Linkages: tie rod assemblyRecall 21V-461 · 2020–2021 Nissan Sentra

Nissan North America, Inc. recall 21V-461 covers 138,736 2020–2021 Nissan Sentra for a linkages: tie rod assembly problem, reported to NHTSA on June 17, 2021. The manufacturer's latest report (2023 Q4) shows 87% of affected vehicles repaired.

87%
Vehicles repaired121,133 of 138,736 · 2023 Q4
Vehicles affected138,7361 model
ReportedJun 17, 2021Owners notified Aug 5, 2021
Complaints since95Same system, after the recall

Source: NHTSA recall 21V461000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.

What's wrong

The problem

Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Sentra vehicles. The left and/or right tie rod may be bent.

The risk

A bent tie rod can break, causing a loss of steering control and increasing the risk of a crash.

What to do

The fix

Dealers will inspect and replace the left and/or right tie rods as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 5, 2021. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Nissan's number for this recall is PM985.

Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Repair progress

How fast cars are being fixed

87%repaired

Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA.

0%50%100%2021 Q32023 Q4
1 model

Vehicles in this recall