Nissan Recalls Sentra Models Over Windshield Visibility Concerns

Nissan North America, Inc. has initiated a voluntary recall affecting 41,797 model year 2025 Nissan Sentra vehicles due to a potential defect in the front windshield assembly that could impair driver visibility and increase the risk of a crash. The issue stems from a supplier production problem that has since been rectified, according to Nissan’s submission to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).

The defect involves the presence of visible air bubbles within the laminate layer of the front windshield. These bubbles can arise from a supplier manufacturing issue where foreign particles may have been trapped between the glass sheets and the Polyvinyl Butyral (PVB) film during production. This can lead to a separation between components, creating bubble-like delamination. The root cause was identified as potentially misaligned locator pins within the front windshield glass molds at the supplier’s facility, which could result in uneven pressure distribution and impede proper air evacuation during assembly. Depending on their size and location, these air bubbles may not comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) 205, “Glazing Materials,” and specific sections of ANSI Z26.1-1996 testing standards, which prohibit bubbles or defects extending beyond a certain limit from the windshield’s outer edge. No preceding warning to the customer is expected before this condition manifests.

The affected vehicles were produced between July 5, 2025, and October 17, 2025. Nissan has stated that no other Nissan or INFINITI vehicles are impacted by this recall. The windshield component in question is manufactured by VITRO, a Tier 1 supplier located in Ecatepec de Morelos, Mexico. The specific part number for the affected windshield is 72700 6MW0B.

Nissan became aware of the issue on August 25, 2025, when a technician at the Nissan Aguas II plant identified air bubbles in the front windshield of a 2025 Nissan Sentra during a routine audit. The company immediately quarantined the vehicle and launched an investigation in conjunction with the supplier. Through August and September 2025, Nissan and VITRO conducted duplication testing to understand the nature of the delamination. By October 2025, the investigation pinpointed the misaligned locator pins at the supplier’s assembly process as the likely source of the problem. Following an assessment of the affected windshields, Nissan determined that the condition could potentially violate FMVSS requirements, leading to a decision on November 13, 2025, to initiate a voluntary recall for the U.S. market.

As a precautionary measure, Nissan advises owners of potentially affected vehicles not to drive them and to park them outside. The remedy for this recall involves dealers inspecting the windshield for air bubbles. If detected, the windshield will be replaced. This inspection and any necessary replacement will be performed free of charge to the vehicle owner, with an estimated repair time of two and a half hours. Nissan is not aware of any warranty claims, accidents, or injuries associated with this specific windshield defect.

Dealers are scheduled to be notified of the recall on November 21, 2025, and the VIN search tool on the NHTSA website will be updated with this information on the same date. Owners of all potentially affected vehicles will begin receiving notification letters starting January 15, 2026. Nissan will not be providing reimbursement for pre-notification repairs, as the affected vehicles are still covered under warranty.

Article by Mel Anara, based upon information from Nissan North America, Inc.

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