2013 Nissan Altima Technical Service Bulletins

370 technical service bulletins (TSBs) are on record for the 2013 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.

• 10170026Dec 6, 2019Suspension. Rear Lower Link Salt States Voluntary Service Campaign ***** Campaign Summary***** Nissan is conducting a Voluntary Service Campaign on certain Model Year 2013 Nissan Altima vehicles in USA (high road salt usage states) and Model Year 2013 and 2014 Nissan Altima vehicles in Canada to replace the rear suspension lower link. On some affected vehicles, one of the rear lower suspension links may corrode and separate at…
• 10170006Dec 6, 2019Suspension. VOLUNTARY SERVICE CAMPAIGN 2013 ALTIMA SEDAN; REAR LOWER LINK This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
• 10167403Oct 31, 2019Suspension. VOLUNTARY SERVICE CAMPAIGN 2013 ALTIMA SEDAN; REAR LOWER LINK FOR OHIO, VERMONT AND WISCONSIN ONLY This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
• 10167322Oct 31, 2019Transmission and drivetrain. NISSAN; PROCEDURE TO CLEAN CVT TRANSMISSION FLUID COOLERS This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
• 10167413Oct 30, 2019Transmission and drivetrain. CVT Class Action Owner Notification Attention: Dealer Principal, Sales, Service & Parts Managers In early November, current and former owners and lessees of the following vehicles will receive a postcard from a Settlement Administrator informing them of the terms of a proposed class action that, subject to final court approval, could extend the warranty on the CVT for the following vehicles: 2012-2017 Versa Sedan…
• 10167365Oct 30, 2019Transmission and drivetrain. PATHFINDER, ALTIMA, MAXIMA, MURANO AND QUEST; CVT JUDDER AND DTC P17F0 OR P17F1 STORED This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Discard all previous versions of this bulletin.
• 10167406Oct 25, 2019Suspension. Rear Lower Link Salt States Voluntary Service Campaign ***** Campaign Summary***** Nissan is conducting a Voluntary Service Campaign on certain Model Year 2013 Nissan Altima vehicles in USA (high road salt usage states) and Model Year 2013 and 2014 Nissan Altima vehicles in Canada to replace the rear suspension lower link. On some affected vehicles, one of the rear lower suspension links may corrode and separate at…
• 10167402Oct 24, 2019Suspension. VOLUNTARY SERVICE CAMPAIGN 2013 ALTIMA SEDAN; REAR LOWER LINK INTRODUCTION Nissan is conducting this voluntary service campaign on certain specific model year 2013 Altima Sedan vehicles. Both rear lower links, located at the rear suspension, will be replaced. This service will be performed at no charge to the customer for parts or labor. IDENTIFICATION NUMBER Nissan has assigned identification number P9324 to this…
• 10167364Oct 8, 2019Transmission and drivetrain. PATHFINDER, ALTIMA, MAXIMA, MURANO AND QUEST; CVT JUDDER AND DTC P17F0 OR P17F1 STORED This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Discard all previous versions of this bulletin.
• 10167361Oct 1, 2019Transmission and drivetrain. 2013-2017 ALTIMA AND 2014-2017 ROGUE; 4 CYLINDER WITH DTC P17F0, P17F1, P0776, P2813, P1715, AND/OR P0841 STORED This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
• 10165785Sep 16, 2019Transmission and drivetrain. TRANSMISSION RANGE SWITCH SERVICE INFORMATION SERVICE INFORMATION The transmission range switch of the APPLIED VEHICLES listed above is now available as a separate service part. If the transmission range switch of an APPLIED VEHICLE is being replaced for any reason, it must be adjusted after its replacement.  Refer to SERVICE PROCEDURE on page 3 for transmission range switch removal, installation, and adjustment.
