Nissan Sentra recalled over injury risk

Recall date

January 20, 2026

Source

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Official notice title

Nissan North America, Inc. recalls 2025–2026 Nissan — 4 models

Recall number

26V023000

Brand / firm

Nissan

Sold / distributed

Potentially affected: 26,432 units

Why it was recalled

A door that opens unexpectedly while the vehicle is in motion increases the risk of injury or a crash.

What was recalled

Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2025 Altima, Sentra, 2025-2026 Frontier, and 2026 Kicks vehicles. The door strikers may have been improperly welded and break, allowing the door to open while moving. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 206, "Door Locks and Door Retention Components."

What to do

Dealers will replace the door strikers, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 17, 2026. Owners may contact Nissan's customer service at 800-647-7261. Nissan's numbers for this recall are PD185 and PMA61. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning January 28, 2026.. Follow the official notice for full instructions.