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.

• 10153001Jan 29, 2019Equipment, Electrical system. TELEMATICS SERVICE INFORMATION This bulletin applies only to vehicles equipped with a Telematics Communication Unit (TCU). 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.
• 10152517Nov 16, 2018Seats. Front Passenger Seatback Voluntary Service Campaign REVISED November 16, 2018 Please discard earlier versions of this bulletin. The announcement from October 5, 2018 has been revised to include the following: The following parts are no longer on restriction and may be ordered via normal ordering process beginning November 16, 2018. - 87600-9HT0B Seatback (Beige/C) - 87600-9HT2A Seatback (Charcoal/G) - 87600-9HU1C…
• 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, Transmission and drivetrain, Engine. 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.
• 10149042Oct 22, 2018Equipment, Electrical system, Body and structure. SECURITY ALARM SOUNDS AFTER USING MECHANICAL KEY TO UNLOCK DRIVER DOOR SERVICE INFORMATION Applied Vehicles listed above are no longer equipped with a door unlock sensor and/or Body Control Module (BCM) software to provide support for the door unlock sensor.
• 10149812Oct 9, 2018Electrical system. 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.
• 10148770Oct 5, 2018Seats. Front Passenger Seatback Voluntary Service Campaign ***** Campaign Summary***** Nissan is conducting a Voluntary Service Campaign to replace the seat back assembly on specific 2018 Nissan Altima (L33) vehicles. Due to a manufacturing issue, which has since been corrected, an outboard headrest tube was not fully welded to the right front seat back frame during headrest assembly. As a result, customers may experience…
• 10149039Oct 4, 2018Seats. VOLUNTARY SERVICE CAMPAIGN 2018 ALTIMA; FRONT PASSENGER SEATBACK INTRODUCTION Nissan is conducting this voluntary service campaign on certain specific model year 2018 Altima vehicles to replace the front passenger seatback assembly. This service will be performed at no charge to the customer for parts or labor. IDENTIFICATION NUMBER Nissan has assigned identification number PC657 to this campaign.
• 10145549Sep 11, 2018Equipment. TELEMATICS SERVICE INFORMATION This bulletin applies only to vehicles equipped with a Telematics Communication Unit (TCU). This bulletin has been amended to add a Required Actions by Model and Year table on page 2, a Check OFF Sheet on page 21 and to reorganize the information throughout. It is necessary for you to read this revised procedure to properly perform this Service Information. Please discard previous…
• 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…
• 10144512Aug 3, 2018Electrical system, Equipment. TELEMATICS SERVICE INFORMATION This bulletin only applies to vehicles equipped with a Telematics Communication Unit (TCU). This bulletin has been amended. Changes have been made to page 10 for 2018 Armada. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
• 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.
• 10144507Aug 3, 2018Equipment. TELEMATICS SERVICE INFORMATION This bulletin only applies to vehicles equipped with a Telematics Communication Unit (TCU). This bulletin has been amended. Changes have been made to page 10 for 2018 Armada. Please discard 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.
• 10144516Aug 1, 2018Equipment. NISSAN; SERVICE INFORMATION FOR DTCS B2EF0 AND B130C This bulletin only applies to vehicles equipped with a Telematics Communication Unit (TCU). This bulletin has been amended. APPLIED VEHICLES has been updated. On page 2, the procedural steps under DTC B130C have been revised. Discard all previous versions of this bulletin.
• 10141451May 25, 2018Body and structure, Equipment. State Specific Bumper Performance Label Dealer Inventory *****Detailed Information***** Nissan is conducting a quality action specific to dealers located in California and Hawaii only to apply a supplemental bumper performance label. Due to an issue that has since been corrected, the bumper performance language may be missing from the Monroney label. Affected vehicles are not subject to stop sale and are either…
• 10141440May 25, 2018Equipment, Engine cooling. 2016-2018 ALTIMA WITH QR25DE/4-CYL ENGINE; MOAN NOISE AFTER A/C COMPRESSOR ENGAGES This bulletin applies only to vehicles equipped with a 4-cylinder engine. IF YOU CONFIRM A moan type noise is heard just after the A/C is turned ON (compressor engages) and lasts for about 10 seconds and/or While the A/C is operating and the compressor clutch cycles from OFF to ON, the moan noise is heard for about 10 seconds. ACTION…
• 10141435May 23, 2018Equipment. NAVIGATION SYMPTOMS WHEN SD CARD IS MISSING OR WRONG CARD INSTALLED This bulletin has been amended. The tables on pages 6 - 9 have been revised. No other changes have been made. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
• 10138264Apr 20, 2018Equipment, Exterior lighting. 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.
• 10138266Apr 19, 2018Electrical system, Steering. 2014-2018 ALTIMA; HYDRAULIC ELECTRIC POWER STEERING 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.
• 10139406Apr 12, 2018Body and structure. ALTIMA AND MAXIMA; NOISE FROM TRUNK AREA IF YOU CONFIRM A ticking, tapping, or popping type noise is coming from the area of the right rear parcel shelf or right rear passenger seatback area while driving. ACTION 1. Widen the gap between two pieces of body paneling in the right side trunk area. 2. Fill the gap with expanding foam. - Refer to Service Procedure in this bulletin for the repair procedure.
