break, which can cause a partial loss of steering control.
Safety Risk:
A loss of steering control could create the risk of a crash.
Corrective Actions:
Nissan will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your car to a dealer inspect the left and right-front tie rods. If a tie rod is bent, it will be replaced.
Powertrain
2021-06-11 · campaign 2021-373 · 207 vehicles
Issue:
On certain vehicles equipped with a manual transmission, the gear selector cable could come loose. If this happens, the driver may not be able to shift the transmission into gear, or may unintentionally shift into the wrong gear. This could cause sudden and unexpected vehicle movements.
Safety Risk:
Sudden and unexpected movement of the vehicle could increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
Nissan will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealer to replace the transmission control assembly.
Lights and instruments
2020-08-27 · campaign 2020-400
Please see Transport Canada recall 2022-190.
Issue:
On certain cars, the right headlamp was not properly aligned when it was assembled. This could cause reduced visibility while driving at night.
Note: This recall only affects cars equipped with LED headlamps.
Safety Risk:
Headlamps that are not properly aimed could cause reduced visibility and increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Actions:
Nissan will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your car to a dealer to replace the right headlamp.
Owner complaints (207)
Owners filed 207 complaints with NHTSA about the 2020 Nissan Sentra (8 crashes, 2 injuries reported). Among 45 model years of this model, it ranks #9 for the most complaints (median 116).
| Most-reported problem | Complaints | |
|---|
| Forward collision avoidance | 60 | |
| Steering | 55 | |
| Unknown or other | 48 | |
| Electrical system | 45 | |
| Service brakes | 25 | |
| Back over prevention | 11 | |
| Power train | 10 | |
| Suspension | 10 | |
Crash test ratings
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2020 Nissan Sentra.
| Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover |
|---|
| 2020 Nissan Sentra 4 DR FWD | 5★ | 4★ | 5★ | 5★ |
Fuel economy
EPA ratings for each 2020 Nissan Sentra version.
| Version | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined | Yearly fuel cost |
|---|
| Sentra 2.0 L Automatic (variable gear ratios) | 29 | 39 | 33 | $2,050 |
| Sentra SR 2.0 L Automatic (variable gear ratios) | 28 | 37 | 32 | $2,100 |
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Recalls updated 2026-10-30.