2023 Nissan Sentra recalls, problems & safety ratings
NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2023 Nissan Sentra and 20 owner complaints. The most-reported problem areas are electrical system (8), unknown or other (5), forward collision avoidance (5). It earned a 5-star overall NHTSA safety rating. EPA-rated fuel economy is 32–33 mpg combined, depending on engine.
The 2023 has the fewest owner complaints of any Sentra model year from 2012 to 2025. It has 1 recall vs. an average of 3.1 per model year.
Recalls 1
Every recall NHTSA lists for the 2023 Nissan Sentra. Not every recall applies to every vehicle, so check your VIN. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.
Air bags · frontal · driver side · inflator module
Problem: Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2024 Titan, Frontier, Infiniti QX60, Pathfinder, 2023-2024 Sentra, Versa, Kicks, Infiniti QX50, and 2023 Rogue vehicles. Due to a manufacturing issue, the driver's air bag inflator may absorb moisture, and cause the air bag to deploy improperly.
Risk: An air bag that deploys improperly may not protect the driver as intended during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Fix: Dealers will replace the front driver's air bag assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 10, 2024. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Nissan's numbers for this recall are PD103, PD104, and PMA34.
Common problems
From complaints owners filed with NHTSA. Complaints aren't verified, but patterns across hundreds of owners point to known weak spots.
Most-reported problem areas
By the numbers
Recent owner reports
Rear backup camera does not work. Screen shows vertical lines and I cannot see to backup. My safety & others are at risk because I cannot see behind me. No, no and no to the last questions.
When I plug my phone in to USB android auto starts up and when I begin to play music it's stops or you hear a lot of static,so if I want to listen to music I have to plug in to aux and when you use aux the android auto don't work . When listing to music can't use the display screen 1
The camera views are all pink or turning pink. Also when getting to 70mph on the interstate, the car begins to shudder. The vehicle has 52,000 miles on it.
Safety ratings
2023 Nissan Sentra 4 DR FWD
Fuel economy
EPA ratings for common configurations of the 2023 Nissan Sentra.
Sentra
Auto (variable gear ratios) · 4 cyl · 2.0 L
Regular
Sentra SR
Auto (variable gear ratios) · 4 cyl · 2.0 L
Regular
Other model years
Questions
How many recalls does the 2023 Nissan Sentra have?
NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2023 Nissan Sentra, most recently for air bags · frontal · driver side · inflator module (02/27/2024). Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer. Enter your VIN to check whether a recall applies to your vehicle.
What are the most common problems with the 2023 Nissan Sentra?
Based on 20 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported areas are electrical system (8), unknown or other (5), forward collision avoidance (5).
Is the 2023 Nissan Sentra safe?
The 2023 Nissan Sentra earned a 5-star overall rating in NHTSA's 5-star safety ratings.
Is the 2023 a good year for the Nissan Sentra?
The 2023 has the fewest owner complaints of any Sentra model year from 2012 to 2025. It has 1 recall vs. an average of 3.1 per model year.
What gas mileage does the 2023 Nissan Sentra get?
EPA ratings for the 2023 Nissan Sentra range from 32 to 33 mpg combined, depending on engine and drivetrain.
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Sources: NHTSA recalls, complaints and 5-Star Safety Ratings APIs; EPA fueleconomy.gov. Data retrieved October 21, 2026. NHTSA model names used: SENTRA, Sentra.