2015 Nissan Altima Technical Service Bulletins

332 technical service bulletins (TSBs) are on record for the 2015 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.

• 10109242Apr 24, 2017Transmission and drivetrain. NISSAN; PROCEDURE TO CLEAN CVT TRANSMISSION FLUID COOLERS This bulletin has been amended. The APPLIED VEHICLES section has been revised. No other changes have been made. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
• 10109249Apr 18, 2017Engine. 2013-2015 ALTIMA; WHINE NOISE FROM CVT AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS This bulletin applies only to vehicles equipped with 4-cylinder engine. This bulletin has been amended. The PARTS INFORMATION section has been revised. No other changes have been made. Please discard all previous versions of this bulletin.
• 10109246Apr 18, 2017Transmission and drivetrain. 2013-2015 ALTIMA; CVT DELAYED ENGAGEMENT WHEN SHIFTING INTO DRIVE OR REVERSE This bulletin applies only to vehicles equipped with 4-cylinder engine. This bulletin has been amended. The PARTS INFORMATION section has been revised. No other changes have been made. Please discard all previous versions of this bulletin.
• 10109245Apr 18, 2017Transmission and drivetrain. 2013-2016 ALTIMA AND 2014-2016 ROGUE; CVT JUDDER AND DTC P17F0 OR P17F1 STORED This bulletin does not apply to Rogue Select or Altima with 6-cylinder engine. This bulletin has been amended. The PARTS INFORMATION section has been revised. No other changes have been made. Please discard all previous versions of this bulletin.
• 10109254Apr 11, 2017Engine cooling. NISSAN; OIL LEAKING AROUND VALVE TIMING CONTROL SOLENOID VALVE This bulletin applies to vehicles equipped with 6-cylinder engines. For Titan and Titan XD, this bulletin applies only vehicles equipped with gasoline engines. This bulletin has been amended in the PARTS INFORMATION and CLAIMS INFORMATION sections. Discard previous versions of this bulletin.
• 10109248Apr 11, 2017Transmission and drivetrain. CVT WITH 4 CYLINDER ENGINE VALVE BODY REPLACEMENT WITH CONFIRMED DTC This bulletin has been amended. Changes have been made throughout. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
• 10109205Mar 31, 2017Equipment, Electrical system. ENHANCED DIAGNOSTIC LOGIC FOR CVT This bulletin has been amended to add model years to the Applied Vehicles and part numbers to Table A. No other changes have been made. Please discard all previous versions of this bulletin.
• 10109202Mar 31, 2017Equipment. PATHFINDER, QUEST, MURANO, MAXIMA, ALTIMA V6; CVT JUDDER AND DTC P17F0 OR P17F1 STORED This bulletin has been amended to add applied vehicles and change the Parts Information. No other changes have been made. Please discard all previous versions of this bulletin.
• 10109214Mar 20, 2017Fuel system. NISSAN; FUEL TANK IS SLOW OR DIFFICULT TO FILL IF YOU CONFIRM The fuel tank is slow or difficult to fill (filling nozzle shuts off before tank is full). IMPORTANT: Make sure this incident has been duplicated at a gas station by dealer service staff. ACTION Perform the Service Procedure in this bulletin, starting on the next page.
• 10109170Feb 9, 2017Engine. 2015-2016 ALTIMA; 4 CYLINDER WITH DTC P0776 STORED This bulletin applies only to vehicles equipped with 4-cylinder engine. This bulletin has been amended. Minor changes have been made on pages 1, 4, 16, 19, 29, 32, 35, 40, 46, 47, 53, 56, 65, 69 and 83. No other changes have been made. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
• 10192854Feb 6, 2017Transmission and drivetrain, Electrical system. Nissan is conducting a voluntary service campaign to reprogram the Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) software on specific 2014-16 L33 Altima and 2014-2016 Rogue vehicles
• 10120552Feb 6, 2017Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). POWER MOONROOF INITIALIZATION SERVICE INFORMATION This bulletin has been amended. The APPPLIED VEHICES section and step 3 on page 3 have been revised. No other changes have been made. Please discard all previous versions.
• 10109159Jan 27, 2017Equipment, Engine. NISSAN; OIL LEAKING AROUND VALVE TIMING CONTROL SOLENOID VALVE This bulletin applies only to Maxima, Quest, Altima Coupe, Altima, Pathfinder and Murano vehicles equipped with V6 engine OR Titan/Titan XD equipped with VK56 engine IF YOU CONFIRM Engine oil is leaking from a valve timing control solenoid valve, And The valve timing control solenoid valve operates correctly and is not externally damaged.
