2012 Nissan Altima Technical Service Bulletins

121 technical service bulletins (TSBs) are on record for the 2012 Nissan Altima. TSBs are notes manufacturers send to dealers about repair procedures for issues seen in the field. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault.

• 10051767Apr 3, 2013Latches, locks and linkages. Nissan: lock/unlock request button on outside handle does not respond.
• 10192145Mar 19, 2013Suspension. SERVICE INFORMATION This bulletin provides information to identify: - A leaking strut or a shock absorber that qualifies for replacement under warranty. - A strut or shock absorber that has slight oil seepage, a condition which is considered normal, does not affect strut/shock absorber operation or performance, and does not require replacement. - A strut or shock absorber that should be replaced due to rod…
• 10192135Mar 7, 2013Lane departure, Air bags. Nissan is conducting a Voluntary Service Campaign on Model Year 2007-2012 Nissan Altima (L32) Sedan and Coupe vehicles to inspect the brake systems in vehicles with an illuminated brake warning lamp. Nissan dealers will inspect the brake system and confirm that no brake fluid leak is present. If no leak is present, the reservoir will be topped off. If a leak in the brake master cylinder is identified, the brake…
• 10051828Mar 7, 2013Brakes. Brake master cylinder. Brake system will be inspected to confirm that no brake fluid leak is present. Resevoir will be topped off if no leak is present. If there is a leak in the brake master cylinder is identified the brake master cylinder will be replaced. Nissan.
• 10192127Feb 15, 2013Body and structure. SERVICE INFORMATION If a CD/DVD Player incident is noted, a possible cause may be improper CD/DVD disc care, condition, or usage. This bulletin provides updated CD/DVD Player operation instructions to avoid potential incidents/customer concerns caused by improper care and usage of CD/DVD discs. To aid in solving customer concerns, use the guidelines in this bulletin when speaking to customers or inspecting incident…
• 10192120Feb 1, 2013Equipment. IF YOU CONFIRM Oil is leaking from the upper end of the engine oil cooler. ACTION: Reseal the oil cooler with the parts listed in the PARTS INFORMATION on page 2. - For repairs, refer to REPAIR PROCEDURE starting on page 3. NOTE: Do not replace the complete engine oil cooler assembly for this incident, if it should occur. See this bulletin for further detail.
• 10192115Jan 25, 2013Transmission and drivetrain. IF YOU CONFIRM: After having been parked overnight in ambient temperatures between 5°C to -25°C (40°F to -14°F) the vehicle is hard to start or cranks and will not start. And * Occurs only on first attempts to start before engine begins running. And * Will not occur after engine has been started and run for any period of time. ACTIONS: * Confirm this bulletin applies and if so reprogram the ECM. See this bulleitn…
• 10043328Jan 23, 2013Brakes. Nissan: see document search button for owner letter. Some model year vehicles may be experiencing leakage in brake master cylinder which may cause brake warning light to be illuminated. May need to replace brake master cylinder. *pe updated 5/9/12. *pe updated 4/1/13.
• 10192100Dec 21, 2012Wheels. SERVICE INFORMATION To increase tire/wheel assembly balancing accuracy, proper steps should be followed - Make sure to use the correct size wheel centering collet (do not use a cone). - Make sure to use a flange plate and stud set to secure the tire/wheel assembly on the balancer (do not use a cup). - Perform proper wheel mounting and centering checks. See this bulletin for further detail.
• 10046601Sep 25, 2012Brakes. Nissan: bulletin regarding diagnosis of abs/vdc wheel speed sensor. Model 2007-2013 nissan.
• 10047059Aug 27, 2012Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). Nissan: rain sensors may operate, intermittently or unexpectedly, when exhaust gas, moisture, fingerprints, dirt, or insects are near or around rain sensors. No models or model years listed.
• 10043942Apr 27, 2012Electrical system. Nissan: ignition switch (push button) will not respond. Check the 12v battery state of charge (soc) and recharge if necessary and reprogram the bcm. Also included model altima coupe/hybrid model years 2011-2012; model 370z coupe model years 2011-2012; model gt-r model year 2012.
• 10043950Apr 10, 2012Transmission and drivetrain. Nissan: ecm replacement procedures with consult iii plus. Applies to all 2004 and later (does not apply to leaf/ev) vehicles.
• 10043549Mar 8, 2012Brakes. Nissan: see document search button for owner letter. Brake system check to see if there is fluid leaking or if the brake master cylinder is leaking.
• 10043735Feb 3, 2012Other or unknown, Latches, locks and linkages. Nissan: door lock/unlock inoperative with intelligent key.
• 10042847Jan 9, 2012Body and structure, Air bags. Nissan: information regarding the front door internals side satellite sensor and pre existing side air bag satellite sensor in pillars in some vehicles.
• 10041744Oct 7, 2011Seats. Nissan: when adjusting either front seat, driver/passenger, forward or backwards, it will bind or not move at all.
• 10041392Sep 6, 2011Engine cooling. Nissan: oil is leaking from the upper end of the engine oil cooler.
• 10040510Aug 24, 2011Suspension. Nissan: axle bolt and torque information.
• 10044569Jul 6, 2011Electrical system. Nissan: information is being provided for reprogrammable ecu on all nissan vehicles.
• 10031305Sep 30, 2010Tires. Nissan: tire pressure monitoring system (tpms) warning light on/flashing. No models or model years listed. *pe updated on 08-11-2011.

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