• 10165784Sep 12, 2019Air bags, Electrical system. DTC B00A0-00 STORED IF YOU CONFIRM DTC B00A0-00 (OCCUPANT DETECTION SENSOR UNIT) is stored And OCS zero point reset cannot be performed (continued on the next page) And The following screen displays: ACTION 1. Check the Occupant Classification System (OCS) control unit using the ODS Analysis tool software.  Refer to SERVICE PROCEDURE on page 5. HINT: “OCS” may also be referred to as “ODS”. 2. Perform…
• 10164647Aug 13, 2019Engine cooling. REMOTE ENGINE START NOT WORKING This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
• 10164629Aug 7, 2019Suspension. ***** Campaign Summary***** Nissan is committed to the safety, security and satisfaction of our customers and their passengers. Nissan will be conducting a Service Campaign on certain Model Year 2013 Nissan Altima vehicles in USA (high road salt usage states) and Model Year 2013 and 2014 Nissan Altima vehicles in Canada to replace the rear suspension lower link. On some affected vehicles, one of the Rear Lower…
• 10162640Jun 13, 2019Engine cooling. 2013-2018 ALTIMA AND 2014-2018 ROGUE; ENGINE SUPPORT TOOLS This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
• 10162974Jun 4, 2019Engine. ABNORMAL NOISE FROM FRONT ENGINE MOUNT SERVICE INFORMATION A two-piece design front engine mount is currently being used for the Applied Vehicles listed. A single thunk noise may be heard during the first few accelerations of the day from this type of mount, and is considered normal operation. The mount has also been designed with built-in free play that is normal.
• 10161345May 31, 2019Transmission and drivetrain. CVT FLUID LEVEL QUICK CHECK GAUGE This bulletin applies only to vehicles equipped with a Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT). This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
• 10161343May 14, 2019Engine cooling. 2013-2015 ALTIMA; ROUGH IDLE ON START UP This bulletin has been amended. See Amendment History on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
• 10158428Mar 28, 2019Equipment, Transmission and drivetrain. 2013-2017 ALTIMA AND 2014-2017 ROGUE; WHINE NOISE FROM CVT AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS This bulletin applies only to vehicles equipped with a QR25DE (4-cyl) engine. This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Discard all previous versions of this bulletin.
• 10158427Mar 28, 2019Equipment, Transmission and drivetrain. CVT / TCM CALIBRATION DATA ?WRITE? PROCEDURE This bulletin applies only to vehicles equipped with a Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT). This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
• 10158426Mar 28, 2019Equipment, Transmission and drivetrain. CVT / TCM CALIBRATION DATA ?WRITE? PROCEDURE This bulletin applies only to vehicles equipped with a Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT). This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
• 10158429Mar 20, 2019Transmission and drivetrain. CVT FLUID LEVEL QUICK CHECK GAUGE This bulletin applies only to vehicles equipped with a Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT). This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Discard all previous versions of this bulletin.
• 10154718Feb 4, 2019Equipment. 2013-2017 ALTIMA AND 2014-2017 ROGUE; 4 CYLINDER WITH DTC P17F0, P17F1, P0776, P2813, P1715, AND/OR P0841 STORED This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
• 10153007Jan 29, 2019Engine cooling. NISSAN; DTC P0456 CAUSED BY EVAP LEAK AT VENT CONTROL VALVE O-RING This bulletin does NOT apply to LEAF vehicles and Titan XD vehicles with V8 diesel engine. This bulletin has been amended. See Amendment History on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
• 10152998Jan 29, 2019Fuel system. ALL MODEL YEAR 2012 AND NEWER NISSAN VEHICLES; EVAP LEAK DTC P0442, P0455, P0456 INFORMATION This bulletin does NOT apply to LEAF vehicles and Titan XD vehicles with V8 diesel engine. This bulletin has been amended. See Amendment History on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
• 10153005Jan 10, 2019Air bags. TAKATA INFLATOR FIELD QUALITY PARTS COLLECTION INITIATIVE 2013 AND 2015 ALTIMA Parts Collection Initiative ID #s PC553, PC554, PC555, and PC556 are No Longer Active. - Repair orders opened after January 10, 2019 are no longer eligible for reimbursement under Parts Collection Initiative ID #s PC553, PC554, PC555, and PC556. - Please discard previous versions of NTB17-048.
