• March 3, 2021Lighting

  Brake Lights May Not Illuminate

  NHTSA campaign 21V-135 · 807,376 vehicles potentially affected · Exterior lighting

  The defect: 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.

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

  The 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.

• August 22, 2018Electrical system

  Ignition Switch may Turn Off

  NHTSA campaign 18V-551 · 153,047 vehicles potentially affected · Electrical system

  The defect: 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.

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

  The 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.

• April 13, 2017Air bags

  Front Passenger Air Bag may Deploy Improperly

  NHTSA campaign 17V-253 · 30,038 vehicles potentially affected · Air bags

  The defect: 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.

  The 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.

  The 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.

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A campaign rarely covers every Sentra built in 2017. Enter your 17-character VIN to find the recall campaigns filed for your make, model and model year. The VIN is on the driver’s side of the dashboard (visible through the windshield), on the door-jamb label, and on your registration and insurance documents.

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Other Nissan Sentra model years

• 2025 4
• 2021 3
• 2020 4
• 2019 2
• 2018 2
• 2016 6
• 2015 3
• 2014 5
• 2013 6

Common questions

Does the 2017 Nissan Sentra have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 3 campaigns for the 2017 Nissan Sentra: 21V-135 (Brake Lights May Not Illuminate); 18V-551 (Ignition Switch may Turn Off); 17V-253 (Front Passenger Air Bag may Deploy Improperly).

How do I know if my 2017 Nissan Sentra has an open recall?

Enter your VIN in NHTSA’s recall lookup. Most campaigns cover only part of a model year’s production, and the lookup also shows whether the repair has already been done on your vehicle.

Will the dealer charge to fix the 2017 Nissan Sentra?

No. Safety recall repairs are done free of charge by Nissan dealers. Quote the NHTSA campaign number when you book.