2016 Nissan Leaf Technical Service Bulletins

99 technical service bulletins (TSBs) are on record for the 2016 Nissan Leaf. 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.

• 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.
• 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.
• 10145551Sep 24, 2018Wheels. REVISED WHEEL ALIGNMENT SPECIFICATIONS This bulletin has been amended to add 2018-2019 Kicks. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
• 10143491Jun 6, 2018Electrical system, Equipment. 30 kWh Lithium-ion Battery Controller (LBC) Reprogram Voluntary Service Campaign ***** Campaign Summary***** Nissan is conducting a Voluntary Service Campaign to reprogram the 30 kWh Lithium-ion Battery Controller (LBC) in 2016-17 model year LEAF vehicles.
• 10143280Jun 6, 2018Electrical system. 30 kWh Lithium-ion Battery Controller (LBC) Reprogram Voluntary Service Campaign ***** Campaign Summary***** Nissan is conducting a Voluntary Service Campaign to reprogram the 30 kWh Lithium-ion Battery Controller (LBC) in 2016-17 model year LEAF vehicles.
• 10143139Jun 6, 2018Equipment, Electrical system. 30 kWh Lithium-ion Battery Controller (LBC) Reprogram Voluntary Service Campaign ***** Campaign Summary***** Nissan is conducting a Voluntary Service Campaign to reprogram the 30 kWh Lithium-ion Battery Controller (LBC) in 2016-17 model year LEAF vehicles.
• 10143483Jun 5, 2018Electrical system. VOLUNTARY SERVICE CAMPAIGN 2016-2017 LEAF LITHIUM-ION BATTERY CONTROLLER REPROGRAM INTRODUCTION Nissan is conducting this voluntary service campaign on certain specific model year 2016-2017 LEAF vehicles to reprogram the Lithium-Ion Battery Controller (LBC). This service will be performed at no charge to the customer for parts or labor. IDENTIFICATION NUMBER Nissan has assigned identification number PC630 to this…
• 10143272Jun 5, 2018Electrical system. VOLUNTARY SERVICE CAMPAIGN 2016-2017 LEAF LITHIUM-ION BATTERY CONTROLLER REPROGRAM INTRODUCTION Nissan is conducting this voluntary service campaign on certain specific model year 2016-2017 LEAF vehicles to reprogram the Lithium-Ion Battery Controller (LBC). This service will be performed at no charge to the customer for parts or labor. IDENTIFICATION NUMBER Nissan has assigned identification number PC630 to this…
• 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, 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.
• 10138222Apr 5, 2018Equipment, Electrical system. 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 10128638Jan 17, 2018Equipment. 2011-2017 LEAF; TELEMATICS 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.
• 10125187Nov 21, 2017Suspension. REVISED WHEEL ALIGNMENT SPECIFICATIONS This bulletin has been amended to add 2018 Versa Sedan and 2018 Versa Note. No other changes have been made. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
• 10118691Sep 25, 2017Wheels, Equipment. 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.
• 10119242Aug 25, 2017Equipment. 2013 ? 2016 LEAF; OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION SYSTEM RETROFIT This bulletin has been amended. Pages 15 and 17 have been revised. No other changes have been made. Please discard all previous versions of this bulletin.
• 10117403Aug 10, 2017Air bags. 2013 - 2016 LEAF; OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION SYSTEM RETROFIT This bulletin has been amended. The CLAIMS INFORMATION section has been revised. No other changes have been made. Please discard all previous versions of this bulletin.
• 10117398Aug 1, 2017Equipment. NAVIGATION SYMPTOMS WHEN SD CARD IS MISSING OR WRONG CARD INSTALLED This bulletin has been amended. Changes have been made to the parts table on page 5 under 17.5MY Murano. No other changes were made. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
• 10119222Jul 25, 2017Equipment. AV CONTROL UNIT REPLACEMENT This bulletin applies only to vehicles equipped with Navigation. This bulletin has been amended. Changes have been made throughout. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
• 10119223Jul 13, 2017Equipment. NAVIGATION SYMPTOMS WHEN SD CARD IS MISSING OR WRONG CARD INSTALLED This bulletin has been amended. Changes have been made throughout. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
• 10116292Jun 20, 2017Transmission and drivetrain. CLICKING NOISE FROM FRONT OR REAR AXLE DURING TAKE-OFF/ACCELERATION This bulletin has been amended. The APPLIED VEHICLES section has been revised. No other changes have been made. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
• 10109241Apr 25, 2017Electrical system. 2011-2017 LEAF; REPLACEMENT HIGH VOLTAGE BATTERY PACK This bulletin has been amended. The Parts Information has been revised. No other changes have been made. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
• 10120556Apr 11, 2017Suspension. REVISED WHEEL ALIGNMENT SPECIFICATIONS SERVICE INFORMATION For the Applied Vehicles, some wheel alignment specifications listed in the Front Suspension (FSU) and Rear Suspension (RSU) sections of the Electronic Service Manual (ESM) have been revised. Updated ESMs will be distributed to the field as quickly as possible. Until the updated ESMs are made available, please use the corrected specifications listed in this…
• 10109252Apr 4, 2017Electrical system. 2011-2017 LEAF; LABEL REQUIRED FOR BATTERY MODULE WARRANTY RETURN SERVICE INFORMATION LEAF battery modules that are replaced under warranty are required to have a return label affixed to the module being returned, with the repair date recorded on it. See Figure 1. The return label is included with the new replacement battery module.
