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2018 Nissan Sentra: Recalls, Complaints & Safety Ratings

2Safety recalls
183Owner complaints
4★NHTSA overall
Quick answer

The 2018 Nissan Sentra has 2 open NHTSA safety recalls and 183 owner complaints on file, with an overall 4-star NHTSA crash-test rating. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer. Check a specific VIN to confirm whether the work was done and to verify mileage and title.

Safety record reviewed June 2026 · sourced from NHTSA

The 2018 Nissan Sentra has 2 open safety recalls and 183 owner complaints on file with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, and it earned an overall 4-star NHTSA crash-test rating. Below is the public safety record. To see whether a specific Sentra had its recalls repaired and how its mileage and title check out, run that car's VIN.

Safety recalls

1

BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA

Campaign 19V654000 · 12/09/2019

Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Nissan Altima, Armada, Frontier, Kicks, Leaf, Maxima, Murano, NV, NV200, Pathfinder, Rogue, Rogue Sport, Sentra, Titan, Titan Diesel, Versa Note and Versa Sedan vehicles, as well as Infiniti Q50, Q60, QX30 and QX80 vehicles. Additionally included are 2019 Nissan GT-R and Taxi and Infiniti QX50, QX60, Q70, Q70L vehicles. The back-up camera and display settings can be adjusted such that the rear view image is no longer visible and the system will retain that setting the next time the vehicle is placed in reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rear Visibility."

RiskThe lack of an image in the back-up camera display increases the risk of a crash.
RemedyNissan will notify owners in phases, having dealers update the back-up camera settings software, free of charge. The recall began November 11, 2019 and all affected VINs should be activated. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669 or INFINITI customer service at 1-800-662-6200.
2

EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH

Campaign 21V135000 · 03/03/2021

Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2016-2019 Nissan Sentra vehicles. The brake light switch may become contaminated, preventing the circuit from closing and the brake lights from illuminating.

RiskThe brake lights may not illuminate, increasing the risk of a crash.
RemedyDealers will replace the brake light switch and install a protective grommet, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 1, 2022. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800867-7769. Nissan's number for this recall is PM971.

What owners complain about

The systems 2018 Nissan Sentra owners report most often to federal regulators:

Power Train45
Service Brakes40
Unknown Or Other38
Electrical System32
Forward Collision Avoidance24
Engine22

NHTSA crash-test ratings

Frontal crash★★★★
Side crash★★★★★
Rollover★★★★
Overall★★★★

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2018 Nissan Sentra have any recalls?

Yes. The 2018 Nissan Sentra has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer. Check your specific VIN to see whether the work was completed.

What problems do 2018 Nissan Sentra owners report?

Owners have filed 183 complaints with the NHTSA for the 2018 Nissan Sentra, most often about the power train, service brakes, unknown or other.

How do I check a specific Sentra's history?

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