Recalls ·2017 Nissan Sentra Nismo

2017 Nissan Sentra Nismo recalls and complaints

NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the 2017 Nissan Sentra Nismo; the most frequently affected component is exterior lighting — switch. Owners filed 40 complaints, most often about power train. Among the 3 model years of this model in the database, 2017 ranks #1 for number of recalls.

Recalls3
Complaints40
Crashes reported4in stored complaints

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Recalls (3)

Exterior lighting — SwitchCampaign 21V135000 · 03 Mar 2021

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.

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.

Electrical system — IgnitionCampaign 18V551000 · 22 Aug 2018

Problem: 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.

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.

Air bagsCampaign 17V253000 · 13 Apr 2017

Problem: 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.

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.

What owners complain about

Share of the 40 most recent complaints stored for this model year, by component. Owners can list more than one component.

Power train15 · 38%
Engine12 · 30%
Unknown or other6 · 15%
Electrical system4 · 10%
Air bags3 · 8%
Steering3 · 8%
Exterior lighting3 · 8%
Vehicle speed control3 · 8%

When complaints were filed

20247
202520
202613

From owner complaints

The fabric drivers side seat belt is frayed. At least 1/2 of the width of the fabric is not intact. The warranty on the seat belt is 120 months and the dealer said it is not covered by the warranty. No incident has occurred yet, but I am concerned for my safety in the event of an accident. The car has 32,073 miles on…

Seat belts · Dec 2025 · NHTSA complaint record

Car just lost power in highway. Car starts but will barely move as pushing down on gas.

Engine · Dec 2025 · NHTSA complaint record

While reverse parking into a single parking space at my apartment complex, the driver-side airbag deployed unexpectedly without any collision or impact. At the time of the incident, the vehicle was moving at a low speed and there were no warning lights, messages, or alerts prior to the airbag deployment. The airbag…

Air bags · Dec 2025 · NHTSA complaint record

The contact owned a 2017 Nissan Sentra. The contact stated that while driving 45 MPH and coasting to the right around a curve, after completing the maneuver, the accelerator was depressed, the cruise control was set at 48 MPH, and the steering wheel was turned to the left but independently turned all the way to the…

Steering · Dec 2025 · NHTSA complaint record

How this year compares

Recalls per model year for this model.

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Source

Recall and complaint records from the US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). A recall listed here may not apply to every vehicle of this model year — always check your VIN with NHTSA or a dealer.