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2019 Nissan Sentra

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2019 Sentra.

Body PASSENGER CAR

The 2019 Nissan Sentra is a passenger car requiring 4.6 qt of 0W-20 oil for engine maintenance, presenting a reliability profile defined by 220 total owner complaints and 2 recalls. With the Power Train identified as the top complaint area, this model year sits within a broader complaint history covering 1990-2026. This positioning places the vehicle between the model's recorded extremes, specifically the 638 complaints logged in 2013 and the lowest mark of 8 set in 2026.

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Quick specs

Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.

Engine oil capacity4.6 qtOEM · verified
Engine oil type0W-20OEM · verified
Lug nut torque83 ft-lbsOEM · verified

Fitment & sizes

Replacement part sizes and factory part numbers — battery, bulbs, filters and belts.

From the factory this vehicle uses a BCI 35 · 550 CCA battery, OE oil filter 1520865F0E. Note the factory front wiper blades is now discontinued — plan on a superseded or quality aftermarket equivalent, which the part pages below list where known. Each part links to every other vehicle that shares it, so a part you already stock may fit more of your fleet than you'd expect.

Battery groupBCI 35 · 550 CCAOEM · verified
Tire size215/45ZR18/XL 93YOEM · verified
Wheel / rim7 inOEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter1520865F0E
Engine air filter1654630P00
Spark plug224011TT1C alt 22401CK81B
Front wiper blades288903SG0C discontinued · alt 288903SG1B
Serpentine belt117203SG0B alt 11720EN20B
Thermostat212303RC1A alt 21200ET01A
Cabin air filter272773DF0A

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length182.3 in
Overall width69.3 in
Overall height59.1 in
Wheelbase106.3 in
Curb weight2899 lb
Track (front / rear)60.2 / 60.2 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)60/40

Performance & power Independent road tests

0–60 mph, quarter-mile, horsepower and torque from independent road tests.

Independent road tests for the Sentra of this era, listed by trim and engine — this page spans more than one engine, so no single horsepower figure is shown.

7.0–10.2 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 7.00 sec — 2018 SR Turbo
YearTrim / engine0–60¼ mileHPDrivetrain
2018SR Turbo 1.6L Turbo I-47.00 sec15.40 sec188 hpFWD
2016SL 1.8L I-49.50 sec17.40 sec130 hpFWD
2016SL 1.8L I-410.00 sec17.60 sec130 hpFWD
2016SL 1.8L I-410.20 sec18.20 sec130 hpFWD
2013SL 1.8L I-49.20 sec17.20 sec130 hpFWD
2013SL 1.8L I-49.60 sec17.30 sec130 hpFWD
2013SL 1.8L I-49.70 sec17.40 sec130 hpFWD

Service quick specs OEM factory data

Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.

This engine holds 4.6 qt of 0W-20 engine oil, Dot 3 brake fluid. Torque lug nuts to 83 ft-lbs. The firing order is 1-3-4-2.

Lubricants & capacities

Brake FluidDot 3
Engine CoolantNissan Long Life Antifreeze/Coolant
Engine Coolant Capacity7.0
Engine CoolantNissan Long Life Antifreeze/Coolant
Engine Coolant Capacity9.0
Engine Oil0W-20
Engine Oil Capacity4.6 qt
Engine Oil0W-20

Engine torques

Engine Flywheel Bolts80 ft-lbs
Engine Flywheel Bolts80 ft-lbs
Engine Flywheel Bolts80 ft-lbs
Engine Flywheel Bolts80 ft-lbs
Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts20 ft-lbs
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts25 ft-lbs
Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts20 ft-lbs
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts25 ft-lbs

Chassis torques

Lug Nuts83 ft-lbs
Front Wheel Hub105.0

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order1-3-4-2
Curb Idle Speed (No Load)650 rpm
Curb Idle Speed Variance (No Load)50 rpm
Curb Idle Speed (Secondary Under Load)650 rpm
Curb Idle Speed Variance (Secondary Under Load)50 rpm
Spark Plug ManufacturerNissan
Spark Plug Gap.035 in
Spark Plug Torque14 ft-lbs

