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.

• 10192591Jun 24, 2015Engine cooling. SERVICE INFORMATION After ECM reprogramming, the Calibration Verification Number (CVN) needs to be automatically calculated prior to State emissions testing (also known as Inspection Maintainence, I/M, or SMOG testing depending upon location). Allowing the vehicle to idle for 22 minutes will allow for faster CVN calculation. It is recommended that customers utilize this method if the vehicle needs to be tested for…
• 10192579Jun 12, 2015Equipment. IF YOU CONFIRM: Any of the following DTCs are stored in the ECM: - P0037, P0038, P0057, P0058, P0139, P0159, P0141, P0161, P0137, P0157, P0138, P0158 ACTION: Refer to the FLOW CHART in this bulletin. See this bulletin for further detail.
• 10192574May 7, 2015Wheels. SERVICE INFORMATION The appearance of painted alloy wheels can be damaged if acidic cleaners are used. DO NOT use Chrome Wheel Cleaner on Painted Wheels. Many chrome wheel cleaners have acidic ingredients. Make sure to follow all instruction in the Appearance and Care Section of the Owner?s Manual. Damage to wheel appearance due to the use of inappropriate chemicals or cleaning products is not covered under…
• 10192572May 4, 2015Equipment, Transmission and drivetrain. Nissan is conducting a Voluntary Service Campaign to replace the torque coverter on certain 2015 Altima, Rogue, and NV200 vehicles at no charge for parts or labor.
• 10192565Apr 23, 2015Transmission and drivetrain, Equipment. Nissan is conducting a Voluntary Service Campaign to replace the torque coverter on certain 2015 Altima, Rogue, and NV200 vehicles at no charge for parts or labor.
• 10192564Apr 22, 2015Transmission and drivetrain, Equipment. INTRODUCTION Nissan is conducting a Voluntary Service Campaign to replace the torque converter on certain 2015 Altima, Rogue, and NV200 vehicles at no charge for parts or labor. IDENTIFICATION NUMBER Nissan has assigned identification number PC346 for 2015 Altima and Rogue and PM554 for 2015 NV200 to this campaign. These numbers, as they apply, must appear on all communications and documentation of any nature…
• 10058047Apr 22, 2015Transmission and drivetrain. Nissan 2015 rogue , altima, nv200: voluntary service campaign concerning replacement of torque converter on certain vehicles.
• 10192552Apr 2, 2015Electronic stability control, Suspension, Wheels. SERVICE INFORMATION Some of the wheel alignment specifications listed in the Front Suspension (FSU) and Rear Suspension (RSU) sections of the 2013-2015 Altima Sedan Electronic Service Manuals are incorrect. Updated Electronic Service Manuals will be distributed to the field as quickly as possible. Until the updated ESMs are made available, please use the updated service information hyperlinked in this bulletin.
• 10192543Mar 16, 2015Equipment. SERVICE INFORMATION If DTC 20A7 and / or A0A7 is found stored as Current or Past in an applied vehicle during any service - ignore it. DTCs 20A7 and A0A7 are not a malfunction and do not require any inspection, diagnosis, or parts replacement. DTCs 20A7 and A0A7 may be set after using Remote Engine Start (RES) and has no affect on vehicle performance.
• 10192542Mar 16, 2015Wheels. SERVICE INFORMATION For vehicles delivered to the dealers with wheel protector covers - Do not remove the wheel protector covers during Pre-Delivery Inspection (PDI) - Wheel protector covers help prevent cosmetic rotor corrosion. See this bulletin for further detail.
