The 2025 Nissan Sentra has 4 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 69,374 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 42 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the unknown or other. Last updated July 5, 2026.
Recall campaigns
POWER TRAIN26V4100002026-06-26946 affected
Defect
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2025 Nissan Sentra vehicles. The front left-side driveshaft may not be fully seated in the continuously variable transmission (CVT) assembly, which can cause a transmission fluid leak and loss of drive power.
Consequence
An unexpected loss of drive power can increase the risk of a crash. In addition, a driveshaft that is not fully engaged can result in a vehicle rollaway if the parking brake is not applied, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect the front left driveshaft, and if necessary, replace the driveshaft and CVT assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed August 5, 2026. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Nissan's number for this recall is PMA68. Vehicle Identification…
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2025 Altima, Sentra, 2025-2026 Frontier, and 2026 Kicks vehicles. The door strikers may have been improperly welded and break, allowing the door to open while moving. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety…
Consequence
A door that opens unexpectedly while the vehicle is in motion increases the risk of injury or a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the door strikers, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 17, 2026. Owners may contact Nissan's customer service at 800-647-7261. Nissan's numbers for this recall are PD185 and PMA61. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on…
VISIBILITY25V8070002025-11-2041,797 affected
Defect
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2025 Sentra vehicles. The windshield glass may have visible air bubbles, which can obscure the driver's visibility. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 205, "Glazing Materials."
Consequence
Reduced visibility while driving can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect and replace the windshield as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 21, 2026. Owners may contact Nissan's customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Nissan's number for this recall is PMA58. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became…
SEATS25V1530002025-03-11199 affected
Defect
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2025 Sentra vehicles. The driver's seat frame may not be fully secured to the outer side of the seat track. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard numbers 207, "Seating Systems," and 210, "Seat…
Consequence
An unsecured driver's seat may not adequately restrain the driver during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect and replace the driver's side lower seat frame assembly as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 1, 2025. Owners may contact Nissan's customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Nissan's number for this recall is PMA45.
Complaints by component
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
5
1crashes
ENGINE
4
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
3
1crashes
POWER TRAIN
3
SEAT BELTS
3
WHEELS
3
2crashes
BACK OVER PREVENTION: WARNINGS
2
1crashes
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS
2
2crashes3injuries
STRUCTURE:BODY
2
TIRES
2
Total complaints42
What owners report
Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal
information removed.
“I purchased a gray nissan sentra sr brand new on [xxx] with 27 miles on the odometer. The nissan dealership was located in california. On [xxx] I saw a bubble, approximately 2" inches in diameter on the outside facing sidewall of the right front tire. At the time I saw the bubble, the car had…”
“I purchased an orange nissan sentra sr brand new on [xxx] with 27 miles on the odometer. The nissan dealership was located in california. On [xxx] I saw a bubble, approximately 2" inches in diameter on the outside facing sidewall of the right front tire. At the time I saw the bubble, the car had…”
“The contact owns a 2025 nissan sentra. The contact stated that while reversing out of a parking space at 4 mph, the rear cross-traffic alert failed to activate, causing the vehicle to crash into a 3-foot cement pole. There were no warning lights illuminated and no chime. The dealer was not…”
“Summary: I am reporting two significant defects on my 2025 nissan sentra that pose safety risks. 1. Suspension/steering: during low-speed maneuvers (approx. 20mph) such as navigating roundabouts, there is a persistent mechanical creaking/squealing noise from the front passenger side. The…”
“Summary: I am reporting two significant defects on my 2025 nissan sentra that pose safety risks. 1. Suspension/steering: during low-speed maneuvers (approx. 20mph) such as navigating roundabouts, there is a persistent mechanical creaking/squealing noise from the front passenger side. The…”
“Summary: I am reporting two significant defects on my 2025 nissan sentra that pose safety risks. 1. Suspension/steering: during low-speed maneuvers (approx. 20mph) such as navigating roundabouts, there is a persistent mechanical creaking/squealing noise from the front passenger side. The…”
“My nissan sentra experienced unintended forward movement while reverse was selected. After restarting the vehicle and shifting back into park and then reverse, the vehicle moved forward instead of backward, and the brake behavior became abnormal. This caused a minor collision. The condition has…”
“I purchased this car around january 2025 & around august 2025 I started having battery issues. It’s currently march 2026. I have to keep having the battery jumped at. When he battery wasn’t jumping I had to get it sent to a nissan where they said nothing was wrong with the car so the next day…”
Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL,
FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2025 Nissan Sentra as of
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