• 10109157Jan 25, 2017Electrical system. 2013 - 2016 ALTIMA AND 2015 - 2016 MURANO OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION SYSTEM RETROFIT SERVICE INFORMATION The information in this bulletin is provided for customers who have concerns with their Occupant Classification System (OCS) operation after all campaigns have been completed. Follow the steps in this bulletin to determine if this OCS retrofit procedure is applicable to the vehicle you are working on. DETERMINE IF…
• 10109167Jan 24, 2017Transmission and drivetrain, Electrical system. CVT Reprogramming Voluntary Service Campaign The announcement from December 9th, 2016 has been revised to include: - Campaign repair bulletin, NTB16-121, on ASIST has been revised to include instructions for using special tool MTS 6513. If using the attachments on NNAnet, Dealer360, or this email, please be aware that the "Click Here" function on page 2 will not link to the MTS 6513 instructions. It has been…
• 10109153Jan 23, 2017Transmission and drivetrain, Electrical system. VOLUNTARY SERVICE CAMPAIGN 2013-2016 ALTIMA AND 2014-2016 ROGUE; TCM REPROGRAMMING This bulletin has been amended. A link for using the BOSCH MTS 6513 to perform the reprogramming has been added. No other changes have been made. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
• 10109117Dec 9, 2016Transmission and drivetrain, Electrical system. CVT Reprogramming Voluntary Service Campaign ***** Campaign Summary***** Nissan is conducting a voluntary service campaign on approximately 1,657,666 specific MY2013-16 Altima (L33) and MY2014-16 Rogue (T32) vehicles to reprogram the Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) software. Under specific driving conditions, hydraulic pressure may decrease and result in belt slip within the CVT. This may result in MIL…
• 10109112Dec 8, 2016Transmission and drivetrain, Electrical system. VOLUNTARY SERVICE CAMPAIGN 2013-2016 ALTIMA AND 2014-2016 ROGUE; TCM REPROGRAMMING INTRODUCTION Nissan is conducting this voluntary service campaign to reprogram the Transmission Control Module (TCM) for the transmission on certain specific 2013-2016 Altima and 2014-2016 Rogue vehicles. This TCM reprogram will be performed at no charge for parts or labor. IDENTIFICATION NUMBER Nissan has assigned identification…
• 10119177Dec 1, 2016Engine. 2013-2016 ALTIMA WITH QR25DE ENGINE; MIL ON WITH DTC P0101 This bulletin applies only to models equipped with 4-cylinder engines. This bulletin has been amended throughout. Discard all previous versions of this bulletin.
• 10109110Dec 1, 2016Equipment, Body and structure. 2013 ? 2016 ALTIMA; RUST AROUND REAR LICENSE LAMP FINISHER IF YOU CONFIRM When rust is found on the rear deck lid surface in the area surrounding the license lamp finisher (Figure 1) or replacing the license lamp finisher for any reason. ACTION - Replace the license lamp finisher with the new replacement part listed in the Parts Information. - Refer to the Electronic Service Manual (ESM), section EXT ? Exterior for…
• 10119266Nov 29, 2016Engine. INTELLIGENT KEY NOT DETECTED / ENGINE WILL NOT START This bulletin has been amended to update the Applied Vehicles and make changes to the body of the bulletin. Please discard previous versions.
• 10119282Nov 28, 2016Engine. NISSAN; DIAGNOSIS INFORMATION FOR ABS DTC C1130 SERVICE INFORMATION When diagnosing for DTC C1130 (ENGINE SIGNAL): ECM related DTCs (P-codes) must be diagnosed, repaired, and DTCs erased first. - DTC C1130 is an ABS DTC that indicates an output signal of the ECM is not recognized. - Absent or incorrect ECM signals, that are indicated by corresponding P-codes, may trigger C1130 in the ABS control unit.
• 10119277Nov 14, 2016Electrical system. 2015-2016 ALTIMA; 4 CYLINDER WITH DTC P0776 STORED IF YOU CONFIRM The MIL is ON with DTC P0776 (PC SOLENOID B ? Pressure Control Solenoid ?B? Performance/Stuck OFF) stored. NOTE: If this issue should occur: - P1715 (INPUT SPEED SENSOR) may be stored with DTC P0776. - The vehicle may hesitate and/or have reduced power. ACTION - Refer to the Repair Flow Chart on page 2 for CVT repair. CAUTION: Always handle the CVT…
• 10120586Oct 21, 2016Equipment. CVT FLUID LEVEL CHECK SERVICE INFORMATION This bulletin has been amended. The APPLIED VEHICLES section has been revised. No other changes have been made. Please discard all previous versions of this bulletin.
