Nissan Sentra 2020 Steering Recall: Bent Tie Rod Risk
Nissan recalls 2020-2022 Sentra vehicles with potential bent tie rods that could cause loss of steering control. Owners should contact dealers for free inspections and repairs to prevent crash risks.
Use caution until it’s fixed
A bent tie rod can break and cause a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
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What happened, in plain English
Nissan is recalling certain 2020-2022 Sentra vehicles because the left or right tie rod may bend, leading to loss of steering control and increased crash risk. Affected owners should get their vehicles inspected by a dealer for free repairs to avoid potential accidents. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/79936-nissan-sentra-2020-steering-recall-bent-tie-rod-risk.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/79936-nissan-sentra-2020-steering-recall-bent-tie-rod-risk · Updated October 4, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #23V581000
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“Nissan Sentra 2020 Steering Recall: Bent Tie Rod Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated October 4, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/79936-nissan-sentra-2020-steering-recall-bent-tie-rod-risk. Based on NHTSA recall #23V581000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=23V581000).
Why it’s dangerous
A bent tie rod can break, causing sudden loss of steering control. This increases the risk of a crash, especially if the vehicle is driven at high speeds or in conditions where precise steering is needed.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2020-2022 Nissan Sentra vehicles are affected. Drivers with off-center steering wheels or vibrations may be at higher risk due to potential tie rod issues.
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your 2020-2022 Nissan Sentra has an off-center steering wheel or vibration. The recall covers vehicles where the left or right tie rod may have bent.
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What to do — step by step
Contact Dealer for Inspection
Reach out to your Nissan dealer for free inspection and replacement of bent or broken tie rods.
Get Repair Kit
Once new parts are available, dealers will replace both left and right tie rods at no cost.
What NHTSA says to do
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.
How this recall unfolded
Recall timeline
Owners were mailed letters 15 months after NHTSA received the defect report.
- NHTSA received the defect report
- Owner letters mailed
Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.
Questions people ask
Do I need to do anything if my steering feels normal?
If your steering feels normal, no action is needed. However, dealers will inspect your vehicle for bent tie rods during the recall process.
Contact Nissan
We’ve drafted a message you can send Nissan to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 23V581000 — Nissan Sentra 2020 Steering Recall: Bent Tie Rod Risk Hello, I own a Nissan Sentra 2020 Steering Recall: Bent Tie Rod Risk that is covered by recall 23V581000 from Nissan. The official recall notice states: 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. 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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Where this comes from
The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official NHTSA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
- Official source: NHTSA Recall #23V581000 (August 15, 2023)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 4, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the NHTSA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
- GovInfoNow is an independent service and is not a government agency. We republish official NHTSA recall data; we don’t issue, amend or administer recalls.