2023 Nissan Sentra Recalls, Problems & MPG

NHTSA lists 1 safety recall and 20 owner complaints for the 2023 Nissan Sentra. The EPA rates it 32 to 33 MPG combined, depending on engine and drivetrain.

Recalls
1
Owner complaints
20
Crashes / fires reported
1 / 0
EPA combined
32–33 MPG

2023 Nissan Sentra recalls

  • Air BagsFeb 27, 2024 · NHTSA 24V154000+

    Risk: An air bag that deploys improperly may not protect the driver as intended during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

    Fix: Dealers will replace the front driver's air bag assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 10, 2024. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Nissan's numbers for this recall are PD103, PD104, and PMA34.

    Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2024 Titan, Frontier, Infiniti QX60, Pathfinder, 2023-2024 Sentra, Versa, Kicks, Infiniti QX50, and 2023 Rogue vehicles. Due to a manufacturing issue, the driver's air bag inflator may absorb moisture, and cause the air bag to deploy improperly.

Recall repairs are free. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if yours still needs one.

Most reported 2023 Nissan Sentra problems

Owner complaints to NHTSA by system. One complaint can name more than one system.

  • Electrical System8
  • Unknown or Other5
  • Forward Collision Avoidance5
  • Steering4
  • Back Over Prevention3
  • Engine3
  • Power Train2
  • Service Brakes2

2023 Nissan Sentra gas mileage

EPA ratings for each version (city / highway / combined).

VersionEngineCityHwyComb.Fuel / yr
Sentra2.0 L 4 cyl, Automatic (variable gear ratios)293933$1,950
Sentra SR2.0 L 4 cyl, Automatic (variable gear ratios)283732$2,000

Real-world mileage depends on how and where you drive. Logbay compares your actual MPG with these EPA numbers.

Questions

Does the 2023 Nissan Sentra have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2023 Nissan Sentra, most recently for the air bags (Feb 27, 2024). Recall repairs are free at a dealer; check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What are the most common 2023 Nissan Sentra problems?

Owners filed 20 complaints with NHTSA. The most reported areas are electrical system (8), unknown or other (5), forward collision avoidance (5).

What gas mileage does the 2023 Nissan Sentra get?

The EPA rates the 2023 Nissan Sentra at 32 to 33 MPG combined (best version: 29 city / 39 highway).

Sources: NHTSA recalls and owner complaints (api.nhtsa.gov), EPA fuel economy (fueleconomy.gov). Updated Oct 26, 2026. Complaint counts are unverified owner reports.