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2017 Nissan Sentra recalls
NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for the 2017 Nissan Sentra, filed between April 13, 2017 and March 3, 2021. Each one is below with what is wrong and the free fix.
| Campaign | Filed | Part |
|---|---|---|
| 21V135000 | March 3, 2021 | Exterior lighting: switch |
| 18V551000 | August 22, 2018 | Electrical system: ignition |
| 17V253000 | April 13, 2017 | Air bags |
Exterior lighting: switch (21V135000)
Filed March 3, 2021
What is wrong. Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2016-2019 Nissan Sentra vehicles. The brake light switch may become contaminated, preventing the circuit from closing and the brake lights from illuminating.
What could happen. The brake lights may not illuminate, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix. Dealers will replace the brake light switch and install a protective grommet, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 1, 2022. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800867-7769. Nissan's number for this recall is PM971.
Electrical system: ignition (18V551000)
Filed August 22, 2018
What is wrong. Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2017 Nissan NV200, Sentra, NV3500 Van, NV3500 Bus, NV200 Taxi, NV1500, NV2500 Van, Chevrolet City Express, 2017-2018 Frontier, Versa Note, and Versa Sedan vehicles that have a mechanical (physical) key ignition system. In these models, over time, the weight on the key ring and road conditions or some other jarring event may cause the ignition switch to move out of the run position to the accessory position, turning off the engine.
What could happen. If the vehicle stalls, it can increase the risk of a crash.
The fix. Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the production information on the ignition switch, and replace it as necessary, free of charge. The recall began October 1, 2018. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669.
Air bags (17V253000)
Filed April 13, 2017
What is wrong. Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2015-2017 LEAF and 2014, 2016 and 2017 Sentra vehicles. Due to a manufacturing error within the air bag inflators, the passenger frontal air bag may not properly deploy in the event of a crash.
What could happen. In the event of a crash, if the front passenger air bag doesn't deploy properly, it can increase the risk of injury to passengers.
The fix. Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began June 7, 2017. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-647-7261.
Check that your car is on the list
Most campaigns cover only cars built in a certain date range or at a certain plant, so a 2017 Nissan Sentra may or may not be included. The VIN is the only sure test. It is 17 characters, on the dashboard by the windshield and on the driver door jamb sticker. Look up your VIN.
How to confirm the repair is free
- Call any authorized Nissan dealer service desk and give them the VIN and the campaign number from the list above.
- Ask them to confirm the campaign is open for your car. If it is, the parts and labor are covered.
- If the dealer says the part is not in stock, ask for a written note with the date, and ask about a loaner if the notice says not to drive the car.
- Keep the repair order. It shows the campaign number and proves the work was done.
If you already paid for a repair that a recall later covered, Nissan may owe you a refund. Ask the dealer or Nissan customer service about reimbursement, and keep your receipts.
Other model years of the Sentra
- 2025 (4)
- 2024 (3)
- 2023 (1)
- 2022 (2)
- 2021 (3)
- 2020 (4)
- 2019 (2)
- 2018 (2)
- 2016 (6)
- 2015 (3)
- 2014 (5)
- 2013 (6)
- 2011 (2)
- 2010 (3)
- All years
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2017 Nissan Sentra recall questions
How many recalls does the 2017 Nissan Sentra have?
NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for the 2017 Nissan Sentra. A campaign can cover only some cars of that model year, so check your VIN to see whether yours is included.
Is a recall repair on a 2017 Nissan Sentra free?
Yes. A safety recall repair is free at an authorized Nissan dealer, whatever the age or mileage of the car and no matter who owns it now.
How do I know if my 2017 Nissan Sentra was already fixed?
Enter the VIN on our recall page. If a campaign is still open, it shows as open. You can also ask a dealer to run the VIN, or look at the service history paperwork for the campaign number.
Source: NHTSA recalls API, checked 2026-10-28. Text is NHTSA's wording of each campaign. New campaigns are added over time. Not a repair shop, estimates only.