2020 Nissan Sentra
Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 2020 Nissan Sentra is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 12 on record.
2020 Nissan Sentra at a glance
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2020 Nissan Sentra recalls 4
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Sentra vehicles. The left and/or right tie rod may be bent.
Fix: Dealers will inspect and replace the left and/or right tie rods as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 5, 2021. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Nissan's number for this recall is PM985.
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2020 Sentra vehicles, equipped with LED headlights. The right-hand headlight aim may be misaligned. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamp, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
Fix: Dealers will replace the right-hand headlight, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 10, 2022. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Nissan's number for this recall is R20B4.
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Sentra vehicles. The left and/or right tie rod may bend.
Fix: Owners are advised to contact their dealer for transport assistance if they are experiencing an off-center steering wheel or vibration. As an interim repair, dealers will inspect and replace any bent or broken tie rods, free of charge. Once newly designed parts are available, dealers will replace…
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."
Fix: 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 Octo…
Source: U.S. NHTSA. A recall applies to a model year, but only a VIN check shows whether a specific car has had the repair done.
2020 Nissan Sentra common problems
The most-reported problem areas from 200 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — and what to check before you buy.
2020 Nissan Sentra MPG & running costs
Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov, averaged across trims.
What's a 2020 Nissan Sentra worth?
Estimated 5-year cost to own
A rough guide to what running a 2020 Nissan Sentra costs over five years and 75,000 miles.
How this is estimated: fuel is the U.S. EPA annual cost at 15,000 miles a year. Depreciation compares today's typical asking price for this model year ($18,129) with the same model 5 model-years older ($9,352), from CarLogs listing data. Not included: insurance, maintenance, repairs, taxes, registration and finance costs. Treat it as a comparison guide, not a quote.
2020 Nissan Sentra trims & engines on record
2020 Nissan Sentra vehicles on record
2020 Nissan Sentra S3N1AB8BV8LY206153
2020 Nissan Sentra SV3N1AB8CV8LY207883
2020 Nissan Sentra SV3N1AB8CV5LY210756
2020 Nissan Sentra SV3N1AB8CV0LY234107
2020 Nissan Sentra SR3N1AB8DV3LY206350
2020 Nissan Sentra SV3N1AB8CV8LY210945
2020 Nissan Sentra SV3N1AB8CV1LY209216
2020 Nissan Sentra SV3N1AB8CV7LY232600
2020 Nissan Sentra SV3N1AB8CV5LY224849
2020 Nissan Sentra S3N1AB8BV5LY219040
2020 Nissan Sentra SV3N1AB8CVXLY262920
2020 Nissan Sentra S3N1AB8BV0LY239843
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2020 Nissan Sentra — frequently asked questions
Does the 2020 Nissan Sentra have any safety recalls?
Yes — NHTSA lists 4 safety recalls for the 2020 Nissan Sentra. Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Whether a specific car still has one open depends on its VIN.
What are the most common problems with the 2020 Nissan Sentra?
Based on 200 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are electrical system, back over prevention, steering.
What gas mileage does the 2020 Nissan Sentra get?
The U.S. EPA rates the 2020 Nissan Sentra at about 33 mpg combined (29 city / 39 highway).
How much is a 2020 Nissan Sentra worth?
Comparable 2020 Nissan Sentra listings run roughly $11,999–$21,988, typically around $18,129 (from 7 vehicles).
Sources: NHTSA (recalls, complaints, crash tests), U.S. EPA (fuel economy). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.