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2016 Nissan Sentra

Everything Canada’s open data holds on this vehicle: what has been recalled, what it costs to run, and how efficient it is compared with everything else on the road.

Recalls

6

6 current

Combined

7.2L/100 km

Fuel, a year

$2,232

20,000 km, Ontario prices

Recalls

Good news: Recall repairs cost you nothing. Book with any manufacturer dealer and quote the recall number — no time limit, however many owners the vehicle has had.

Brakes

Transport Canada recall 2021114 · manufacturer campaign PM971

4 March 2021

Transport Canada lists: Sentra 2016–2019

What is wrong

On certain vehicles, the stop lamp switch could fail. If this happens, the brake lights may not turn on when the brakes are applied and it may not be possible to start the engine.

Why it matters

Brake lights that do not work properly could result in road users being confused of the driver's intentions, and increase the risk of a crash.

What the dealer will do

Nissan will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealer to replace the stop lamp switch. The dealer will also install a grommet to protect the switch.

46,737 vehicles affected in CanadaCarSafety Mfr

Airbag

Transport Canada recall 2017385 · manufacturer campaign PM691

4 August 2017

Transport Canada lists: Sentra 2014, 2016–2017

What is wrong

On certain vehicles, the passenger's frontal airbag may not deploy correctly due to an issue in manufacturing. As a result of long-term storage, there could be insufficient compression strength of the coolant within the inflator housing of the passenger's frontal airbag, which may cause the airbag to fail to deploy properly in the event of a crash (where deployment is warranted), which could increase the risk of injury to the front passenger occupant.

What the dealer will do

Dealers will replace the passenger's frontal airbag inflator. Note: This is an expansion of recall 2017-215.

768 vehicles affected in CanadaCarSafety Mfr

Airbag

Transport Canada recall 2017215 · manufacturer campaign PC568 / PM678

18 April 2017

Transport Canada lists: Leaf 2015–2017 · Sentra 2014, 2016–2017

What is wrong

On certain vehicles, the passenger's frontal airbag may not deploy correctly due to an issue in manufacturing. As a result of long-term storage, there could be insufficient compression strength of the coolant within the inflator housing of the passenger's frontal airbag, which may cause the airbag to fail to deploy properly in the event of a crash (where deployment is warranted), which could increase the risk of injury to the front passenger occupant.

What the dealer will do

Dealers will replace the passenger's frontal airbag inflator.

1,567 vehicles affected in CanadaCarSafety Mfr

Airbag

Transport Canada recall 2016302 · manufacturer campaign PM655 / PC467

14 June 2016

Transport Canada lists: Leaf 2016 · Sentra 2016

What is wrong

On certain vehicles, the wiring harness connector for the dual stage passenger airbag may not have been manufactured to specification, allowing the connector to become partially disconnected from the airbag. In the event of a crash, this could result in a non-deployment of the second stage of the airbag which could increase the risk of injury to the passenger.

What the dealer will do

Dealers will inspect for proper connection and replace the passenger airbag module and wiring harness as necessary.

165 vehicles affected in CanadaCarSafety Mfr

Seats And Restraints

Transport Canada recall 2016179

25 April 2016

Transport Canada lists: JX 35 2013 · Q 50 2014–2017 · QX 60 2014–2016 · Altima 2013–2016 · and 8 more

What is wrong

On certain vehicles, a defect in the occupant classification system could allow an adult sitting in the front passenger seat to be classified as a child or an “empty seat”. This would suppress the airbag, which could increase the risk of injury in a crash.

What the dealer will do

For affected Altima, Maxima, Murano, Rogue and Sentra vehicles, dealers will reprogram the airbag control unit and the occupant classification system control unit. For affected Leaf, NV200, Pathfinder, Q50 and JX35/QX60 vehicles, dealers will replace the occupant classification system electronic control unit.

257,130 vehicles affected in CanadaSUVSafety Mfr

Seats And Restraints

Transport Canada recall 2016178

25 April 2016

Transport Canada lists: Sentra 2013–2016

What is wrong

On certain vehicles, installing a child seat in the front passenger seat could deform the seat belt bracket. This could cause the occupant classification system (OCS) sensor to fail to detect the installed child seat. In the event of a crash, the airbag would not be suppressed which would increase the risk of injury.

What the dealer will do

Dealers will reinforce the seatbelt bracket and update both the air bag control unit and electronic control unit.

53,774 vehicles affected in CanadaCarSafety Mfr

Efficiency and running cost

Class
Mid-size
In its class
More efficient than 86% of 193 2016 vehicles in this class
Tailpipe CO₂
167 g/km

Set your own distance and pump price · Full efficiency ranking

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Common questions

Does the 2016 Nissan Sentra have any recalls?
Transport Canada has 6 recalls on record for the 2016 Nissan Sentra. Recall repairs are free at any manufacturer dealer.
What fuel economy does the 2016 Nissan Sentra get?
NRCan rates the 2016 Nissan Sentra at 7.2 L/100 km combined, emitting 167 g of CO2 per kilometre. There are 2 rated versions; this is the median.
What does it cost to run a 2016 Nissan Sentra for a year?
At 20,000 km a year and Ontario average prices, about $2,232 in fuel, producing roughly 3,326 kg of CO2. Your own distance and prices will change this — the calculator lets you set both.

Source: Transport Canada — Vehicle Recalls Database; NRCan — Fuel consumption ratings. Data current as of 30 July 2026. Running cost uses Ontario average prices (155 ¢/L, 14.5 ¢/kWh), which are hand-maintained estimates. 30,784 rated vehicles on file.