• 10192536Mar 12, 2015Vehicle speed control, Equipment. SERVICE INFORMATION The build specification for 2015 Altima vehicles with "S" trim has changed. 2015 Altima vehicles with "S" trim built on or after the APPLIED VINs and DATES come standard with leather door finishers (door panels) and leather center console lid along with cloth seats. DO NOT REPLACE* the leather door panels and leather center console lid with cloth door panels and cloth center console lid on 2015…
• 10192532Mar 11, 2015Equipment. SERVICE INFORMATION NOTE - Failure to follow the procedures in this bulletin may result in the denial of a warranty claim. In an effort to protect the paint finish, Paint Guard Film (PGF) is applied on many new Nissan vehicles. Paint Guard Film is a temporary white plastic protective film that is applied by the factory to the horizontal painted surfaces of the vehicle.
• 10192524Feb 6, 2015Steering, Transmission and drivetrain. SERVICE INFORMATION When diagnosing possible power steering gear (rack and pinion steering rack, or steering rack) leak issues, it may appear the steering rack is leaking when actually, it?s not. Use this service bulletin to help make a more accurate diagnosis of the steering rack. See this bulletin for further detail.
• 10192520Jan 29, 2015Back-over prevention (rear camera). IF YOU CONFIRM The MIL is ON with DTC P0101 for Mass Air Flow sensor (MAF) stored in the ECM, AND there are no drivability concerns. ACTION 1. Refer to step 6 in the SERVICE PROCEDURE to confirm this bulletin applies to the vehicle you are working on. 2. If this bulletin applies, reprogram the ECM. See this bulletin for further detail.
• 10192513Jan 16, 2015Equipment, Air bags, Back-over prevention (rear camera). SERVICE INFORMATION Changes or modifications to the front seat assembly trim materials may affect the proper operation of the Front Seat-Mounted Side-Impact Supplemental Air Bags and Passenger Occupant Classification Sensor and could result in serious personal injury or death. Nissan STRONGLY RECOMMENDS AGAINST making any change to seat trim materials from the factory equipped condition.
• 10192508Jan 15, 2015Equipment. SERVICE INFORMATION DTC B2190 (NATS ANTENNA AMP) can be stored for the following reasons: 1. Something other than an Intelligent Key is inserted into the Key-Slot. 2. An Intelligent Key issue. 3. A wiring issue between the Key-Slot and the BCM. 4. A Key-Slot issue. If DTC B2190 is stored due to 1 or 2 above, it will not erase, or go to "PAST", until a known good registered Intelligent Key is inserted into the…
• 10192507Jan 14, 2015Equipment. SERVICE INFORMATION If the Audio Unit needs to be replaced in an Applied Vehicle for any reason: - Replace the Audio Unit as instructed in the Electronic Service Manual (ESM). - Register the replacement Audio Unit serial number with Nissan Owner Services. NOTE: The Apps mode will not function if the Audio Unit serial number is not registered. See this bulletin for further detail.
• 10192493Dec 15, 2014Body and structure. Nissan is conducting a Dealer Inventory Service Action to replace the Occupant Classification System (OCS) Control Unit on 41 certain specific 2015 Nissan Altima vehicles currently in dealer inventory.
• 10192491Dec 15, 2014Body and structure. SERVICE INFORMATION If one or both Intelligent Keys cannot be located prior to customer delivery of an Applied Vehicle, refer to the applicable section of this bulletin for Intelligent Key registration instructions. - One (1) Intelligent Key Is Lost ----- Page 2 - Two (2) Intelligent Keys Are Lost ----- Page 3 See this bulletin for further detail.
• 10192486Dec 2, 2014Electrical system, Air bags, Equipment. SERVICE INFORMATION The OCS (Occupant Classification System) sensors for the Applied Vehicles are now available as service parts. See this bulletin for further detail.
• 10192485Dec 1, 2014Engine, Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors), Electrical system. SERVICE INFORMATION 2015 Altima vehicles equipped with automatic climate controls (auto A/C) and remote start function (Remote Engine Start, or RES) will go into automatic heating or cooling mode when the remote start is activated depending on outside and cabin temperatures. During this period, the climate control display and buttons will be inoperatble until the ignition switch is turn ON. See this bulletin for…
• 10192480Nov 25, 2014Engine cooling, Engine. Nissan is conducting a dealer inventory service action to correct the amount of refrigerant in the air conditioning system on 787 specific 2015 Altima vehicles identified in SERVICE COMM.
