--- title: "2015 Nissan Sentra Parts and Specs" description: "Everything for the 2015 Nissan Sentra: oil type and capacity, battery group size, tire sizes, wiper blades, filters, service schedule, and common problems, verified, sourced, and in one place." url: "https://whichcarparts.com/cars/nissan/sentra/2015" updated: "2026-08-20" --- # 2015 Nissan Sentra parts and specs Everything you need to own and maintain this exact model year. Verified specifications, part numbers, and the problems that recur, in one place. B17 (7th generation), 2013-2019, Compact sedan. ## Quick facts | Quick fact | Value | | --- | --- | | Engine oil | 0W-20, 4.2 qt | | Battery | Group 35 | | Tire size | P205/55R16 (base trim) | | Wiper blades | 28" / 14" | | Cabin filter | Nissan 27891-3DF0A | | Key fob battery | CR2025 (Intelligent Key) | ## Specifications for the 2013-2019 Sentra ### Oil & filter Viscosity, capacity, filter part numbers, change interval [Read more](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/nissan/sentra/2013-2019/oil). ### Battery BCI group size, cold cranking amps, AGM or flooded [Read more](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/nissan/sentra/2013-2019/battery). ### Tires & wheels Factory sizes by trim, pressures, bolt pattern, lug torque [Read more](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/nissan/sentra/2013-2019/tires). ### Wiper blades Driver, passenger and rear blade lengths [Read more](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/nissan/sentra/2013-2019/wipers). ### Air & cabin filters Cabin and engine air filter part numbers, locations, intervals [Read more](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/nissan/sentra/2013-2019/filters). ### Bulbs Headlight, fog and marker bulb types [Read more](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/nissan/sentra/2013-2019/bulbs). ### Brakes Rotor diameters, pad references, service notes [Read more](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/nissan/sentra/2013-2019/brakes). ### Fluids Transmission fluid, coolant, brake fluid and capacities [Read more](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/nissan/sentra/2013-2019/fluids). ### Service schedule What's actually due at every mileage interval [Read more](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/nissan/sentra/2013-2019/service-schedule). ### Problems & reliability Documented failures, recalls, and which years to avoid [Read more](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/nissan/sentra/2013-2019/common-problems). ### Oil light reset Step-by-step maintenance light reset, no tools [Read more](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/nissan/sentra/2013-2019/oil-reset). ### Key fob battery Which coin cell the remote takes [Read more](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/nissan/sentra/2013-2019/key-fob-battery). ### Specs Towing, weight, fuel tank, fuel economy [Read more](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/nissan/sentra/2013-2019/specs). These specifications are shared across every Sentra of the B17 (7th generation) generation. See the [2013-2019 Nissan Sentra overview](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/nissan/sentra/2013-2019) for the full picture, or the [Nissan Sentra guide](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/nissan/sentra) to compare every generation. ## What changed for the 2015 Nissan Sentra | Years | What changed | | --- | --- | | 2015 | Chassis retuned again for improved refinement, per Nissan; powertrain carries over unchanged from 2014 | ## Known problems with the 2015 Nissan Sentra 2 of the 5 issues we track for the 2013-2019 generation are documented against the 2015 model year. ### CVT failure, shudder and overheat derate (the B17's defining problem) (major) The JATCO CVT (RE0F11A) in 2013-2019 Sentras shudders on acceleration, whines, hesitates ('rubber-band' lag), overheats into a limp/derate mode on long grades, and fails outright far more often than average, CarComplaints logs average replacement costs around $3,500-$3,900. Two class actions resulted: Stringer/Batista (2013-2017 Sentra) extended the powertrain warranty on the transmission to 84 months/84,000 miles, and Martinez (2018-2019 Sentra) added a 24-month/24,000-mile extension with BBB-administered arbitration. Outside coverage, the economical fix is a reman unit; fresh NS-3 fluid every 30-60k helps but doesn't cure a failing unit. No recall (wear-out, not safety). Stringer v. Nissan & Martinez v. Nissan settlements; multiple judder TSBs (e.g. NTB16-121 family). Typical cost: $0 under extended warranty; $3,000-$4,600 for CVT replacement out of coverage. ### Passenger airbag deactivates with an adult seated (OCS recall) (major) The occupant-classification system can wrongly decide the front passenger seat is empty or child-occupied and switch the airbag off, shown by the OFF indicator staying lit with an adult aboard. Part of Nissan's 3.2-million-vehicle OCS recall; dealers reprogram the ECU and, where needed, replace seat sensors free. NHTSA 16V-242 and 16V-244 (supersede 13V-069). Typical cost: Free under recall. 