2012 Nissan Sentra recalls and problems
No recalls and 180 owner complaints on file with NHTSA for the 2012 Nissan Sentra.
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2012 Nissan Sentra recalls
NHTSA lists no recalls for this model year.
Most reported problems
Areas named in owner complaints to NHTSA. One complaint can name several areas.
What owners report
Recent complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. These are unverified accounts from owners, not findings.
The contact owns a 2012 Nissan Sentra. The contact stated that while driving 35 MPH and depressing the accelerator pedal, the vehicle hesitated to respond. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the…
My ABS light and skid light is staying on all the time.
The contact owned a 2012 Nissan Sentra. The contact stated that while her boyfriend was driving at 40 MPH and passing a side street, another driver traveling in a Subaru failed to yield. As a result, the Subaru collided with the passenger side of the contact's vehicle sending the vehicle careening off the roadway and…
car stalled no power in gas pedal traveling across for lane traffic just lost power to the gas pedal. was able to pull over and tuned off car after a few minutes of sitting power was restore and was able to drive again I have been told this is a transmission issue I am not sure but defiantly a safety issue losing…
The contact owns a 2012 Nissan Sentra. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed and attempting to turn on the headlights, the air bags deployed. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The contact related the failure to Special Coverage Adjustment: 23520…
Sentra model years compared
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | Crashes | Fires |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 1 | 55 | 9 | 0 |
| 2010 | 3 | 144 | 11 | 4 |
| 2011 | 2 | 142 | 19 | 6 |
| 2012 | 0 | 180 | 10 | 4 |
| 2013 | 6 | 638 | 24 | 4 |
| 2014 | 5 | 380 | 27 | 6 |
| 2015 | 3 | 352 | 23 | 3 |
Across all years, the 2013 Sentra has the most complaints (638). All Nissan Sentra years →
Questions
- Does the 2012 Nissan Sentra have any recalls?
- NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2012 Nissan Sentra as of October 27, 2026.
- What are the most common problems with the 2012 Nissan Sentra?
- Owners have filed 180 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is power train (68 complaints), followed by engine (39).
- How many 2012 Nissan Sentra complaints mention a crash or fire?
- 10 of 180 complaints report a crash and 4 a fire; 10 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.
Source: NHTSA recall and complaint data, updated October 27, 2026. Latest complaint received August 1, 2025.