Every 2020 Nissan Sentra recall
Each campaign as NHTSA published it: what is wrong, what can happen, and the fix. Newest first.
Steering · NHTSA 23V581000
Aug 15, 2023Steering:Linkages:Tie Rod Assembly
- Problem
- 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.
Full recall details for 23V581000 →Back Over Prevention · NHTSA 23V628000
Aug 9, 2023Back Over Prevention: Sensing System: Camera
- Problem
- 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.
Full recall details for 23V628000 →Exterior Lighting · NHTSA 22V244000
Apr 13, 2022Exterior Lighting:Headlights
- Problem
- Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2020 Sentra vehicles, equipped with LED headlights. The right-hand headlight aim may be misaligned. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamp, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
- Risk
- An improperly aimed headlight may reduce the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Fix
- Dealers will replace the right-hand headlight, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 10, 2022. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Nissan's number for this recall is R20B4.
Full recall details for 22V244000 →Steering · NHTSA 21V461000
Jun 17, 2021Steering:Linkages:Tie Rod Assembly
- Problem
- 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.
Full recall details for 21V461000 →
2020 Nissan Sentra complaints and service bulletins
Owners filed 206 complaints with NHTSA about the 2020 Nissan Sentra, reporting 8 crashes, 2 injuries. Nissan has issued at least 115 technical service bulletins (repair instructions to dealers) for this model year. Complaints are unverified owner reports; a recall is the manufacturer’s admission of a safety defect.
Most-reported components
- Forward Collision Avoidance76
- Steering55
- Unknown Or Other47
- Electrical System45
- Service Brakes25
- Back Over Prevention12
Service bulletins by component
- Electrical System (59)
- Equipment (25)
- Forward Collision Avoidance (13)
- Power Train (11)
- Engine and Engine Cooling (10)
- Structure (7)
Read Nissan Sentra owner complaints and bulletins, every year
What people reported
Owners have filed 206 complaints with NHTSA about the 2020 Nissan Sentra. A few in their own words, shortened. Complaints are unverified and are not proof of a defect or of any recall.
Crash
“Vehicle had AEB System malfunctioning. The brakes did NOT work. The emergency brake barely worked. We were driving on Fathers Day to a family gathering and the system and brakes malfunctioned, yes we collided with the Curb and debris on the side of the road cause curb rash to the rims.”
2020 NISSAN SENTRAJun 26, 2025
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11669440
Crash
“The contact owns a 2020 Nissan Sentra. The contact stated that while her son was reversing from a driveway, a Springfield Public School bus crashed into the rear of the vehicle. There was no beeping sound from the camera alerting the driver of an oncoming vehicle. The camera screen was frozen.”
2020 NISSAN SENTRAApr 18, 2024
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11583879
Injury reportedCrash
“Car was in a hit and run accident on June 29, 2023 where another car slid up the whole passenger side of the car damaging the front side so car could not be driven. Car was repaired, given back but not performing correctly. Car was taken back and told unsafe to drive.”
2020 NISSAN SENTRAOct 31, 2023
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11552859
Crash
“I was driving to pick up some body as Rideshare driver on as part time, and i crashed into a car was parking on the side of the road, I still have no idea why is that happend. But i think the Malfunction Warning that was on dash got something to do with it!”
2020 NISSAN SENTRAJul 31, 2023
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11535647
Crash
“My daughter was driving her 2020 Nissan Sentra the other day and was trying to avoid hitting a dog that ran in front of her car she crashed into a park car. Our Nissan Sentra anti brakes did not stop the car nor make a noise before hitting that parked car.”
2020 NISSAN SENTRADec 3, 2022
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11495913
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