How common are collision avoidance and camera problems on the 2021 Nissan Sentra?

NHTSA lists 40 complaints in this area for the 2021 model year, which is 31% of all complaints filed for that year.

Is there a recall for the 2021 Nissan Sentra camera system?

Yes, recall 23V628000 covers 2020-2021 Sentra vehicles where camera harness damage can cause the rearview camera image to distort or be lost. It is not a do-not-drive or park-outside recall.

What is the main symptom owners report?

The most common complaint is Automatic Emergency Braking activating on its own with no object in the vehicle's path, sometimes called phantom braking.

At what mileage do these problems typically show up?

NHTSA data shows a median mileage at failure of 8,591 miles for this problem area on the 2021 Sentra.

Has this issue caused any crashes or injuries?

NHTSA data for this problem area on the 2021 Sentra shows 1 crash and 2 injuries reported, with 0 fires.

2021 Nissan Sentra Collision Avoidance & Cameras Problems

NHTSA lists 40 Collision Avoidance & Cameras complaints for the 2021 Nissan Sentra, 31% of all complaints filed for this year. A related recall (23V628000) covers rearview camera harness damage, and median mileage at failure is 8,591 miles.

Collision Avoidance & Cameras complaints: 40; 31% of 131
Crashes reported: 1
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 2
Median mileage: 8,591 mi
Related recalls: 1

Typical collision avoidance system symptoms owners report

Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB) activates on its own with no vehicle, pedestrian, or object present, sometimes called phantom braking.
Phantom braking events recur multiple times for the same owner, including repeat incidents within 24 hours and after dealer inspection found no fault.
Owners report the front collision sensor malfunctions and causes the car to stop abruptly on the freeway.
Dealers sometimes cannot duplicate or find a cause for the AEB activation despite repeated visits.
One owner tied ADAS, AEB, and collision detection system faults to a separate steering tie rod recall repair.
A separate recall (23V628000) addresses rearview camera harness damage causing image distortion or loss, with some owners reporting the replacement part was unavailable.

When 2021 Nissan Sentra collision avoidance system complaints were filed

First complaint Jul 10, 2021, latest Jul 18, 2026.

40 complaints filed with NHTSA from Jul 2021 to Jul 2026; peak Jul 2023 (4).

Collision Avoidance & Cameras recalls for the 2021 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.

20050 (0%)
20060 (0%)
20070 (0%)
20080 (0%)
20090 (0%)
20100 (0%)
20110 (0%)
20120 (0%)
20131 (0%)
20142 (1%)
20151 (0%)
20165 (2%)
20172 (1%)
201824 (13%)
201936 (16%)
202070 (34%)
202140 (31%)
202215 (19%)
20237 (35%)
20241 (3%)
20255 (17%)

Frequently asked questions

How common are collision avoidance and camera problems on the 2021 Nissan Sentra?: NHTSA lists 40 complaints in this area for the 2021 model year, which is 31% of all complaints filed for that year.
Is there a recall for the 2021 Nissan Sentra camera system?: Yes, recall 23V628000 covers 2020-2021 Sentra vehicles where camera harness damage can cause the rearview camera image to distort or be lost. It is not a do-not-drive or park-outside recall.
What is the main symptom owners report?: The most common complaint is Automatic Emergency Braking activating on its own with no object in the vehicle's path, sometimes called phantom braking.
At what mileage do these problems typically show up?: NHTSA data shows a median mileage at failure of 8,591 miles for this problem area on the 2021 Sentra.
Has this issue caused any crashes or injuries?: NHTSA data for this problem area on the 2021 Sentra shows 1 crash and 2 injuries reported, with 0 fires.