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NHTSA recall,

2025 Nissan Sentra

The 2025 Nissan Sentra has a driveshaft that may not be fully seated, causing a transmission fluid leak and loss of drive power.

Summary by Recall Canary from the NHTSA notice

What happened

Nissan North America, Inc. is recalling certain 2025 Nissan Sentra vehicles because the front left-side driveshaft may not be fully seated in the continuously variable transmission (CVT) assembly. This can cause a transmission fluid leak and loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.

Additionally, a driveshaft that is not fully engaged can result in a vehicle rollaway if the parking brake is not applied, increasing the risk of a crash or injury. The recall affects 946 vehicles nationwide.

The issue was reported to NHTSA on June 26, 2026. Dealers will inspect the front left driveshaft, and if necessary, replace the driveshaft and CVT assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 12, 2026.

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What to do

If you own a vehicle in this recall:

  1. Check your VIN (vehicle identification number) at nhtsa.gov/recalls. VINs are searchable from June 30, 2026.
  2. Dealers will inspect the front left driveshaft, and if necessary, replace the driveshaft and CVT assembly, free of charge.
  3. You may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669.
  4. Look for the owner letter. Owner notification letters were mailed August 12, 2026.

What you get Free repair

Full text from NHTSA

Dealers will inspect the front left driveshaft, and if necessary, replace the driveshaft and CVT assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 12, 2026. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Nissan's number for this recall is PMA68. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on June 30, 2026.

Is your Nissan affected?

These models and years may be affected.

Nissan

  • Sentra (2025)

Your VIN confirms it. Find the 17-character VIN on the driver's side of the dashboard or on your registration card.

Check your VIN on nhtsa.gov (opens in a new tab)

Recall details

Reported to NHTSA
Sold in
Nationwide
Manufacturer
Nissan North America, Inc.
Component
Transmission or drivetrain defect
Campaign
26V410000
Vehicles affected
946
Repair cost
Free of charge
Owner letters mailed
Manufacturer's recall number
PMA68
Manufacturer phone
1-800-867-7669

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Timeline

  1. Reported to NHTSA

  2. Listed on Recall Canary

  3. Summary updated

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Summary by Recall Canary, written with AI · summary updated Oct 2, 2026 · primary source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (opens in a new tab)