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2020 Nissan Sentra Recalls

NHTSA lists 4 safety recall campaigns for the 2020 Nissan Sentra — 2 of them relate to steering. Recalls are published by year, make and model rather than per-VIN, so check your exact vehicle at nhtsa.gov/recalls. The repair is free at any franchised dealer, whatever the age of the car or who owns it now.

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These campaigns cover the 2020 Nissan Sentra as a model line. Decode your VIN to see the build details for your specific car, then confirm the recalls against it at NHTSA.

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23V628000

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.

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

The fix — freeDealers 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 was foundNissan 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."

23V628000 at NHTSA
23V581000

Steering · Linkages · Tie Rod Assembly

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

The riskA bent tie rod can break and cause a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.

The fix — freeOwners 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.

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

23V581000 at NHTSA
22V244000

Exterior Lighting · Headlights

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

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

The fix — freeDealers 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.

What was foundNissan 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."

22V244000 at NHTSA
21V461000

Steering · Linkages · Tie Rod Assembly

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

The riskA bent tie rod can break, causing a loss of steering control and increasing the risk of a crash.

The fix — freeDealers 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.

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

21V461000 at NHTSA

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Campaign data is published by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and is refreshed daily. Check your exact VIN at nhtsa.gov — their lookup can confirm applicability and repair status for a specific vehicle; this page lists model-level campaigns.

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