2017 Nissan Sentra Recalls

NHTSA lists 3 open recalls for the 2017 Nissan Sentra. Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer, however old the vehicle is.

Recall data as of Oct 16, 2026 — NHTSA. For a live answer, run the check yourself, or see the latest recalls.

Electrical System Ignition

What's wrong:
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2017 Nissan NV200, Sentra, NV3500 Van, NV3500 Bus, NV200 Taxi, NV1500, NV2500 Van, Chevrolet City Express, 2017-2018 Frontier, Versa Note, and Versa Sedan vehicles that have a mechanical (physical) key ignition system. In these models, over time, the weight on the key ring and road conditions or some other jarring event may cause the ignition switch to move out of the run position to the accessory position, turning off the engine.
Risk:
If the vehicle stalls, it can increase the risk of a crash.
What to do:
Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the production information on the ignition switch, and replace it as necessary, free of charge. The recall began October 1, 2018. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669.

NHTSA campaign 18V551000 — quote this at the dealer.Reported Aug 22, 2018.

Air Bags

What's wrong:
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2015-2017 LEAF and 2014, 2016 and 2017 Sentra vehicles. Due to a manufacturing error within the air bag inflators, the passenger frontal air bag may not properly deploy in the event of a crash.
Risk:
In the event of a crash, if the front passenger air bag doesn't deploy properly, it can increase the risk of injury to passengers.
What to do:
Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began June 7, 2017. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-647-7261.

NHTSA campaign 17V253000 — quote this at the dealer.Reported Apr 13, 2017.

Brake Lights Switch

EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH

What's wrong:
Nissan 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.
Risk:
The brake lights may not illuminate, increasing the risk of a crash.
What to do:
Dealers will replace the brake light switch and install a protective grommet, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 1, 2022. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800867-7769. Nissan's number for this recall is PM971.

NHTSA campaign 21V135000 — quote this at the dealer.Reported Mar 3, 2021.

Owner complaints

231filed with NHTSA · 21 in the last 12 months
Filed by yearpeak 2021
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Power Train
76
Engine
48
Electrical System
33
Vehicle Speed Control
32

29 involved a crash · 6 a fire · 21 injuries

Reported by owners to NHTSA and not verified. Complaints often surface a problem months before a recall.

See the complaints at NHTSA

Other Nissan Sentra years

Every year links to that vehicle's full recall page.

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Nissan Sentra, every year

How recall repairs work

  • Repairs are free at any franchised Nissan dealer — regardless of the vehicle's age or whether you bought it new.
  • Bring the NHTSA campaign number; it's printed on each recall above and on the sheet you can print here.
  • Call ahead: some recalls are announced before parts are available, and the dealer can tell you when yours are in.
  • Your VIN tells the dealer whether your exact vehicle is affected — the free check accepts one and never stores it.

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