2019 Nissan Altima Technical Service Bulletins

188 technical service bulletins (TSBs) are on record for the 2019 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.

• 10165775Sep 19, 2019Electrical system. MIL ON WITH DTC P0087, P0101, P0448, OR P2008 This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
• 10165785Sep 16, 2019Transmission and drivetrain. TRANSMISSION RANGE SWITCH SERVICE INFORMATION SERVICE INFORMATION The transmission range switch of the APPLIED VEHICLES listed above is now available as a separate service part. If the transmission range switch of an APPLIED VEHICLE is being replaced for any reason, it must be adjusted after its replacement.  Refer to SERVICE PROCEDURE on page 3 for transmission range switch removal, installation, and adjustment.
• 10165784Sep 12, 2019Air bags, Electrical system. DTC B00A0-00 STORED IF YOU CONFIRM DTC B00A0-00 (OCCUPANT DETECTION SENSOR UNIT) is stored And OCS zero point reset cannot be performed (continued on the next page) And The following screen displays: ACTION 1. Check the Occupant Classification System (OCS) control unit using the ODS Analysis tool software.  Refer to SERVICE PROCEDURE on page 5. HINT: “OCS” may also be referred to as “ODS”. 2. Perform…
• 10165779Sep 11, 2019Electrical system. SOFTWARE UPDATES FOR INFOTAINMENT ISSUES This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
• 10165778Sep 3, 2019Electrical system. SOFTWARE UPDATES FOR INFOTAINMENT ISSUES SERVICE INFORMATION When diagnosing an infotainment issue, always confirm that the latest software is installed in the AV unit before starting the diagnosis. The software updates in the following Service Procedure are for the items below:  Stability improvements and bug fixes  System enhancements that will allow future Over-The-Air (OTA) updates. Without these software…
• 10164647Aug 13, 2019Engine 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.
• 10163718Jul 12, 2019Engine, Equipment. VCR Engine Inspection *****Dealer Announcement***** Nissan is conducting a quality action on 356 specific MY 2019-20 Altima (L34) vehicles identified in Service Comm, to remove and inspect the lower engine oil pan. Affected vehicles are subject to stop sale and are either currently in dealer inventory or assigned and in transit to the dealer. *****What Dealers Should Do***** PLEASE FOLLOW THE ATTACHED REPAIR…
• 10162975Jun 21, 2019Equipment. 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.
• 10162981Jun 19, 2019Suspension. 2019 ALTIMA; CLUNK NOISE FROM REAR WHEN DRIVING OVER DIPS AND/OR POTHOLES IF YOU CONFIRM A clunk type noise from the rear of the vehicle ONLY when driving over dips and/or potholes, AND The noise is isolated to the rear shock absorbers. ACTION Replace both rear shock absorbers. See PARTS INFORMATION on the next page.
• 10162979Jun 17, 2019Fuel system, Electrical system. 2019 ALTIMA; MIL ON WITH DTC P0087 This bulletin applies only to vehicles equipped with the 2.5L engine. IF YOU CONFIRM The Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) is ON with Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) P0087 (FRP CONTROL SYSTEM) stored in the Engine Control Module (ECM), AND The fuel level indicates ¼ or less. ACTION Reprogram the ECM, if applicable.
• 10162976Jun 14, 2019Equipment. MIL ON WITH DTC P0087, P0101, P0448, OR P2008 IF YOU CONFIRM An applied vehicle has a stored DTC shown in Table A on the next page, AND The ECM part number is shown in Table B, starting on page 3. ACTION First, perform the appropriate diagnostic procedure for the stored code to repair the vehicle according to the Electronic Service Manual (ESM), AND Reprogram the ECM after performing the diagnosis and repair.
• 10161345May 31, 2019Transmission and drivetrain. CVT FLUID LEVEL QUICK CHECK GAUGE This bulletin applies only to vehicles equipped with a Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT). This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
• 10161409May 22, 2019Lane departure. AEB WARNING LIGHT BLINKING This bulletin applies only to vehicles equipped with a lane camera. SERVICE INFORMATION If the AEB warning light is blinking (but not illuminated steadily) or the customer states it is blinking, and there are no related DTCs, inspect the windshield.
• 10161408May 8, 2019Equipment. 2019 ALTIMA; CREAK OR POP NOISE WHEN TURNING AND ACCELERATING OR DECELERATING This bulletin applies to vehicles equipped with a 2.5L (PR25DD) engine ONLY. IF YOU CONFIRM A creak or pop noise is heard from the front of the vehicle when turning right while accelerating or decelerating. ACTION Replace the engine mounting insulator (LH) with the one listed in the PARTS INFORMATION.
• 10160180Apr 26, 2019Electrical system, Steering. NISSAN; DIAGNOSIS INFORMATION FOR DTC P161D This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
• 10160182Apr 4, 2019Electrical system, Equipment. INTELLIGENT KEY DOES NOT WORK AFTER BATTERY REPLACEMENT SERVICE INFORMATION If the Intelligent Key of an APPLIED VEHICLE does not work after replacing the battery, inspect the positive (+) terminals. If the battery side of the Intelligent Key is held by pinching down on the terminals while removing the battery, it is possible to bend the terminals down far enough that they will not touch the contacts on the other…
• 10158443Mar 29, 2019Fuel system, Equipment. Fuel Pump Dealer Inventory This bulletin applies only to vehicles equipped with Front Wheel Drive (FWD). *****Detailed Information***** Nissan is conducting a quality action to inspect and, if necessary, tighten the fuel pump lock ring on one hundred eleven (111) specific 2019 Altima (L34) FWD only vehicles identified in Service Comm. In rare occurrences, the lock ring may be completely disengaged which may require…
