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2019 Nissan Sentra lighting problems

The 2019 Nissan Sentra has 29 lighting complaints filed with NHTSA — 8% of the year's total, and up sharply from the prior model year.

29

Lighting complaints

8%

Share of year

3

Crash-involved

1

Related recalls

Lighting complaints by year

Related recalls

21V135000LightingMarch 3, 2021 · 807,376 units

Defect

Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2016-2019 Nissan Sentra vehicles. The brake light switch may become contaminated, preventing the circuit from closing and the brake lights from illuminating.

Consequence

The brake lights may not illuminate, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the brake light switch and install a protective grommet, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 1, 2022. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800867-7769. Nissan's number for this recall is PM971.

Common questions

How many lighting complaints does the 2019 Nissan Sentra have?

NHTSA has 29 complaints about the 2019 Nissan Sentra lighting — 8% of all complaints filed for that model year.

Are there recalls for the 2019 Nissan Sentra lighting?

Yes — 1 NHTSA recall campaign for this model year is tied to the lighting: 21V135000.

Related

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.