Built from official NHTSA complaint and recall data · data through 07/12/2026
Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint & recall data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.
The most-reported problem — Steering (26.6% of complaints) — is covered by 2 NHTSA recall campaigns.
Steering complaints here are 4.3× the median for that category across the 1655 model-years tracked on this site.
| Complaint category | Reports | Official status | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steering | 54 · 26.6% | Recalled | Recall 21V461000 · Recall 23V581000 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking | 50 · 24.6% | not available | — |
| Electrical System | 42 · 20.7% | not available | — |
| Service Brakes | 25 · 12.3% | not available | — |
| Forward Collision Avoidance: Warnings | 22 · 10.8% | not available | — |
| Suspension | 10 · 4.9% | 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.
Percentages are the share of the 203 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.
NHTSA campaign 21V461000 · 2021 · reported 06/17/2021
A bent tie rod can break, causing a loss of steering control and increasing the risk of a crash. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
NHTSA campaign 22V244000 · 2022 · reported 04/13/2022
An improperly aimed headlight may reduce the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
NHTSA campaign 23V581000 · 2023 · reported 08/15/2023
A bent tie rod can break and cause a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
NHTSA campaign 23V628000 · 2023 · reported 09/08/2023
A rearview camera that does not properly display an image can reduce the driver's rear view, increasing 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.
“The contact owns a 2020 Nissan Sentra. The contact stated while driving 60 MPH and attempting to accelerate above 65 MPH, the vehicle began to…”NHTSA complaint 11551894 — filed 10/25/2023 · STEERING
“The contact owns a 2020 Nissan Sentra. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V581000 (Steering) however, the part to do the recall repair…”NHTSA complaint 11551047 — filed 10/20/2023 · STEERING
“The contact owns a 2020 Nissan Sentra. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V581000 (Steering) however, the part to do the recall repair…”NHTSA complaint 11550866 — filed 10/19/2023 · STEERING
Excerpts are shortened and scrubbed of personal details; they are individual, unverified reports.
Steering issues are the most-reported category, cited in 54 of 203 NHTSA complaints (26.6%), followed by forward collision avoidance: automatic emergency braking (50), unspecified/other issues (47), electrical system (42). Complaints are unverified owner reports.
203 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/12/2026. Of those, 8 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, and 2 reported injuries. No deaths were reported.
Yes — 4 NHTSA safety recall campaigns, including campaign 21V461000. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Recall or investigation data is partly unavailable for this vehicle right now — check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls for the authoritative answer.
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.
