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2021 Nissan Sentra recalls & problems

The 2021 Nissan Sentra has 3 safety recalls and 133 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. The most-reported problem area is forward collision avoidance (47 complaints).

Recalls3safety recalls
Complaints133filed by owners
Crashes · fires15 · 1reported in complaints
NHTSA overall5 ★crash-test stars
2021 Nissan Sentra in an NHTSA crash test
NHTSA crash test

Safety recalls

Back over preventionSep 8, 2023

Sensing system › Camera

Recall 23V628000153,376 vehicles

Problem
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
A rearview camera that does not properly display an image can reduce the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix
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.
SteeringAug 15, 2023

Linkages › Tie rod assembly

Recall 23V581000236,238 vehicles

Problem
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Sentra vehicles. The left and/or right tie rod may bend.
Risk
A bent tie rod can break and cause a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix
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.
SteeringJun 17, 2021

Linkages › Tie rod assembly

Recall 21V461000138,736 vehicles

Problem
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Sentra vehicles. The left and/or right tie rod may be bent.
Risk
A bent tie rod can break, causing a loss of steering control and increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix
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.

Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. A recall listed here may already have been fixed on a particular car: enter its 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see open recalls.

Crash test ratings

2021 Nissan Sentra 4 DR FWD

Overall★★★★★
Frontal crash★★★★★
Side crash★★★★★
Rollover★★★★★
Rollover risk9.9%

Forward collision warning: Standard · Lane departure warning: Standard

2021 Nissan Sentra NHTSA side crash test
NHTSA side barrier crash test
2021 Nissan Sentra NHTSA side pole crash test
NHTSA side pole crash test

NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (New Car Assessment Program). Ratings are comparable only between vehicles of similar size and weight, and ratings from 2011 on use tougher tests than earlier years. Photos: NHTSA.

Fuel economy

Sentra

33mpg combined
City / highway29 / 39 mpg
FuelRegular Gasoline

2 L · 4 cyl · Automatic (variable gear ratios) · Front-Wheel Drive · about $2,050/year to fuel

Sentra SR

32mpg combined
City / highway28 / 37 mpg
FuelRegular Gasoline

2 L · 4 cyl · Automatic (variable gear ratios) · Front-Wheel Drive · about $2,100/year to fuel

EPA estimates from fueleconomy.gov for each engine and transmission sold. Annual cost is the EPA's estimate for 15,000 miles a year at its current fuel and electricity price assumptions. Your results will vary.

What owners report

Problem areaComplaintsCrashesFiresInjuriesTypical mileage*
Forward collision avoidanceAutomatic emergency braking; Warnings472038,591 mi
SteeringLinkages › Tie rod assembly; Steering wheel/handle bar40111733,000 mi
Electrical system38001—
Service brakes2471418,882 mi
Unknown or other19211—
Engine7000—
Exterior lighting6000—
Vehicle speed control6001—
Suspension6100—
Wheels5100—
Lane departureWarning; Assist4101—
Power train4000—

*Median odometer reading when the problem happened, where owners gave one. One complaint can name several problem areas.

Recent owner complaints

Owner complaints are submitted to NHTSA by the public and are not verified. Shown as filed (NHTSA removes personal details); long reports are shortened.