• 10138223Apr 9, 2018Engine cooling, Equipment, Electrical system. MIL ON WITH P0603 STORED FOR ECM BACK UP CIRCUIT This bulletin does NOT apply to Titan equipped with Cummins V8 Diesel engine. This bulletin has been amended to add a NOTE in the Applied Vehicles. No other changes have been made. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
• 10138222Apr 5, 2018Electrical system, Equipment. NAVIGATION SYMPTOMS WHEN SD CARD IS MISSING OR WRONG CARD INSTALLED This bulletin has been amended. The tables on page 5 and 6 have been revised. 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…
• 10134856Mar 26, 2018Equipment. NISSAN; SERVICE INFORMATION FOR DTCS B2EF0 AND B130C This bulletin applies only to vehicles equipped with Telematics. This bulletin has been amended. APPLIED VEHICLES was updated and a DTC listed in the SERVICE INFORMATION was corrected. No other changes have been made. Discard all previous versions of this bulletin.
• 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.
• 10133211Mar 9, 2018Equipment. NISSAN; MICROPHONE DOES NOT WORK This bulletin applies only to vehicles equipped with Telematics. IF YOU CONFIRM The microphone of an applied vehicle does not work. - The person receiving your call through Bluetooth® cannot hear you. And Voice Recognition does not respond to any commands. NOTE: DTCs U1A01 and/or U1A02 may be found stored. ACTION 1. Confirm TCU reprogramming will resolve the issue. - Refer to ?Issue…
• 10134846Mar 6, 2018Equipment. NAVIGATION SYMPTOMS WHEN SD CARD IS MISSING OR WRONG CARD INSTALLED This bulletin has been amended. The Applied Vehicles section has been revised, and changes have been made to the table beginning on page 5. No other changes have been made. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
• 10134858Mar 5, 2018Engine, Equipment. 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.
• 10130503Feb 27, 2018Transmission and drivetrain, Equipment. NISSAN; SERVICE INFORMATION FOR DTCS B2EF0 AND B130C This bulletin applies only to vehicles equipped with Telematics. SERVICE INFORMATION Diagnostic information in the Electronic Service Manuals (ESM) for the following DTCs may be missing or incorrect: -B2EF0 ? INTERNAL BATTERY (CIRC VOLT BELOW THRESHOLD) -B130C ?
• 10130490Feb 16, 2018Equipment. TELEMATICS SERVICE INFORMATION This bulletin applies only to vehicles equipped with a Telematics Communication Unit (TCU). This bulletin has been amended. Changes have been made throughout. It is necessary to read the revised procedure(s) in entirety to properly perform the action(s). Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
• 10130496Feb 1, 2018Equipment. ADAS SYSTEM DTC C1A03, C1A04, AND/OR C1B01 SERVICE INFORMATION This bulletin applies only to vehicles equipped with Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB) or Forward Emergency Braking (FEB). SERVICE INFORMATION If the following ICC/ADAS codes are stored, make sure to follow the diagnostic procedures in the Electronic Service Manual (ESM) before replacing any parts. C1A03 ?
• 10128640Jan 4, 2018Equipment. TELEMATICS SERVICE INFORMATION This bulletin applies to vehicles equipped with a TCU (Telematics Communication Unit). This bulletin has been amended. A correction was made to the Service Procedure on page 23. No other changes were made. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
• 10127453Dec 11, 2017Engine. 2018 ALTIMA AND SENTRA; DO NOT ERASE DTC P0315 This bulletin applies to vehicles equipped with a 4-cyl (non-turbo) engine only. SERVICE INFORMATION If DTC P0315 is stored on an Applied Vehicle, do not erase it. If DTC P0315 is stored, the description on the CONSULT-III plus screen will be listed as: (TBD) Crankshaft Position System Variation Not Learned. If you find DTC P0315 stored, please note the following: - Do…
• 10127474Nov 27, 2017Equipment. NISSAN; INTELLIGENT KEY IDENTIFICATION AND REGISTRATION TIPS This bulletin applies to vehicles equipped with Intelligent Key only. SERVICE INFORMATION When replacing or adding an Intelligent Key, it is very important to make sure the correct Intelligent Key is selected from the parts department. - A running change was made that will help identify the correct Intelligent Key.
• 10126254Nov 14, 2017Equipment. TELEMATICS SERVICE INFORMATION This bulletin applies to vehicles that are equipped with a wireless communication device called a Telematics Communication Unit (TCU). This bulletin has been amended. Changes have been made throughout. You must read the entire bulletin to understand all the changed information. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
• 10118697Sep 28, 2017Equipment. TELEMATICS SERVICE INFORMATION This bulletin applies to vehicles equipped with a Telematics Communication Unit (TCU). This bulletin has been amended. Information for several 2018 models has been added. No other changes have been made. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
• 10118691Sep 25, 2017Equipment, Wheels. 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.
• 10117400Aug 23, 2017Equipment. TELEMATICS SERVICE INFORMATION This bulletin has been amended. The Applied Vehicles section has been revised and TCU Configuration section has been added. No other changes have been made. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.

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