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2020 Nissan Sentra recalls

NHTSA's September 21, 2026 snapshot lists 4 safety recall campaigns for the 2020 Nissan Sentra, spanning 3 component groups. A model match does not confirm that a specific VIN is included.

Official source: NHTSA recall campaign file · Snapshot September 21, 2026

Distinct campaigns4not VIN-specific
Component groups3distinct top-level categories
Latest recordSeptember 8, 2023report received
VIN resultNot checkeduse official lookup

01 / OFFICIAL CAMPAIGNS

2020 Nissan Sentra recall campaigns

The 2020 Nissan Sentra report contains 4 distinct NHTSA campaigns; the most recently received record is campaign 23V628000 dated September 8, 2023.
CAMPAIGN

NHTSA 23V628000

Component
BACK OVER PREVENTION
Report received
September 8, 2023
Potential units
153,376campaign-wide
Defect and consequence

Defect: 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.".

Why it matters: A rearview camera that does not properly display an image can reduce the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

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.

Owner notification: October 19, 2023 · Filing manufacturer: Nissan North America, Inc.

CAMPAIGN

NHTSA 23V581000

Component
STEERING
Report received
August 15, 2023
Potential units
236,238campaign-wide
Defect and consequence

Defect: Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Sentra vehicles. The left and/or right tie rod may bend.

Why it matters: A bent tie rod can break and cause a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

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.

Owner notification: November 27, 2024 · Filing manufacturer: Nissan North America, Inc.

CAMPAIGN

NHTSA 22V244000

Component
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Report received
April 13, 2022
Potential units
5,520campaign-wide
Defect and consequence

Defect: 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.".

Why it matters: An improperly aimed headlight may reduce the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

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.

Owner notification: June 10, 2022 · Filing manufacturer: Nissan North America, Inc.

CAMPAIGN

NHTSA 21V461000

Component
STEERING
Report received
June 17, 2021
Potential units
138,736campaign-wide
Defect and consequence

Defect: Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Sentra vehicles. The left and/or right tie rod may be bent.

Why it matters: A bent tie rod can break, causing a loss of steering control and increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

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.

Owner notification: August 5, 2021 · Filing manufacturer: Nissan North America, Inc.

02 / COMPONENT BREADTH

What defects are listed for the 2020 Nissan Sentra?

The most frequent component groups in 2020 Nissan Sentra campaign records are Steering (2), Exterior Lighting (1), Back Over Prevention (1); these counts describe filed campaigns rather than observed failure rates.
Steering2
Exterior Lighting1
Back Over Prevention1