2017 Nissan Sentra · recalls
2017 Nissan Sentra recalls
NHTSA lists 3 recalls that include the 2017 Nissan Sentra. The newest, 21V-135, was filed Mar 3, 2021 for the exterior lighting.
- 3recalls
- 3systems
- 230owner complaints
Newest recall or investigation Mar 3, 2021 · checked Sep 22, 2026
Whether your car is included depends on its VIN, and a finished repair drops it off the list. Check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
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Exterior Lighting:Brake Lights:Switch
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2016-2019 Nissan Sentra vehicles. The brake light switch may become contaminated, preventing the circuit from closing and the brake lights from illuminating.
Risk: The brake lights may not illuminate, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the brake light switch and install a protective grommet, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 1, 2022. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800867-7769. Nissan's number for this recall is PM971.
15 of the 230 owner complaints on this car cite the exterior lighting, 1 of them the same part of it (Exterior Lighting:Brake Lights:Switch).
Electrical System:Ignition
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2017 Nissan NV200, Sentra, NV3500 Van, NV3500 Bus, NV200 Taxi, NV1500, NV2500 Van, Chevrolet City Express, 2017-2018 Frontier, Versa Note, and Versa Sedan vehicles that have a mechanical (physical) key ignition system. In these models, over time, the weight on the key ring and road conditions or some other jarring event may cause the ignition switch to move out of the run position to the accessory position, turning off the engine.
Risk: If the vehicle stalls, it can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the production information on the ignition switch, and replace it as necessary, free of charge. The recall began October 1, 2018. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669.
33 of the 230 owner complaints on this car cite the electrical system. Symptom sheets that include this system: Engine stalls or loses power while driving (27).
Air Bags
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2015-2017 LEAF and 2014, 2016 and 2017 Sentra vehicles. Due to a manufacturing error within the air bag inflators, the passenger frontal air bag may not properly deploy in the event of a crash.
Risk: In the event of a crash, if the front passenger air bag doesn't deploy properly, it can increase the risk of injury to passengers.
Remedy: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began June 7, 2017. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-647-7261.
26 of the 230 owner complaints on this car cite the airbags. Symptom sheets that include this system: Airbag warning light or recall (26).
Complaints with no recall behind them
The systems owners of the 2017 Nissan Sentra complain about most that none of these recalls covers, as of Sep 22, 2026. A problem can be widespread without being a safety defect NHTSA can order fixed.
- Transmission and drivetrain: 76 complaints, no recallstalling · transmission shudder
- Engine: 48 complaints, no recallstalling
- Speed control: 32 complaints, no recall
- Brakes: 21 complaints, no recall
- Steering: 14 complaints, no recall
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