• 10158427Mar 28, 2019Equipment, Transmission and drivetrain. CVT / TCM CALIBRATION DATA ?WRITE? PROCEDURE This bulletin applies only to vehicles equipped with a Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT). This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
• 10158426Mar 28, 2019Equipment, Transmission and drivetrain. CVT / TCM CALIBRATION DATA ?WRITE? PROCEDURE This bulletin applies only to vehicles equipped with a Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT). This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
• 10158442Mar 15, 2019Engine cooling. Front Exhaust Tube Voluntary Emission Recall Campaign ***** Campaign Summary ***** Nissan is conducting a Voluntary Emissions Recall Campaign on approximately 5 specific MY2019 Altima (L34) vehicles identified in Service Comm. Due to a manufacturing issue that has since been corrected, certain vehicles may have an incorrect front exhaust tube installed.
• 10158434Mar 14, 2019Engine. VOLUNTARY EMISSIONS RECALL CAMPAIGN 2019 ALTIMA; FRONT EXHAUST TUBE INTRODUCTION Nissan is conducting this voluntary emissions recall campaign on certain specific model year 2019 Altima vehicles. The front exhaust tube will be inspected and, if necessary, replaced. This service will be performed at no charge to the customer for parts or labor. IDENTIFICATION NUMBER Nissan has assigned identification number PC689 to…
• 10158431Mar 4, 2019Engine cooling. NISSAN; MIL ON WITH DTC P219A AND/OR P219B STORED This bulletin applies to Titan XD vehicles equipped with a VK56D gas engine only. SERVICE INFORMATION If the MIL is ON and DTC P219A (AIR FUEL RATIO IMBALANCE B1) and/or P219B (AIR FUEL RATIO IMBALANCE B2) is stored: - DO NOT replace the Air Fuel Ratio (A/F) sensor. - Refer to the applicable Electronic Service Manual (ESM) and follow the diagnostic procedure for DTC…
• 10154719Feb 13, 2019Fuel system. Fuel Tank Dealer Inventory *****Dealer Announcement***** Nissan is conducting a quality action to inspect the fuel tank on 80 specific 2019 Altima AWD vehicles identified in Service Comm. Due to a manufacturing issue that has since been corrected, the fuel readings may not be accurate due to the presence of a plastic slug inside the fuel tank. Affected vehicles are not subject to stop sale and are either currently…
• 10155159Feb 4, 2019Electrical 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.
• 10153033Jan 29, 2019Equipment. NISSAN; DIAGNOSIS INFORMATION FOR DTC P161D SERVICE INFORMATION When key registration is unsuccessful after BCM replacement, P161D (Immobilizer) will set when the ignition is turned on.
• 10153007Jan 29, 2019Engine cooling. NISSAN; DTC P0456 CAUSED BY EVAP LEAK AT VENT CONTROL VALVE O-RING 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.
• 10153001Jan 29, 2019Electrical system, Equipment. 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.
• 10152981Dec 3, 2018Engine. VOLUNTARY RECALL CAMPAIGN 2019 ALTIMA; ENGINE CONTROL MODULE INTRODUCTION Nissan is conducting this voluntary recall campaign on certain specific model year 2019 Altima vehicles. The Engine Control Module (ECM) will be inspected, and if necessary, reprogrammed. This action will resolve a potential false Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) issue. This service will be performed at no charge to the customer for parts or…
• 10152530Nov 21, 2018Equipment, Fuel system. Fuel Feeder Tube Clip Dealer Inventory *****Dealer Announcement***** Nissan is issuing a quality hold to require dealers to inspect the Fuel Feeder Tube Clip position and confirm it is in the lock position on ~15,800 specific 2019 Altima vehicles identified in Service Comm. The clips may not be fully locked into place. Affected vehicles are subject to stop sale and are either currently in dealer inventory or…
• 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.
• 10152527Nov 7, 2018Wheels. Wheel Cover Dealer Inventory *****Dealer Announcement***** Nissan is conducting a quality action to replace all four (4) wheel covers on 91 specific 2019 Altima vehicles identified in Service Comm. Due to a manufacturing issue that has since been corrected, the silver paint may peel away from the black base paint layer on two-tone wheel covers, when the wheel film is removed.
• 10152529Nov 6, 2018Engine cooling. Front Exhaust Tube Dealer Inventory *****Dealer Announcement***** Nissan is conducting a quality action to inspect and, if necessary, replace the incorrect exhaust component on 31 specific 2019 Altima vehicles identified in Service Comm. Due to a manufacturing issue that has since been corrected, suspect units may have an incorrect front exhaust pipe installed. Affected vehicles are subject to stop sale and are…
• 10152528Nov 6, 2018Equipment. Automatic Parts Shipment List
• 10148775Oct 26, 2018Electrical system. Electronic Control Module (ECM) Reprogram Dealer Inventory *****Dealer Announcement***** Nissan is issuing a quality hold and requiring dealers to update Electronic Control Module (ECM) software on 8,007 specific 2019 Altima vehicles identified in Service Comm. The current software installed may allow the Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) to illuminate improperly during full throttle operation at high altitudes.
• 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.
• 10138264Apr 20, 2018Exterior lighting, Equipment. 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.
• 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.

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