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2017 NISSAN Sentra

3 recalls Risk Grade: C- Most severe issue: Critical

All recalls are free to repair at your local dealership. Contact your dealer to schedule service.

Known Safety Recalls

Critical #21V135000 Plain English
Component

EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH

Manufacturer
Nissan North America, Inc.
What Happened
The brake light switch in your Nissan Sentra is a safety switch that helps turn on your brake lights when you press the brake pedal. In some 2016-2019 models, this switch can get clogged and stop working properly.
Risk if Unfixed
If the brake light switch fails, your brake lights won't turn on, which could lead to other drivers not knowing when you're slowing down or stopping. This increases the risk of a crash, especially at night or in low-visibility conditions.
Free Fix
Your Nissan dealer will swap out the faulty brake light switch and install a protective cover to keep it clean, all at no cost to you. Just schedule the repair when you get the recall notice in the mail.
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Original — What Happened
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2016-2019 Nissan Sentra vehicles. The brake light switch may become contaminated, preventing the circuit from closing and the brake lights from illuminating.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
The brake lights may not illuminate, increasing the risk of a crash.
Original — Remedy
Dealers will replace the brake light switch and install a protective grommet, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 1, 2022. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800867-7769. Nissan's number for this recall is PM971.
View full recall details → Repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Find a dealer →
High Priority #17V253000 Plain English
Component

AIR BAGS

Manufacturer
Nissan North America, Inc.
What Happened
The air bag in your front passenger seat is crucial for protecting you or a passenger in case of a crash. Unfortunately, in some 2014-2017 Sentra and 2015-2017 LEAF models, the air bag might not work properly due to a mistake during its manufacturing.
Risk if Unfixed
If the air bag doesn't deploy correctly in a crash, you or your passenger could be more likely to get hurt. This is a serious safety issue, and we want you to be aware of it.
Free Fix
Your Nissan dealer will replace the faulty air bag inflator with a new, reliable one at no cost to you. This repair is free, and you should schedule it as soon as you receive the recall notice.
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Original — What Happened
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2015-2017 LEAF and 2014, 2016 and 2017 Sentra vehicles. Due to a manufacturing error within the air bag inflators, the passenger frontal air bag may not properly deploy in the event of a crash.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
In the event of a crash, if the front passenger air bag doesn't deploy properly, it can increase the risk of injury to passengers.
Original — Remedy
Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began June 7, 2017. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-647-7261.
View full recall details → Repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Find a dealer →
Moderate #18V551000 Plain English
Component

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION

Manufacturer
Nissan North America, Inc.
What Happened
The ignition key in your vehicle is connected to a mechanical switch that turns your engine on and off. Over time, the weight on your key ring or a bump on the road could cause this switch to move and turn off your engine while you're driving.
Risk if Unfixed
If this happens, your engine could stall, which could increase the risk of a crash, especially if you're in heavy traffic or on the highway.
Free Fix
Your Nissan dealer will inspect the ignition switch and replace it if necessary, at no cost to you. You should schedule the repair when you receive the recall notice.
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Original — What Happened
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2017 Nissan NV200, Sentra, NV3500 Van, NV3500 Bus, NV200 Taxi, NV1500, NV2500 Van, Chevrolet City Express, 2017-2018 Frontier, Versa Note, and Versa Sedan vehicles that have a mechanical (physical) key ignition system. In these models, over time, the weight on the key ring and road conditions or some other jarring event may cause the ignition switch to move out of the run position to the accessory position, turning off the engine.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
If the vehicle stalls, it can increase the risk of a crash.
Original — Remedy
Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the production information on the ignition switch, and replace it as necessary, free of charge. The recall began October 1, 2018. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669.
View full recall details → Repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Find a dealer →

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EXTERIOR LIGHTING
1 recall
AIR BAGS
1 recall
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
1 recall

Other NISSAN Sentra Years

2026
1 recall
2025
3 recalls
2024
3 recalls
2023
1 recall
2022
2 recalls
2021
3 recalls
2020
4 recalls
2019
2 recalls
2018
2 recalls
2016
6 recalls
2015
3 recalls
2014
5 recalls
2013
6 recalls
2011
2 recalls
2010
3 recalls
2009
1 recall
2008
3 recalls
2007
1 recall
2006
6 recalls
2005
6 recalls
2004
5 recalls

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