2018 Nissan Altima Technical Service Bulletins

192 technical service bulletins (TSBs) are on record for the 2018 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.

• 10222728Sep 27, 2022Exterior lighting. Halogen Headlamp Warranty Extension REVISED September 27, 2022 Please discard earlier versions of this bulletin. The announcement from April 12, 2022 has been revised to include the following: • The claims information section has been updated with parts ordering information:  Parts must now be ordered using PC914.  Parts orders using PC861 will no longer be accepted. Prior orders placed using PC861 will…
• 10222714Sep 27, 2022Transmission and drivetrain. CLICKING NOISE FROM FRONT OR REAR AXLE DURING TAKE-OFF/ACCELERATION This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
• 10222726Sep 23, 2022Exterior lighting. Expiration Notification - Halogen Headlamp Voluntary Service Campaign ***** Dealer Announcement ***** On March 25, 2022 Nissan launched a Voluntary Service Campaign on certain MY2013-2018 Nissan Altima vehicles with halogen headlamps dimming due to delamination to support the settlement approved by the court presiding over the class action lawsuit. Customers that obtained approval by the Settlement Administrator…
• 10222721Sep 23, 2022Exterior lighting. VOLUNTARY SERVICE CAMPAIGN 2013-2018 ALTIMA SEDAN; FRONT COMBINATION LAMPS (HEADLAMPS) INSPECTION Voluntary Service Campaign ID # PC861 is no longer active.  Repair orders opened after this bulletin’s published date are no longer eligible for reimbursement under Campaign ID # PC861.  Discard all previous versions of NTB22-024.
• 10220252Sep 16, 2022Exterior lighting. Halogen Headlamp Voluntary Service Campaign REVISED September 16, 2022 Please discard earlier versions of this bulletin. The announcement from May 20, 2022 has been revised to include the following changes: Nissan has experienced an unexpected high volume of dealer orders for headlamp assemblies during this campaign. Nissan continues to work expeditiously with the supplier to improve the supply schedule in effort…
• 10218941Aug 2, 2022Electrical system. REMOTE ENGINE START NOT WORKING This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
• 10218765May 20, 2022Exterior lighting. Halogen Headlamp Voluntary Service Campaign REVISED May 20, 2022 Please discard earlier versions of this bulletin. The announcement from March 25, 2022 has been revised to include the following: • Revised campaign claims procedure and new campaign ID, due to limited parts availability. See Claims Information section for more detail. • Affected VIN population updated
• 10218756May 19, 2022Exterior lighting. VOLUNTARY SERVICE CAMPAIGN 2013-2018 ALTIMA SEDAN; FRONT COMBINATION LAMPS (HEADLAMPS) INTRODUCTION Nissan is conducting this voluntary service campaign on certain specific model year 2013- 2018 Altima sedan vehicles, to replace both combination lamp (headlamp) assemblies (Halogen only). This service will be performed at no charge to the customer for parts or labor. IDENTIFICATION NUMBER Nissan has assigned…
• 10218752May 19, 2022Exterior lighting. VOLUNTARY SERVICE CAMPAIGN 2013-2018 ALTIMA SEDAN; FRONT COMBINATION LAMPS (HEADLAMPS) INSPECTION This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
• 10213158Apr 26, 2022Air bags. DTC B00A0-00 STORED This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
• 10213695Apr 12, 2022Exterior lighting, Equipment. Halogen Headlamp Warranty Extension REVISED April 12, 2022 Please discard earlier versions of this bulletin. The announcement from March 25, 2022 has been revised to include the following: • The claims information section has been updated with information regarding vehicles whose warranty extension expired while waiting for parts.
• 10213159Apr 6, 2022Transmission and drivetrain. DTC P17F0, P17F1, P0776, P2813, P1715, AND/OR P0841 STORED This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Discard all previous versions of this bulletin.
• 10213684Apr 5, 2022Electrical system, Engine cooling, Fuel system. SERVICE INFORMATION FOR FUEL GAUGE INACCURATE WITH DTCS STORED IN ECM SERVICE INFORMATION If a fuel level sensor has been diagnosed as sending an incorrect level signal, and one or more of the following DTCs are stored in the ECM, do not replace the entire “Fuel Level Sensor Unit, Fuel Filter and Fuel Pump Assembly” (fuel pump assembly). The fuel level sensor can be replaced separately.
