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2025 Nissan Sentra

Verified August 31, 2026Sources: NHTSA · EPA · vPIC

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Safety
5
of 5 stars
Recalls
4
on record
MPG
34
combined

Open recalls on record

4 safety recalls. Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer — check the VIN before you buy.

Vehicle Summary

2025 Nissan Sentra

4 recalls
25 complaints
34 MPG combined
5/5 safety rating

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Safety record at a glance

Recall campaigns
4
Owner complaints
25
Complaints citing a crash
5

These are raw counts from NHTSA records. They are not normalized by how many of these vehicles are on the road, so a model that sold in large numbers will tend to show more of everything. We do not publish a composite safety or reliability score.

4 Recalls on Record

These recalls have been issued by the manufacturer. Contact any authorized dealer to verify they have been completed — repairs are free.

Enter your VIN to check if specific recalls apply to your vehicle.

Safety recalls

4 NHTSA campaigns affecting this model year.

  • 25V153000high

    Safety restraint issue

    SEATS

    Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2025 Sentra vehicles. The driver's seat frame may not be fully secured to the outer side of the seat track. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard numbers 207, "Seating Systems," and 210, "Seat Belt Assembly Anchorages."

    Consequence

    An unsecured driver's seat may not adequately restrain the driver during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

    Remedy

    Dealers will inspect and replace the driver's side lower seat frame assembly as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 1, 2025. Owners may contact Nissan's customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Nissan's number for this recall is PMA45.

    Full campaign record
  • 25V807000high

    Visibility issue

    VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD

    Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2025 Sentra vehicles. The windshield glass may have visible air bubbles, which can obscure the driver's visibility. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 205, "Glazing Materials."

    Consequence

    Reduced visibility while driving can increase the risk of a crash.

    Remedy

    Dealers will inspect and replace the windshield as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 21, 2026. Owners may contact Nissan's customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Nissan's number for this recall is PMA58. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning November 21, 2025.

    Full campaign record
  • 26V023000high

    Latches/locks/linkages · doors · latch

    LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH

    Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2025 Altima, Sentra, 2025-2026 Frontier, and 2026 Kicks vehicles. The door strikers may have been improperly welded and break, allowing the door to open while moving. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 206, "Door Locks and Door Retention Components."

    Consequence

    A door that opens unexpectedly while the vehicle is in motion increases the risk of injury or a crash.

    Remedy

    Dealers will replace the door strikers, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 17, 2026. Owners may contact Nissan's customer service at 800-647-7261. Nissan's numbers for this recall are PD185 and PMA61. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning January 28, 2026.

    Full campaign record
  • 26V410000high

    Driveshaft bolt issue

    POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT

    Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2025 Nissan Sentra vehicles. The front left-side driveshaft may not be fully seated in the continuously variable transmission (CVT) assembly, which can cause a transmission fluid leak and loss of drive power.

    Consequence

    An unexpected loss of drive power can increase the risk of a crash. In addition, a driveshaft that is not fully engaged can result in a vehicle rollaway if the parking brake is not applied, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.

    Remedy

    Dealers will inspect the front left driveshaft, and if necessary, replace the driveshaft and CVT assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed August 5, 2026. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Nissan's number for this recall is PMA68. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on June 30, 2026.

    Full campaign record

NHTSA crash-test ratings

NCAP star ratings and the underlying test breakdown for the 2025 Nissan Sentra.

  • Frontal crash

    Driver
    5 / 5
    Passenger
    4 / 5
  • Side crash

    Driver
    5 / 5
    Passenger
    5 / 5
    Side pole
    5 / 5
  • Rollover

    Rollover risk
    9.9%
    Dynamic tip
    No Tip

Driver-assistance technologies

Electronic stability control
Standard
Forward collision warning
Standard
Lane departure warning
Standard

What the ratings mean

NHTSA gives the 2025 Nissan Sentra 5 out of 5 stars overall, level with the 5-star median for the 7 comparable 2025 vehicles NHTSA rated in this class.

NHTSA published results for every NCAP test in this program, so the overall star rating rests on a complete set of crash and rollover results.

NHTSA's dynamic test put this vehicle's rollover probability at 9.9% in a single-vehicle crash — the figure behind the rollover star rating, published here because the star alone hides how wide each band is.

NHTSA crash tests

2025 Nissan Sentra Frontal crash crash test
Frontal crash Video
2025 Nissan Sentra Side crash crash test
Side crash Video
2025 Nissan Sentra Side pole crash test
Side pole Video

Fuel economy & emissions

EPA figures for the 2025 Nissan Sentra, with tailpipe CO₂ and class context.

30

City

40

Hwy

34

Comb

Annual fuel cost
$1,800
Tailpipe CO₂
262 g/mi

How this compares

At 34 MPG combined, the 2025 Nissan Sentra ranks 1st of 9 midsize cars EPA rated for 2025 — 3.6 MPG better than the 30.4 MPG median for that group.

That places it in the upper third of its class. Fuel cost is unlikely to be the deciding factor against its direct rivals.

EPA puts annual fuel spend at about $1,800, $200 less than the $2,000 typical for the class. Over five years at 15,000 miles a year that is roughly $9,000, a $1,000 difference against a class-median vehicle.

Tailpipe CO₂ is 262 grams per mile — about 3.9 metric tons over 15,000 miles of driving.

Consumer complaints

25 owner reports filed with NHTSA.

25
Total
5
Crashes
0
Fires
3
Injuries

Most reported components

  • WHEELS/TIRES6
  • OTHER4
  • ENGINE4
  • SEAT BELTS3
  • STRUCTURE2

Notable Issues

25 consumer complaints filed with NHTSA. 3 reports involve injuries. 5 reports involve a crash.

Most reported problems

tire or wheel problems6
miscellaneous issues4
engine problems (stalling, power loss, warning lights)4

Safety timeline

Every dated recall and NHTSA investigation for the 2025 Nissan Sentra, newest first.

  1. Recall

    Recall 26V410000

    An unexpected loss of drive power can increase the risk of a crash. In addition, a driveshaft that is not fully engaged can result in a vehicle rollaway if the parking brake is not applied, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.

  2. Recall

    Recall 26V023000

    A door that opens unexpectedly while the vehicle is in motion increases the risk of injury or a crash.

  3. Recall

    Recall 25V807000

    Reduced visibility while driving can increase the risk of a crash.

  4. Recall

    Recall 25V153000

    An unsecured driver's seat may not adequately restrain the driver during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

Dates are the NHTSA report-received date for recalls and the ODI open/close date for investigations. Crash-test ratings are not shown here because the source does not provide a reliable publication date for them.

Specifications & ratings

Specifications

Body class
Midsize Cars
Drive type
Front-Wheel Drive
Engine
2L 4-cyl
Fuel type
Unknown
Transmission
Automatic (variable gear ratios)
Seats
0

Fuel economy

30

City

40

Hwy

34

Comb

Annual cost
$1,800
Fuel
Regular Gasoline

NHTSA crash ratings

Overall
Frontal
Side
Rollover

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Safety timeline

Full timeline
  1. Recall

    Recall 26V410000

    An unexpected loss of drive power can increase the risk of a crash. In addition, a driveshaft that is not fully engaged can result in a vehicle rollaway if the parking brake is not applied, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.

  2. Recall

    Recall 26V023000

    A door that opens unexpectedly while the vehicle is in motion increases the risk of injury or a crash.

  3. Recall

    Recall 25V807000

    Reduced visibility while driving can increase the risk of a crash.

  4. Recall

    Recall 25V153000

    An unsecured driver's seat may not adequately restrain the driver during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.