2025 NISSAN Sentra

Recalls, Specs & Safety Report

Expert Verdict
⚠️Elevated Concerns

The 2025 Nissan Sentra shows significant reliability concerns due to two recalls, particularly affecting the seating and visibility systems. The recall on the seats could pose safety risks, while visibility issues can hinder driving capabilities.

Key Factor:Safety risks due to recalls

πŸ“‹Why This Matters

These defects are critical because they directly impact driver safety and vehicle control. A compromised driver's seat could lead to accidents if not properly secured, while visibility obstructions from the windshield may create dangerous driving conditions. For a compact sedan like the Sentra, maintaining high safety standards is essential for consumer confidence and overall market positioning.

Focus Area:Safety Profile
πŸ“Š

Expert Analysis

  • πŸ“ˆ
    Recall Trend:No Change in recalls
  • ⚠️
    Primary Risk Area:Warning
  • βš–οΈ
    Vs Brand: Worse than avg (1.3)
    πŸ“
    Summary: Given the recalls and complaints associated with the 2025 Nissan Sentra, it appears to be on a concerning trajectory regarding reliability and safety. Compared to other vehicles in its class, these issues highlight potential weaknesses that prospective buyers should seriously contemplate.

Safety & Reliability Score

83/100

Score Breakdown

Recall Impact-16
Complaint Impact-0.65
Investigation Impact-0

Technical Specifications

Key specifications for the 2025 NISSAN Sentra

Model Year2025
MakeNISSAN
ModelSentra
Fuel TypeGasoline
Body ClassPassenger Vehicle

Safety History Timeline

Oct24
ISSUEFirst Report
Jan25
NEWProduction
Jan25
RECALLRecall Issued
Nov25
RECALLRecall Issued

Consumer Complaint Analysis

⚠️

Most Reported Issue

4 complaints (31% of total)
➑️

Complaint Trend

Stable
No trend data
βœ…

Safety Incidents

No critical incidents

Complaint Severity Distribution

Breakdown of 13 consumer complaints by severity level.

🟠High
1(8%)
🟑Medium
6(46%)
🟒Low
6(46%)

Mileage Failure Analysis

βš™οΈEngineering Insight

The data indicates that most problems occur early in ownership, with peak failure rates under 20,000 miles and an average failure mileage of just over 4,000. Owners should be vigilant during this period, as issues arising soon after purchase are often more troublesome to address.

πŸ“Š Mileage data extracted from 5 of 13 complaints (38% coverage)
0-20k
5 reports (100%)
20k-40k
0 reports (0%)
40k-60k
0 reports (0%)
60k-80k
0 reports (0%)
80k-100k
0 reports (0%)
100k+
0 reports (0%)
* Analysis based on mileage data extracted from consumer complaint descriptions. Actual failure rates may vary.

πŸ› οΈ DIY Diagnosis Center

Experiencing an issue? Select a symptom to find official manufacturer solutions (TSBs).

Primary Risk Areas

SEATSVISIBILITY

🎯Risk Areas & Recommended Actions

Based on recall data, these components require verification:

1

Seats

Issue: Driver's seat frame may not be fully secured.

βœ…

Have your seat inspected and secured immediately if you suspect any looseness.

πŸ”

Ensure that any potential purchase has had a thorough inspection for seat stability.

2

Windshield Visibility

Issue: Windshield glass may have air bubbles obstructing visibility.

βœ…

Check your windshield for any air bubbles that might impede your vision; replace it if necessary.

πŸ”

Inspect the windshield closely for any visible defects before buying.

πŸ’‘Visit NHTSA.gov or contact your NISSAN dealer to verify recall completion status.

Official Safety Recalls (2)

Campaign: 25V153000

SEATS

Summary

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.

Additional Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 888-327-4236 (TTY 888-275-9171) or go to nhtsa.gov.

Manufacturer: Nissan North America, Inc.

Campaign: 25V807000

VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD

Summary

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 are expected to be mailed January 15, 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.

Manufacturer: Nissan North America, Inc.

NHTSA Investigations

0 investigations
βœ“

No active investigations for this vehicle.

