2016 Nissan Altima Technical Service Bulletins

323 technical service bulletins (TSBs) are on record for the 2016 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.

• 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…
• 10120596Nov 30, 2016Electrical system. 20162016 NISSAN CONNECT NAVIGATION SYSTEM SOFTWARE UPDATE IF YOU CONFIRM: One or more of the following: - A status message ?Voice Recognition is initializing, please wait? is displayed when pressing the voice recognition button 2-3 minutes after the ignition is first turned ON. NOTE: If the message is displayed within the first 2-3 minutes this is normal. The voice recognition is loading phonebook contacts into its…
• 10119283Nov 30, 2016Electrical system. 2016-2017 ALTIMA; MIL ON WITH A/F RATIO SENSOR DTC(s) IF YOU CONFIRM One or more of the following DTCs is stored: - P014C - A/F SENSOR1 (B1) (O2 sensor slow response - rich to lean bank 1 sensor 1) - P014D - A/F SENSOR1 (B1) (O2 sensor slow response - lean to rich bank 1 sensor 1) - P015A - A/F SENSOR1 (B1) (O2 sensor delayed response - rich to lean bank 1 sensor 1) - P015B - A/F SENSOR1 (B1) (O2 sensor delayed…
• 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…
• 10119274Nov 14, 2016Engine. TELEMATICS SERVICE INFORMATION This bulletin has been amended. Information for 2017 Rogue and Rogue Hybrid has been applied. No other changes have been made. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
• 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.
• 10120589Oct 10, 2016Equipment. TELEMATICS SERVICE INFORMATION ONLY SPECIFIC TRIM PACKAGES ARE AFFECTED This bulletin has been amended. Information for 2017 Altima, Murano, Pathfinder, Sentra, and Titan/Titan XD vehicles has been applied. No other changes have been made. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
• 10109136Oct 5, 2016Vehicle speed control. CAMPAIGN BULLETIN - Accelerator Pedal ***** Detailed Information ***** Nissan is conducting a dealer inventory inspection on approximately 5,797 MY2016-17 Nissan Altima and 1,646 MY2017 Maxima vehicles to tighten the accelerator pedal mounting bolts to specification. ***** What Dealers Should Do ***** 1. Verify if vehicles currently in dealer inventory are affected by this inventory inspection using Service Comm…
• 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…
• 10091586Sep 6, 2016Electrical system. "service information for dtcs c1a12 and c1a16 this bulletin has been amended. The applied vehicles section has been revised, a photo has been added to page 4, and icc/distance sensor location information for maxima and rogue has been adjusted. No other changes have been made. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin."
• 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…
• 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…
• 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…
• 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.
• 10192827May 19, 2016Equipment. SERVICE INFORMATION The Applied Vehicles are equipped with a wireless communication device called a Telematics Communication Unit (TCU). With an active NissanConnectSM Services subscription, the TCU communicates with the NissanConnectSM Services Data Center to provide various security and convenience services. This bulletin contains important service procedures that must be performed properly in order to set-up and…
• 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…
• 10194220Apr 22, 2016Electrical system, Equipment, Air bags. Occupant Clfassification System Light Operation Logic Change
• 10194176Apr 22, 2016Equipment. 2-Sensor occupant classification System Diagnostics and Information
• 10192811Apr 22, 2016Air bags, Equipment. SERVICE INFORMATION Nissan is issuing this Technical Service Bulletin to clarify that a change has been made for the logic that controls the Occupant Classification System (OCS) and 'passenger airbag indicator' (PABI), as described in the Owner?s Manual. This TSB applies only to vehicles using the 2-sensor OCS. Those changes are: * PABI light is ON with an empty front passenger seat. Please see this bulletin for…
• 10075221Apr 22, 2016Air bags. OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION SYSTEM LIGHT OPERATION LOGIC CHANGE SERVICE INFORMATION Nissan is issuing this Technical Service Bulletin to clarify that a change has been made for the logic that controls the Occupant Classification System (OCS) and “passenger airbag indicator” (PABI), as described in the Owner’s Manual. This TSB applies only to vehicles using the 2-sensor OCS. Those changes are: • PABI light is ON with an…
• 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.
• 10194191Apr 1, 2016Equipment, Transmission and drivetrain. 2013-2015 Altima and 2014-2016 Rogue; MIL on with DTC P0776
• 10194189Apr 1, 2016Transmission and drivetrain, Equipment. 2013-2016 Altima and 2014-2016 Rogue; CVT Judder and DTC P17F0 or P17F1 stored (4 cyl engine only)
• 10075090Apr 1, 2016Transmission and drivetrain. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10194181Mar 31, 2016Transmission and drivetrain. Pathfinder, Quest, Murano, Maxima, Altima V6, CVT Judder and DTC P17F0 or P17F1 Stored
• 10194173Mar 31, 2016Transmission and drivetrain. CVT/TDCM Calibration Data "Write" Procedure
• 10194184Mar 29, 2016Fuel system, Equipment. Fuel Filler Cap tether clip service information
• 10192787Mar 29, 2016Fuel system, Equipment. SERVICE INFORMATION If the clip for the fuel filler cap tether becomes lost or is detached for any reason, it is no longer necessary to replace the fuel filler cap. The clip or "pin" is now available as a separate service part. NOTE - Do not replace the fuel filler cap if only the pin is needed. See this bulletin for further detail.
• 10194207Mar 23, 2016Engine cooling. 2013-2016 Altima with QR25DE Engine; MIL oin with DTC P0116
• 10194206Mar 23, 2016Engine cooling. 2016 Altima; MIL on with DTC P0101
• 10192785Mar 23, 2016Engine cooling. IF YOU CONFIRM The MIL is ON with DTC P0101 (MAF SEN/CIRCUIT-B1) stored, and There are no drivability issues. 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. NOTE: If this bulletin does apply (the ECM needs to be reprogrammed), DO NOT replace the mass air flow sensor. See this bulletin for further…
• 10075208Mar 23, 2016Electrical system, Engine cooling. 2013-2016 ALTIMA WITH QR25DE ENGINE; MIL ON WITH DTC P0116 IF YOU CONFIRM The MIL is ON with P0116 Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT SENSOR) stored, and There are no drivability issues. 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. IMPORTANT:
• 10075207Mar 23, 2016Electrical system, Engine. 2016 ALTIMA; MIL ON WITH DTC P0101 IF YOU CONFIRM The MIL is ON with DTC P0101 (MAF SEN/CIRCUIT-B1) stored, and There are no drivability issues. 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. NOTE: If this bulletin does apply (the ECM needs to be reprogrammed), DO NOT replace the mass air flow…

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