Model year 2017 · Nissan

2017 Nissan Sentra recalls

NHTSA's recall file lists 3 safety recall campaigns for the 2017 Nissan Sentra. The most recent was reported on March 3, 2021. Campaigns are matched by the model names in NHTSA's records: SENTRA.

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Campaigns at a glance

Recall campaigns for the 2017 Nissan Sentra, newest first
NHTSA number	Reported	Component
21V135000	March 3, 2021	Exterior Lighting › Brake Lights › Switch
18V551000	August 21, 2018	Electrical System › Ignition
17V253000	April 13, 2017	Air Bags

Systems involved: Air Bags (1) · Electrical System (1) · Exterior Lighting (1)

Recall records

NHTSA 21V135000Manufacturer no. PM971

Exterior Lighting › Brake Lights › Switch

Report received by NHTSA: March 3, 2021
Owner notification: July 1, 2022
Recall initiated by: Manufacturer
Units potentially affected: 807,376 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record: SENTRA

Defect summary

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.

Safety risk

The brake lights may not illuminate, increasing the risk of a crash.

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.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 21V135000, filed by Nissan North America, Inc.. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 18V551000

Electrical System › Ignition

Report received by NHTSA: August 21, 2018
Owner notification: October 1, 2018
Recall initiated by: Manufacturer
Units potentially affected: 153,047 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2017 Nissan Sentra: February 14, 2017 – August 15, 2017
Model names in the NHTSA record: SENTRA

Defect summary

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.

Safety risk

If the vehicle stalls, it can increase the risk of a crash.

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.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 18V551000, filed by Nissan North America, Inc.. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 17V253000

Air Bags

Report received by NHTSA: April 13, 2017
Owner notification: June 7, 2017
Recall initiated by: Manufacturer
Units potentially affected: 30,038 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2017 Nissan Sentra: January 4, 2016 – December 23, 2016
Model names in the NHTSA record: SENTRA

Defect summary

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.

Safety risk

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.

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.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 17V253000, filed by Nissan North America, Inc.. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

Records reproduce NHTSA's published text for each campaign. Last record date for this page: March 4, 2021.