2021 Nissan Altima Technical Service Bulletins

109 technical service bulletins (TSBs) are on record for the 2021 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.

• 10232662Feb 22, 2023Body and structure, Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). WINDSHIELD WIPER BLADE PERFORMANCE/DIAGNOSIS SERVICE INFORMATION This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
• 10232657Feb 22, 2023Wheels. WHEEL BEARING COLLISION DAMAGE This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
• 10232652Feb 22, 2023Steering. DIAGNOSIS OF VEHICLE PULL (DRIFT) AND/OR STEERING WHEEL OFF-CENTER This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
• 10231430Jan 24, 2023Back-over prevention (rear camera), Brakes, Electrical system. REAR AUTOMATIC BRAKING WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED AND/OR DTC C1B56-04 AND/OR C1B56-97 STORED IN THE ADAS CONTROL UNIT This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
• 10231429Jan 24, 2023Brakes, Electrical system, Back-over prevention (rear camera). RAB WARNING LIGHT ON IN INSTRUMENT PANEL AND/OR DTC B2724-23 STORED This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
• 10229661Dec 12, 2022Body and structure. DIAGNOSING DOOR LOCK OPERATION SERVICE INFORMATION If a customer describes a concern of a door not opening and/or unlocking properly, on any of the APPLIED VEHICLES, use the Questions for the Customer below to help reproduce the concern, and then follow the SERVICE PROCEDURE starting on page 2 to determine if the Door Lock should be replaced.  Do not replace a Door Lock unless instructed to by the SERVICE…
• 10229653Dec 2, 2022Electrical system. TELEMATICS SERVICE INFORMATION This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
• 10227268Nov 23, 2022Transmission and drivetrain. DRIVE SHAFT BOOT SERVICE INFORMATION SERVICE INFORMATION If a Drive Shaft (Axle Shaft) Boot on an APPLIED VEHICLE is found to be leaking grease, AND There is no abnormal noise or obvious CV Joint risk due to water intrusion and/or complete grease loss, check for REPAIR KIT-DUST BOOT (CV Joint Boot Kit) availability.  If there is a REPAIR KIT-DUST BOOT (CV Joint Boot Kit) available for the vehicle being repaired…
• 10227255Nov 14, 2022Electrical system. TELEMATICS SERVICE INFORMATION This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
• 10227254Nov 9, 2022Transmission and drivetrain. ABNORMAL NOISE, VIBRATION AND/OR BINDING FEELING FROM REAR DIFFERENTIAL This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
• 10226132Nov 4, 2022Engine cooling. DTC P0404 STORED IN THE ECM AT TEMPERATURES BELOW 32°F IF YOU CONFIRM DTC P0404 (EGR A CONTROL) is stored in the ECM at temperatures below 32°F. ACTION 1. Confirm the current ECM part number. 2. Reprogram the ECM, if applicable.
• 10222717Sep 27, 2022Transmission and drivetrain, Wheels. PREVENT FRONT AXLE THREAD DAMAGE DURING NUT REMOVAL This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
• 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.
• 10218973Aug 17, 2022Back-over prevention (rear camera). REAR AUTOMATIC BRAKING WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED AND/OR DTC C1B56-04 OR C1B56-97 STORED IN THE ICC/ADAS2 CONTROL MODULE SERVICE INFORMATION If the customer states the rear automatic braking (RAB) warning light was illuminated and “Malfunction See Owner’s Manual” appears in the message center (Figure 1), AND / OR DTC C1B56-04 and/or C1B56-97 are stored in the ICC/ADAS2 Control Module. Refer to the information…
• 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.
• 10218701Jun 17, 2022Electrical system. HORN INOPERATIVE IF YOU CONFIRM The horn on an APPLIED VEHICLE is inoperative. ACTION Inspect the horn pad for a pinched ground wire. If a pinched ground wire is found, replace the high and low horns.
• 10218696Jun 17, 2022Transmission and drivetrain. TRANSFER ASSEMBLY SEAL REPLACEMENT FOR AWD FRONT DRIVE SHAFT REMOVAL This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
• 10218694Jun 17, 2022Transmission and drivetrain. FLUID LEAK CAUSED BY TRANSFER ASSEMBLY RIGHT SIDE DRIVE SHAFT OIL SEAL This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
• 10218741May 31, 2022Transmission and drivetrain. NISSAN AWD MODELS; ABNORMAL NOISE, VIBRATION AND/OR JUDDER FROM REAR DIFFERENTIAL This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