• 10109218Mar 28, 2017Equipment. 2013 ? 2016 LEAF OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION SYSTEM RETROFIT SERVICE INFORMATION The information in this bulletin is provided for customers who have concerns with their Occupant Classification System (OCS) operation after all campaigns have been completed. Follow the steps in this bulletin to determine if this OCS retrofit procedure is applicable to the vehicle you are working on.
• 10109114Dec 14, 2016Equipment. PLASTIC INTERIOR TRIM PROTECTIVE COVERING REMOVAL SERVICE INFORMATION Vehicles are delivered with plastic interior trim protective covering on the front and rear seats, front and rear door panel finishers, steering wheel, and sun visors (see examples on page 2). When removing the protective covering, care must be used to avoid scuffs, scrapes, cuts, and other abrasive contact to interior trim components. DO NOT use…
• 10091608Sep 27, 2016Latches, locks and linkages. "nissan; doors difficult to close with temperature below freezing if you confirm: the following incident, or the customer reports this incident: - the vehicle has been setting (not running) in temperatures below 14°f (-10°c) for an extended period (such as overnight). Then - a side door is opened. Then - the door is difficult to close/latch, will not close/latch with normal pressure; requires additional effort to…
• 10091503Aug 4, 2016Equipment. "all model year 2012 and newer nissan vehicles; evap leak dtc p0442, p0455, p0456 information this bulletin has been amended. The title has been revised, and the bulletin now includes vehicles in production as of the date of this update. No other changes have been made. Please discard all previous versions of this bulletin."
• 10090651Jun 17, 2016Equipment. A special tool is required for a campaign on 2016 sentra and leaf vehicles. This tool was accidentally shipped to all infiniti retailers today from a supplier. Infiniti retailers were not billed for this shipment and do not have a need for this tool at this time. This tool will be available in the future through techmate as j-52258, so retailers can store this tool with their other special tools in the event it is…
• 10192840Jun 9, 2016Tires, Equipment. SERVICE INFORMATION Temporary tire Flat Spotting is common on New Dealer In-Stock vehicles that have not been occasionally moved. Flat Spotting can occur after the vehicle has been parked (not moved) for a few days, or longer. In most cases it is temporary. In extreme cases it can be permanent. Vehicles should be moved every 30 days, in one direction only, enough to rotate the tires 90° (see Figure 1). Moving…
• 10194220Apr 22, 2016Electrical system, Equipment, Air bags. Occupant Clfassification System Light Operation Logic Change
• 10194176Apr 22, 2016Equipment. 2-Sensor occupant classification System Diagnostics and Information
• 10192811Apr 22, 2016Air bags, Equipment. SERVICE INFORMATION Nissan is issuing this Technical Service Bulletin to clarify that a change has been made for the logic that controls the Occupant Classification System (OCS) and 'passenger airbag indicator' (PABI), as described in the Owner?s Manual. This TSB applies only to vehicles using the 2-sensor OCS. Those changes are: * PABI light is ON with an empty front passenger seat. Please see this bulletin for…
• 10075221Apr 22, 2016Air bags. OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION SYSTEM LIGHT OPERATION LOGIC CHANGE SERVICE INFORMATION Nissan is issuing this Technical Service Bulletin to clarify that a change has been made for the logic that controls the Occupant Classification System (OCS) and “passenger airbag indicator” (PABI), as described in the Owner’s Manual. This TSB applies only to vehicles using the 2-sensor OCS. Those changes are: • PABI light is ON with an…
• 10192805Apr 18, 2016Equipment. IF YOU CONFIRM A refrigerant leak at a refrigerant pipe/hose joint location. ACTIONS 1. Inspect the metal surfaces of the pipe/hose joint for damage or contamination. NOTE: Do not replace a refrigerant pipe, hose, or other A/C component if an o-ring seal will solve the leak incident, if it should occur. 2. If no damage is found to the joint metal surfaces, replace the O-ring seal. See this bulletin for further…
• 10192801Apr 13, 2016Equipment, Forward collision avoidance. SERVICE INFORMATION Because of collision damage or other vehicle repair, a replacement "Certification Label" or "VIN Plate / Label" may be needed. These items may be available from Nissan by request if certain criteria are met. This bulletin lists the criteria and provides an application form for such replacements. See this bulletin for further detail.
