2021 Nissan Sentra
3 recalls · 121 complaints · Safety Score D
Recall History
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Sentra vehicles. The left and/or right tie rod may be bent.
Consequence & Remedy
Consequence: 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.
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Sentra vehicles. The left and/or right tie rod may bend.
Consequence & Remedy
Consequence: 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.
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 Stan...
Consequence & Remedy
Consequence: 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.
Recent Complaints
| Date | Component | Description | Crash | Fire |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/05/2026 | Forward Collision Avoidance | Some time while driving on empty roads Fuel Economy warning light beeping and automatically emergency brake . It happen... | No | No |
| 02/26/2026 | Electrical System,unknown or Other | The passenger front, and both back windows no longer function. This appears to be a common issue when searching the inte... | No | No |
| 01/29/2026 | Service Brakes,forward Collision Avoidance | AEB system is initiating emergency braking at random times. Both on surface street, and the freeway on ramp. With and ... | No | No |
| 01/10/2026 | Vehicle Speed Control,engine | Rattling noise coming from the belt assembly. Tensioner pulley is shaky and alternator had a piece brake off causing met... | No | No |
| 12/05/2025 | Electrical System | Purchased brand new with 0 miles. The system malfunction popped up and engine would not turn over after running perfectl... | No | No |
| 11/19/2025 | Electrical System | I got in the car to start it and it would not start. This happened at the car wash one morning. It didn’t give me any wa... | No | No |
| 11/17/2025 | Engine | While driving down the highway along with other traffic the car went into limp mode and lost power instantly almost caus... | No | No |
| 11/12/2025 | Steering | Electric steering rack has play and causes violent shaking. Huge safety risk as this could have complete failure and cau... | No | No |
| 11/11/2025 | Electrical System,unknown or Other | purchased my 2021 Nissan Sentra brand new with no prior owner. Around 2023, the air conditioning system stopped working.... | No | No |
| 10/08/2025 | Suspension,vehicle Speed Control,lane Departure | The check engine light comes on with a malfunction symbol. The car has delay acceleration, jerks, hard shifts. | No | No |
Most Complained-About Components
Frequently Asked Questions
The 2021 Nissan Sentra has 3 recall campaigns on record with NHTSA. Total complaints filed: 121.
The 2021 Nissan Sentra has a Safety Score of 28/100 (Grade D). This score factors in recall severity (40%), complaint frequency (30%), crash and fire reports (20%), and trend direction (10%).
The 2021 Nissan Sentra received a Safety Score of D. This vehicle has a below-average safety record — review the specific recalls and complaints below. There are 14 crash reports on file. There are 1 fire reports.
Contact your nearest Nissan dealership to schedule a free recall repair. You can also check your specific vehicle by VIN at NHTSA.gov. Manufacturers are required by law to fix recall-related defects at no cost.
Safety Score is calculated from recall severity (40%), complaint frequency (30%), crash/fire reports (20%), and safety trend (10%).