Recall 23V421 covers 230 2022 Nissan Sentra vehicles with cowl leaks that corrode wiring. Repair will be free at Nissan dealers.
Nissan is recalling 230 2022 Sentra sedans because a missing or improper driver's side cowl seal can let water into the vehicle and corrode electrical components. The corrosion can lead to wiper, lighting, air bag, or shift interlock failures and increase crash or fire risk; the Nissan dealer repair will be free once available.
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What's wrong?
The driver's side cowl area on the 2022 Nissan Sentra sits at the base of the windshield, where outside water is supposed to drain away from the cabin. A seal in that area closes the body opening so rainwater stays outside and electrical parts inside the vehicle stay dry.
On affected Sentras, that seal is missing or installed incorrectly. During heavy rain, water can pass through the driver side cowl area and leak into the cabin. Moisture inside the vehicle can corrode electrical components, which is the defect Nissan reported in NHTSA campaign 23V421.
The warning sign is water on the front left-hand floor after heavy rain. If you see wet carpet or pooling near the driver's feet, tell the Nissan dealer that the cowl seal recall is tied to water intrusion and electrical corrosion.
Who's affected?
| 2022 Nissan Sentra | body structure |
|---|---|
| Units affected | 230 |
Not every 2022 Nissan Sentra sedan is on the list. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific sedan is included.
What's the safety risk?
Water entering the driver side cowl can corrode electrical components. That can knock out wipers or exterior lights, disable air bags, allow shifting without the brake pedal, or cause an electrical short and fire risk. If you see water on the front left floor after heavy rain, schedule service soon. Repair will be free at any franchised Nissan dealer once available.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2022 Nissan Sentra is included in this recall.
- Wait for Nissan's owner letter or dealer guidance before scheduling the final repair.
- Ask a franchised Nissan dealer when the free driver's-side cowl reseal and harness inspection opens; it addresses water leaks that corrode electrical components.
- Reference recall number 23V421 when you call Nissan or the dealer.
- Avoid driving if wipers, exterior lights, air bag warnings, shifting behavior, or burning smells appear before the repair.
What happens at the repair
When the final remedy opens, a Nissan technician will inspect the driver's side cowl and reseal it if the seal is missing or improper. If water intrusion or corrosion is found, the dealer will replace the main harness and engine room harness. The recall repair will be free once available. Repairs already paid by the owner are handled through the existing vehicle warranty, not through a separate reimbursement program, because the affected 2022 Sentra vehicles are under warranty. Ask the Nissan service desk how warranty coverage applies if you already paid for related cowl sealing or harness work.
| Reimbursement | Warranty coverage applies |
|---|
Timeline
| June 12, 2023 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| June 14, 2023 | Dealer notification began |
| June 14, 2023 | Dealer notification ended |
| July 26, 2023 | Interim owner notification (was planned for this date) |
| July 31, 2023 | Owner notification mailed |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 23V421?
Recall 23V421 covers 230 2022 Nissan Sentra vehicles with a missing or improper driver's side cowl seal. Water can leak inside the vehicle and corrode electrical components. Nissan dealers will inspect and reseal the cowl, and replace affected harnesses for free when needed.
What should I do if my 2022 Nissan Sentra is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific Sentra is included in recall 23V421. If it is, contact a franchised Nissan dealer and ask for the driver's side cowl inspection. Reference campaign 23V421 when you call. Nissan customer service is 1-800-867-7669.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires the manufacturer to repair the defect at no cost, and Nissan's filing says the inspection, cowl reseal, and any needed main harness or engine room harness replacement will be performed free of charge at a franchised Nissan dealer.
What is the safety risk?
Water intrusion can corrode electrical components and cause loss of wiper motor function or exterior lighting, inoperative air bags, or shifting into gear without pressing the brake pedal. Those failures increase crash risk. An electrical short circuit also increases fire risk. The dealer repair is free.
When were owners notified about recall 23V421?
Nissan mailed owner notification letters on July 26, 2023. If you bought the Sentra used or never received a letter, the VIN still decides whether the recall applies. Check your VIN, then call a franchised Nissan dealer with campaign number 23V421.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/23V421000 |
|---|---|
| Nissan customer service | 1-800-867-7669 |
| NHTSA recall # | 23V421 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 23V421000 |
Source documents
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Download Quarterly Report (PDF) - Download Owner Notice (PDF)
- Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF)
- Download Recall Report (PDF)
- Download Recall Investigation Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (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 →