2025 Nissan Sentra vs 2025 Toyota Camry

On the public data alone the Sentra edges it 4–1.

2025 Nissan Sentra

The 2025 Nissan Sentra is sold in the U.S. as a gas midsize car with 2 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version, the Sentra, is EPA-rated at 34 mpg …

2025 Toyota Camry

The 2025 Toyota Camry is sold in the U.S. as a hybrid midsize car with 5 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version, the Camry HEV FF LE, is EPA-rated…

	2025 Nissan Sentra	2025 Toyota Camry
Segment	Midsize car	Midsize car
Powertrains	Gas	Hybrid
Best combined mpg	34	51
Safety Signal	68	55
NHTSA recalls	4	6
Critical recalls	0	1
Owner complaints	28	156
NHTSA overall stars	5	5

Green cells mark the better value on that row. Complaint counts scale with sales volume; treat them as a pattern signal, not a verdict. Sources: EPA, NHTSA.

Recalls at a glance

Source: NHTSA

Sentra

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Power Train

PMA68

946 vehicles

ProblemNissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2025 Nissan Sentra vehicles. The front left-side driveshaft may not be fully seated in the continuously variable transmission (CVT) assembly, which can cause a transmission fluid leak and loss of drive power.RiskAn unexpected loss of drive power can increase the risk of a crash. In addition, a driveshaft that is not fully engaged can result in a vehicle rollaway if the parking brake is not applied, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.FixDealers will inspect the front left driveshaft, and if necessary, replace the driveshaft and CVT assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 12, 2026. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Nissan's number for this recall is PMA68. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on June 30, 2026.

NHTSA campaign 26V410000reported Jun 26, 2026Nissan North America, Inc.

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Latches/Locks/Linkages

PD185, PMA61

26,432 vehicles

ProblemNissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2025 Altima, Sentra, 2025-2026 Frontier, and 2026 Kicks vehicles. The door strikers may have been improperly welded and break, allowing the door to open while moving. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 206, "Door Locks and Door Retention Components."RiskA door that opens unexpectedly while the vehicle is in motion increases the risk of injury or a crash.FixDealers will replace the door strikers, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 17, 2026. Owners may contact Nissan's customer service at 800-647-7261. Nissan's numbers for this recall are PD185 and PMA61. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning January 28, 2026.

NHTSA campaign 26V023000reported Jan 20, 2026Nissan North America, Inc.

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Visibility

PMA58

41,797 vehicles

ProblemNissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2025 Sentra vehicles. The windshield glass may have visible air bubbles, which can obscure the driver's visibility. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 205, "Glazing Materials."RiskReduced visibility while driving can increase the risk of a crash.FixDealers will inspect and replace the windshield as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 21, 2026. Owners may contact Nissan's customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Nissan's number for this recall is PMA58. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning November 21, 2025.

NHTSA campaign 25V807000reported Nov 20, 2025Nissan North America, Inc.

Camry

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Electrical System

26TB16 / 26TA16

508,354 vehicles

ProblemToyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2025-2026 Camry Hybrid vehicles. The instrument cluster display may fail during vehicle startup, deactivating the hazard lights, turn signals, seat belt warning system, and smart key reminder. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) numbers 101, "Control and Displays," 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices and Associated Equipment," 114, "Theft Protection and Rollaway Prevention," and 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."RiskAn instrument cluster that fails to display critical safety information increases the risk of a crash or injury.FixDealers will update the display software, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed September 21, 2026. Owners may contact Toyota's customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's numbers for this recall are 26TB16 and 26TA16.

NHTSA campaign 26V511000reported Aug 6, 2026Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing

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Hybrid Propulsion System

25TB15 / 25TA15

55,405 vehicles

ProblemToyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2025-2026 Camry Hybrid and 2026 Corolla Cross Hybrid vehicles. A bolt inside the inverter may not have been tightened properly, causing incomplete contact at the inverter terminal.RiskIncomplete contact can cause a loss of motive power, increasing the risk of a crash. In addition, a loose bolt can cause an electrical short while the vehicle is powered on, increasing the risk of a fire.FixDealers will replace the inverter assembly, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed July 23, 2026. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this recall is 25TB15/25TA15.

NHTSA campaign 25V869000reported Dec 16, 2025Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing

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Back Over Prevention

25TB13/25LB06/WRE25

1,024,407 vehicles

ProblemToyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2022-2026 Toyota, Lexus, and Subaru Solterra vehicles equipped with a Panoramic View Monitor (PVM) system. Please see the recall report for a complete list of models. A software error may cause the rearview camera to freeze or display a blank screen when the vehicle is in reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rear Visibility."RiskA rearview camera that fails to display an image can reduce the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.FixDealers will update the parking assist software, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed January 2, 2026. Owners may contact Toyota's customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's numbers for this recall are 25TB13 and 25LB06. Subaru's number for this recall is WRE25.

NHTSA campaign 25V744000reported Oct 30, 2025Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing