Recalls, complaints, and safety data from NHTSA
The 2021 Nissan Sentra has 3 recalls, 121 complaints, and a 5-star overall safety rating from NHTSA.
3
Recalls
121
Complaints
★★★★★
Safety Rating
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 7, 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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... |
| May 15, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | I and many others have noticed that the 2020+ Nissan Sentra has a very common issue with its window ... |
| May 2, 2025 | STEERING | The contact owned a 2021 Nissan Sentra. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: ... |
| Mar 4, 2025 | STEERING,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE | Steering wheel vibrates and has become difficult to steer. Occurs often. While on the freeway, veh... |
| Feb 1, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE | Automatic emergency brake engaged while driving when there was not a car directly in front of me. Th... |
| Dec 24, 2024 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE | The contact owns a 2021 Nissan Sentra. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, his aun... |
| Nov 28, 2024 | STEERING,WHEELS,UNKNOWN OR OTHER | As I was driving home on the highway, something happened with my car where I couldn't control the ca... |