• 10192478Nov 25, 2014Electrical system, Engine. SERVICE INFORMATION Starting with 2010 Model Year, Nissan vehicles have been gradually incorporating a new type of DTC known as Permanent DTC or P-DTC. If a vehicle is equipped with P-DTCs, all emission related DTCs will also set a P-DTC if the MIL is turned ON. A listing of which DTCs that will also set a P-DTC is found in the DTC Index in the EC-Engine Control section of the Electronic Service Manual (ESM).
• 10192474Nov 20, 2014Electrical system, Transmission and drivetrain. SERVICE INFORMATION If a customer describes lack of power or poor acceleration, perform the following checks before attempting any repair: * Check for stored DTCs. * Check if the driver is resting their left foot on the brake pedal while accelerating. Advise the customer not to rest their foot on the brake while accelerating. * Use CONSULT-III plus in Engine Data Monitor to check operation of the brake lamp circuit…
• 10192471Nov 19, 2014Body and structure, Engine. 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 on the first acceleration 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. Under normal driving conditions: * A "thunk" noise may be heard on the first acceleration of the…
• 10192464Nov 7, 2014Engine, Engine cooling. Nissan is conducting an inventory inspection on 105,290 specific MY2013-15 Nissan ALT, PTH, LEF, MUR, NV2, NVT, SEN, and VER NOTE vehicles to inspect the software on the OCS ECU.
• 10192456Oct 13, 2014Electrical system, Equipment. IF YOU CONFIRM Satellite radio (SXM) will only show the channel number and name, but will not show artist and track/title information, and/or the radio buttons will not illuminate at times, while the display and the HVAC/Cabin lighting is operating correctly, and/or the Bluetooth will take up to 2 minutes to connect when using the vehicle's onboard Pandora® or iHeartRadio Internet Apps with an iPhone® and "No…
• 10192451Oct 3, 2014Electrical system, Body and structure. Nissan is conducting a dealer inventory service action to correct the torque on the left front door switch bolt on 90 specific 2015 Altima, 2015 LEAF, and 2014 Maxima vehicles identified in SERVICE COMM.
• 10192422Aug 18, 2014Equipment, Transmission and drivetrain. SERVICE INFORMATION The purpose of this bulletin is to clarify language contained in the owner?s manual language for the APPLIED VEHICLES. For the APPLIED VEHICLES, the below language supersedes similar language in existing owner?s manuals. Future printings of owner?s manuals for the APPLIED VEHICLES will also contain the below language. For the APPLIED VEHICLES: NISSAN recommends using Genuine NISSAN NS-3 CVT…
• 10192421Aug 18, 2014Equipment, Transmission and drivetrain. SERVICE INFORMATION Applied vehicles equipped with a CVT have a "cap" that appears to be a fluid level gauge. This "cap" will NOT have a gauge or "dipstick". This is normal. Do NOT replace the "cap" because it is thought to have a "dipstick". The fluid level is not checked from this location. The fluid level for applied vehicles is checked from the oil pan (refer to the appropriate section of the Electronic Service…
• 10192394Jun 24, 2014Electrical system, Equipment. SERVICE INFORMATION Related to communication codes U1000, U1001, U1002, U1010: - Always diagnose the communication codes first. - When a module reports a U1000 code, it is typically operating normally; however, there is a communication error external to that module on the CAN network. - U1000 indicates an error. V-CAN diagram or CAN Diag Support Monitor provides data to determine the location of the error. See this…
• 10192354Apr 29, 2014Electrical system. SERVICE INFORMATION Warranty claims coding for repairing wiring harnesses for all Nissan vehicles has changed. This bulletin gives an outline of the technician?s responsibilities in assisting the dealer?s claims administrator to properly code a harness repair. Failure to provide correct information may result in claims suspension or rejection. See this bulletin for further detail.

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