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moderate Owners of the 2020 Nissan Sentra have filed 4 NHTSA complaints about the lighting at roughly $250 to repair (U.S. federal records, as of August 2026). Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. See lighting across all vehicles →
| Model year | lighting complaints |
|---|---|
| 2016 Sentra | 7 |
| 2017 Sentra | 12 |
| 2018 Sentra | 11 |
| 2019 Sentra | 19 |
| 2020 Sentra (this page) | 4 |
An improperly aimed headlight may reduce the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
The manufacturer has issued service bulletins covering lighting on this vehicle — documented repair instructions, service campaigns, or warranty extensions sent to dealers. A TSB isn't a recall (it's not a free safety remedy), but it's the manufacturer acknowledging the issue and how to fix it.
HEADLAMP, FOG LAMP, OR REAR COMBINATION LAMP FOGGING This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗Fog Lamp Reprogram Voluntary Service Campaign Campaign Summary: Nissan is conducting a Voluntary Service Campaign to reprogram the Body Control Module (BCM) on certain 2020 model year Nissan Sentra (B18) SR grade vehicles, registered or being sold for registration within the state of Pennsylvania, with countermeasure software to prevent the vehicleâs fog lamps from being activated at the same time high beams are used. The vehicleâs current software allows fog lamps to operate while the high beams are engaged, which may not be permitted under current Pennsylvania Vehicle Inspection standards. The driver may use the manual switches to operate either the fog lamps or high beams, but without
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗VOLUNTARY SERVICE CAMPAIGN BCM REPROGRAM TO DISABLE FOG LAMP OPERATION DURING HIGH BEAM OPERATION INTRODUCTION Nissan is conducting this voluntary service campaign, on certain specific model year 2020 Sentra SR models, to reprogram the BCM in order to disable fog lamp operation when the high beams are in use. This service will be performed at no charge to the customer for parts or labor. IDENTIFICATION NUMBER Nissan has assigned identification number P0A34 to this campaign. This number must appear on all communication and documentation of any nature dealing with this campaign. DEALER RESPONSIBILITY Dealers are to repair vehicles falling within range of this campaign that enter the service de
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications. Bring the bulletin number to your dealer or shop.
It's a documented issue but not catastrophic. 4 complaints have been filed. Repairs average $250 and most owners catch it before it causes a breakdown.
Based on the 4 complaints filed, lighting issues most often appear around 3,638 miles. Some report problems earlier; some make it well past 150,000 with no symptoms. Maintenance habits matter — vehicles that received timely fluid services and were not regularly overworked tend to last longer.
Independent shops typically charge around $250 for lighting repairs on this vehicle. Dealer pricing tends to run 20-40% higher. The exact figure depends on the specific failure mode, parts availability, and your local labor rates. If you're outside factory warranty, an extended service contract often covers this category.
Yes — 1 active recall(s) cover lighting issues on this vehicle. Recall fixes are always free regardless of mileage or warranty status. Use the VIN decoder at the top of the page to check if your specific vehicle is affected.