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2026 Nissan SentraProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 20 owner complaints about the 2026 Nissan Sentra, most often about the wheels. It is covered by 1 safety recall.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through November 8, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: Deathpallie325, CC BY 4.0.
Complaints by system
Where the 2026 Nissan Sentra has problems
20 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
3Wheels
3Back over prevention
2Lane departure1 crash/fire/injury
2Air bags2 crash/fire/injury
2Engine1 crash/fire/injury
2Forward collision avoidance1 crash/fire/injury
2Service brakes1 crash/fire/injury
2Visibility/wiper
1Electrical system
55 other systems2 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Wheels | 3 | 0 |
| Back over prevention | 3 | 0 |
| Lane departure | 2 | 1 |
| Air bags | 2 | 2 |
| Engine | 2 | 1 |
| Forward collision avoidance | 2 | 1 |
| Service brakes | 2 | 1 |
| Visibility/wiper | 2 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 1 | 1 |
| 5 other systems | 5 | 2 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
1 recall
2026 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
2026 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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- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
NHTSA crash tests
2026 Nissan Sentra safety ratings
2026 NISSAN SENTRA 4 DR N/A FWD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
- Stability control: Standard
- Forward collision warning: Standard
- Lane departure warning: Standard
In owners' words
What Sentra owners report
Recent wheels complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
Safety issue. I was on the highway when I has a flat. I opened the trunk to get the jack and spare, but to my surprise I found only styrofoam where the spare and jack should be. I called the dealer where I purchased the car and was told Nissan no longer provides those items. This was a real safety…
I purchased a brand new 2026 Nissan Sentra from McGavock Nissan Lubbock back in XXX. Not the base model but the fully loaded all bells and whistles model. At 9pm on Friday. XXX, after dark a truck carrying metal dropped some of his load. Although I tried to avoid it I did end up striking a piece of…
I was driving down [XXX] towards [XXX] to go and pick up kids from school. All of a sudden I heard a weird noise and the next second the steering wheel got pulled to the right very hard as if tire came off and this resulted me hitting the curb and after stopping the car I got out to see and then I…
Own a 2026 Sentra?
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