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2020 Nissan Sentra recalls

4 recalls are on record with NHTSA for the 2020 Nissan Sentra.

2020 Nissan Sentra recall lookup visual: Vehicle on a dark service lift with a VinSleuth recall case card for campaigns, free repair, and risk flags

Methodology: recall and complaint counts are pulled from NHTSA public data by make, model, and model year during the site build. This page is not a VIN-specific open-recall status.

Sources and review: source: NHTSA recalls and complaints datasets. Last reviewed June 2026; author: VinSleuth editorial desk; reviewer: Vehicle public-records review.

4 Open recalls
200 Complaints
0 Fire reports
0 Crash reports

Recall details

Recall STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY #21V461000 Reported 17/06/2021

Defect

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.

Free fix

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.

Recall EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS #22V244000 Reported 13/04/2022

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."

Risk

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

Free fix

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.

Recall STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY #23V581000 Reported 15/08/2023

Defect

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.

Free fix

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.

Recall BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA #23V628000 Reported 08/09/2023

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."

Risk

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

Free fix

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.

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What owners complain about

Top components in 200 NHTSA complaints for the 2020 Nissan Sentra.

STEERING 53
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 36
UNKNOWN OR OTHER 31
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE 26
SERVICE BRAKES 14
POWER TRAIN 7
SUSPENSION 5
BACK OVER PREVENTION 4

Frequently asked

How many recalls does the 2020 Nissan Sentra have?

4 recalls are on record with NHTSA for the 2020 Nissan Sentra. Recall repairs are always free at a franchise dealer.

Do I have to pay to fix a Nissan recall?

No. Federal law requires manufacturers to repair safety recalls for free at any authorized dealer, regardless of who owns the vehicle or its warranty status.

Is this recall list specific to my VIN?

This page lists recalls reported to NHTSA for every 2020 Nissan Sentra. To confirm whether a recall is still open for one specific VIN, enter it in our decoder or check with Nissan. NHTSA has no public by-VIN recall feed, so we look up the make, model, and year.

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