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2020 Nissan Sentra recalls

Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2020 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.

Recall campaigns: 4
Park-it warnings: 0
Complaints: 206
Latest campaign: Sep 8, 2023

Recall summary by component4

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h

Component	Campaigns	Latest	Campaign IDs
Steering	2	Aug 15, 2023	23V581000 21V461000
Back over prevention	1	Sep 8, 2023	23V628000
Exterior lighting	1	Apr 13, 2022	22V244000

Safety recalls4

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h

0Park-it warnings

0Fixable over the air

Sep 8, 2023Latest campaign


Sep 8, 202323V628000	Back over prevention: sensing system camera A rearview camera that does not properly display an image can reduce the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 23V628000 What's wrong 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. 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. Campaign NHTSA 23V628000 · Sep 8, 2023
Aug 15, 202323V581000	Steering: linkages tie rod assembly A bent tie rod can break and cause a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 23V581000 What's wrong 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. 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. Campaign NHTSA 23V581000 · Aug 15, 2023
Apr 13, 202222V244000	Exterior lighting: headlights An improperly aimed headlight may reduce the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 22V244000 What's wrong 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. 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. Campaign NHTSA 22V244000 · Apr 13, 2022
Jun 17, 202121V461000	Steering: linkages tie rod assembly A bent tie rod can break, causing a loss of steering control and increasing the risk of a crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 21V461000 What's wrong 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. 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. Campaign NHTSA 21V461000 · Jun 17, 2021

To see whether a recall is still open on your car, enter the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Nissan recall lookup. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer (federal law; see limits).

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Owner complaints by component206

NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h

206Complaints filed

8Involving a crash

0Involving a fire

2Injuries reported

Component	Complaints	%	Crashes	Injuries
Forward collision avoidance	60	29	3	0
Steering	55	27	2	2
Unknown or other	47	23	2	1
Electrical system	45	22	2	0
Service brakes	25	12	2	0
Back over prevention	11	5	1	0
Power train	10	5	0	0
Suspension	10	5	0	0
Engine	9	4	1	0
Vehicle speed control	6	3	0	0
Lane departure	6	3	0	0
Exterior lighting	5	2	0	0
Wheels	5	2	1	0
Structure	4	2	0	0
Visibility/wiper	4	2	0	0

3 more components with fewer complaints not shown. An owner can tag several components, so percentages add up to more than 100. Complaints are unverified owner reports, de-duplicated by NHTSA ODI number.

Latest reports

Power train
“2020 Nissan Sentra , had been affected, Fuel system and or transmission has been affected , I also communicated this with Nissan Consumers affairs on 9/1, case number(57016532) they didn’t bother to help.”
Filed 10/02/2026 · ODI 11768463
Electrical system
“The back up camera frequently goes blank when the car is put in reverse. This is a safety hazard as I can't see what is behind me when I am backing up.”
Filed 09/21/2026 · ODI 11765990
Electrical system
“3/4 doors will not lock/unlock using fob, or the door controllers. This increases risk of theft, car jacking, and safety as the locks do not engage while driving. Very dangerous.”
Filed 07/23/2026 · ODI 11752295

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2020 Nissan Sentra recall questions

How many recalls does the 2020 Nissan Sentra have?

NHTSA lists 4 safety recall campaigns for the 2020 Nissan Sentra. The most recent, 23V628000 (reported September 8, 2023), concerns back over prevention. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.

What are the 2020 Nissan Sentra recalls for?

The largest group is steering, with 2 campaigns. Others: back over prevention (1), exterior lighting (1). Each campaign below lists the defect, the risk and the free remedy.

What is the most common complaint about the 2020 Nissan Sentra?

Forward collision avoidance is the most-reported component, named in 60 complaints out of 206 filed with NHTSA (29%). Across all complaints, owners reported 8 crashs and 0 fires. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

How do I check if a recall is open on my 2020 Nissan Sentra?

Enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Nissan recall lookup. That shows campaigns still unrepaired on that exact car. Safety recall repairs are free at a franchised Nissan dealer.

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