# Nissan Sentra aBS warning light: complaints, recalls and what to do **Verdict:** Drive to a shop this week - **Owner complaints:** 16 - **Most complaints:** 2018 (3) - **Related recalls:** 0 - **Verdict:** This week ## Quick answer NHTSA has 16 owner complaints about the aBS warning light on the Nissan Sentra (2015-2026 models), most for the **2018** model year (3). No recall covers the parts behind this light, so a repair is usually at the owner's cost. Drive to a shop this week: If only the ABS light is on and the brakes feel normal, you can drive carefully to a shop, leaving more stopping room. ## Nissan Sentra aBS warning light complaints by model year | Model year | Complaints mentioning the abs light | All complaints that year | Share | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | 2015 | 1 | 352 | 0% | | 2016 | 2 | 270 | 1% | | 2017 | 2 | 231 | 1% | | 2018 | 3 | 185 | 2% | | 2019 | 1 | 223 | 0% | | 2020 | 1 | 207 | 0% | | 2021 | 2 | 133 | 2% | | 2022 | 3 | 81 | 4% | | 2023 | 1 | 20 | 5% | Counts are complaints filed with NHTSA whose description mentions this light. They show where owners have had trouble, not a failure rate: popular years collect more complaints simply because more cars are on the road. ## Is there a recall for the Nissan Sentra aBS warning light? Not for the parts behind this light, as of 2026-11-04. The Nissan Sentra has 22 recalls for other parts in 2015-2026; see the [Nissan Sentra page](/vehicles/nissan-sentra) or check your VIN at [nhtsa.gov/recalls](https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls). ## What Nissan Sentra owners report - "The Malfunction symbol/ABS light comes on once a week & will not allow me to crank my car and i have to jump it off to get it back started. My car is bought from a rental car agency Jan 2025 who provided me the receipts that the car was taken care of properly. Within the first week of purchase, the vehicle would not..." -- owner of a 2023 Nissan Sentra, complaint filed 2025 - "The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the traction control, ABS, ESP Fault, and Master Brake System warning lights illuminated. The contact then stated that several other warning lights on the instrument panel started to malfunction. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was..." -- owner of a 2022 Nissan Sentra, complaint filed 2022 - "My ABS light randomly come on along side of traction control, front and rear collision assistance lights. Car has had electrical problems since I got it such as sometimes bright headlights won't come on( they just stay on the dim regardless of what you do) the radio will just freeze and not work at all. Have to..." -- owner of a 2021 Nissan Sentra, complaint filed 2024 Excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly cleaned for reading. They are owners' own accounts and have not been verified. ## What the aBS warning light means The ABS light means the anti-lock brake system has found a fault and turned itself off. Your regular brakes should still work, but the wheels can lock up in a hard stop, especially on wet or icy roads. The most common cause is a failed wheel speed sensor. If the red brake warning light is also on, the problem may affect normal braking and you should stop driving. The most common causes, on any make: 1. **Failed wheel speed sensor** (most common) 2. **Damaged sensor wiring or tone ring** (common) 3. **Low brake fluid** (less common) 4. **ABS module or pump failure** (less common) Full causes, what to do and how to reset it: [ABS warning light](/warning-lights/abs). ## Frequently asked questions ### Is there a recall for the Nissan Sentra abs light? Not for the parts behind this light, as of 2026-11-04. A repair is usually at the owner's cost unless the car is under warranty. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls, since new recalls are added often. ### Which Nissan Sentra years have the most abs light complaints? In NHTSA's database the 2016, 2018 and 2022 Sentra model years have the most complaints mentioning the aBS warning light, with 3 for 2018. Complaint counts reflect how many cars were sold as well as how often problems happen. ### Is it safe to drive a Nissan Sentra with the abs light on? Drive to a shop this week. If only the ABS light is on and the brakes feel normal, you can drive carefully to a shop, leaving more stopping room. Stop driving and have it towed if the red brake light is on too, the pedal is soft or sinks, or the car pulls hard when braking. ### How do I check if my Nissan Sentra has an open recall? Enter the 17-character VIN from your dashboard or registration at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask any Nissan dealer. Open recalls are fixed free of charge, even if you are not the first owner. ## Sources - [NHTSA: Vehicle safety complaints and recalls (api.nhtsa.gov)](https://www.nhtsa.gov/nhtsa-datasets-and-apis) - [NHTSA: Check for recalls by VIN](https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls) ## Other Nissan Sentra warning lights - [Airbag (SRS) warning light](https://diagxcar.com/warning-lights/airbag/nissan-sentra): 44 complaints - [Battery (charging system) warning light](https://diagxcar.com/warning-lights/battery/nissan-sentra): 12 complaints - [Brake warning light](https://diagxcar.com/warning-lights/brake/nissan-sentra): 49 complaints - [Check engine light](https://diagxcar.com/warning-lights/check-engine/nissan-sentra): 117 complaints - [Power steering warning light](https://diagxcar.com/warning-lights/power-steering/nissan-sentra): 10 complaints - [Traction control light](https://diagxcar.com/warning-lights/traction-control/nissan-sentra): 17 complaints ## ABS warning light on other models - [Ram 1500](https://diagxcar.com/warning-lights/abs/ram-1500): 280 complaints - [Jeep Wrangler](https://diagxcar.com/warning-lights/abs/jeep-wrangler): 180 complaints - [Chevrolet Silverado](https://diagxcar.com/warning-lights/abs/chevrolet-silverado): 89 complaints - [Honda Accord](https://diagxcar.com/warning-lights/abs/honda-accord): 72 complaints - [Jeep Grand Cherokee](https://diagxcar.com/warning-lights/abs/jeep-grand-cherokee): 58 complaints - [Chevrolet Traverse](https://diagxcar.com/warning-lights/abs/chevrolet-traverse): 53 complaints - [Hyundai Santa Fe](https://diagxcar.com/warning-lights/abs/hyundai-santa-fe): 45 complaints - [Hyundai Sonata](https://diagxcar.com/warning-lights/abs/hyundai-sonata): 42 complaints - [Toyota Prius](https://diagxcar.com/warning-lights/abs/toyota-prius): 40 complaints - [GMC Sierra](https://diagxcar.com/warning-lights/abs/gmc-sierra): 37 complaints ## Nissan Sentra - [Nissan Sentra specs and mpg by year](https://diagxcar.com/vehicles/nissan-sentra) --- Source page: https://diagxcar.com/warning-lights/abs/nissan-sentra Updated: 2026-11-04 General information, not a substitute for a qualified mechanic.