2021 Nissan Sentra: recalls and problems
3 recalls and 131 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. The most-reported problem area is steering.
Most common problems
What owners report
My vehicle previously had the tie rod issue repaired under the original recall\. however, the same problem has now returned\. i am experiencing a sharp/clunking noise when turning left while the vehicle is moving, which is very concerning because this involves the vehicle’s steering and suspension\. i checked nissan’s recall information online using my vin, and it currently states that there are no open recalls\. ho
Drivers of the car pulled out of a plaza without blinker and almost ran into our vehicle. passenger and driver continued to harass and make rude comments whenever they pass by us. and we felt very offended.
My 2021 nissan sentra has experienced multiple false automatic emergency braking (phantom braking) events where the vehicle suddenly applies the brakes despite there being no vehicle, pedestrian, or obstacle in its path. this issue occurred before and after my vehicle was serviced by autonation nissan chandler on june 12, 2026. despite recent dealership service, the problem continues to occur. the unexpected brakin
The scope of repair required fixing a recalled tie rod that suffered a catastrophic failure, which directly caused the vehicle’s adas, advanced emergency braking (aeb), and collision detection systems to crash. berman nissan promised a legally compliant, safe repair but breached this agreement by returning an unsafe vehicle, failing to road-test the steering component (verified by identical check-in/out mileage), and
Crash-test ratings
| Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 Nissan Sentra 4 DR FWD |
Source: NHTSA recalls, complaints and NCAP APIs, covering Sentra. Last refreshed 2026-09-29.