• 10091608Sep 27, 2016Latches, locks and linkages. "nissan; doors difficult to close with temperature below freezing if you confirm: the following incident, or the customer reports this incident: - the vehicle has been setting (not running) in temperatures below 14°f (-10°c) for an extended period (such as overnight). Then - a side door is opened. Then - the door is difficult to close/latch, will not close/latch with normal pressure; requires additional effort to…
• 10091528Aug 25, 2016Transmission and drivetrain. "enhanced diagnostic logic for cvt pathfinder and altima with v6 engine only if you confirm the customer reports a transmission judder (shake, shudder, single or multiple bumps or vibration). Note: a new diagnostic logic has been established to enhance the diagnostic process by storing diagnostic trouble codes (dtcs) on applied vehicles. The new dtcs are: p17f1 (cvt_judder [c/u inspection]) p17f0 (cvt_judder [t/m…
• 10091527Aug 25, 2016Engine. "2013-2015 altima with 4-cyl engine; cabin “boom” and/or steering/floor vibration while driving 4-cylinder engine only if you confirm: a “boom” or drone sensation is heard in the cabin area and/or a vibration is felt in the floor and/or steering wheel when driving and the engine is approximately 1,800 rpm. Action: 1. Check the gap between the rubber and metal portions of the front tube exhaust hanger (see figure 1…
• 10091506Aug 9, 2016Transmission and drivetrain. "2013-2016 altima and 2014-2016 rogue; mil on with dtc p0776, p1715 may have hesitation and/or lack of power altima with 4-cylinder engine only this bulletin has been amended. The title is changed, a dtc is added under if you confirm, and tcm reprogramming is added to the service procedure. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin."
• 10091503Aug 4, 2016Equipment. "all model year 2012 and newer nissan vehicles; evap leak dtc p0442, p0455, p0456 information this bulletin has been amended. The title has been revised, and the bulletin now includes vehicles in production as of the date of this update. No other changes have been made. Please discard all previous versions of this bulletin."
• 10091072Jul 29, 2016Electrical system. "rear o2 sensor voluntary emissions recall campaign ***** campaign summary ***** nissan is conducting a voluntary emissions recall campaign to update the electronic control module (ecm) software on certain model year 2016 nissan maxima (a36), and model year 2015-16 altima (l33), juke (f15), pathfinder (r52), murano (z52) and quest (e52) vehicles.
• 10091322Jul 28, 2016Engine. "voluntary emissions recall campaign ecm reprogramming introduction nissan is conducting a voluntary emission recall campaign on certain model year 2015-2016 altima, 2015-2016 juke, 2016 maxima, 2015-2016 murano, 2015-2016 quest, and 2015-2016 pathfinder vehicles. Nissan has discovered that these vehicles are equipped with an on-board diagnostics (obd) calibration that, if not repaired, may not detect a rear oxygen…
• 10091413Jul 27, 2016Engine. "remote engine start not working this bulletin has been amended. Changes have been made to items 1, 4, and 13 in the supplemental diagnosis table. No other changes have been made. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
• 10091409Jul 22, 2016Electrical system. "intelligent key battery voltage check and replacement this bulletin has been superseded by ntb15-077. Nissan; signal tech-ii intelligent key battery test and signal check please discard previous versions of this bulletin."
• 10091417Jul 12, 2016Electrical system. "nissan; signal tech-ii intelligent key battery test and signal check this bulletin has been amended. Changes have been made throughout. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin. If you confirm the intelligent key intermittently or continuously does not function. Action check the battery condition with the signal tech-ii “I-key battery test”. Important: confirm that the signal tech-ii has the most recent…
• 10192845Jun 24, 2016Electrical system, Latches, locks and linkages. SERVICE INFORMATION If it appears, for any or all of the Intelligent Keys on an applied vehicle, that all "RKE" lock/unlock/panic/trunk button functions of that specific Intelligent Key(s) does not work BUT The doors will lock and unlock when pressing either front door request switch while using the particular Intelligent Key(s) (see Figure 1 below), THEN That specific Intelligent Key may have become…
• 10192841Jun 9, 2016Electrical system, Transmission and drivetrain. SERVICE INFORMATION The Service Procedure (starting on page 2) in this bulletin contains the steps to perform TCM Calibration Data Write Procedures. These procedures are used when a complete CVT is replaced, or a CVT control valve (valve body) is replaced, or a Transmission Control Module (TCM) is replaced. See this bulletin for further detail.
