2021 Nissan Sentra Brakes Problems
NHTSA lists 24 brake complaints for the 2021 Nissan Sentra, 18% of its 131 total complaints that year. No related recall is tied to this brake category. The median mileage at failure is 17,000 miles.
- Brakes complaints
- 24
- 18% of 131
- Crashes reported
- 7
- Fires reported
- 1
- Injuries reported
- 4
- Median mileage
- 17,000 mi
- Related recalls
- 0
Typical brake symptoms owners report
- Automatic emergency braking (AEB) activates on its own with no vehicle, person, or obstacle in the driver's path, sometimes bringing the car to a full stop in traffic.
- Parking brake engages unexpectedly while the vehicle is moving at low and moderate speeds, in one case reported at 45 MPH.
- Brakes apply independently during cruise control or low-speed maneuvers, sometimes accompanied by ABS or check engine warning lights.
- Drivers report the brake pedal failing to stop the vehicle fully, allowing it to roll forward and, in one case, collide with another vehicle after the emergency brake light illuminated.
- Owners describe the AEB or forward-collision sensor triggering false activations that they say cause premature brake pad wear.
When 2021 Nissan Sentra brake complaints were filed
First complaint Dec 29, 2021, latest Apr 28, 2026.
Brakes recalls for the 2021 Nissan Sentra
No safety recalls on record for this model year.
Brakes 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 brake complaints does NHTSA have for the 2021 Nissan Sentra?
- NHTSA lists 24 brake-related complaints for the 2021 Nissan Sentra, which is 18% of the 131 total complaints filed for that model year.
- Is there a recall for 2021 Nissan Sentra brakes?
- According to the data reviewed, there are no related recalls listed for this brake complaint category on the 2021 Nissan Sentra.
- At what mileage do 2021 Nissan Sentra brake problems usually show up?
- The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for this brake issue is 17,000 miles.
- Have brake issues on the 2021 Sentra led to crashes?
- Yes, NHTSA records show 7 crashes, 1 fire, and 4 injuries connected to brake complaints for the 2021 Nissan Sentra.