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NHTSA Service Bulletin 10172246: 2020 Nissan Sentra

Official manufacturer communication context for 2020 Nissan Sentra, with affected products, buyer checks and links into Carchieve recall, problem and VIN research.

10172246NHTSA document ID

Manufacturer communicationcommunication type

1affected product rows

92/100quality score

Reviewed June 2026 from NHTSA manufacturer communication and service bulletin records. Carchieve is independent and not affiliated with any vehicle manufacturer or government agency.

Quick answer

2020 SENTRA; REMOTE ENGINE START SERVICE INFORMATION To use the Remote Engine Start (RES), the following conditions must be met: - The ignition is OFF. - The RES feature is ON in the vehicle settings (access through the vehicle information display). - The shift selector is in the P (park) position. - The hood, doors and trunk lid are closed. - The hazard warning lights are OFF. - The Intelligent Key is within 197 feet (60 m) of the vehicle, and there are no obstructions between the Intelligent Key and the vehicle. - The vehicle is already locked (this must be done using the Intelligent Key or the request switch on the exterior door handle). If the conditions above are met, perform the following to use RES: 1. Point the Intelligent Key at the vehicle. 2. Press the lock button. IMPORTANT: The doors must already be locked prior to starting the RES sequence. Refer to the last bullet point in the conditions list above. 3. Within two (2) seconds of pressing the lock button, press and hold the RES button until the turn signal lights flash and the parking lights turn ON. HINT: When RES is performed, the engine should start, the parking lights should remain ON and the doors should remain locked while the engine is running. If this does not occur, use the Supplemental Diagnosis Table on the next page, in addition to the ESM. - Additional information about RES can be found in the owners manual in the Pre-driving checks and adjustments section.

What this bulletin may mean before buying

Treat this as service research, not a verdict on one car. Before you buy, compare this communication with official recall campaigns, model-level owner complaint patterns, and the exact vehicle’s VIN-decoded specifications. A bulletin can help you ask a seller or dealer sharper questions about software updates, known repairs, warranty extensions and service history.

Affected products listed in this communication

MakeModelModel yearsBuyer note

NissanSentra2020Open Carchieve vehicle page

Buyer checklist

Run the 17-character VIN and confirm the year, make, model, engine and equipment match the listing.
Check recall campaign pages for safety actions that may require dealer repair.
Compare this bulletin with common problem pages for the same model and component area.
Ask the seller or dealer whether the bulletin procedure, update or inspection has already been completed.
Use the used-car buying checklist and get an independent inspection.

Frequently asked questions

What is NHTSA service bulletin 10172246?

Is a service bulletin the same as a recall?

No. A recall is a safety campaign with a required remedy for affected VINs. A service bulletin or manufacturer communication usually describes diagnostic, repair, software, warranty or service information.

How should a used-car buyer use this bulletin?

Use it as a research signal. Compare it with recalls, owner complaints, service records, a VIN report and an independent inspection before buying.

Check the exact VIN before you buy

Model-level pages show public safety patterns. A full VIN report helps confirm the exact vehicle, decoded specs, recall applicability and buyer checks.

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