CarRecallWatchThe 2013 Nissan Sentra has 6 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 638 complaints with NHTSA, including 24 crashes, 4 fires, 20 injuries.
The most-reported problem area is Power Train (311 reports).
NHTSA rates it up to 4 stars overall for crash safety, depending on the version.
2013 Nissan Sentra recalls
Passenger Air Bag May Not Turn Off With Child Seat
The front passenger seat belt bracket can become deformed when it is used to secure a child restraint system.
Passenger airbag may stay off in a crash
The front passenger occupant classification system can wrongly read an adult as a child, or read an occupied seat as empty.
Passenger Airbag May Stay Off With an Adult Seated
The occupant classification system in these vehicles may have been fitted with an incorrect control unit during a prior repair.
Most common 2013 Nissan Sentra problems
Problem areas named in the 638 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Power Train | 311 |
| Air Bags | 97 |
| Service Brakes | 95 |
| Engine | 87 |
| Unknown Or Other | 64 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 51 |
| Electrical System | 44 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 33 |
| Steering | 16 |
| Seat Belts | 13 |
What owners report
The contact owns a 2013 Nissan Sentra. The contact stated that the air bag warning light was illuminated, and the front passenger's side air bag warning light remained illuminated while the front passenger's seat was occupied. The contact stated that the dealer had previously repaired the vehicle under NHTSA Campaign Number: 16V244000 (AIR BAGS), and the contact was provided a letter stating that the vehicle was eligible for additional repairs for 15 years. The manufacturer was contacted, a case was filed, and the contact was referred to the dealer for assistance. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who failed to honor the letter and provided an estimate for the diagnostic test, and the con
Transmission slipping
Mileage (~124k) * RPM behavior * Loss of power uphill * Can cause a crash on highway with the cvt promblems nissian sentras sv has been cause of loss of power out of no where needs to be addressed as a recall maintenance has been don great on vechile it has history and need to be addressed. It goes from 70 to 55 issues of cvt
Erractic rpms. Shakes/hesitant on take off from stop. Accelerator can be pushed all the way and it goes 5mph. Shifting takes a good minute with shakiness. Can not drive in rush hour traffic almost got accident many times.
I am reporting a failed remedy for Recall R1608 (Occupant Classification System). My 2013 Nissan Sentra was serviced at Nissan of Van Nuys for this recall. Despite the dealership marking the recall as completed, the safety defect persists. Specifically, the passenger seatbelt warning light remains illuminated when the passenger seat is empty, indicating the OCS sensor is incorrectly classifying seat occupancy. This malfunction directly impacts the vehicle's ability to correctly deploy or withhold airbags in a collision. The dealership refused to re-evaluate the failed repair without legal representation. Furthermore, the Multi-Point Inspection provided during this safety recall visit was fal
2013 Nissan Sentra safety rating
| Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 Nissan Sentra 4 DR FWD | ★★★★ 4-star | 4 | 5 | 4 (12.1% rollover risk) |
2013 Nissan Sentra questions
Does the 2013 Nissan Sentra have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 6 safety recalls for the 2013 Nissan Sentra: Passenger Air Bag May Not Turn Off With Child Seat; Passenger airbag may stay off in a crash; Passenger Airbag May Stay Off With an Adult Seated; Air Bags:Frontal; Electrical System:Software; Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2013 Nissan Sentra?
Based on 638 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Power Train (311), Air Bags (97), Service Brakes (95).
How safe is the 2013 Nissan Sentra?
NHTSA's 5-Star Safety Ratings program gives the 2013 Nissan Sentra up to 4 out of 5 stars overall; ratings vary by version, see the table above.
How do I check if a recall on my 2013 Nissan Sentra has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.