• 10192750Feb 26, 2016Exterior lighting. SERVICE INFORMATION Occasionally customers may notice water vapor or fog in the headlamps. The information, illustrations, and flow chart in this bulletin are provided to help you in determining if an incident for water/condensation in the headlamps is normal or not. Nissan?s new vehicle limited warranty does not cover physically damaged (cracked or broken) headlamps. All current headlamp assemblies are vented to…
• 10192727Jan 28, 2016Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). SERVICE INFORMATION The purpose of this bulletin is to give Nissan dealers guidelines to help determine if windshield breakage is covered under warranty or is the customer?s responsibility. Nissan North America (NNA) is not responsible for damage to glass that is a result of objects striking or scratching the glass. However, NNA is responsible for manufacturing issues such as distorted glass and cracks that are due…
• 10192722Jan 19, 2016Electrical system. SERVICE INFORMATION If a customer states "vehicle charger is not working" or "the EVSE is broken", verify EVSE (Electric Vehicle Service Equipment) condition and operation before replacing it. - The EVSE is also known as a trickle charge cable, L1charger, and 120VAC charger. Refer to the following pages in this bulletin for supplemental diagnosis and service information. See this bulletin for further detail.
• 10192719Jan 6, 2016Electrical system. IF YOU CONFIRM Charge was started, but charge connector was unplugged before charge was complete, and the EV warning light is ON, and one or more of the following DTCs are stored: B2840, B29C1 ACTION 1. Confirm this bulletin applies. See step 20 of the Service Procedure on page 8 of this bulletin. 2. If this bulletin applies, reprogram the PDM. See this bulletin for further detail.
• 10192707Dec 17, 2015Electrical system. SERVICE INFORMATION The Intelligent Keys used on the various Nissan vehicles may not be interchangeable between models and years. See this bulletin for further detail.
• 10192698Dec 10, 2015Equipment. SERVICE INFORMATION This bulletin contains important service procedures that must be performed in order to set-up and maintain the Nissan LEAF Telematics system. Sections: Turning ON the TCU During PDI When a TCU Needs To Be Replaced After A/V Control Unit Replacement - Enter "NissanConnect EV" User ID and Password See this bulletin for more detail.
• 10192682Nov 16, 2015Equipment. IF YOU CONFIRM DTC P18A5 (AUTO P CANCELLATION) is stored as CURRENT, and will not erase. NOTE: This DTC can be set during manufacture and will not reoccur once cleared. This DTC is not in the Electronic Service Manual (ESM) and no further diagnostic is necessary. ACTION Follow the Service Procedure in this bulletin to erase the DTC. Please see this bulletin for further details.
• 10192677Nov 16, 2015Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). SERVICE INFORMATION Windshield "foreign material" that is on the surface of the glass in some cases can be cleaned off with a very particular type and grade of steel wool. * Most any foreign material on the surface of the Windshield can be cleaned off by using #0000 super fine steel wool. >The #0000 grade super fine steel wool can be found in most hardware stores. Please see this bulletin for further details.
• 10192674Nov 12, 2015Equipment. SERVICE INFORMATION Please share this bulletin with "sales staff" and staff associated with maintaining dealer stock vehicles. If an SD Map Card is removed from a Navigation/audio unit for any reason, the card MUST be returned to only the Navigation/audio unit that it came out of. SD Map Cards have data on them that is specific to the Navigation/audio unit that they are originally from, and may cause operational…
• 10192574May 7, 2015Wheels. SERVICE INFORMATION The appearance of painted alloy wheels can be damaged if acidic cleaners are used. DO NOT use Chrome Wheel Cleaner on Painted Wheels. Many chrome wheel cleaners have acidic ingredients. Make sure to follow all instruction in the Appearance and Care Section of the Owner?s Manual. Damage to wheel appearance due to the use of inappropriate chemicals or cleaning products is not covered under…
• 10192354Apr 29, 2014Electrical system. SERVICE INFORMATION Warranty claims coding for repairing wiring harnesses for all Nissan vehicles has changed. This bulletin gives an outline of the technician?s responsibilities in assisting the dealer?s claims administrator to properly code a harness repair. Failure to provide correct information may result in claims suspension or rejection. See this bulletin for further detail.

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