NHTSA // CRASH-TESTED
2019 Nissan Sentra Nismo Safety Ratings
The 2019 Nissan Sentra Nismo scores 75 out of 100 on the NHTSA Safety Index (Average), 0 recalls, and 202 owner complaints on file.
Updated Oct 1, 2026 from NHTSA data · Reviewed by Ivanna Verstliar
The 2019 Nissan Sentra NISMO presents a mixed safety profile. While it benefits from a clean recall record, showing zero recalls, its overall Safety Index of 75 out of 100 places it in the Average band. This moderate score is influenced by limited crash-test coverage from NHTSA and a modest assessment in avoidance technology. Prospective buyers should consider these areas where data is less comprehensive.
The 2019 Nissan Sentra NISMO received a NHTSA Safety Index of 75/100 and a 4-out-of-5-star NHTSA rollover rating, per National Highway Traffic Safety Administration data.
MotorCaliber Safety Desk // NHTSA data, verified Oct 1, 2026
Among the 119 Sedans from 2019 that NHTSA has crash-tested, the 2019 Nissan Sentra Nismo ranks 103 for overall NHTSA Safety Index.
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| NHTSA Safety Index | 75 / 100 (Average) |
|---|---|
| Frontal / Side / Rollover | 4 stars |
| Rollover risk | 11.8% |
| Recalls on file | 0 |
| Owner complaints | 202 (unverified allegations) |
| Class rank | 103 of 119 Sedans tested for 2019 |
| Data verified | Oct 1, 2026 |
ANALYSISHow safe is the 2019 Nissan Sentra Nismo?
The 2019 Nissan Sentra NISMO shows a split safety profile. Its single confirmed crash-test result, a 4-star rollover rating, stands as a genuine strength for a front-wheel-drive sedan. This contributes to an overall Safety Index score of 75/100, placing it in the Average band. The defect record is clean, with zero recall campaigns for this model year, earning a sub-score of 14/20. However, crash protection received only 56 of a possible 70 points. This limitation is due to the absence of NHTSA frontal and side star ratings, as the Safety Index cannot credit what federal testing has not measured. Avoidance technology also scored low, at 4.5/10. Forward collision warning is an optional feature, and lane departure warning is entirely absent. While the 202 owner complaints filed with NHTSA remain unverified, the concentration of alleged issues in the Electrical System and Service Brakes categories is notable. Further, 31 reports concern Forward Collision Avoidance, a significant volume for a variant primarily marketed for its sport-tuned character.
NCAP // CRASH TESTHow did the 2019 Nissan Sentra Nismo perform in crash tests?
The 2019 Nissan Sentra NISMO leaves significant crash-protection questions unanswered. While the model earned a 4 out of 5-star rollover rating, with a 12 percent rollover risk and a passing dynamic tip test, NHTSA did not assign overall, frontal, or side crash-test star ratings. This absence means key dimensions of occupant protection remain unrated.
Source: NHTSA NCAP, VehicleId 13423
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NHTSA // RECALLSDoes the 2019 Nissan Sentra Nismo have any recalls?
The 2019 Nissan Sentra NISMO carries zero NHTSA recall campaigns on file. No park-outside or do-not-drive advisory has been issued for this model year. That is a straightforward positive in the defect-record portion of the Safety Index, which contributed 14 out of a possible 20 points to the overall score.
NHTSA // COMPLAINTSWhat do owners report about the 2019 Nissan Sentra Nismo?
Owners have filed 202 unverified complaints with NHTSA, alleging 16 crashes and 18 injuries. The most frequently cited components are the Electrical System (57 reports), Power Train (49), Unknown or Other (39), Service Brakes (36), Forward Collision Avoidance (31), and Exterior Lighting (26). These are unverified consumer allegations, not established defects.
202 owner complaints on file. These are unverified allegations reported to NHTSA.
USED BUYERWhat should used buyers know about the 2019 Nissan Sentra Nismo?
No open recall currently appears in federal records for this 7-year-old vehicle; however, prospective owners should confirm with NHTSA's free recall lookup using the VIN. This step ensures no new campaigns have been added since manufacture and that any remedy work, if applicable, has been completed. Used-market history can affect remedy status.
- Zero recall campaigns are on file for the 2019 Nissan Sentra NISMO specifically, a clean defect record that accounts for 14 of the 20 available points in that sub-category.
- NHTSA did not rate the 2019 Sentra NISMO for frontal or side crash protection, meaning those star ratings are absent, not low, and that gap limits the crash-protection sub-score to 56/70.
- Forward collision warning is listed as optional equipment on this model year, not standard, which directly reduces the avoidance-tech sub-score to 4.5/10 and contributes to the Average band placement.
- The 202 unverified NHTSA complaints include 31 specifically targeting the Forward Collision Avoidance system, a concentration worth scrutinizing given that the feature is optional and its availability may vary between individual used-market examples.
RANKINGSWhere the 2019 Nissan Sentra Nismo places
The 2019 Nissan Sentra Nismo qualifies for these MotorCaliber safety rankings:
FAQ2019 Nissan Sentra Nismo safety questions
Was the 2019 Nissan Sentra Nismo crash-tested by NHTSA?
Yes. NHTSA crash-tested the 2019 Nissan Sentra Nismo, and it earns a NHTSA Safety Index of 75 out of 100, placing it in the Average band. The index combines federal crash-test stars, standard crash-avoidance tech, and the recall record.
What are the 2019 Nissan Sentra Nismo crash-test star ratings?
In NHTSA testing the 2019 Nissan Sentra Nismo earned 4 out of 5 stars for rollover. Its measured rollover risk is 11.8%. Categories NHTSA did not test show as not rated.
How many recalls does the 2019 Nissan Sentra Nismo have?
According to NHTSA recall data, no vehicle recalls are on file for the 2019 Nissan Sentra Nismo as of Oct 1, 2026. Equipment recalls, if any, are excluded from the Safety Index. Run your VIN through NHTSA's recall lookup to confirm the status is current.
How many complaints have owners filed about the 2019 Nissan Sentra Nismo?
According to NHTSA's complaint database, 202 owner complaints are on file for the 2019 Nissan Sentra Nismo. These are unverified allegations submitted by owners, not confirmed defects, and include reports involving a crash or a fire.
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Rivals in Sedan (2019)
| Vehicle | NHTSA Safety Index | Overall stars | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 Acura RLX Sport | 100/100 | not rated | 0 |
| 2019 Audi A4 Allroad | 99/100 | not rated | 0 |
| 2019 Audi Rs5 Sportback | 99/100 | not rated | 0 |
| 2019 Audi S5 Sportback | 99/100 | not rated | 0 |
| 2019 Audi S4 | 98/100 | not rated | 1 |
| 2019 Tesla Model S 60d | 98/100 | not rated | 0 |
- DATA Pulled directly from NHTSA: New Car Assessment Program crash tests (VehicleId 13423), the recallsByVehicle and complaintsByVehicle records for the Nissan Sentra Nismo 2019.
- SCORE The NHTSA Safety Index (0-100) weights crash protection, standard crash-avoidance tech, and the defect record. Full formula on the methodology page. It ranks 103 of 119 in the Sedan class for 2019.
- EDITED Written by the MotorCaliber Safety Desk and reviewed for accuracy and plain-language clarity by Ivanna Verstliar, Editor, against the source figures on this page.
- VERIFIED Data last synced Oct 1, 2026. Recalls change; confirm your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. See our corrections policy and disclosure.