Battery & A/C

Standard BCI Group Number35
Standard BCI Cranking Performance550 cca

Service checks

RPM73.0
RPM51.0

Brakes

Brake Caliper Bolt to Carrier TorqueFront: 20.0 ft-lbs; Rear: 32.0 ft-lbs
Brake Caliper Carrier to Hub Bolt TorqueFront: 122.0 ft-lbs; Rear: 62.0 ft-lbs
ABS Sensor TorqueFront: 6.0; Rear: 6.0
Vented Rotor Minimum Thickness after RefinishFront: .866; Rear: .315
Variation from Parallelism Thickness VariationFront: .0003; Rear: .0006
Maximum Rotor RunoutFront: .0014; Rear: .0039
Maximum Drum DiameterRear: 9.055; Parking Brake: 6.810

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Camshaft Bearing/Carrier Cap Bolts or Studs — tightening sequence 1 stages
11.4 ft. lbs., Step 2: 4.3 ft. lbs., Step 3: 7.01.4 ft. lbs
Camshaft Bearing/Carrier Cap Bolts or Studs — tightening sequence 1 stages
117 inch lbs., Step 2: 52 inch lbs., Step 3: 84 inch lbs.17 in
Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages
120 ft. lbs., Step 2: Back off 360 degrees, Step 3: 14 ft. lbs., Step 4: 6020 ft. lbs
Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages
114 ft. lbs., Step 2: 6514 ft. lbs
Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages
120 ft. lbs., Step 2: 0 ft. lbs., Step 3: 14 ft. lbs., Step 4: 60°.20 ft. lbs
Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages
114 ft. lbs., Step 2: 65°.14 ft. lbs
Crankshaft Pulley and/or Damper Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
122.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: 6022 ft. lbs
Crankshaft Pulley and/or Damper Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
122.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: 6022 ft. lbs
Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 1 stages
130 ft. lbs., Step 2: Turn 100-105°, Step 3: Fully loosen all bolts in reverse order., Step 4: 30 ft. lbs., Step 5: Turn 95-100°, Step 6: Turn 195-200°.30 ft. lbs
Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 1 stages
130 ft. lbs., Step 2: Turn 100°, Step 3: Fully loosen all bolts in reverse order., Step 4: 30 ft. lbs., Step 5: Turn 100°, Step 6: Turn 100°.30 ft. lbs
Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
1Bolts 1-620 ft. lbs
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
1Bolts 1, 4-1220 ft. lbs
Main Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages
125 ft. lbs., Step 2: 7025 ft. lbs
Main Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages
125 ft. lbs., Step 2: 7025 ft. lbs
Main Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages
125 ft. lbs., Step 2: 70°.25 ft. lbs
Main Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages
125 ft. lbs., Step 2: 60°.25 ft. lbs

Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified

Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.

Under the factory schedule, replace the engine oil and filter every 5,000 mi; spark plugs at 105,000 mi; coolant at 105,000 mi. The big-interval services (at 105,000 mi for coolant, and the transmission fluid) are the ones owners most often skip — on a lower-mileage example, assume the original fluids are still in it and check them first.

Every 5,000 miEngine Oil (drain & refill) · Engine Oil Filter (replace) · Tire & Wheel Assembly (rotate)
Every 10,000 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect) · Brake Drum Assembly (inspect) · Brake Line (inspect) · Brake Linings (inspect) · Brake Rotor (inspect) · CV Joint Boot (inspect)
Every 15,000 miCabin Air Filter (replace) · Keyless Entry Remote Battery (replace)
Every 20,000 miBrake Hydraulic System (drain, refill & bleed) · Drive Axle Assembly (inspect) · Exhaust System (Complete) (inspect) · Fuel Evaporative Emission Control System Lines (inspect) · Fuel Line (inspect) · Steering Gear Box Assembly (inspect)
Every 30,000 miEngine Air Filter Element (replace)
At 40,000 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect)
At 105,000 miEngine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill) · Spark Plugs (replace)
At 180,000 miEngine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill)

Reliability & federal safety record

Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.