Consumer Complaints

13 total complaints

Consumer-reported issues submitted to NHTSA for 2025 Sentra.

Common Reported SymptomsAI Analysis

Warning31%
Stall15%
Acceleration Issues8%
Crack8%
Fire8%
Crash/Accident8%
Check Engine Light8%
Display8%
Shutdown8%
Power Loss8%
VisibilityπŸ”΅ Low
VISIBILITY

The contact owns a 2025 Nissan Sentra. The contact had stopped at a State Office to register the vehicle. While at the registration office, the contact was informed that there was an open recall associated with the vehicle. The contact checked the NHTSA website and found NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V807000 (VISIBILITY). The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who informed the contact that there were no open recalls associated with the VIN. The contact was provided with documentation supporting the statement. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and confirmed that the VIN was not under recall. The contact was informed that the recall listed on the NHTSA website was in error. The contact had not experienced a failure.

Safety SystemsπŸ”Ά Medium
AIR BAGS,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE

I rear ended another vehicle and my airbags did not deploy.

Safety SystemsπŸ”Ά Medium
SEAT BELTS

Rear seatbelts trigger a no seatbelt alarm when somebody unbuckles and leaves the vehicle. As well as when somebody leaves and comes back and puts on the seatbelt, the alarm saying that the seatbelt is still not buckled up. It only does it after somebody does buckle in and buckle out and reset anytime the car is turned off and then turned back on. Found out that the rear seats do not have weight sensors, and this has to do with the actual seatbelts sensors. Noticed that buckling the center seatbelt sometimes, sometimes, will cancel out the alarm. In either case, the audible alarm within the vehicle, goes off within two minutes. At my first oil change, dealership said that to wait till the second oil change to see if it fixes itself. Went in for another visit at 7500 miles, and mentioned that it was not fixing itself and that tired of having to deal with it. That visit was for a That visit was for an ECM replacement, which is another case, they said it was a recall and found out that it’s some internal recall within the dealership, and I was hoping that maybe it was that which was causing the seatbelt system not to work properly. It did not fix it after they replaced the ECM. They finally tested the seatbelts, found that my car has no rear seat weight sensor, rather it has just a standard seatbelt sensor when it buckles in and buckles out. They have order the replacement seatbelts and will be installing them this weekend at the dealership.

BrakesπŸ”΅ Low
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

The contact owns a 2025 Nissan Sentra. The contact stated that while depressing the brake pedal, the contact's foot slid off onto the accelerator pedal. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer, who determined that the space between the pedals was too small. The contact stated that the pedals were too close together. The mechanic completed an unknown partial repair. The manufacturer was contacted, and opened a case. The failure mileage was approximately 8.

Steering/SuspensionπŸ”Ά Medium
WHEELS

I was driving down the interstate, not a lot of people around me and my tire blew about spun out, but I was able to pull over. The cops came to help out when I was looking at the wheel. The whole rim is completely cracked and shot in half and didn’t hit anything

Other⚠️ High
TIRES

My 2025 Nissan purchased new May 2025 came with Firestone FT140 P 205 / 60 R 16 I started noticing a very slight vibration in rear tire at 42 mph around September 5600 miles On Sept 20, 2025 I took car on trip for several hundred miles at speeds over 70 mph. The car has developed a much more noticed vibration above 50 mph. On Sept. 22 I had tires checked for failure. Local tire store who sells Firestone told me both rear tires was out of round. This store could not warranty my tires, they said they only sold them. I would have to find a real dealer. I called Firestone # listed in my Nissan warranty book 1 800 847 3272 I gave them my Zip Code and problem, I was advised to find real dealer on compter my self. I found a real service dealer 55 miles away, I called them they had none in stock. They found dealer in Clarksville TN. 150 miles away for me suggested I should go there for fast service. I have spent 7 hours today on phone and driving to many dealers sell Firestone tires around Somerset, Ky I have defective tires and Firestone company could care less.

