2015 Nissan Sentra Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

3 safety recalls on file

The 2015 Nissan Sentra has 3 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.

Owners have filed 352 complaints with NHTSA, including 23 crashes, 3 fires, 23 injuries.

The most-reported problem area is Power Train (174 reports).

3Recalls
352Owner complaints
23Crashes reported
n/aNHTSA safety rating
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2015 Nissan Sentra recalls

Passenger Air Bag May Not Turn Off With Child Seat

Recall 16V242Apr 26, 2016645,898 vehicles affected

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

Recall 16V244Apr 26, 20163,296,947 vehicles affected

The front passenger occupant classification system can wrongly read an adult as a child, or read an occupied seat as empty.

Driver Door May Not Fully Latch and Could Open While Driving

Recall 15V453Jul 21, 20156,595 vehicles affected

The driver side front and rear doors on certain vehicles may not fully latch.

Most common 2015 Nissan Sentra problems

Problem areas named in the 352 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem areaReports
Power Train174
Engine69
Unknown Or Other54
Vehicle Speed Control50
Air Bags44
Electrical System25
Service Brakes17
Structure14
Fuel/Propulsion System11
Seat Belts6

What owners report

2026-10-17, Vehicle Speed Control
When accelerating the RPMs jump and the car will not speed up. When trying to accelerate my car, it was not wanting to go.It kept jumping the RPMs between the 1 and 2. I did finally get a video of it.Doing what it has been doing the past week. today just happened to be where it was very prominent, and I was able to get a recording of it. The car struggles getting to 40Mph . But once I get there, it does hold its speed, but we'll struggle if I drop down below it.
2026-08-17, Vehicle Speed Control
The contact owns a 2015 Nissan Sentra. The contact stated that while driving 5 MPH and making a right turn, the vehicle experienced unintended acceleration and the steering wheel turned independently. The brake pedal was depressed, but the vehicle failed to stop. The vehicle crashed into an apartment complex wall. The air bags deployed. The contact sustained injuries to her right arm, left elbow, knee, shoulder, and back and burns on the right arm from the air bag deployment. The contact was transported to the hospital by ambulance to receive medical attention. A Police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to the dealer; however, the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The insurance co
2026-08-06, Power Train
I am writing to report a life-threatening, sudden-onset mechanical defect in my vehicle’s Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT). While driving in heavy traffic, my son experienced a complete and sudden loss of motive power without any warning or dashboard lights. The vehicle abruptly stopped accelerating in a live lane, nearly causing a catastrophic rear-end collision. At just 70,000 miles, far below the expected lifespan of a major powertrain component, a certified technician at B&K Transmission confirmed a total internal CVT failure, requiring a $6,000 replacement. Nissan Customer Care refused any goodwill assistance, citing that the vehicle is beyond its warranty and the temporary
2026-07-18, Visibility
I bought this item from Temu, took it to the mechanic, the mechanic said it is garbage, the condenser will explode under pressure and the compressor ECV is not working
2026-07-10, Tires
This is for the trailer, your system couldn't recognize VIN or license plates ST 205, 75R15

2015 Nissan Sentra questions

Does the 2015 Nissan Sentra have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 3 safety recalls for the 2015 Nissan Sentra: Passenger Air Bag May Not Turn Off With Child Seat; Passenger airbag may stay off in a crash; Driver Door May Not Fully Latch and Could Open While Driving. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

What are the most common problems with the 2015 Nissan Sentra?

Based on 352 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Power Train (174), Engine (69), Unknown Or Other (54).

How do I check if a recall on my 2015 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.

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