# Recalls that may apply to the 2003 Nissan Sentra

A recall listed here may apply to a vehicle of this year, make and model. Only the manufacturer can say whether it applies to one vehicle: check the VIN with the official lookups.

## United States (NHTSA), as of 2026-10-19

- [20V747000](/recalls/nhtsa/20V747000.md), 2020-12-01: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE; AIR BAGS. Nissan North America, Inc. \(Nissan\) is recalling certain 2002\-2006 Sentra vehicles whose passenger air bags were previously inspected and may have been released without replacing the Takata air bag inflator.  In the event of a crash, Takata frontal passenger air bag inflators may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long\-term exposure to high absolute humidity, high temperatures, and high temperature cycling. **NHTSA advises: do not drive until the repair is done.**
- [20V008000](/recalls/nhtsa/20V008000.md), 2020-01-09: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE. Nissan North America, Inc. \(Nissan\) is recalling certain 2001\-2003 Maxima, 2002\-2006 Sentra, 2002\-2004 Pathfinder, 2007\-2011 Versa Sedan and Versa Hatchback, 2001\-2004 Infiniti I30 and I35, 2002\-2003 Inifiniti QX4, 2003\-2008 Infiniti FX35 and FX45 and 2006\-2010 M35 and M45 vehicles. The vehicles are equipped with non\-desiccated, frontal passenger air bag inflators containing phase stabilized ammonium nitrate \(PSAN\) propellant that were used as interim remedy parts for previous Takata recalls.  These inflators may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long\-term exposure to high absolute humidity, high temperatures, and high temperature cycling.
- [15V287000](/recalls/nhtsa/15V287000.md), 2015-05-15: AIR BAGS. Nissan North America, Inc. \(Nissan\) is recalling certain model year 2001\-2003 Nissan Maxima, 2002\-2004 Pathfinder, 2002\-2006 Sentra, 2002\-2003 Infiniti QX4 and I35, 2003 FX35 and FX45, and 2001 I30 vehicles.  Upon deployment of the passenger side frontal air bag, excessive internal pressure may cause the inflator to rupture. Built 2001\-07\-30 to 2006\-08\-26.
- [06V242000](/recalls/nhtsa/06V242000.md), 2006-07-07: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A 2.5L ENGINE, THE CRANK ANGLE SENSOR IS AFFECTED BY TEMPERATURE VARIATIONS.  UNDER CERTAIN DRIVING CONDITIONS, THESE VARIATIONS IN TEMPERATURE CAN BE LARGE ENOUGH TO CAUSE A BRIEF INTERRUPTION IN THE SIGNAL OUTPUT FROM THE SENSOR. Built 2002\-08\-01 to 2003\-03\-25.
- [03V511000](/recalls/nhtsa/03V511000.md), 2003-12-10: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. ON CERTAIN ELECTRIC VEHICLES, THE FRONT SUSPENSION TRANSVERSE LINK'S BALL JOINT BRACKET MAY BREAK FROM STRESS CONCENTRATION AT A NOTCH CREATED BY SURFACE ROUGHNESS AND THE SHAPE OF THE MATERIAL CUT\-LINE. Built 2001\-09\-27 to 2003\-03\-25.
- [03V455000](/recalls/nhtsa/03V455000.md), 2003-11-17: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE CIRCUIT BOARD FOR THE CRANK POSITION SENSOR OR CAM POSITION SENSOR MAY HAVE AN IMPROPER SOLDER JOINT DUE TO SOLDER DEFORMATION CAUSED BY HEAT STRESS ACCELERATED BY THE EXISTENCE OF FLUX RESIDUE DURING THE SOLDERING PROCESS. Built 2000\-01\-01 to 2002\-06\-30.
- [03V477000](/recalls/nhtsa/03V477000.md), 2003-11-14: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE. ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH THE QG18DE ENGINE OR QR25DE ENGINES, THE FOAM MATERIAL USED FOR THE INTERIOR LINING OF THE ELECTRONIC CONTROL MODULE \(ECM\) BOX EMITS SULFUR AS IT CURES. Built 2001\-09\-27 to 2003\-03\-25.

