YearToAvoid

2019 Nissan Sentra Collision Avoidance & Cameras Problems

NHTSA lists 36 Collision Avoidance & Cameras complaints for the 2019 Nissan Sentra, 16% of all complaints for the year, with 4 crashes and 4 injuries reported. A related back-up camera software recall (19V654000) covers this model year.

Collision Avoidance & Cameras complaints
36
16% of 222
Crashes reported
4
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
4
Median mileage
29,005 mi
Related recalls
1

Typical collision avoidance system symptoms owners report

  • Owners report the automatic emergency braking system activating suddenly with no obstruction present, sometimes at highway speeds, causing hard stops or loss of control.
  • Some describe the forward collision warning sensor going out of calibration after minor bumps in the road, which they say made the system unreliable afterward.
  • Several complaints describe the AEB system failing to engage during an actual collision, with the emergency brake not applying despite the driver using the standard brake.
  • Owners mention a warning malfunction light combined with front collision and AEB alerts appearing together, sometimes tied to radar-blocked or laser-beam error codes.
  • A few reports describe difficulty starting the vehicle linked to a collision sensor malfunction or the brake pedal not registering as depressed.

When 2019 Nissan Sentra collision avoidance system complaints were filed

First complaint Nov 13, 2020, latest Jul 11, 2026.

2019 Nissan Sentra collision avoidance & cameras complaints: complaints filed per month3Nov 2020Apr 2021Dec 2021Nov 2022Aug 2023Apr 2024Jul 2026
36 complaints filed with NHTSA from Nov 2020 to Jul 2026; peak Jan 2021 (3).

Collision Avoidance & Cameras recalls for the 2019 Nissan Sentra

  1. NHTSA 19V654000Sep 12, 2019Collision Avoidance & Cameras1,228,830 vehicles

    Back over prevention: sensing system: camera

    Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Nissan Altima, Armada, Frontier, Kicks, Leaf, Maxima, Murano, NV, NV200, Pathfinder, Rogue, Rogue Sport, Sentra, Titan, Titan Diesel, Versa Note and Versa Sedan vehicles, as well as Infiniti Q50, Q60, QX30 and QX80 vehicles. Additionally included are 2019 Nissan GT-R and Taxi and Infiniti QX50, QX60, Q70, Q70L vehicles. The back-up camera and display settings can be adjusted such that the rear view image is no longer visible and the system will retain that setting the next time the vehicle is placed in reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rear Visibility."

    Risk: The lack of an image in the back-up camera display increases the risk of a crash.

    Remedy: Nissan will notify owners in phases, having dealers update the back-up camera settings software, free of charge. The recall began November 11, 2019 and all affected VINs should be activated. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669 or INFINITI customer service at 1-800-662-6200.

Collision Avoidance & Cameras complaints by Sentra model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

  1. 20050 (0%)
  2. 20060 (0%)
  3. 20070 (0%)
  4. 20080 (0%)
  5. 20090 (0%)
  6. 20100 (0%)
  7. 20110 (0%)
  8. 20120 (0%)
  9. 20131 (0%)
  10. 20142 (1%)
  11. 20151 (0%)
  12. 20165 (2%)
  13. 20172 (1%)
  14. 201824 (13%)
  15. 201936 (16%)
  16. 202070 (34%)
  17. 202140 (31%)
  18. 202215 (19%)
  19. 20237 (35%)
  20. 20241 (3%)
  21. 20255 (17%)

Frequently asked questions

How common are collision avoidance and camera complaints on the 2019 Nissan Sentra?
NHTSA logged 36 complaints in this area for the 2019 Sentra, which is 16% of all complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for the 2019 Nissan Sentra collision avoidance system?
Yes, recall campaign 19V654000 covers the back-up camera settings software on 2018-2019 Sentras among other Nissan models. Nissan dealers update the software free of charge.
Did the 2019 Sentra's AEB problems cause crashes or injuries?
NHTSA data shows 4 crashes and 4 injuries linked to Collision Avoidance & Cameras complaints for the 2019 Sentra.
At what mileage do these problems typically show up?
The median mileage at failure for Collision Avoidance & Cameras complaints on the 2019 Sentra is 29,005 miles.
How does the 2019 Sentra compare to other model years for this issue?
The 2019 Sentra had 36 complaints (16% share) in this area, less than the 2020 model year's 70 complaints (34% share), but more than the 2018 model year's 24 complaints (13% share).

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.