• 10212022Mar 25, 2022Exterior lighting, Equipment. Halogen Headlamp Warranty Extension REVISED March 25, 2022 Please discard earlier versions of this bulletin. The announcement from February 23, 2022 has been revised to include the following: • The following parts have been placed on parts restriction. Dealers may place a SVC order for the parts listed below via DBS beginning March 25, 2022. Orders will be fulfilled in the order they were received. Existing CSC…
• 10212017Mar 25, 2022Exterior lighting. Halogen Headlamp Voluntary Service Campaign ***** Dealer Announcement ***** Nissan is conducting a Voluntary Service Campaign (VSC) on ~90,000 specific model year 2013-2018 Nissan Altima vehicles with halogen headlamps dimming due to delamination to support the settlement approved by the court presiding over the class action lawsuit. Customers that have obtained approval by the Settlement Administrator are included…
• 10212015Mar 24, 2022Exterior lighting. VOLUNTARY SERVICE CAMPAIGN 2013-2018 ALTIMA; FRONT COMBINATION LAMPS (HEADLAMPS) INSPECTION INTRODUCTION Nissan is conducting this voluntary service campaign on certain specific model year 2013-2018 Altima vehicles, to inspect and, if necessary, replace both combination (headlamp) assemblies (Halogen only). This service will be performed at no charge to the customer for parts or labor. IDENTIFICATION NUMBER Nissan…
• 10211993Mar 9, 2022Transmission and drivetrain. 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.
• 10211990Mar 3, 2022Engine cooling, Electrical system, Other or unknown. TELEMATICS SERVICE INFORMATION This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
• 10209083Feb 23, 2022Exterior lighting, Other or unknown, Equipment. Halogen Headlamp Warranty Extension REVISED February 23, 2022 Please discard earlier versions of this bulletin. The announcement from January 25, 2022 has been revised to include the following: • If a customer requests inspection due to a visibility concern, dealers should determine eligibility using the warranty extension page of Service Comm. If eligible, refer to the repair bulletin to perform the necessary…
• 10209063Feb 22, 2022Exterior lighting. 2013-2018 ALTIMA; FRONT COMBINATION LAMPS (HEADLAMPS) INSPECTION This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
• 10208955Feb 22, 2022Electrical system. SECURITY ALARM SOUNDS AFTER USING MECHANICAL KEY TO UNLOCK DRIVER DOOR This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
• 10208954Feb 22, 2022Electrical system. NISSAN; INTELLIGENT KEY INITIALIZATION PROCEDURE STOPS OR WILL NOT CONTINUE This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Discard all previous versions of this bulletin.
• 10208946Feb 22, 2022Engine cooling, Electrical system. CAN COMMUNICATION – NETWORK DIAGNOSTIC FLOW CHART This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
• 10208953Feb 7, 2022Engine cooling, Fuel system, Other or unknown. DTC P0456 CAUSED BY EVAP LEAK AT VENT CONTROL VALVE O-RING This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
• 10208948Feb 7, 2022Engine cooling, Fuel system, Other or unknown. EVAP LEAK DTC P0442, P0455, P0456 INFORMATION This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
• 10207860Jan 26, 2022Electrical system, Engine 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.
• 10207883Jan 25, 2022Exterior lighting. Halogen Headlamp Warranty Extension REVISED January 25, 2022 Please discard earlier versions of this bulletin. The announcement from January 20, 2022 has been revised to include the following: - Nissan is issuing this revision to clarify that the 3-year warranty extension of the manufacturer's warranty covering headlamp dimming due to the delamination, is for a total of six (6) years of coverage, regardless of…
• 10207839Jan 20, 2022Other or unknown, Exterior lighting, Equipment. Halogen Headlamp Warranty Extension Campaign Summary: On or around October 25, 2021, current and former owners and lessees of certain 2013-2018 Altima vehicles received a postcard from a Settlement Administrator informing them of the terms of a proposed class action settlement that, subject to final court approval, could extend the warranty on the halogen headlamps.
• 10207879Jan 19, 2022Exterior lighting. 2013-2018 ALTIMA; FRONT COMBINATION LAMPS (HEADLAMPS) INSPECTION SERVICE INFORMATION Nissan is committed to providing the highest levels of product quality and customer satisfaction. Therefore, Nissan will provide a three-year extension of the manufacturer’s warranty (for a total of six years) covering headlamp dimming due to delamination. All other warranty terms, limitations, and conditions remain unchanged.
