The Verdict
Worst problem area
Driver Assistance & Speed Control
Driver Assistance & Speed Control is the largest identified problem area: 6 of 19 complaints (32%) mention it. 8 complaints mention a component NHTSA leaves uncategorised.
Complaints filed fell from 32 in 2025 to 19 in 2026.
At a glance
- NHTSA complaints
- 19
- Recall campaigns
- 1
- EPA fuel cost per year
- $1,900–$1,950
- Combined MPG
- 32–33
Complaints by model year
Where owners report problems
Cost, Fuel Economy & Complaint History
| Category | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 | 2027 | vs. 2026 Midsize Cars |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual fuel cost ($) | 1,850–1,900 | 1,850–1,900 | 1,900–1,950 | 1,900–1,950 | |
| Combined MPG | 33–34 | 33–34 | 32–33 | 32–33 | |
| City / Highway MPG | 30 / 38–40 | 30 / 38–40 | 29–30 / 36–38 | 29–30 / 36–38 | |
| CO₂ tailpipe (g/mi) | 262–270 | 262–270 | 268–278 | 268–280 | |
| Complaints filed | 41 | 32 | 19 | 0 | |
| Recalls issued | 3 | 4 | 1 | 0 | |
| Crash-involved complaints | 6 | 6 | 1 | 0 | |
| Fire-involved complaints | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | |
| Injuries reported | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Configurations compared | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 |
Not compared: this database has no vehicle sales or registration figures, so a raw count mostly reflects how many were sold, not how safe the vehicle is.
Common questions
How many recalls does the 2026 Nissan Sentra have?
1 NHTSA recall campaign as of Nov 7, 2026. Check your VIN with NHTSA to see whether one applies to your car.
What gas mileage does the 2026 Nissan Sentra get?
EPA rates it 32–33 MPG combined across 3 configurations.
How much does it cost to fuel a 2026 Nissan Sentra?
EPA estimates $1,900–$1,950 a year in fuel costs, using EPA's assumptions.
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EPA-Rated Configurations (3)
| Configuration | Transmission | Cylinders | Displacement | Drivetrain | Fuel Type | Vehicle Class | City | Highway | Combined | Annual Fuel Cost | CO₂ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Configuration 1 | Automatic (variable gear ratios) | 4 | 2.0L | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular | Midsize Cars | 30 mpg (high) | 38 mpg (high) | 33 mpg (high) | $1,900 (low) | 268 g/mi (low) |
| Configuration 2 | Automatic (variable gear ratios) | 4 | 2.0L | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular | Midsize Cars | 29 mpg (low) | 36 mpg (low) | 32 mpg (low) | $1,950 (high) | 278 g/mi (high) |
| Configuration 3 | Automatic (variable gear ratios) | 4 | 2.0L | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular | Midsize Cars | 30 mpg (high) | 38 mpg (high) | 33 mpg (high) | $1,900 (low) | 269 g/mi |
Complaints by Category
| Category | Complaints | Crash-Involved | Fire-Involved | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Transmission & Drivetrain | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel System | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Brakes | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Steering | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Suspension, Wheels & Tires | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Airbags & Restraints | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Driver Assistance & Speed Control | 6 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Body, Seats & Latches | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Visibility & Lighting | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Other | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
A complaint that names more than one category is counted in each, so the rows can add up to more than the total number of complaints.
Recalls (1)
SEATS
- Defect
- 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."
- Consequence
- 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.