2025 Nissan Sentra Problems, Recalls & Reliability
44 owner complaints sit in the federal file for the 2025 Nissan Sentra, alongside 4 recall campaigns and 0 defect investigations. It scores 7/100 on the trouble index — still early — complaints build over a vehicle's first decade on the road.
Too early to call
Where 2025 sits among all Sentra years
What owners report
Recalls (4)
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…
Fix: Dealers will inspect the front left driveshaft, and if necessary, replace the driveshaft and CVT assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 12, 2026. Owners may contact…
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…
Fix: 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…
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…
Fix: 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 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…
Fix: 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…
Technical service bulletins
6 manufacturer communications — service bulletins, the biggest share on body & structure and engine — are on file for the 2025 Nissan Sentra. A TSB is factory repair guidance, not a recall — the repair is not automatically free.
See the 2025 Sentra TSB list →
Complaint history for this model year
When owners filed their reports — a long tail means problems kept surfacing for years.
Questions buyers ask
Is the 2025 Nissan Sentra reliable?
The 2025 Nissan Sentra drew 44 complaints in federal safety records — still early — complaints build over a vehicle's first decade on the road. Its trouble index is 7/100, scored against the model's worst year (2013).
What are the most common 2025 Nissan Sentra problems?
The top reported problems for the 2025 Nissan Sentra are wheels & tires (7 complaints), driver assistance (6), and other (5).
Does the 2025 Nissan Sentra have recalls?
4 recall campaigns apply to the 2025 Nissan Sentra. Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer.
Every number on this page is a count of records in the federal complaint, recall, and investigation files published by NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation. Check any specific vehicle's open recalls by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.