The 2019 Nissan Sentra sits near the tail end of a problematic generation arc that peaked dramatically in 2013 with 638 complaints, 6 recalls, 3 investigations, and 200 TSBs, then steadily declined through 2014 (380 complaints) and 2015 (348 complaints) as the underlying issues were addressed. By 2019, the federal record shows 220 complaints, just 2 recalls, zero investigations, and 123 TSBs—meaningful improvement from the 2013 high, though the year actually represents a slight uptick from 2018's 184 complaints, suggesting lingering drivability issues as the platform aged out. The top complaint clusters are powertrain (32), electrical (20), and exterior lighting (17), with 16 crash-related and 1 fire-related filing; the data does not specify a single root cause, but the persistent powertrain weighting across adjacent years is consistent with the generation's CVT-era reputation. The post-2019 trajectory is strongly favorable—2020 logged 203 complaints and 4 recalls, 2021 dropped to 128, and 2022 fell further to 80—indicating that 2019 is the last model year of a troubled generation rather than the start of a worsening one. For a used-car buyer, the 2019 is a defensible but not standout choice: the absolute complaint count is still higher than 2018 or 2020, so a pre-purchase inspection focused on transmission behavior, electrical gremlins, and lighting faults, plus a recall-verification check, is warranted before committing.

2
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
123
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
0
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
220
Owner complaints
16 involved a crash · 1 a fire
NHTSA crash-test rating federal NCAP · out of 5 stars
Overall★★★★
Frontal★★★★
Side★★★★★
Rollover★★★★

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 220 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Power Train32
Electrical System20
Unknown Or Other20
Exterior Lighting17
Forward Collision Avoidance8
Electrical System,Unknown Or Other7
Service Brakes7
Air Bags7

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 2 of 2 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

21V135000Exterior Lighting:Brake Lights:SwitchReported 03/03/2021

Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2016-2019 Nissan Sentra vehicles. The brake light switch may become contaminated, preventing the circuit from closing and the brake lights from illuminating. Remedy: Dealers will replace the brake light switch and install a protective grommet, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 1, 2022. Owners may contact Nissan…

19V654000Back Over Prevention: Sensing System: CameraReported 12/09/2019

Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Nissan Altima, Armada, Frontier, Kicks, Leaf, Maxima, Murano, NV, NV200, Pathfinder, Rogue, Rogue Sport, Sentra, Titan, Titan Diesel, Versa Note and… Remedy: Nissan will notify owners in phases, having dealers update the back-up camera settings software, free of charge. The recall began November 11, 2019 and all affected VINs should be…

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 123 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

BulletinDateComponentSummary
NTB09-131C2026-04-13StructureCERTIFICATION LABEL AND VIN PLATE REPLACEMENT SERVICE INFORMATION Because of collision…
NTB09-131C2026-04-13StructureCERTIFICATION LABEL AND VIN PLATE REPLACEMENT SERVICE INFORMATION Because of collision…
NTB19-033G2025-02-20Forward Collision AvoidanceINTELLIGENT CRUISE CONTROL INOPERATIVE AND AEB/FEB WARNING LIGHT ON OR RADAR OBSTRUCTION…
NTB12-103I2024-06-06Power TrainCVT/TCM CALIBRATION DATA “WRITE” PROCEDURE This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT…
NTB13-107G2024-05-20Electrical SystemVEHICLE KEY NOT DETECTED / AUTHENTICATED, ENGINE WILL NOT START This bulletin has been…

Common OBD-II trouble codes

The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.

P0420
Catalyst system efficiency below threshold — Bank 1
P0300
Random / multiple cylinder misfire detected
P0171
System too lean — Bank 1
P0455
Evaporative emission system leak detected — large leak
P0128
Coolant thermostat below regulating temperature
P0442
Evaporative emission system leak detected — small leak

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Frequently asked

How much oil does the 2019 Sentra take?

4.6 qt of 0W-20, per the factory manual.

Does the 2019 Sentra have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 2 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.