• 10152974Dec 13, 2018Engine cooling. 2013-2017 ALTIMA AND 2014-2016 ROGUE; 4 CYLINDER WITH DTC P17F0, P17F1, P0776, P2813 OR P0841 STORED This bulletin applies only to vehicles equipped with a 4 cylinder engine. This bulletin has been amended. Please see amendment history on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
• 10152515Nov 28, 2018Equipment, Engine. OBD II EVAP Tube Warranty Enhancement The update below was sent out to Regions and Dealers in August of this year. We are re-circulating this update to make regional and dealer personnel aware that we are re-notifying customers at this time.
• 10152514Nov 28, 2018Fuel system. NISSAN; FUEL TANK IS EXTREMELY DIFFICULT TO FILL This bulletin applies to Titan XD vehicles with a gas engine. The update below was sent out to Regions and Dealers in August of this year. We are re-circulating this update to make regional and dealer personnel aware that we are re-notifying customers at this time.
• 10152524Nov 13, 2018Air bags. AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT FLASHING INDICATING SYSTEM DIAGNOSTIC MODE IF YOU CONFIRM The air bag warning light is flashing slowly (repeating 2 seconds ON, 2 seconds OFF). NOTE: If this should occur, the Air Bag Diagnosis Sensor Unit is in Diagnostic Mode and needs to be returned to User Mode. ACTION 1. Use CONSULT-III plus to check for Air Bag DTCs and perform repairs as needed. 2. Return the Air Bag Diagnosis Sensor…
• 10152510Nov 8, 2018Equipment, Transmission and drivetrain. CVT / TCM CALIBRATION DATA ?WRITE? PROCEDURE This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
• 10152014Nov 5, 2018Electrical system, Engine, Transmission and drivetrain. CVT FLUID LEVEL QUICK CHECK GAUGE This bulletin applies only to vehicles equipped with a CVT (Continuously Variable Transmission). This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
• 10149068Oct 26, 2018Equipment. 2013-2017 ALTIMA AND 2014-2016 ROGUE; 4 CYLINDER WITH DTC P17F0, P17F1, P0776 OR P0841 STORED This bulletin has been amended. Please see amendment history on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
• 10144513Aug 16, 2018Fuel system. NISSAN; FUEL TANK IS EXTREMELY DIFFICULT TO FILL This bulletin applies to Titan XD vehicles with a gas engine. This bulletin has been amended. Changes have been made throughout. It is necessary for you to read this revised procedure to properly perform this action. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
• 10144508Aug 16, 2018Fuel system. NISSAN; FUEL TANK IS EXTREMELY DIFFICULT TO FILL This bulletin applies to Titan XD vehicles with a gas engine. This bulletin has been amended. Changes have been made throughout. It is necessary for you to read this revised procedure to properly perform this action. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
• 10144518Aug 3, 2018Transmission and drivetrain. CVT FLUID LEVEL QUICK CHECK GAUGE This bulletin applies only to vehicles equipped with a Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT). SERVICE INFORMATION Special tool CVT8 Oil Level Quick Check Gauge (J-51155) is now available. Each dealer has been shipped one of these tools. Additional tools can be obtained from Tech?Mate at 1-800-662-2001. Refer to the SERVICE PROCEDURE on the next page to determine how to perform a…
• 10144509Aug 3, 2018Transmission and drivetrain. CVT FLUID LEVEL CHECK SERVICE INFORMATION This bulletin applies only to vehicles equipped with a Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT). This bulletin has been amended. The APPLIED VEHICLES and SERVICE INFORMATION sections have been revised. No other changes have been made. Please discard all previous versions of this bulletin.
• 10144504Aug 3, 2018Transmission and drivetrain. CVT FLUID LEVEL CHECK SERVICE INFORMATION This bulletin applies only to vehicles equipped with a Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT). This bulletin has been amended. The APPLIED VEHICLES and SERVICE INFORMATION sections have been revised. No other changes have been made. Please discard all previous versions of this bulletin.
