Published
July 14, 2026
If you drive a 2025 Sentra, the fix is free at any Nissan dealer — and because the car can roll after you shift into Park, using the parking brake until it is repaired is a sensible precaution.
What Is Being Recalled?
Nissan North America, Inc. is recalling certain 2025 Nissan Sentra sedans because the front left-side driveshaft may not be fully seated in the continuously variable transmission (CVT). The recall — assigned NHTSA campaign number 26V410 — covers about 946 vehicles built at Nissan's Aguascalientes II plant in Mexico over a short production window in mid-September 2025.When the driveshaft is not fully seated, transmission fluid can leak and the car can lose drive power. Regulators also warn that an affected vehicle may move after the driver shifts into Park, a roll-away risk that increases the chance of a crash or injury. The remedy is a free dealer inspection and, where needed, replacement of the driveshaft and the CVT assembly. This is the second Sentra recall Nissan issued in a short span, and it is separate from the earlier campaign.
Remedy
Free dealer inspection & repair
Dealers inspect the front left driveshaft and, if it is not fully seated, replace the driveshaft and the CVT assembly at no charge · repair is tied to your VIN
Recall Date
June 2026 (NHTSA 26V410)
Owner notification letters mailing by about August 5, 2026
Units Affected
~946 vehicles
Certain 2025 Sentra cars built at Aguascalientes II, Mexico, ~September 11–13, 2025
Hazard
Loss of power · roll-away
Driveshaft not fully seated in the CVT can cause a fluid leak, loss of drive power, and movement after shifting to Park
Documentation Required
No
Safety-recall repairs are keyed to your VIN — no receipt or purchase documentation needed; there is no online claim form to file
Why the Driveshaft Issue Is Dangerous
A driveshaft transfers engine power through the transmission to the wheels. If the front left driveshaft is not fully seated in the CVT, two problems can follow. First, transmission fluid can escape, and a low-fluid CVT can lose the ability to drive the wheels — the car may stop moving even while the engine runs. Second, and more serious for a parked car, the drive connection can be compromised enough that the vehicle rolls after the driver believes it is safely in Park.A vehicle that moves on its own after being shifted into Park can strike people, other cars, or property. That is why federal regulators treat roll-away conditions as a safety defect warranting a recall rather than a routine service item.
What the Repair Involves
Nissan dealers will inspect the front left driveshaft. If it is found not to be fully seated, the dealer will replace both the driveshaft and the entire CVT assembly. It is a labor-intensive repair — reporting indicates it can take up to about 10.5 hours of dealer labor — but it is performed at no cost to the owner under the safety recall.Because the number of affected cars is small (about 946), most 2025 Sentra owners are not included. The way to know for certain is to check your vehicle identification number (VIN) against the recall.
How to Check Your Vehicle and Get the Repair
You do not need a claim form, a receipt, or any documentation — a safety recall is tied to your VIN, and there is no online remedy portal to submit. To act on this recall:• Look up your 17-character VIN (on the driver-side dashboard, the driver door jamb, or your registration) on the official NHTSA recall lookup or Nissan's owner recall page to confirm whether your specific car is included under campaign 26V410.
• If your VIN is covered, contact a Nissan dealer to schedule the free inspection and repair.
• Watch for Nissan's owner notification letter, which the company is mailing by about August 5, 2026.
• Until the repair is done, applying the parking brake every time you park is a reasonable precaution given the roll-away risk.
Is There a Lawsuit or Money Payment?
No. This is a safety recall — an official corrective action ordered through NHTSA — not a class action settlement. There is no cash payment, no fund, and no claim form. The benefit is the free repair. If you already paid out of pocket for a related repair before the recall, keep your records; automakers sometimes offer reimbursement for pre-notification repairs, and Nissan's owner letter or the NHTSA notice will state whether reimbursement is available here.If a defect later leads to a consumer class action (as has happened with other Nissan components), that would be a separate matter from this recall. For context on Nissan transmission and engine litigation, see our coverage of the Nissan VC-Turbo engine defect class action.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which Nissan Sentras are being recalled?
Certain 2025 Sentra vehicles built at the Aguascalientes II plant in Mexico around September 11–13, 2025 — about 946 cars — under NHTSA campaign 26V410. Confirm your specific vehicle by entering your VIN on the NHTSA recall lookup or Nissan's recall page.
What is the problem?
The front left driveshaft may not be fully seated in the CVT, which can cause a transmission-fluid leak and loss of drive power, and can let the vehicle move after being shifted into Park — a roll-away risk.
How much does the repair cost?
Nothing. Dealers inspect the front left driveshaft and, if it is not fully seated, replace the driveshaft and the CVT assembly at no charge.
Do I need a receipt or documentation?
No. The repair is tied to your VIN, not a purchase receipt, and there is no online claim form. Take the car to a Nissan dealer, which looks up the VIN and performs the covered repair.
Sources
- NHTSA — Recalls (search VIN / campaign 26V410)
- Autoblog — Nissan's Second Sentra Recall Targets a Driveshaft That Can Slip Out
- Carscoops — Two Nissan Recalls, One Sentra That Can Roll Out of Park
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Remedy
Free dealer inspection and, if needed, replacement of the driveshaft + CVT assembly
Recall Number
NHTSA 26V410
Recalling Company
Nissan North America, Inc.
Agency
NHTSA
Recall Date
June 2026 (owner letters by ~August 5, 2026)
Official Recall Notice
NHTSA Recalls Lookup
