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2020 Nissan Sentra recalls

NHTSA's recall file lists 4 safety recall campaigns for the 2020 Nissan Sentra. The most recent was reported on September 8, 2023. Campaigns are matched by the model names in NHTSA's records: SENTRA.

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Campaigns at a glance

Recall campaigns for the 2020 Nissan Sentra, newest first
NHTSA numberReportedComponent
23V628000September 8, 2023Back Over Prevention › Sensing System › Camera
23V581000August 15, 2023Steering › Linkages › Tie Rod Assembly
22V244000April 13, 2022Exterior Lighting › Headlights
21V461000June 17, 2021Steering › Linkages › Tie Rod Assembly

Systems involved: Steering (2) · Back Over Prevention (1) · Exterior Lighting (1)

Recall records

NHTSA 23V628000Manufacturer no. R23C3

Back Over Prevention › Sensing System › Camera

Report received by NHTSA
September 8, 2023
Owner notification
October 19, 2023
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
153,376 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record
SENTRA

Defect summary

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."

Safety risk

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

Remedy

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.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 23V628000, filed by Nissan North America, Inc.. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 23V581000Manufacturer no. R23B3

Steering › Linkages › Tie Rod Assembly

Report received by NHTSA
August 15, 2023
Owner notification
November 27, 2024
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
236,238 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record
SENTRA

Defect summary

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

Safety risk

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

Remedy

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.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 23V581000, filed by Nissan North America, Inc.. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 22V244000Manufacturer no. R20B4

Exterior Lighting › Headlights

Report received by NHTSA
April 13, 2022
Owner notification
June 10, 2022
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
5,520 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record
SENTRA

Defect summary

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."

Safety risk

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

Remedy

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.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 22V244000, filed by Nissan North America, Inc.. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 21V461000Manufacturer no. PM985

Steering › Linkages › Tie Rod Assembly

Report received by NHTSA
June 17, 2021
Owner notification
August 5, 2021
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
138,736 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record
SENTRA

Defect summary

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

Safety risk

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

Remedy

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.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 21V461000, filed by Nissan North America, Inc.. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

Records reproduce NHTSA's published text for each campaign. Last record date for this page: September 11, 2023.