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2020 Nissan Sentra: Recalls, Complaints & Safety Ratings

4Safety recalls
200Owner complaints
5★NHTSA overall
Quick answer

The 2020 Nissan Sentra has 4 open NHTSA safety recalls and 200 owner complaints on file, with an overall 5-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 2020 Nissan Sentra has 4 open safety recalls and 200 owner complaints on file with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, and it earned an overall 5-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

STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY

Campaign 21V461000 · 17/06/2021

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

RiskA bent tie rod can break, causing a loss of steering control and increasing the risk of a crash.
RemedyDealers 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.
2

EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS

Campaign 22V244000 · 13/04/2022

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."

RiskAn improperly aimed headlight may reduce the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
RemedyDealers 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.
3

STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY

Campaign 23V581000 · 15/08/2023

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

RiskA bent tie rod can break and cause a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
RemedyOwners 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.
4

BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA

Campaign 23V628000 · 08/09/2023

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."

RiskA rearview camera that does not properly display an image can reduce the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash.
RemedyDealers 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.

What owners complain about

The systems 2020 Nissan Sentra owners report most often to federal regulators:

Forward Collision Avoidance60
Steering53
Unknown Or Other47
Electrical System42
Service Brakes25
Back Over Prevention11

NHTSA crash-test ratings

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

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2020 Nissan Sentra have any recalls?

Yes. The 2020 Nissan Sentra has 4 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 2020 Nissan Sentra owners report?

Owners have filed 200 complaints with the NHTSA for the 2020 Nissan Sentra, most often about the forward collision avoidance, steering, unknown or other.

How do I check a specific Sentra's history?

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