repaired · 2026 Q1
Driver side: inflator module
Risk. An air bag that deploys improperly may not protect the driver as intended during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
2023 Nissan SentraProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 20 owner complaints about the 2023 Nissan Sentra, most often about the electrical system. It is covered by 1 safety recall, and for recall 24V-154 the manufacturer reports only 86% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through September 23, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: Bull-Doser, Public domain.
Complaints by system
Where the 2023 Nissan Sentra has problems
20 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
8Electrical system1 crash/fire/injury
5Forward collision avoidance
4Steering1 crash/fire/injury
3Engine
3Back over prevention
2Power train1 crash/fire/injury
2Fuel/propulsion system
2Service brakes
1Vehicle speed control
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 8 | 1 |
| Forward collision avoidance | 5 | 0 |
| Steering | 4 | 1 |
| Engine | 3 | 0 |
| Back over prevention | 3 | 0 |
| Power train | 2 | 1 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 2 | 0 |
| Service brakes | 2 | 0 |
| Vehicle speed control | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
1 recall
2023 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.
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
2023 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
- Best
- Not rated
NHTSA crash tests
2023 Nissan Sentra safety ratings
2023 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: Standard
In owners' words
What Sentra owners report
Recent electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
The camera views are all pink or turning pink. Also when getting to 70mph on the interstate, the car begins to shudder. The vehicle has 52,000 miles on it.
The contact owns a 2023 Nissan Sentra. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked in the driveway and shifted to park(P), the vehicle started to slowly roll backwards unexpectedly. While attempting to re-enter the vehicle to stop the vehicle, the contact was knocked to the floor by the…
Key Fob consistently displays “Low Battery” on the dashboard even after replacing the batteries on both key fobs. However, when using the remote start, using either key fob, no warning displays on dashboard.
Own a 2023 Sentra?
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