Recall 22V244 affects 5,520 2020 Nissan Sentra vehicles with misaligned right-hand LED headlights. Repair is free at any franchised Nissan dealer.
Nissan is recalling 5,520 2020 Sentra vehicles with LED headlights because the right-hand headlight aim is misaligned. The improper aim can reduce the driver's visibility and increase crash risk, and Nissan dealers will complete the repair free of charge.
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What's wrong?
The right-hand LED head lamp on the 2020 Nissan Sentra is the passenger-side headlight assembly. Its job is to aim a controlled beam onto the road so the driver can see ahead and so the light pattern stays within Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 108.
On affected Sentras, the right-hand head lamp was set with the wrong aiming logic during supplier setup. That means the lamp aim parameters were misaligned before the part reached the vehicle. The left-hand LED head lamp meets the standard, and the issue is limited to the right-hand LED head lamp on Sentra vehicles equipped with LED headlights.
There is no warning sign before failure. An owner is not expected to hear, feel, or see a dashboard alert from this problem. The misalignment is found through inspection and is corrected by replacing the subject right-hand LED head lamp.
Who's affected?
| 2020 Nissan Sentra | Headlights |
|---|---|
| Units affected | 5,520 |
| Field incidents | NHTSA has logged no field incidents to date. |
Not every 2020 Nissan Sentra sedan is on the list. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific sedan is included.
What's the safety risk?
An improperly aimed right-hand headlight reduces the driver's visibility and increases the risk of a crash. There is no warning sign before the lighting problem affects visibility, so schedule the repair soon and use extra care at night. Repair is free at any franchised Nissan dealer.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2020 Nissan Sentra is included in this recall.
- Contact a franchised Nissan dealer to schedule the free right-hand headlight replacement that corrects the misaligned LED headlight.
- Bring the recall notice if Nissan mailed one. If not, reference recall number 22V244 when you call.
- Use extra caution at night until the repair is complete, since the misaligned headlight reduces driver visibility.
What happens at the repair
At the dealer, a Nissan technician replaces the right side LED headlight covered by recall 22V244. The recall repair is free, and parts and labor are covered. Out of pocket repairs already paid are handled through the existing warranty, not a separate reimbursement program, because the affected 2020 Sentra vehicles are under warranty. Ask the service desk how warranty coverage applies if you have prior headlight repair paperwork.
| Reimbursement | Warranty coverage applies |
|---|
Timeline
| April 13, 2022 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| April 14, 2022 | Dealer notification began |
| April 14, 2022 | Dealer notification ended |
| June 3, 2022 | VIN-searchable in NHTSA's database — Check your VIN to see whether this recall applies to your specific vehicle. |
| June 3, 2022 | Interim owner notification (was planned for this date) |
| June 10, 2022 | Owner notification mailed |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 22V244?
Recall 22V244 covers 5,520 2020 Nissan Sentra vehicles with LED headlights. The right-hand headlight aim is misaligned, so the vehicle fails Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 108 for lamps and reflective equipment. Nissan dealers will replace the right-hand headlight for free.
What should I do if my 2020 Nissan Sentra is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific Sentra is included in recall 22V244. If it is, contact a franchised Nissan dealer to schedule the right-hand headlight replacement. Reference Nissan recall number R20B4 when you call. The repair is free.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Nissan dealers will replace the right-hand headlight free of charge under recall 22V244. Federal recall law requires the manufacturer to fix the safety defect at no cost at any franchised Nissan dealer.
What is the safety risk with this Nissan Sentra recall?
The safety risk is reduced driver visibility from an improperly aimed right-hand headlight. Poor headlight aim can make it harder to see the road at night or in low-light conditions, which increases crash risk. Nissan's fix is a free headlight replacement.
When were owners notified about recall 22V244?
Nissan mailed owner notification letters on June 10, 2022. If you bought the Sentra used or never received a letter, check your VIN to confirm whether your vehicle is included, then call a franchised Nissan dealer and reference recall number R20B4.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/22V244000 |
|---|---|
| Nissan customer service | 1-800-867-7669 |
| NHTSA recall # | 22V244 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 22V244000 |
Source documents
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Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF) - Download Quarterly Report (PDF)
- Download Owner Notice (PDF)
- Download Recall Investigation Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
- Download Recall Report (PDF)
- Download Misc. Document (PDF)
This article is generated from NHTSA's primary recall filings and reviewed against the source on May 20, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →