2020 Nissan Sentra Collision Avoidance & Cameras Problems
The 2020 Nissan Sentra logged 70 Collision Avoidance & Cameras complaints, 34% of its 205 total complaints for the year — the highest share of any Sentra model year. NHTSA links four crashes to this area, and a related rearview camera recall (23V628000) covers 2020-2021 Sentras.
- Collision Avoidance & Cameras complaints
- 70
- 34% of 205
- Crashes reported
- 4
- Fires reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Median mileage
- 12,500 mi
- Related recalls
- 1
Typical collision avoidance system symptoms owners report
- Automatic emergency braking activates on its own with no vehicle, person, or object in front of the car, sometimes at highway speeds.
- Forward collision warning or AEB engages unexpectedly on clear roads, causing sudden stops that owners say could cause a rear-end crash.
- The rearview camera display freezes or fails to sound an alert during a reverse maneuver, contributing to a reported collision.
- Pedestrian AEB warning light flashes repeatedly and intermittently despite the vehicle being parked and no obstruction present.
- Owners report the AEB system fails to engage or brakes do not respond when trying to avoid an actual obstacle, resulting in a collision.
- Some owners describe repeat dealer visits where technicians could not duplicate or permanently fix the phantom braking or camera fault.
When 2020 Nissan Sentra collision avoidance system complaints were filed
First complaint Dec 13, 2020, latest Apr 16, 2026.
Collision Avoidance & Cameras recalls for the 2020 Nissan Sentra
- NHTSA 23V628000Sep 8, 2023Collision Avoidance & Cameras153,376 vehicles
Back over prevention: sensing system: camera
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2019-2021 Altima and 2020-2021 Sentra vehicles. Damage to the camera harness can cause distortion or loss of the rearview camera display image. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."
Risk: A rearview camera that does not properly display an image can reduce the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the rearview camera and harness for damage and replace them as necessary. If no damage is found, the dealer will apply protective tape and reroute the rearview camera harness. Repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed October 19, 2023. Owners may contact Nissan's customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Nissan's number for this recall is R23C3.
Collision Avoidance & Cameras complaints by Sentra model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
Frequently asked questions
- How many 2020 Nissan Sentra owners complained about collision avoidance and cameras?
- NHTSA lists 70 complaints in this area for the 2020 Sentra, which is 34% of all 205 complaints filed for that model year.
- Is there a recall for the 2020 Nissan Sentra rearview camera?
- Yes. Recall 23V628000 covers 2019-2021 Altima and 2020-2021 Sentra vehicles for rearview camera harness damage that can cause a distorted or lost camera image.
- Did the collision avoidance issues cause any crashes?
- NHTSA data tied to this problem area for the 2020 Sentra shows 4 crashes and 0 injuries or fires reported.
- At what mileage do these problems usually appear?
- The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for this problem area on the 2020 Sentra is 12,500 miles.
- Is the 2020 Sentra worse than other years for this problem?
- Yes, relative to other Sentra model years. The 2020 model's 34% share of complaints tied to Collision Avoidance & Cameras is the highest of any year listed, ahead of 2021's 31% and 2019's 16%.