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2019 Nissan Sentra recalls and problems

2 recalls and 223 owner complaints on file with NHTSA for the 2019 Nissan Sentra.

2
recalls
223
owner complaints
16
complaints mentioning a crash
1
mentioning a fire

Recalls apply to specific production ranges. To see whether a particular car still has an open recall, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for safety recalls are free at authorised dealers.

2019 Nissan Sentra recalls

Exterior lighting: brake lights, switch

NHTSA campaign 21V135000 · reported March 3, 2021 · Nissan North America, Inc. · 807,376 vehicles potentially affected

The problem
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 fix
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.

Back over prevention: sensing system, camera

NHTSA campaign 19V654000 · reported September 12, 2019 · Nissan North America, Inc. · 1,228,830 vehicles potentially affected

The problem
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Nissan Altima, Armada, Frontier, Kicks, Leaf, Maxima, Murano, NV, NV200, Pathfinder, Rogue, Rogue Sport, Sentra, Titan, Titan Diesel, Versa Note and Versa Sedan vehicles, as well as Infiniti Q50, Q60, QX30 and QX80 vehicles. Additionally included are 2019 Nissan GT-R and Taxi and Infiniti QX50, QX60, Q70, Q70L vehicles. The back-up camera and display settings can be adjusted such that the rear view image is no longer visible and the system will retain that setting the next time the vehicle is placed in reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rear Visibility."
The risk
The lack of an image in the back-up camera display increases the risk of a crash.
The fix
Nissan will notify owners in phases, having dealers update the back-up camera settings software, free of charge. The recall began November 11, 2019 and all affected VINs should be activated. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669 or INFINITI customer service at 1-800-662-6200.

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.

Oct 17, 2026 · Electrical system

I purchased the vehicle […] from CarMax. At that time, it had an active recall which the previous owner did not resolve. I brought the vehicle to Nissan of Irvine on […], at which time they installed new stop lamp switch and rubber grommet. The car proceeded to work fine until it would not turn on at all, and I had to…

Sep 17, 2026 · Unknown or other

I am reporting a potential safety defect involving my 2019 Nissan Sentra. In June 2025, when my vehicle had approximately 56,000 miles, the overhead console located in the ceiling of my vehicle suddenly detached and fell while I was driving. The console struck me in the face. This was completely unexpected and created…

Jul 24, 2026 · Unknown or other

Transmission slipping

Jul 11, 2026 · Electrical system

Collision warning sound happens randomly for no reason

May 20, 2026 · Power train · 256,545 miles

Transmission Failure of drive train Acknowledged by Dealer Inspection by Dealer No warning signs prior to failure

Sentra model years compared

YearRecallsComplaintsCrashesFires
2016 6270182
2017 3231296
2018 2185173
2019 2223161
2020 420780
2021 3132141
2022 28110

Across all years, the 2013 Sentra has the most complaints (638). All Nissan Sentra years →

Questions

Does the 2019 Nissan Sentra have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2019 Nissan Sentra, the most recent reported on March 3, 2021 (Exterior lighting: brake lights, switch). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common problems with the 2019 Nissan Sentra?
Owners have filed 223 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is electrical system (65 complaints), followed by power train (54).
How many 2019 Nissan Sentra complaints mention a crash or fire?
16 of 223 complaints report a crash and 1 a fire; 18 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint data, updated October 27, 2026. Latest complaint received October 17, 2026.