Nissan Sentra: recalls & VIN check
The Sentra is an economical compact sedan and a frequent first car, which means used examples span a wide range of care and condition.
Checking a specific Nissan Sentra?
The data below is for a representative 2019model year. Enter the VIN of the exact car you’re looking at for its own decoded specs and recall history — free.
2019 Sentra recalls (2)
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH
21V135000Nissan 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.
BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA
19V654000Nissan 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."
2019 Sentra crash-test ratings
NHTSA 5-Star ratings for the 2019 model year. Trims and options can affect results.
Owner complaints (219)
Owners filed 219 complaints with NHTSA for the 2019 Nissan Sentra. These are unverified owner reports, but recurring themes are worth asking a seller about.
What Ontario buyers should watch on a used Sentra
As an affordable, high-volume car, the Sentra attracts budget buyers and curbsiders alike. Confirm the seller is the registered owner, check the odometer against wear, and don't skip an inspection just because the price is low.
Get the full history on a Nissan Sentra
Accident & damage records, liens, title brands and odometer history for the exact vehicle.
Recall, rating and complaint data is sourced from NHTSA public databases for a representative 2019 model year and may differ for other years and trims. Ontario VIN Checkis independent and not affiliated with the manufacturer, ServiceOntario or the Government of Ontario. Always verify open recalls and a vehicle’s specific history before purchase.