2026 Nissan Sentra recalls and problems

The 2026 Nissan Sentra has 1 recall and 20 owner complaints on file with NHTSA; the most reported problem area is unknown or other.

2026 Nissan Sentra
Photo: 2026 Nissan Sentra by Deathpallie325, CC BY 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
How the 2026 compares
Fewest complaintsMost complaints

Lowest complaint count among 27 Sentra model years — 27th most. Newer model years have had less time on the road, so their counts are still growing.

1recalls
20complaints
2crashes
1fires
1injuries
300median miles

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, not verified and not adjusted for sales. Ranking compares this model's own years only.

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1 recall

Seats

Mar 13, 2026 · NHTSA campaign 26V145000 · 15 vehicles

Problem: Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2026 Kicks and Sentra vehicles. The hook bracket of the front seat frames may be insufficiently welded, which can cause the front seat frames to become loose. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) numbers 207, "Seating Systems" and 210, "Seat Belt Assembly Anchorages."

Risk: A loose seat may not restrain the occupant as intended, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the front seat assemblies, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 18, 2026. Owners may contact Nissan's customer service at 800-647-7261. Nissan's number for this recall is PMA64. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on March 13, 2026.

Recall text as published by NHTSA and the manufacturer.

What owners complain about

Unknown or other8
Back Over Prevention3
Wheels3
Air Bags2
Engine2
Forward Collision Avoidance2
Lane Departure2
Service Brakes2
Visibility2
Electrical System1

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA; one complaint can name several areas. Not verified by NHTSA.

2026 vs. other Nissan Sentra years

2000: 171 complaints20002001: 236 complaints2002: 304 complaints2003: 180 complaints20032004: 197 complaints2005: 170 complaints2006: 116 complaints20062007: 154 complaints2008: 167 complaints2009: 55 complaints20092010: 144 complaints2011: 142 complaints2012: 180 complaints20122013: 638 complaints6382014: 381 complaints2015: 352 complaints20152016: 270 complaints2017: 231 complaints2018: 185 complaints20182019: 223 complaints2020: 208 complaints2021: 133 complaints20212022: 81 complaints2023: 20 complaints2024: 41 complaints20242025: 32 complaints2026: 20 complaints202620

Owner complaints by model year; the darker bar is the 2026. Click a bar to switch year.

Questions

Does the 2026 Nissan Sentra have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign covering the 2026 Nissan Sentra, the latest from Mar 13, 2026 (seats). A recall applies to specific vehicles: enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours is affected and still open.

What are the most common problems with the 2026 Nissan Sentra?

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA most often mention unknown or other (8), back over prevention (3), wheels (3). Complaints are consumer reports and are not verified by NHTSA.