2020 Nissan Altima Technical Service Bulletins

148 technical service bulletins (TSBs) are on record for the 2020 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.

• 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.
• 10199167Jun 2, 2021Electrical system. ALTIMA, KICKS AND VERSA SEDAN; DTC B26FE IN BCM AND KEY SYSTEM ERROR This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Discard all previous versions of this bulletin.
• 10197104May 27, 2021Transmission and drivetrain. FLUID LEAK CAUSED BY TRANSFER ASSEMBLY RIGHT SIDE DRIVE SHAFT SEAL This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
• 10191951Apr 22, 2021Electrical system, Equipment. 2019-2021 ALTIMA AND 2021 ROGUE; AC INOPERATIVE WITH DTC B20C8-14 STORED IF YOU CONFIRM The AC compressor is not engaging when the AC is in the ON position as indicated by the yellow illumination on the AC button, And DTC B20C8-14 ECV (ELECTRICAL CONTROL VALVE) is stored in the IPDM. SERVICE PROCEDURE 1. Clear the DTC, and follow the DTC CONFIRMATION PROCEDURE in the ESM.  If DTC B20C8-14 is past, AC compressor…
• 10191942Apr 1, 2021Engine cooling. MIL ON WITH DTC P062F AND/OR P0603 STORED IF YOU CONFIRM The MIL is ON and DTC P062F (EEPROM) and/or P0603 (ECM BACK UP/CIRCUIT) is stored, And The customer stated the vehicle was recently started after sitting for an extended period of time (i.e., the battery voltage was low while attempting to start the engine). ACTION 1. Test the vehicle’s 12 volt battery using the Midtronics DSS-5000. Recharge or replace the…
• 10190214Mar 25, 2021Electrical system. ALTIMA, KICKS AND VERSA SEDAN; DTC B26FE IN BCM AND KEY SYSTEM ERROR This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Discard all 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.
• 10190217Mar 12, 2021Electrical system. SOFTWARE UPDATE FOR INFOTAINMENT ISSUES This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
• 10190213Mar 5, 2021Air bags. DTC B00A0-00 STORED This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
• 10188376Feb 26, 2021Equipment, Transmission and drivetrain. PREVENT FRONT AXLE THREAD DAMAGE DURING NUT REMOVAL SERVICE INFORMATION If an Applied Vehicle needs to have a front axle nut removed, for any reason, the staking of the nut into the axle keyway must first be removed. The essential tool (part number # J-52982, Figure 1) required to remove the nut staking, is called out as a “Cape Chisel” in the Electronic Service Manual (ESM), and must be used to prevent thread…
• 10188371Feb 19, 2021Electrical system, Engine cooling, Equipment. 2019-2020 ALTIMA; DTC P2015 OR P2004 STORED DURING COLD WEATHER This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
• 10188377Feb 12, 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.
• 10188331Feb 3, 2021Equipment, Electrical system. VOLUME KNOB DOES NOT FUNCTION PROPERLY This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
• 10188323Feb 3, 2021Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors), Forward collision avoidance, Electrical…. AEB WARNING LIGHT BLINKING This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
• 10188335Feb 2, 2021Electrical system, Lane departure. LANE CAMERA AIMING VEHICLE REFERENCE VALUES NOT IN ESM This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
• 10188332Feb 2, 2021Electrical system, Equipment. 2020 ALTIMA; BLIND SPOT WARNING AND/OR REAR CROSS TRAFFIC ALERT NOT FUNCTIONING PROPERLY This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
• 10186854Jan 28, 2021Fuel system, Electrical system. DTC B12A3-72 FOR FUEL PUMP RELAY STUCK OPEN SERVICE INFORMATION DTC B12A3-72 (Fuel Pump Relay Stuck Open) may be stored when the IPDM monitor circuit internally sees 0V to ground at pin #46. This is caused by an internal short to ground in the IPDM or one of the IPDM fuses listed below is open. If B12A3-72 is current or reoccurs after erasing DTCs, inspect the model specific fuse first. If the fuse is not open…
• 10186847Jan 28, 2021Electrical system. SOFTWARE UPDATE FOR INFOTAINMENT ISSUES This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY, below. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
• 10186833Jan 27, 2021Electrical system. TELEMATICS SERVICE INFORMATION This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
• 10186844Jan 14, 2021Engine cooling. MIL ON WITH P0101 STORED This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
• 10183977Nov 24, 2020Equipment, Engine cooling. 2019-2020 ALTIMA; DTC P2015 OR P2004 STORED DURING COLD WEATHER IF YOU CONFIRM The customer stated that the MIL was on after starting the engine in cold weather, below 0°F. And DTC P2015 (INTAKE MANIFOLD RUNNER CONTROL VALVE POSITION SENSOR) and/or DTC P2004 (INTAKE MANIFOLD RUNNER CONTROL VALVE) are stored in the ECM. DTC status is either current or past. And No problem is found after performing the DTC diagnosis…
• 10183974Nov 11, 2020Electrical system, Equipment. SOFTWARE UPDATE FOR INFOTAINMENT ISSUES SERVICE INFORMATION When diagnosing an infotainment issue, always confirm that the latest software is installed in the AV control unit before starting the diagnosis. The software update in the following service procedure is to address the items below:  Stability improvements and “bug” fixes.  Android Auto skips while playing music. Refer to steps 1 - 4 to confirm…
• 10184016Nov 5, 2020Forward collision avoidance, Lane departure. AEB WARNING LIGHT BLINKING This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