• 10143812Jul 20, 2018Electrical system, Engine cooling. CAMPAIGN BULLETIN Engine Control Module (ECM) Reprogram Regional (NV & AZ) Voluntary Service Campaign ***** Campaign Summary***** Nissan is conducting a Regional Voluntary Service Campaign to reprogram the Engine Control Module (ECM) on affected vehicles currently registered in Nevada and Arizona. The current programming may cause the air/fuel ratio to become excessively rich resulting in engine stop under certain…
• 10143819Jul 19, 2018Engine cooling, Electrical system. VOLUNTARY SERVICE CAMPAIGN 2013-2017 ALTIMA ENGINE CONTROL MODULE REPROGRAM This bulletin applies only to vehicles equipped with a 4-cylinder engine. INTRODUCTION Nissan is conducting this voluntary service campaign on certain specific model year 2013-2017 Altima vehicles that are currently registered in the States of Arizona or Nevada. The Engine Control Module (ECM) software will be reprogrammed. This service…
• 10143828Jul 6, 2018Engine cooling. 2013-2017 ALTIMA AND 2014-2016 ROGUE; 4 CYLINDER WITH DTC P0776 AND/OR P0841 AND/OR JUDDER WITH P17F0 OR P17F1 STORED This bulletin has been amended to add additional information under If You Confirm on page 1, the Claims Information and to add part numbers to Table B. No other changes have been made.
• 10144488Jun 29, 2018Engine. ALTIMA AND ROGUE; ENGINE TURNS OFF OR HESITATES WHEN ACCELERATING FROM A STOP DURING HOT AMBIENT TEMPERATURES (+100°F) This bulletin has been amended. Table A on page 5 has been revised. No other changes have been made. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
• 10141434May 11, 2018Engine cooling. ALTIMA AND ROGUE; ENGINE TURNS OFF OR HESITATES WHEN ACCELERATING FROM A STOP DURING HOT AMBIENT TEMPERATURES (+100°F) This bulletin has been amended. Table A on page 6 has been revised. No other changes have been made. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
• 10138264Apr 20, 2018Exterior lighting, Equipment. FOG LAMP AND/OR HEADLAMP FOGGING This bulletin has been amended to add Fog Lamps and modify one step in the flow chart on page 3. No other changes have been made. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
• 10133208Mar 28, 2018Equipment. 2013-2018 ALTIMA; AFTERMARKET HEADLIGHTS SERVICE INFORMATION If a headlight housing assembly on an applied vehicle needs to be replaced for any reason, note the following: - Only Original Equipment (O.E.) components are warrantable though Nissan. - Aftermarket components are not warrantable through Nissan. - Confirm that it is a genuine Nissan part before submitting a Warranty Claim. - Genuine Nissan headlight…
• 10134845Mar 26, 2018Engine. INTELLIGENT KEY NOT DETECTED / ENGINE WILL NOT START This bulletin has been amended to update the Applied Vehicles. No other changes were made. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
• 10134841Mar 23, 2018Wheels. WHEEL BALANCING SERVICE INFORMATION This bulletin has been amended. The publication date has been revised to include the latest models and model years. No other changes have been made. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
• 10133202Mar 13, 2018Equipment. PATHFINDER, ALTIMA, MAXIMA, MURANO AND QUEST; CVT JUDDER AND DTC P17F0 OR P17F1 STORED This bulletin applies only to vehicles equipped with a V6 engine. This bulletin has been amended to change the Claims Information on page 103. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
• 10133201Mar 13, 2018Equipment. 2013-2017 ALTIMA AND 2014-2016 ROGUE; 4 CYLINDER WITH DTC P0776 AND/OR JUDDER WITH P17F0 OR P17F1 STORED This bulletin applies only to Altima vehicles equipped with a 4 cylinder engine. This bulletin has been amended to add additional information under NOTE on page 1. No other changes have been made. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
• 10134858Mar 5, 2018Equipment, Engine. 2013-2018 ALTIMA AND 2014-2018 ROGUE; ENGINE SUPPORT TOOLS SERVICE INFORMATION A new Engine Support Tool and Engine Support Bracket are now available to allow the CVT to be removed from the Applied Vehicles without having to remove the engine. The procedures in this bulletin are different than those that are currently in the Electronic Service Manual (ESM), which will be updated with this information at a later date.

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