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2021 Nissan Sentra Safety Report

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

Recalls

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...

Safety Ratings

Overall

★★★★★

Front Crash

★★★★★

Side Crash

★★★★★

Rollover

★★★★★

Rating for: 2021 Nissan Sentra 4 DR FWD

Top Complaint Categories

STEERING
22
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
17
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE
10
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
6
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE
5
SERVICE BRAKES,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE
4
SERVICE BRAKES
4
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
3

Problems by Component

Steering39Electrical37Other21Brakes10Powertrain4Suspension3Engine3

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All Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
Jun 8, 2026FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCEAlternator needed replacement Front windshield needed replacement Unfortunately this kicked off th...
May 1, 2026SUSPENSION,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCESeveral issues since purchasing vehicle. The front collision sensor malfunction. Came to an abrupt s...
May 1, 2026STEERINGHello, I am reporting a steering-related issue involving the inner tie rods on my 2021 Nissan Sentra...
Apr 28, 2026PARKING BRAKEThe contact owns a 2021 Nissan Sentra. The contact stated that while driving approximately 15 MPH, t...
Apr 26, 2026ELECTRICAL SYSTEMThe infotainment/radio system in my 2021 Nissan Sentra intermittently reboots and produces static. W...
Mar 4, 2026LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGESThe door swung open while in drive, once was able to pull over and close it never opened back up due...
Feb 26, 2026FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCESome time while driving on empty roads Fuel Economy warning light beeping and automatically emergenc...
Feb 26, 2026ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHERThe passenger front, and both back windows no longer function. This appears to be a common issue whe...
Jan 15, 2026SERVICE BRAKES,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCEAEB system is initiating emergency braking at random times. Both on surface street, and the freeway...
Jan 9, 2026VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ENGINERattling noise coming from the belt assembly. Tensioner pulley is shaky and alternator had a piece b...
Nov 18, 2025ELECTRICAL SYSTEMI got in the car to start it and it would not start. This happened at the car wash one morning. It d...
Oct 26, 2025ENGINEWhile driving down the highway along with other traffic the car went into limp mode and lost power i...
Oct 22, 2025ELECTRICAL SYSTEMPurchased brand new with 0 miles. The system malfunction popped up and engine would not turn over af...
Oct 7, 2025ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SERVICE BRAKES,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCESince having my Nissan 2021 Sentra I have for one, had to replace the battery in it twice. On a more...
Oct 4, 2025ELECTRICAL SYSTEMPassenger side power windows and driver side rear window on occasion will stop working.
Sep 13, 2025WHEELS,SERVICE BRAKES,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCEThe competent that continues to fail is the emergency response breaks. They continue to stop at rand...
Aug 1, 2025ELECTRICAL SYSTEMRear windows and passenger window are malfunctioning. They stay open and will not close. Takes many ...
Jul 19, 2025UNKNOWN OR OTHERI've had multiple issues with my vehicle since I purchased the brand new car in 2021. - One year a...
Jul 15, 2025STEERINGElectric steering rack has play and causes violent shaking. Huge safety risk as this could have comp...
Jun 1, 2025ELECTRICAL SYSTEMThe door lock actuators in my 2021 Nissan Sentra have malfunctioned, causing my doors to unexpectedl...