3 more issues are reported in other 2013-2019 years: Brake light switch contamination (recall) (2016-2019); Automatic Emergency Braking false activations (2018-2019); Fuel tank sealing defect on early 2013 builds (recall) (2013 (built 9/11/2012-10/4/2012)). Full detail, costs and sources on the [Nissan Sentra problems and years to avoid](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/nissan/sentra/common-problems) guide. ## Which engines were offered in the 2015 Sentra? | Engine | Trims | Oil | Oil capacity | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | 1.8L 4-cylinder (MRA8DE) | S, FE+ S, SV, SR, SL (130 hp 2013-2016; re-rated 124 hp for 2017-2019) | 0W-20 | 4.2 qt | ## About the Nissan Sentra The Nissan Sentra is Nissan's compact sedan, and the 2012-2025 span covers three distinct cars whose ownership questions revolve heavily around one component: the CVT. 5L SE-R and SE-R Spec V in their final year. 6L turbo in the SR Turbo and NISMO; it is also the generation with the worst documented CVT failure record, which produced two class-action settlements (Stringer: 2013-2017, warranty extended to 84 months/84,000 miles; Martinez: 2018-2019, a 24-month/24,000-mile extension) plus a big passenger-airbag occupant-classification recall. 0L MR20DD and a more durable CVT, but it had its own headline recall for tie rods that can bend after curb impacts (expanded twice, finally as NHTSA 23V-581). Across all years maintenance stays cheap: the same 15208-65F0E spin-on oil filter fits every engine, lug torque is 83 ft-lb on every generation, and the key fob takes a CR2025 (through 2019) or CR2032 (2020+). The big-ticket items owners research are CVT fluid type (NS-2 vs NS-3. Never interchangeable) and CVT warranty coverage. For how the specifications changed across every generation, see the [full Nissan Sentra guide](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/nissan/sentra). ## Other Nissan Sentra years - [2025](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/nissan/sentra/2025) - [2024](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/nissan/sentra/2024) - [2023](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/nissan/sentra/2023) - [2022](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/nissan/sentra/2022) - [2021](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/nissan/sentra/2021) - [2020](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/nissan/sentra/2020) - [2019](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/nissan/sentra/2019) - [2018](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/nissan/sentra/2018) - [2017](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/nissan/sentra/2017) - [2016](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/nissan/sentra/2016) - [2014](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/nissan/sentra/2014) - [2013](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/nissan/sentra/2013) - [2012](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/nissan/sentra/2012) Data confidence for this generation: Verified. ## Sources - [2017 Nissan Sentra Owner's Manual (oil, capacities, NS-3, tires, bulbs, CR2025)](https://owners.nissanusa.com/content/techpub/ManualsAndGuides/Sentra/2017/2017-Sentra-owner-manual.pdf) - [2013 Sentra Factory Service Manual, Engine Lubrication (4.0 L with filter)](https://www.nicoclub.com/service-manual?fsm_download=Sentra/2013/LU.pdf) - [BBB National Programs, Nissan CVT Stringer class action (2013-2017 Sentra, 84 mo/84k)](https://bbbprograms.org/programs/dr/class-action/nissan-cvt) - [Martinez v. Nissan CVT settlement (2018-2019 Sentra, 24 mo/24k extension)](https://www.altimasentraversacvtsettlement2022.com/) - [NHTSA recall 16V-244, occupant classification system](https://www.nhtsa.gov/vehicle/2015/NISSAN/SENTRA/recalls) - [NHTSA recall 21V-135, brake light switch, 2016-2019 Sentra](https://www.nhtsa.gov/vehicle/2017/NISSAN/SENTRA/recalls) - [Nissan parts. 15208-65F0E oil filter (fits 1995-2021 Sentra)](https://parts.nissanusa.com/parts/nissan-oil-filter-1520865f0e) - [CarComplaints, 2013 Sentra CVT transmission failure](https://www.carcomplaints.com/Nissan/Sentra/2013/transmission/cvt_transmission_failure.shtml) - [fueleconomy.gov, 2014/2017 Sentra EPA ratings](https://www.fueleconomy.gov/feg/bymodel/2017_Nissan_Sentra.shtml) Specifications vary with engine option, production date, and market.