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2019 Nissan Sentra Problems & Recalls

Built from official NHTSA complaint and recall data · data through 07/12/2026

High complaint levelIts most-reported problem — Electrical System — runs 2.5× the fleet median for that category across the 2547 model-years tracked on this site.
220Complaints
2Recalls
16Crashes
1Fires
18Injured
0Deaths

Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint & recall data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.

Is this problem acknowledged?

The most-reported problem — Electrical System (27.7% of complaints) — recall and investigation status for this vehicle is currently unavailable.

Electrical System complaints here are 2.5× the median for that category across the 2547 model-years tracked on this site.

Complaint categoryReportsOfficial statusReference
Electrical System61 · 27.7%not available
Power Train52 · 23.6%not available
Service Brakes37 · 16.8%not available
Exterior Lighting26 · 11.8%RecalledRecall 21V135000
Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking23 · 10.5%not available
Engine20 · 9.1%not available

Recalled = an NHTSA safety recall covers this category, so a free repair exists. Under investigation = NHTSA has an open probe but no recall yet. Investigation closed = NHTSA examined it and closed the probe — this is not a defect finding; where a closed probe led to a recall we name the campaign. Not available = recall or investigation data could not be confirmed for this vehicle — it is not a “no”. Categories are matched by NHTSA's top-level component. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Complaints by component

POWER TRAIN52 · 23.6%
Unspecified / other44 · 20%
SERVICE BRAKES37 · 16.8%
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING23 · 10.5%
ENGINE20 · 9.1%
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS20 · 9.1%
AIR BAGS14 · 6.4%
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL12 · 5.5%

Percentages are the share of the 220 complaints citing each component; one complaint can cite several components. “Unspecified / other” is NHTSA’s own catch-all category — we show it rather than hide it.

Recalls — 2 campaigns

Exterior Lighting:brake Lights:switch

NHTSA campaign 21V135000 · 2021 · reported 03/03/2021

The brake lights may not illuminate, increasing the risk of a crash. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

PARK-IT: NO  · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO  ·  OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO

Back Over Prevention: Sensing System: Camera

NHTSA campaign 19V654000 · 2019 · reported 09/12/2019

The lack of an image in the back-up camera display increases the risk of a crash. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

PARK-IT: NO  · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO  ·  OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO

Park it Park outside Specimen badges — shown on a recall card only when NHTSA sets the flag. None of the campaigns above carries either flag. Always check your own vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What owners report

“Unbeknownst to me, the stop lamp switch recall also effects the vehicle starting. I learned that they were related after I reached out to Nissan…”NHTSA complaint 11451986 — filed 02/14/2022 · ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
“2019 NISSAN SENTRA Automatic Emergency Braking system suddenly brakes w/o warning while cars are present or not, sensor light comes on and car will stall…”NHTSA complaint 11443183 — filed 12/09/2021 · ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
“There is a safety recall on this vehicle but there is no remedy available. I am trying to list this car through a rental platform…”NHTSA complaint 11439911 — filed 11/09/2021 · ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Excerpts are shortened and scrubbed of personal details; they are individual, unverified reports.

Complaint trend by year filed

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2019 Nissan Sentra?

Electrical system issues are the most-reported category, cited in 61 of 220 NHTSA complaints (27.7%), followed by power train (52), unspecified/other issues (44), service brakes (37). Complaints are unverified owner reports.

How many complaints does the 2019 Nissan Sentra have?

220 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/12/2026. Of those, 16 involved a crash, 1 involved a fire, and 18 reported injuries. No deaths were reported.

Does the 2019 Nissan Sentra have any recalls?

Yes — 2 NHTSA safety recall campaigns, including campaign 21V135000. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Has NHTSA acted on the 2019 Nissan Sentra's reported problems?

Recall or investigation data is partly unavailable for this vehicle right now — check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls for the authoritative answer.

Is a complaint proof of a defect?

No. Complaints are reports submitted by consumers to NHTSA. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints, and a complaint is not proof that a defect exists.

About this data — Complaint figures on this page are consumer reports submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a U.S. government agency. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints; a complaint is not proof that a defect exists, and counts reflect what owners chose to report, not confirmed failure rates. Recall information comes from official NHTSA safety recall campaigns; recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Always check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. CarModelProblems.com is an independent site and is not affiliated with NHTSA or any vehicle manufacturer. Data through 07/12/2026.