2021 Nissan Sentra · recalls
2021 Nissan Sentra recalls
NHTSA lists 3 recalls that include the 2021 Nissan Sentra. The newest, 23V-628, was filed Sep 8, 2023 for the backup camera. 2 of them are on the steering system.
- 3recalls
- 2systems
- 131owner complaints
Newest recall or investigation Sep 8, 2023 · 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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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: 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.
3 of the 131 owner complaints on this car cite the backup camera.
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: 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.
40 of the 131 owner complaints on this car cite the steering system, 2 of them the same part of it (Steering:Linkages:Tie Rod Assembly).
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: 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.
40 of the 131 owner complaints on this car cite the steering system, 2 of them the same part of it (Steering:Linkages:Tie Rod Assembly).
Complaints with no recall behind them
The systems owners of the 2021 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.
- Electrical: 38 complaints, no recall
- Collision avoidance: 38 complaints, no recall
- Brakes: 23 complaints, no recall
- Engine: 7 complaints, no recall
- Exterior Lighting: 6 complaints, no recall
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