• 10207867Jan 14, 2022Electrical system. NISSAN; DIAGNOSIS INFORMATION FOR DTC P161D This bulletin is no longer active. Please discard previous versions of NTB19-008.
• 10206391Dec 7, 2021Suspension. STRUT AND SHOCK ABSORBER REPLACEMENT GUIDELINES This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
• 10206376Dec 7, 2021Transmission and drivetrain. 2018 ALTIMA AND 2018-2019 ROGUE; DTC P17F0, P17F1, P0776, P2813, P1715, AND/OR P0841 STORED This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Discard all previous versions of this bulletin.
• 10206373Dec 7, 2021Electrical system. CLEANING FRONT OR REAR COMBINATION LAMP ASSEMBLIES This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
• 10206372Dec 7, 2021Transmission 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.
• 10206313Nov 22, 2021Seats. DRIVERS POWER SEAT IS INOPERATIVE IF YOU CONFIRM The customer states that one or more of the driver (LH) seat controls are (or were) inoperative, AND/OR The windows, sunroof, sunshade and power mirrors are (or were) inoperative. NOTE: A no start condition may also be present. ACTION Follow the SERVICE PROCEDURE in this bulletin to: 1. Inspect the power seat switch wiring harness for damage. 2. Repair any damage…
• 10203440Oct 8, 2021Exterior lighting. Halogen Headlamp Class Action Owner Notification Beginning October 25, 2021, current and former owners and lessees of certain 2013-2018 Altimas 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 halogen headlamps.
• 10200015Jul 13, 2021Transmission and drivetrain, Equipment. CVT FLUID LEVEL QUICK CHECK GAUGE This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
• 10199148Jun 9, 2021Transmission and drivetrain. CLICKING NOISE FROM FRONT OR REAR AXLE DURING TAKE-OFF/ACCELERATION This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
• 10199152Jun 7, 2021Electrical system. INTELLIGENT KEY BUTTONS INOPERATIVE BUT REQUEST SWITCHES WORK This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
• 10199150Jun 7, 2021Electrical system. SIGNAL TECH-II INTELLIGENT KEY BATTERY TEST AND SIGNAL CHECK This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
• 10199123Jun 7, 2021Electrical system. NISSAN; INTELLIGENT KEY IDENTIFICATION AND REGISTRATION TIPS This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
• 10195349May 26, 2021Suspension. Rear Lower Suspension Link Warranty Extension Dealer Notification In October 2019, Nissan launched a Voluntary Service Campaign (P9324) on MY2013 Nissan Altima vehicles registered in high road-salt-usage states (Connecticut, Delaware, Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Massachusetts, Maine, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont…
• 10197176May 25, 2021Suspension. 2013-2018 ALTIMA AND 2016-2018 MAXIMA; REAR SUSPENSION LOWER LINK IF YOU CONFIRM The customer experiences a knocking or rattling noise from the rear of the vehicle, Or The rear wheel and tire assemblies have a large amount of positive camber. ACTION Replace both rear lower links.
• 10191938Apr 1, 2021Engine cooling. MIL ON WITH P0603 STORED FOR ECM BACK UP CIRCUIT This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on page 3. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
• 10190224Mar 24, 2021Forward collision avoidance. ADAS SYSTEM DTC C1A03, C1A04, AND/OR C1B01 SERVICE INFORMATION This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
• 10190169Mar 24, 2021Electrical system. TELEMATICS SERVICE INFORMATION This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
• 10190167Mar 23, 2021Electrical system, Equipment. NAVIGATION SYMPTOMS WHEN SD CARD IS MISSING OR WRONG CARD INSTALLED This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
• 10190208Mar 17, 2021Electrical system. NISSAN; INTELLIGENT KEY IDENTIFICATION AND REGISTRATION TIPS This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
• 10191969Mar 16, 2021Electrical system, Equipment. NISSAN; SIGNAL TECH-II INTELLIGENT KEY BATTERY TEST AND SIGNAL CHECK This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
• 10192017Mar 15, 2021Electrical system, Equipment. INTELLIGENT KEY BUTTONS INOPERATIVE BUT REQUEST SWITCHES WORK This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.

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