• 10182365Oct 30, 2020Equipment, Engine cooling. 2021 ALTIMA WITH PR25DD ENGINE; NO ENGINE COVER SERVICE INFORMATION The APPLIED VEHICLE is not equipped with an engine cover. DO NOT file a warranty claim for a missing engine cover.
• 10182359Oct 12, 2020Vehicle speed control, Lane departure. LANE CAMERA AIMING VEHICLE REFERENCE VALUES NOT IN ESM This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
• 10180999Sep 16, 2020Lane departure, Electrical system. LANE CAMERA AIMING VEHICLE REFERENCE VALUES NOT IN ESM SERVICE INFORMATION If the lane camera requires aiming, the values in Table A on page 4 must be used.  For all other models/model years, consult the Electronic Service Manual (ESM). The following CONSULT-III plus (C-III plus) figures and steps are only provided to indicate where the VEHICLE REFERENCE VALUE from Table A is to be entered. The entire camera…
• 10180996Sep 14, 2020Engine cooling, Equipment. ALTIMA WITH PR25DD ENGINE; DTC P0015 STORED IF YOU CONFIRM DTC P0015 (B camshaft position B1) is stored NOTE: The MIL may or may not be ON. And Diagnosis has determined the exhaust valve timing control solenoid valve is the cause. ACTION Replace the exhaust valve timing control solenoid valve. NOTE: The exploded views in the 2019 and 2020 Altima ESM may incorrectly label the exhaust valve timing control solenoid…
• 10179612Aug 26, 2020Equipment, Electrical system. VOLUME KNOB DOES NOT FUNCTION PROPERLY This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
• 10179611Aug 21, 2020Electrical system, Equipment. VOLUME KNOB DOES NOT FUNCTION PROPERLY This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
• 10179613Aug 4, 2020Electrical system, Equipment, Engine. MIL ON WITH P0101 STORED IF YOU CONFIRM The MIL is ON and DTC P0101 (MAF SEN/CIRCUIT-B1) is stored in the ECM, AND There are no drivability concerns.
• 10178232Jul 29, 2020Equipment, Electrical system. VOLUME KNOB DOES NOT FUNCTION PROPERLY This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
• 10178234Jul 7, 2020Electrical system, Equipment. 2020 ALTIMA; BLIND SPOT WARNING AND/OR REAR CROSS TRAFFIC ALERT NOT FUNCTIONING PROPERLY IF YOU CONFIRM  The customer states the Blind Spot Warning indicator does not illuminate while driving when there is a vehicle in one of the detection zones (outlined in green in Figure 1). Or  The customer states the Rear Cross Traffic Alert indicator does not illuminate while in reverse and a car is approaching the side…
• 10177221Jun 26, 2020Equipment. 2019-2020 ALTIMA; VOLUME KNOB DOES NOT FUNCTION PROPERLY IF YOU CONFIRM The customer states the speaker volume does not change or changes erratically when rotating the volume knob. ACTION 1. Rotate the volume knob rapidly two times, for a total of 60-seconds, to remove contaminate build-up. 2. Update the display control unit software.
• 10177213Jun 17, 2020Transmission and drivetrain. MIL ON WITH DTC P0742 This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
• 10177210Jun 4, 2020Electrical system. TELEMATICS SERVICE INFORMATION This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
• 10173602Mar 25, 2020Transmission and drivetrain. FLUID LEAK CAUSED BY TRANSFER ASSEMBLY RIGHT SIDE DRIVE SHAFT SEAL This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
• 10173606Mar 13, 2020Transmission and drivetrain. 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.
• 10172232Feb 4, 2020Electrical system, Equipment. TELEMATICS SERVICE INFORMATION This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
• 10170020Dec 20, 2019Engine cooling. VCR Engine Inspection *****Dealer Announcement***** Nissan is conducting a quality action on 10 specific MY 2020 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…
• 10170014Dec 13, 2019Electrical system. ALTIMA, KICKS AND VERSA SEDAN; MIL ON WITH DTC B26FE IF YOU CONFIRM  A “Key System Error” message is displayed on the combination meter, And  DTC B26FE (IPDM - KEY SYSTEM ERROR) is stored in the BCM. ACTION 1. Disconnect the main power harness connector from the IPDM (E16 for Altima and E42 for Kicks and Versa Sedan).  - See Figure 1, Figure 2 and Figure 3 on the next page for IPDM main power harness…
• 10170012Dec 12, 2019Transmission and drivetrain. 2020 ALTIMA; MIL ON WITH DTC P0742 IF YOU CONFIRM The MIL is ON and only DTC P0742 (TORQUE CONVERTER) is stored in the TCM. OR The MIL is ON and only DTC P0742 (TORQUE CONVERTER) and DTC P187E (T/M SYSTEM MALFUNCTION) are stored in the TCM. NOTE:  - If any DTCs other than P0742 or P187E are stored in the TCM, this bulletin does not apply. Refer to the ESM for diagnostic information.  - If the customer reports…
• 10168887Nov 11, 2019Engine cooling, Equipment. VCR Engine Inspection – Expiration Notice UPDATE November 11, 2019 Please discard earlier versions of this bulletin. Nissan announced the following quality action in July 2019. Service Comm will de-active PC707 on any unrepaired VINs on November 15, 2019. Please inspect and, if necessary, remedy any vehicles with an open campaign prior to November 15, 2019.
• 10168911Nov 7, 2019Electrical system, Equipment. 2019-2020 ALTIMA; FOAM OUT OF POSITION AND VISIBLE AT LEADING EDGE OF INSTRUMENT PANEL IF YOU CONFIRM There is foam out of position and visible between the leading edge of the instrument panel and the bottom of the windshield (Figure 1 shows foam out of position as viewed from outside the vehicle on the passenger side). ACTION Remove the foam following the SERVICE PROCEDURE on the next page.
• 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…
• 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.

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