• 10192840Jun 9, 2016Tires, Equipment. SERVICE INFORMATION Temporary tire Flat Spotting is common on New Dealer In-Stock vehicles that have not been occasionally moved. Flat Spotting can occur after the vehicle has been parked (not moved) for a few days, or longer. In most cases it is temporary. In extreme cases it can be permanent. Vehicles should be moved every 30 days, in one direction only, enough to rotate the tires 90° (see Figure 1). Moving…
• 10192834Jun 2, 2016Electrical system, Transmission and drivetrain. IF YOU CONFIRM One or more of the DTCs listed in Table A are stored in the Transmission Control Module (TCM). And No other DTCs are stored other than what are listed in Table A. And The diagnostic procedures in the Electronic Service Manual (ESM) for each DTC in Table A, that is stored in the TCM, has been performed and indicates that the CVT assembly must be replaced. NOTE: Do not replace the CVT. ACTION Replace…
• 10192833Jun 2, 2016Transmission and drivetrain, Equipment. IMPORTANT: Metal debris and friction material may become trapped in the radiator, cooling hoses, bypass valve or external CVT fluid cooler. This debris can contaminate the newly serviced transmission, control valve or torque converter. In severe cases this debris can block or restrict flow and may cause damage to the newly serviced CVT.
• 10192829May 31, 2016Engine, Exterior lighting, Electrical system. IF YOU CONFIRM The following, or the customer reports the following: - Intermittently there is low power when accelerating, And/or - The stop lamps (brake lights) stay ON after releasing the brake pedal, with the ignition ON or OFF. ACTION - Delete the stop lamp relay and bypass the stop lamp relay circuit. - Replace the stop lamp switch with the one listed in PARTS INFORMATION. See this bulletin for further detail.
• 10192816Apr 29, 2016Equipment, Transmission and drivetrain. IF YOU CONFIRM: The customer reports a transmission judder (shake, shudder, single or multiple bumps or vibration) AND One of these DTCs is stored: - P17F0 (CVT_JUDDER (T/M INSPECTION)) - P17F1 (CVT_JUDDER (C/U INSPECTION)) NOTE - If a transmission judder (as described above) is not reported, this bulletin does not apply. - If either P17F0 or P17F1 are not stored, this bulletin does not apply. - NTB15-014, Enhanced…
• 10192813Apr 25, 2016Back-over prevention (rear camera), Electrical system, Equipment, Steering. SERVICE INFORMATION If the configuration of the Audio/Navigation unit has not been completed correctly, some of the symptoms that may occur are: * Intermittent or no back up camera operation * No steering wheel switch response to audio inputs * No volume response from volume knob * Volume very loud or very quiet and adjustment is overly sensitive * Equalizer is adjusted so that Bass control is at maximum all the…
• 10194176Apr 22, 2016Equipment. 2-Sensor occupant classification System Diagnostics and Information
• 10194174Apr 21, 2016Equipment. Audio Ulnit Replacement - Vehicles with color display audio and navigation system
• 10192808Apr 21, 2016Equipment, Electrical system. SERVICE INFORMATION If the Audio Unit needs to be replaced in an Applied Vehicle for any reason: - Write down replacement Audio Unit's registration "code" . - Replace the Audio Unit as instructed in the Electronic Service Manual (ESM) and any applicable bulletins. - Register the replacement Audio Unit with Nissan Owner Services. NOTE: The Apps mode will not function if the Audio Unit serial number (registration…
• 10192805Apr 18, 2016Equipment. IF YOU CONFIRM A refrigerant leak at a refrigerant pipe/hose joint location. ACTIONS 1. Inspect the metal surfaces of the pipe/hose joint for damage or contamination. NOTE: Do not replace a refrigerant pipe, hose, or other A/C component if an o-ring seal will solve the leak incident, if it should occur. 2. If no damage is found to the joint metal surfaces, replace the O-ring seal. See this bulletin for further…
• 10192801Apr 13, 2016Equipment, Forward collision avoidance. SERVICE INFORMATION Because of collision damage or other vehicle repair, a replacement "Certification Label" or "VIN Plate / Label" may be needed. These items may be available from Nissan by request if certain criteria are met. This bulletin lists the criteria and provides an application form for such replacements. See this bulletin for further detail.
• 10194179Apr 7, 2016Transmission and drivetrain. Nissan; Procedure to clean CVT Transmission fluid coolers
• 10194192Apr 6, 2016Transmission and drivetrain. 2013-2016 Altima and 2014-2016 Rogue; MIL on with DTC P0776
• 10075093Apr 6, 2016Engine. Summary to be provided on a future date.

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