Recalls, complaints, and safety data from NHTSA
The 2021 Nissan Sentra has 3 recalls, 127 complaints, and a 5-star overall safety rating from NHTSA.
3
Recalls
127
Complaints
★★★★★
Safety Rating
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated July 4, 2026
21V461000
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.
23V581000
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.
23V628000
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 disto...
Overall
★★★★★
Front Crash
★★★★★
Side Crash
★★★★★
Rollover
★★★★★
Rating for: 2021 Nissan Sentra 4 DR FWD
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 8, 2026 | FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE | Alternator needed replacement Front windshield needed replacement Unfortunately this kicked off th... |
| May 1, 2026 | SUSPENSION,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE | Several issues since purchasing vehicle. The front collision sensor malfunction. Came to an abrupt s... |
| May 1, 2026 | STEERING | Hello, I am reporting a steering-related issue involving the inner tie rods on my 2021 Nissan Sentra... |
| Apr 28, 2026 | PARKING BRAKE | The contact owns a 2021 Nissan Sentra. The contact stated that while driving approximately 15 MPH, t... |
| Apr 26, 2026 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | The infotainment/radio system in my 2021 Nissan Sentra intermittently reboots and produces static. W... |
| Mar 4, 2026 | LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES | The door swung open while in drive, once was able to pull over and close it never opened back up due... |
| Feb 26, 2026 | FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE | Some time while driving on empty roads Fuel Economy warning light beeping and automatically emergenc... |
| Feb 26, 2026 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER | The passenger front, and both back windows no longer function. This appears to be a common issue whe... |
| Jan 15, 2026 | SERVICE BRAKES,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE | AEB system is initiating emergency braking at random times. Both on surface street, and the freeway... |
| Jan 9, 2026 | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ENGINE | Rattling noise coming from the belt assembly. Tensioner pulley is shaky and alternator had a piece b... |
| Nov 18, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | I got in the car to start it and it would not start. This happened at the car wash one morning. It d... |
| Oct 26, 2025 | ENGINE | While driving down the highway along with other traffic the car went into limp mode and lost power i... |
| Oct 22, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | Purchased brand new with 0 miles. The system malfunction popped up and engine would not turn over af... |
| Oct 7, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SERVICE BRAKES,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE | Since having my Nissan 2021 Sentra I have for one, had to replace the battery in it twice. On a more... |
| Oct 4, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | Passenger side power windows and driver side rear window on occasion will stop working. |
| Sep 13, 2025 | WHEELS,SERVICE BRAKES,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE | The competent that continues to fail is the emergency response breaks. They continue to stop at rand... |
| Aug 1, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | Rear windows and passenger window are malfunctioning. They stay open and will not close. Takes many ... |
| Jul 19, 2025 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | I've had multiple issues with my vehicle since I purchased the brand new car in 2021. - One year a... |
| Jul 15, 2025 | STEERING | Electric steering rack has play and causes violent shaking. Huge safety risk as this could have comp... |
| Jun 1, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | The door lock actuators in my 2021 Nissan Sentra have malfunctioned, causing my doors to unexpectedl... |