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2021 Nissan Sentra Research

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3 Recalls
133 Complaints
5★ Safety Rating
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🛡️ NCAP Crash Test Safety Ratings

Year Overall Front Crash Side Crash Rollover
2021 ★★★★★ ★★★★★ ★★★★★ ★★★★★

⚠️ NHTSA Recalls (3)

The following safety recalls have been issued by NHTSA for the Nissan Sentra. If you own this vehicle, check your VIN at our VIN lookup tool or NHTSA.gov to see if your vehicle is affected.

2021 Model Year (3 recalls)

Campaign #21V461000 17/06/2021
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.

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.

Campaign #23V581000 15/08/2023
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.

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.

Campaign #23V628000 08/09/2023
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.

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.

💬 Consumer Complaints (133)

Real complaints filed with NHTSA by Nissan Sentra owners. These reports help identify common issues and potential safety concerns.

Most Reported Components

ComponentComplaints
STEERING 22
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 17
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE 12
UNKNOWN OR OTHER 7
SERVICE BRAKES,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE 5
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE 5
SERVICE BRAKES 4
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER 3
ENGINE 3
POWER TRAIN 3
2021 model • FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE • 10/20/2026

The contact owns a 2021 Nissan Sentra. The contact stated that while her son was driving at approximately 30-35 MPH, a yellow triangle warning light illuminated, and the vehicle independently applied the brakes forcefully and made a sharp left turn. The vehicle then rolled over twice and landed upside down in a ditch. The driver crawled out through broken glass.…

2021 model • SERVICE BRAKES,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE • 03/12/2026

I purchased this vehicle brand new in 2021. Since then, I have experienced a very concerning safety issue on multiple occasions involving the automatic emergency braking system. While driving normally, with the vehicle operating without any apparent problems, the emergency braking system has suddenly activated and warning lights have appeared on the dashboard, even though there was no vehicle, pedestrian,…

2021 model • SUSPENSION • 08/03/2026

My vehicle previously had the tie rod issue repaired under the original recall\. However, the same problem has now returned\. I am experiencing a sharp/clunking noise when turning left while the vehicle is moving, which is very concerning because this involves the vehicle’s steering and suspension\. I checked Nissan’s recall information online using my VIN, and it currently states that…

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