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2025 Nissan Sentra Problems, Recalls & Complaints

NHTSA recall campaigns and owner complaints for the 2025 Nissan Sentra, and what to keep if your vehicle keeps going back to the shop.

Written by Amir Guerami, Attorney· Last reviewed

Recall campaigns

4

NHTSA owner complaints as of November 6, 2026, from NHTSA's complaint data files.

32

Data last refreshed (Eastern time)

November 6, 2026

NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns for the 2025 Sentra and 32 owner complaints; the most-reported component in owner complaints is unknown or other, with 6 reports.

Counts come from NHTSA records for this model year and refresh daily. Complaints are unverified owner reports; one complaint can name more than one component.

Top Reported Problems

Owner complaints grouped by NHTSA component (top 8). Linked components open a page comparing models for that problem.

  1. UNKNOWN OR OTHER6
  2. POWER TRAIN4
  3. WHEELS3
  4. FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS3
  5. TIRES3
  6. SEAT BELTS3

2025 Sentra Recall Records

Campaigns can apply only to specific configurations and production dates. Confirm whether your VIN is affected with NHTSA or the manufacturer.

POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT · 26V410000

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.

Remedy: Dealers will inspect the front left driveshaft, and if necessary, replace the driveshaft and CVT assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 12, 2026. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Nissan's number for this recall is PMA68. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on June 30, 2026.

LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH · 26V023000

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 Standard number 206, "Door Locks and Door Retention Components."

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 NHTSA.gov beginning January 28, 2026.

VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD · 25V807000

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."

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 searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning November 21, 2025.

SEATS · 25V153000

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 Belt Assembly Anchorages."

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.

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2025 Sentra Service Bulletins

A service bulletin is a manufacturer's repair instruction to dealers. It is not a recall and does not by itself establish a defect or a claim.

Manufacturer communications filed with NHTSA for this model year, newest first. A bulletin may apply only to certain configurations. Source data refreshes daily.

NumberDateComponentSummaryNHTSA record
NTB14-032GNov 1, 2026ELECTRICAL SYSTEMWIRING HARNESS REPAIR INFORMATION This bulletin is no longer active. For future reference, see the HRK mobile app and the Electronic Parts Catalog (EPC). Please discard previous…11039002
NTB26-051Oct 29, 2026ELECTRICAL SYSTEMAPPLE CARPLAY INTERMITTENTLY DROPPING WHILE USING NAVIGATION IF YOU CONFIRM Apple CarPlay is intermittently dropping while using navigation, AND The customer’s iPhone is on th…11039039
NTB09-131CApr 13, 2026STRUCTURE:BODYCERTIFICATION LABEL AND VIN PLATE REPLACEMENT SERVICE INFORMATION Because of collision damage or other vehicle repair, a replacement “Certification Label” or “VIN Plate/La…11031705
NTB09-131CApr 13, 2026STRUCTURE:BODYCERTIFICATION LABEL AND VIN PLATE REPLACEMENT SERVICE INFORMATION Because of collision damage or other vehicle repair, a replacement “Certification Label” or “VIN Plate/La…11031704
PMA45Feb 26, 2025SEATSCAMPAIGN BULLETIN Driver Seat Bracket *****Dealer Announcement***** Nissan is committed to a high level of customer service and satisfaction. This commitment requires Nissan to…11015919
NTB25-005Jan 13, 2025ENGINESERVICE INFORMATION If one of the APPLIED VEHICLES has DTC P2100 for “ETC MOT PWR-B1” or P2101 for “ETC FNCTN/CIRC-B1” stored in the Engine Control Module (ECM) with a c…11013281
NPSB 15-460Dec 23, 2024STRUCTURE:BODYNissan North America Total Customer Satisfaction Electronic Field Communication ACTION Date: December 23, 2024 To: FOMs, DOMs, RAMs, & RGMs Subject: LAUNCH PMA43 2025 Sentra Rea…11012271
PMA40Nov 8, 2024ENGINE*****Dealer Announcement***** Nissan is committed to a high level of customer service and satisfaction. This commitment requires Nissan to periodically place certain vehicles on…11012287
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