## Canada (Transport Canada), as of 2026-10-19

- [2020590](/recalls/tc/2020590.md), 2020-12-02: Airbag. Issue: This recall is for certain vehicles that had an airbag inflator inspection as a part of Transport Canada Recall No. 2015\-210, but the airbag inflator was not replaced. This recall will re\-inspect the airbag inflator and provides a replacement of the inflator, if needed.  Long\-term exposure to high absolute humidity and temperature, combined with high temperature cycling, may eventually degrade the propellant contained in the passenger\-front airbag. This could cause the airbag to deploy with more force than normal. If the airbag inflator ruptures, fragments could be propelled toward vehicle occupants or cause damage to the airbag assembly, preventing its proper function.  Safety Risk: If the vehicle is involved in a crash requiring an airbag deployment, the airbag inflator could rupture and create a risk of injury.  Corrective Actions: Owners will be notified by mail and instructed to take their vehicle to a dealer to replace the passenger\-front airbag inflator. Note: The Canadian climate results in the propellant degrading slowly. This recall is being conducted as a precaution to address future risk. It is expected that all airbag inflators will be replaced before their function would be affected.
- [2020003](/recalls/tc/2020003.md), 2020-01-10: Airbag. Issue: This recall is for certain vehicles that had an airbag inflator replaced as a part of an earlier recall campaign. This recall provides a final repair.  Long\-term exposure to high absolute humidity and temperature, combined with high temperature cycling, may eventually degrade the propellant contained in the passenger\-front airbag. This could cause the airbag to deploy with more force than normal. If the airbag inflator ruptures, fragments could be propelled toward vehicle occupants or cause damage to the airbag assembly, preventing its proper function.  Safety Risk: If the vehicle is involved in a crash requiring an airbag deployment, the airbag inflator could rupture and create a risk of injury.  Corrective Actions: Owners will be notified by mail and instructed to take their vehicle to a dealer to inspect the passenger\-front airbag inflator. The passenger\-front airbag module or inflator will be replaced as necessary. Note: The Canadian climate results in the propellant degrading slowly. This recall is being conducted as a precaution to address future risk. It is expected that all airbag inflators will be replaced before their function would be affected.
- [2014272](/recalls/tc/2014272.md), 2014-07-02: Airbag. On certain vehicles, the passenger \(frontal\) airbag inflator could produce excessive internal pressure during airbag deployment.  Increased pressure may cause the inflator to rupture, which could allow fragments to be propelled toward vehicle occupants, increasing the risk of injury.  This could also damage the airbag module, which could prevent proper deployment.  Failure of the passenger airbag to fully deploy during a crash \(where deployment is warranted\) could increase the risk of personal injury to the seat occupant.  Correction: Dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the passenger airbag inflator. Note: This recall supersedes recall 2013117. Vehicles corrected as part of the previous campaign will require re\-inspection and/or repair.
- [2013117](/recalls/tc/2013117.md), 2013-04-11: Airbag. On certain vehicles, the passenger \(frontal\) airbag inflator could produce excessive internal pressure during airbag deployment.  Increased pressure may cause the inflator to rupture, which could allow fragments to be propelled toward vehicle occupants, increasing the risk of injury.  This could also damage the airbag module, which could prevent proper deployment.  Failure of the passenger airbag to fully deploy during a crash \(where deployment is warranted\) could increase the risk of personal injury to the seat occupant.  Correction: Dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the passenger airbag inflator.
- [2006161](/recalls/tc/2006161.md), 2006-06-30: Engine. On certain vehicles equipped with a 2.5L engine, the crank angle sensor can malfunction causing the engine to stall.  Engine stalling would result in lost propulsion which, in conjunction with traffic and road conditions, and the driver's reactions, could increase the risk of a crash.  Correction: Dealers will reprogram the Electronic Control Module \(ECM\) to prevent stalling.
- [2003285](/recalls/tc/2003285.md), 2003-11-13: Electrical. On certain vehicles, the foam material used for the interior lining of the Engine Control Module \(ECM\) box out\-gasses sulphur as it cures.  If one of the resistors inside the ECM has a crack on the surface coating, the gas may cause corrosion of the resistor.  This could cause the Malfunction Indicator Light to come on, poor drivability \(idle instability, poor acceleration\), or the engine to stop running without warning during vehicle operation.  Correction:  Dealer will remove the inside lining material from the ECM box.
- [2003267](/recalls/tc/2003267.md), 2003-11-05: Engine. On certain vehicles, the circuit board for the crank position sensor may have an improper solder joint.  This could cause the Service Engine Soon warning light to come on, create a no start condition, cause reduced engine power, or cause the engine to stop running without warning during vehicle operation.  Correction: Dealers will replace the crankshaft position sensor and both camshaft position sensors.
- [2003060](/recalls/tc/2003060.md), 2003-03-10: Engine. On certain vehicles equipped with the 2.5 liter engine, the exhaust pipe hanger pin may catch debris from the road which could be ignited by contact with the main catalyst.  Correction:  Dealer will remove the protruding portion of the exhaust pipe hanger pin. Also, certain operating conditions may cause the pre\-catalyst to overheat and damage the catalyst substrate.  If substrate particles enter the combustion chamber, they may score the cylinder walls, resulting in increased oil consumption.  If the engine oil level is not checked on a periodic basis, engine damage may occur which could result in fire.  Correction:  Dealer will reprogram the engine control unit to prevent the possibility of the pre\-catalyst overheating.  If the conversion efficiency of the pre\-catalyst has deteriorated, then the catalyst will be replaced.  The original pre\-catalyst will then be inspected for evidence of damage to the catalyst substrate.  If damage is present, the vehicle engine will be replaced.

## Check a VIN

- [NHTSA recall lookup by VIN, United States](https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls)
- [Transport Canada recall search, Canada](https://wwwapps.tc.gc.ca/Saf-Sec-Sur/7/VRDB-BDRV/search-recherche/menu.aspx?lang=eng)

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