2016 Nissan Sentra recalls

6 safety recalls on file with NHTSA. Updated Nov 5, 2026.

This list covers the model year as a whole. Not every vehicle is affected by every recall; only the official NHTSA VIN lookup or a dealer can confirm yours.

All recalls

21V135000 · Nissan North America, Inc.Exterior Lighting recallThe brake light switch may become contaminated, preventing the circuit from closing and the brake lights from illuminating.Camera, lights & visibilityFree replacement807KunitsMar 202117V253000 · Nissan North America, Inc.Air Bags recallDue to a manufacturing error within the air bag inflators, the passenger frontal air bag may not properly deploy in the event of…Air bagsFree replacement30KunitsApr 201716V485000 · Nissan North America, Inc.Electrical System recallThe engine room harness may have a terminal pin too large to maintain a connection with the Engine Control Unit (ECU).ElectricalFree replacement1,522unitsJun 201616V436000 · Nissan North America, Inc.Air Bags recallThe wiring harness connector may disconnect from the dual-stage passenger air bag.Air bagsFree replacement4,355unitsJun 201616V244000 · Nissan North America, Inc.Air Bags recallIn these vehicles, the front seat passenger Occupant Classification System (OCS) may incorrectly classify an adult passenger as a…Air bagsFree software update3.3MunitsApr 201616V242000 · Nissan North America, Inc.Air Bags recallThe front passenger seat belt bracket may become deformed if it is used to secure a Child Restraint System (CRS).Air bagsFree software update646KunitsApr 2016