Engine/PowertrainπŸ”Ά Medium
ENGINE

The contact owns a 2025 Nissan Sentra. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the β€œShift to Park” message displayed, and the vehicle lost motive power. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The contact turned on the hazard lights and waited for the vehicle to cool down before restarting. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who determined that the grille shutter needed to be replaced, but only the check engine warning light was reset. The failure recurred several times, and the vehicle was then taken to Pohanka Nissan of Fredericksburg (10665 Patriot Hwy, Fredericksburg, VA 22408); who also determined that the grille shutter needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact later discovered that the vehicle was previously owned by Enterprise Rent-A-Car and was involved in a crash. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure, and a case was filed. The manufacturer denied a Lemon Law case. The failure mileage was approximately 6,000.

OtherπŸ”΅ Low
TIRES

I bought a brand new 2025 Nissan Sentra SV Premium which included 17" wheels (only found on the SV Premium Package) with Michelin Primacy A/S size 215/50 R17 (original equipment). I began noticing some safety issues while driving straight out of the dealership. While driving on diamond ground concrete roads (rain grooved roads) on Interstate highways, the vehicle wobbles uncontrollable, to the point that I feel that I am about to lose control of the vehicle. I have to bring the vehicle to an unsafe low speed to control the vehicle. It seems like if the tread pattern from the tires locks into the grooves on the roads, and causes each tire to wobble the car wildly in different directions, which is absolutely terrifying at high speeds. I took the car back to the dealership with about 500 miles; they determined that the issue was rather from the tires and not from the vehicle.

Engine/PowertrainπŸ”Ά Medium
POWER TRAIN,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

I purchased a certified pre-owned 2025 Nissan Sentra SV from a local dealership here in Georgia for my wife. It had 1500miles on it at time of purchase. We have had it less than a month and observed engine shutdown, and totaled power loss about five times in traffic. This is a safety concern because it is random without prior warning. The engine shuts down, dash screen goes black, and you are unable to warn others with hazard lights due to total loss of power. Recently, the vehicle did give dash codes alluding to the problems described, however the dealership was unable to identify the cause or duplicate the problem. When the incident occurred again, I towed it to the dealership, and they still have not gotten answers as to why the car stalls without warning. Unable to move the gear shift to neutral so that the vehicle can be pushed out of traffic is another safety concern. This car should be fuel efficient, yet we were refueling every other day. Not safe!!!

BrakesπŸ”΅ Low
WHEELS,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,SERVICE BRAKES

The start stop idle is malfunctioning it says start stop idle fault also I just replaced the rotors and brakes the rotors were warped and it shakes when you brake. Also the door locks don't unlock when you press the button

Frequently Asked Questions

What are common issues with the 2025 Nissan Sentra?

'The main concerns reported by owners of the 2025 Nissan Sentra revolve around seating stability and visibility through the windshield. These issues stem from recent recalls issued by Nissan which highlight potential safety hazards.'

'How does the recall history affect my decision to purchase a used 2025 Nissan Sentra?'

'When considering a used vehicle like the 2025 Nissan Sentra, it's essential to review its recall history. Given its active recalls regarding seating and visibility concerns, you should make sure these issues have been addressed before finalizing your purchase.'

πŸ“ŠYear-over-Year Context

➑️Stable Pattern

Compared to earlier years, the 2025 model shows stable reliability patterns. No meaningful structural change detected in recall frequency between adjacent model years.

🧭What This Means for You

Families with young passengers, pregnant drivers, or those with frequent highway commutes should prioritize this information.

If you're unsure, we recommend starting with a VIN check or consulting a certified mechanic.

πŸ”‘

If You Own This Vehicle

  • Verify all 2 recalls have been completed using your VIN at NHTSA.gov or through your NISSAN dealer.
  • Unaddressed recalls pose real-world risks. Prioritize scheduling any pending repairs to maintain vehicle integrity.
  • Proactive tip: Enroll in NISSAN's owner notification program for real-time safety updates.
πŸ›’

If You're Buying Used

  • Request the VIN from the seller and verify the 'Clean' recall status via NHTSA.
  • This specific Sentra year is noted for its strong reliability foundations.

This page is designed to help you decide, not alarm you.

Compare with Similar Vehicles

Data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Last updated: February 23, 2026.