Model year 2026 · Midsize Cars

2026 Nissan Sentra: recalls, fuel economy and safety ratings

EPA rates the 2026 Nissan Sentra at 32–33 mpg combined across 3 versions. NHTSA lists 1 safety recall and 19 owner complaints for this model year.

Safety recalls

1

EPA combined mpg

32–33

NHTSA overall rating

—

Recall file dated Oct 27, 2026 · EPA file dated Sep 29, 2026 · updated Oct 27, 2026, 7:34 AM EDT

Check your own car: enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see open recalls for that exact vehicle, and contact a Nissan dealer to schedule the repair — safety recall repairs are free. The list below covers the whole model year, so not every recall applies to every car.

2026 Nissan Sentra recalls

NHTSA's recall file lists 1 safety recall for the 2026 Nissan Sentra, newest first.

Seats

NHTSA 26V145000 Reported Mar 13, 2026
Filed by
Nissan North America, Inc. (manufacturer recall no. PMA64)
Units affected
15 (estimate)
Problem
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2026 Kicks and Sentra vehicles. The hook bracket of the front seat frames may be insufficiently welded, which can cause the front seat frames to become loose. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) numbers 207, "Seating Systems" and 210, "Seat Belt Assembly Anchorages."
Risk
A loose seat may not restrain the occupant as intended, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the front seat assemblies, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 18, 2026. Owners may contact Nissan's customer service at 800-647-7261. Nissan's number for this recall is PMA64. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on March 13, 2026.

Full recall record on nhtsa.gov

Recall summaries are written by NHTSA from manufacturers' defect reports. Dates are when NHTSA received the report.

2026 Nissan Sentra fuel economy by version

EPA city/highway/combined estimates for each engine, transmission and drive combination. Annual fuel cost is EPA's estimate for 15,000 miles a year (55% city, 45% highway) at EPA's current fuel-price assumptions; your cost will vary.

2026 Nissan Sentra EPA fuel economy
VersionEngineTransmissionDriveFuelCity/Hwy/CombFuel cost/yrCO2 g/mi
Sentra (2-mode)2.0L 4-cylAutomaticFront-Wheel DriveRegular30/38/33 mpg$2,050269
Sentra (3-mode)2.0L 4-cylAutomaticFront-Wheel DriveRegular30/38/33 mpg$2,050268
Sentra SL/SR2.0L 4-cylAutomaticFront-Wheel DriveRegular29/36/32 mpg$2,100278

Source: FuelEconomy.gov (U.S. DOE and EPA), file dated Sep 29, 2026. Each version links to its FuelEconomy.gov record.

EPA estimates come from standardized lab tests so cars can be compared fairly; real-world mileage depends on speed, weather, load, tires and driving style.

2026 Nissan Sentra crash-test ratings

NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for the tested versions. More stars mean a lower chance of serious injury in that type of crash. Rollover risk is NHTSA's estimated chance of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.

2026 Nissan Sentra NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings
Tested vehicleOverallFrontalSideRolloverRollover riskForward collision warning
2026 NISSAN SENTRA 4 DR N/A FWDNot ratedNot ratedNot ratedNot rated—Standard

Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (New Car Assessment Program), checked Oct 26, 2026.

Star ratings compare vehicles of similar size and weight; a frontal rating for a large pickup is not directly comparable with one for a small car.

2026 Nissan Sentra owner complaints

Owners have filed 19 complaints with NHTSA about the 2026 Nissan Sentra, most recently on Oct 17, 2026. 1 mention a crash, 1 a fire, 1 injured people and 0 deaths. These are unverified reports; a complaint is not proof of a defect.

Most-cited components in 2026 Nissan Sentra complaints
Component named in complaintsMentions
Unknown or other8
Wheels3
Back over prevention: Rearview system braking2
Engine2
Visibility/wiper2
Air bags1
Back over prevention: Sensing system: Camera1
Back over prevention: Warnings1
Electrical system1
Forward collision avoidance1

Source: NHTSA consumer complaint files (complaints received since January 1, 2015). One complaint can name several components.

Had a safety problem with your vehicle? You can report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem.

Other Nissan Sentra model years

Nissan Sentra by model year
YearCombinedRecallsComplaintsOverall rating
2027 Sentra32–33 mpg———
2025 Sentra33–34 mpg4315/5
2024 Sentra33–34 mpg3415/5
2023 Sentra32–33 mpg1205/5
2022 Sentra32–33 mpg2815/5
2021 Sentra32–33 mpg31325/5
2020 Sentra32–33 mpg42075/5
2019 Sentra27–32 mpg22234/5
2018 Sentra27–32 mpg21854/5
2017 Sentra27–32 mpg32314/5
2016 Sentra30–33 mpg62704/5
2015 Sentra30–33 mpg33524/5

All Nissan Sentra years compared · Decode a VIN

Other 2026 Nissan models

2026 Nissan Altima2026 Nissan ARIYA2026 Nissan Armada2026 Nissan Frontier2026 Nissan Kicks2026 Nissan LEAF2026 Nissan Murano2026 Nissan Pathfinder2026 Nissan Rogue2026 Nissan Z

Sources

  • Recalls: NHTSA recall flat file (FLAT_RCL_POST_2010), dated Oct 27, 2026, plus a live check of api.nhtsa.gov in your browser.
  • Complaints: NHTSA consumer complaint flat files (COMPLAINTS_RECEIVED), counts only — we do not republish complaint text.
  • Crash tests: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings API.
  • Fuel economy: FuelEconomy.gov vehicles file (U.S. DOE and EPA), dated Sep 29, 2026.
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