• 10218755May 19, 2022Back-over prevention (rear camera). RAB WARNING LIGHT ON IN INSTRUMENT PANEL AND/OR DTC B2724-23 STORED IF YOU CONFIRM The customer states an RAB warning light in the instrument panel’s information display is ON (Figure 1), AND/OR DTC B2724-23 (SONAR CONTROL UNIT - SONAR ECU INTERNAL FAILURE [UNDER VOLTAGE]) is stored. NOTE: A RAB warning light may appear in the vehicle information display. ACTION Reprogram and configure the Sonar Control Unit with…
• 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.
• 10213684Apr 5, 2022Fuel system, Engine cooling, Electrical 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.
• 10212011Mar 15, 2022Electrical system. SERVICE INFORMATION FOR BRAKE SWITCH ADJUSTMENT FOR DTC C1142 AND/OR C1116 STORED SERVICE INFORMATION DTC C1142 (PRESS SEN CIRCUIT) and/or C1116 (STOP LAMP SW) may be stored if the Stop Lamp Switch and/or the Brake Pedal Position Switch are out of adjustment. Before replacing any components for DTCs C1142 (PRESS SEN CIRCUIT) and/or C1116 (STOP LAMP SW), stored as past or current, confirm that the Stop Lamp Switch…
• 10211988Mar 15, 2022Transmission and drivetrain, Equipment. NISSAN AWD MODELS; ABNORMAL NOISE, VIBRATION AND/OR JUDDER FROM REAR DIFFERENTIAL This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
• 10211990Mar 3, 2022Engine cooling, Other or unknown, Electrical system. TELEMATICS SERVICE INFORMATION This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
• 10211992Mar 1, 2022Transmission and drivetrain. FLUID LEAK CAUSED BY TRANSFER ASSEMBLY RIGHT SIDE DRIVE SHAFT OIL SEAL 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.
• 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.
• 10208951Feb 16, 2022Transmission and drivetrain. FLUID LEAK CAUSED BY TRANSFER ASSEMBLY RIGHT SIDE DRIVE SHAFT OIL SEAL This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
• 10208953Feb 7, 2022Fuel system, Other or unknown, Engine cooling. 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, 2022Fuel system, Other or unknown, Engine cooling. 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.
• 10207869Jan 26, 2022Forward collision avoidance, Electrical system. AEB WARNING LIGHT BLINKING This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
• 10207860Jan 26, 2022Engine cooling, Electrical 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.
• 10207877Jan 24, 2022Engine cooling. MIL ON WITH DTC P11A7 STORED IN THE ECM This bulletin has been amended to update the Applied Vehicles. No other changes were made. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
• 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.
• 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.
• 10206383Dec 6, 2021Electrical system. MIL ON WITH DTC P11A7 STORED IN THE ECM IF YOU CONFIRM The MIL is ON and DTC P11A7 (VCR STOPPER POSITION) is stored in the ECM. HINT: There may also be a lack of power concern (fail-safe). ACTION 1. Confirm the current ECM part number. 2. Reprogram the ECM, if applicable.
• 10206312Nov 18, 2021Engine cooling. NO ENGINE COVER This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY below. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
• 10206321Nov 15, 2021Electrical system, Forward collision avoidance. DTC C1A17-49 OR C2580-49 STORED IN LASER/RADAR SERVICE INFORMATION If DTC C1A17-49 or C2580-49 is stored in LASER/RADAR in the “PAST” column:  Erase the DTC.  DO NOT replace any parts. If DTC C1A17-49 or C2580-49 is stored in LASER/RADAR in the "CURRENT" column, refer to the applicable ESM for instructions.
• 10204172Oct 25, 2021Transmission and drivetrain. TRANSFER ASSEMBLY SEAL REPLACEMENT FOR AWD FRONT DRIVE SHAFT REMOVAL SERVICE INFORMATION When removing the front passenger (RH) side drive shaft on an applied vehicle for any reason, transfer assembly drive shaft oil seal and dust cover seal replacement is required. Refer to the SERVICE PROCEDURE in this bulletin.
• 10201208Aug 6, 2021Electrical system, Equipment. AC INOPERATIVE WITH DTC B20C8-14 STORED IN THE IPDM E/R 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.
• 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…
• 10191986Mar 26, 2021Body and structure. Moonroof Inspection Dealer Inventory *****Dealer Announcement***** Nissan is conducting a dealer inventory quality action to inspect the moonroof on 2,048 specific 2021 Altima vehicles identified in Service Comm. The moonroof of subject vehicles may be under-flush to the body causing the potential for water leak or wind noise. The D-ring may be mis-set causing the roof to bow in the center line area.
• 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.

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