2012 Nissan Sentra Recalls, Complaints & Specs
No safety recalls list the 2012 Nissan Sentra, and owners have filed 180 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
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No safety recalls on record
NHTSA's recall database lists no safety campaigns that include the 2012 Nissan Sentra. That is good news, with two caveats: recalls can be issued at any time (this page refreshes daily), and a recall filed under a related model name may not appear here. The VIN check above queries NHTSA directly for your exact vehicle.
180 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2012 Nissan Sentra have filed 180 complaints with NHTSA; 10 describe a crash and 4 describe a fire. Reports cite 10 injuries and 0 deaths. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 60,686 miles. Complaints peaked in 2019 with 34 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“The contact owns a 2012 Nissan Sentra. The contact stated that while driving 35 MPH and depressing the accelerator pedal, the vehicle hesitated to respond. The check engine warning light was illuminat”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, August 1, 2025 · Engine
“My ABS light and skid light is staying on all the time.”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, February 12, 2025 · Service brakes
Fuel economy and specs
EPA ratings for the 2012 Nissan Sentra. Ranges cover every tested configuration.
| Combined | 24–29 mpg |
|---|---|
| City / Highway | 21–26 / 28–34 |
| Fuel | Premium, Regular |
| EPA class | Midsize Cars |
| Engine | 4 cyl, 2/2.5 L |
| Transmission | Automatic (AV-S6); Automatic (variable gear ratios); Manual 6-spd |
Compare Nissan Sentra model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Nissan Sentra model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 1982 Nissan Sentra | 1 | 1 |
| 1983 Nissan Sentra | 1 | 1 |
| 1984 Nissan Sentra | 0 | 3 |
| 1985 Nissan Sentra | 0 | 6 |
| 1986 Nissan Sentra | 0 | 6 |
| 1987 Nissan Sentra | 1 | 36 |
| 1988 Nissan Sentra | 1 | 37 |
| 1989 Nissan Sentra | 1 | 41 |
| 1990 Nissan Sentra | 2 | 39 |
| 1991 Nissan Sentra | 2 | 63 |
| 1992 Nissan Sentra | 0 | 62 |
| 1993 Nissan Sentra | 0 | 58 |
| 1994 Nissan Sentra | 0 | 99 |
| 1995 Nissan Sentra | 3 | 117 |
| 1996 Nissan Sentra | 3 | 141 |
| 1997 Nissan Sentra | 3 | 108 |
| 1998 Nissan Sentra | 1 | 58 |
| 1999 Nissan Sentra | 0 | 59 |
| 2000 Nissan Sentra | 6 | 171 |
| 2001 Nissan Sentra | 7 | 236 |
| 2002 Nissan Sentra | 10 | 304 |
| 2003 Nissan Sentra | 7 | 180 |
| 2004 Nissan Sentra | 4 | 197 |
| 2005 Nissan Sentra | 5 | 170 |
| 2006 Nissan Sentra | 5 | 116 |
| 2007 Nissan Sentra | 1 | 154 |
| 2008 Nissan Sentra | 3 | 167 |
| 2009 Nissan Sentra | 1 | 55 |
| 2010 Nissan Sentra | 3 | 144 |
| 2011 Nissan Sentra | 2 | 142 |
| 2012 Nissan Sentra | 0 | 180 |
| 2013 Nissan Sentra | 6 | 638 |
| 2014 Nissan Sentra | 5 | 380 |
| 2015 Nissan Sentra | 3 | 351 |
| 2016 Nissan Sentra | 6 | 270 |
| 2017 Nissan Sentra | 3 | 231 |
| 2018 Nissan Sentra | 2 | 185 |
| 2019 Nissan Sentra | 2 | 222 |
| 2020 Nissan Sentra | 4 | 206 |
| 2021 Nissan Sentra | 3 | 132 |
| 2022 Nissan Sentra | 2 | 81 |
| 2023 Nissan Sentra | 1 | 20 |
| 2024 Nissan Sentra | 3 | 41 |
| 2025 Nissan Sentra | 4 | 30 |
| 2026 Nissan Sentra | 1 | 16 |
Checking a specific 2012 Nissan Sentra
How do I know if my 2012 Nissan Sentra has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Nissan dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number.
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
Other Nissan models
- Altima15,472 complaints
- Pathfinder7,355 complaints
- Rogue7,322 complaints
- Maxima6,955 complaints
- Murano5,958 complaints
- Frontier3,357 complaints
- Versa3,325 complaints
- Titan3,264 complaints
Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.