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2011 Nissan Sentra recalls

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

2 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026

For the 2011 Nissan Sentra. These apply to the model and year, not to one particular vehicle: check your VIN to see whether yours is included and whether it has been repaired.

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2011 Nissan Sentra recalls, newest first

December 15, 2011NHTSA 11V57900033,803 vehicles potentially affected

Electrical system › 12V/24V/48V battery › Cables

Summary
Nissan is recalling certain model year 2010-2011 sentra vehicles equipped with MR20 engines, manufactured from may 11, 2010, to may 22, 2010, and July 8, 2010, to October 25, 2010. The zinc coating applied to the terminal stud bolt was thicker than specification. This can result in a voltage drop that may cause difficulty starting the vehicle and could cause damage to the engine control module (ECM).
Consequence
This issue can cause the engine to stall while the vehicle is in motion and it may not be possible to restart the engine after it stopped, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Nissan will notify owners and dealers will replace the positive battery terminal and cover, free of charge. The recallbegan on January 23, 2012. Owners may contact Nissan at 1-800-647-7261.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

November 12, 2010NHTSA 10V55500013,737 vehicles potentially affected

Electrical system › 12V/24V/48V battery › Cables

Summary
Nissan is recalling certain model year 2010-2011 sentra vehicles, manufactured from may 22, 2010, through July 8, 2010. Due to a machining irregularity, the bolt/washer surface on the positive battery terminal cable end may allow for a gap to occur in the contact area of the terminal. This can result in a voltage drop that may cause difficulty starting the vehicle and could cause damage to the engine control module.
Consequence
This issue can cause the engine to stop running while the vehicle is in motion at low speed with a difficult or no start increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the positive battery terminal cable end with a new one free of charge. The safety recall began pn November 29, 2010. Owners may contact Nissan at 1-800-647-7261.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

Owner complaints

Owners have filed 142 complaints about the 2011 Nissan Sentra with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public; NHTSA uses them to decide what to investigate.

Crashes reported
19
Fires reported
6
Injuries reported
14
Deaths reported
0

Most complained-about components

  1. Electrical system31
  2. Engine30
  3. Air bags20
  4. Power train18
  5. Unknown or other18

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Questions

Does the 2011 Nissan Sentra have any recalls?
2 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: electrical system. Recalls apply to the model and year; whether a particular vehicle is included, and whether it has been repaired, depends on its VIN.
How do I check if my 2011 Nissan Sentra recall has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask a Nissan dealer. Recall repairs are free. NHTSA's VIN search doesn't list recalls that were already repaired.
How many complaints have owners filed about the 2011 Nissan Sentra?
142 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.