Nissan recalls 2016-2019 Sentra vehicles with faulty brake light switches that may cause brake lights to fail, increasing crash risk. Owners receive free repairs.
The brake lights may not illuminate, increasing the risk of a crash.
Nissan is recalling certain 2016-2019 Sentra vehicles because the brake light switch can become contaminated, causing brake lights to stop working. This increases the risk of crashes, especially when braking. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1224261-nissan-sentra-2019-brake-lights-may-not-work-risk-of.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1224261-nissan-sentra-2019-brake-lights-may-not-work-risk-of · Updated October 4, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #21V135000
“Nissan Sentra 2019: Brake Lights May Not Work, Risk of Crash.” GovInfoNow, updated October 4, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1224261-nissan-sentra-2019-brake-lights-may-not-work-risk-of. Based on NHTSA recall 21V135000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=21V135000).
The brake light switch can become contaminated, preventing the circuit from closing. This means brake lights may not illuminate when the brakes are pressed, increasing the risk of a crash.
Owners of 2016-2019 Nissan Sentra vehicles are affected. Drivers who rely on brake lights for safety are most at risk.
Check if your vehicle is a 2016-2019 Nissan Sentra. The recall was notified to owners via mail on July 1, 2022.
Call 1-800-867-7769 to schedule a repair for the brake light switch.
Dealers will replace the brake light switch and install a protective grommet at no cost.
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.
The brake light switch can become contaminated, preventing the circuit from closing and causing brake lights to stop working.
Your vehicle is affected if it is a 2016-2019 Nissan Sentra. The recall was notified to owners via mail on July 1, 2022.
Contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7769 to schedule a free repair for the brake light switch.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Nissan to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 21V135000 — Nissan Nissan Hello, I own a Nissan that is covered by recall 21V135000 from Nissan. The official recall notice states: 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. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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