repaired · 2025 Q3
Sensing system: camera
Risk. A rearview camera that does not properly display an image can reduce the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash.
2020 Nissan SentraProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 208 owner complaints about the 2020 Nissan Sentra, most often about the forward collision avoidance. It is covered by 4 safety recalls, and for recall 23V-581 the manufacturer reports only 68% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through November 2, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: Mr.choppers, CC BY-SA 3.0.
Complaints by system
Where the 2020 Nissan Sentra has problems
208 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
60Forward collision avoidance3 crash/fire/injury
55Steering2 crash/fire/injury
45Electrical system2 crash/fire/injury
25Service brakes2 crash/fire/injury
11Back over prevention
10Power train
10Engine
10Suspension
6Lane departure
308 other systems1 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Forward collision avoidance | 60 | 3 |
| Steering | 55 | 2 |
| Electrical system | 45 | 2 |
| Service brakes | 25 | 2 |
| Back over prevention | 11 | 1 |
| Power train | 10 | 0 |
| Engine | 10 | 1 |
| Suspension | 10 | 0 |
| Lane departure | 6 | 0 |
| 8 other systems | 30 | 1 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
4 recalls
2020 Nissan Sentra recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
repaired · 2026 Q3
Linkages: tie rod assembly
Risk. A bent tie rod can break and cause a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2024 Q3
Exterior lighting: headlights
Risk. An improperly aimed headlight may reduce the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2023 Q4
Linkages: tie rod assembly
Risk. A bent tie rod can break, causing a loss of steering control and increasing the risk of a crash.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Nissan.
Best & worst years
2020 vs. every other Sentra year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Sentra median. How we score
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- Caution
- Solid
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NHTSA crash tests
2020 Nissan Sentra safety ratings
2020 Nissan Sentra 4 DR FWD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
★★★★★
Frontal crash★★★★★
Side barrier★★★★★
Side pole★★★★★
- Rollover: 5 stars (9.9% risk)
- Stability control: Standard
- Forward collision warning: Standard
- Lane departure warning: No
In owners' words
What Sentra owners report
Recent forward collision avoidance complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
While in reverse, my backup camera does not engage, instead it will display a blue scree or altered fuzzy incomplete image of what's behind me. While parking, parking collision warning will go off displaying a warning and sound with multiple beeps while my automatic emergency braking system will…
My ABS has messed up multiple times often after traction control is lost I have been lucky enough to not be injured YET this is my daily driver and im self employed and am currently paying almost 1k a month for this car so im forced to drive it even with the car randomly slamming my breaks I took…
Vehicle had AEB System malfunctioning. The brakes did NOT work. The emergency brake barely worked. We were driving on Fathers Day to a family gathering and the system and brakes malfunctioned, yes we collided with the Curb and debris on the side of the road cause curb rash to the rims. No major…
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