2012 Nissan Versa Technical Service Bulletins

157 technical service bulletins (TSBs) are on record for the 2012 Nissan Versa. 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.

• 10192625Aug 13, 2015Electrical system, Transmission and drivetrain, Body and structure, Equipment. IF YOU CONFIRM * If one or more of the DTC?s listed in Table A on page 2 are present in the Transmission Control Module (TCM). And * No other DTCs are present other than what are in Table A. And * The diagnostic procedures in the Electronic Service Manual (ESM) for each DTC in Table A, that is present in the TCM, has been performed and indicates that the CVT assembly must be replaced. NOTE: Do not replace CVT.
• 10058388Aug 13, 2015Electrical system. Nissan: tsb contain an owner notification letter. Select document search button below. On certain vehicles, the cvt transmission needs transmission control module (tcm) reprogrammed and will be at no cost for labor or parts. Model 2012-14 versa.
• 10192623Aug 12, 2015Air bags, Equipment. INTRODUCTION Nissan is conducting a Voluntary Safety Recall Campaign on certain specific Model Year 2012-2015 Versa Sedan and 2014-2015 Versa Note vehicles to remove material from the Center Console Lower. This service will be performed at no charge for parts or labor. IDENTIFICATION NUMBER Nissan has assigned identification number P5308 to this campaign. This number must appear on all communication and…
• 10192615Aug 6, 2015Transmission and drivetrain. SERVICE INFORMATION The information in this bulletin is provided to help ensure correct diagnosis and repair of fluid leaks. All fluid leaks, when properly diagnosed, should be repaired (whether under warranty or customer pay) to ensure proper vehicle operation. However, certain normal operating conditions can be misdiagnosed as a leak requiring repair.
• 10192605Jul 10, 2015Transmission and drivetrain, Wheels, Equipment, Back-over prevention (rear…. IF YOU CONFIRM: Customers concern of a "clicking" noise coming from either left or right front/rear CV-type axles during take-off/acceleration. ACTION: Apply Molykote M77 grease (P/N 44003-7S000) to the hub bearing surfaces. NOTE: * Do not remove the axle from the hub or transmission for this bulletin * Refer to the Electronic Service Manual (ESM) for model specific torque specifications. - For 2007-2013 Versa and…
• 10192597Jul 6, 2015Equipment, Back-over prevention (rear camera), Steering, Brakes, Wheels. SERVICE INFORMATION When servicing run flat tires or low profile tires: - Special equipment and procedures are required to avoid damage. - Specifically, Tire Pressure Monitor transmitters (TPMS sensors) can be damaged when improperly dismounting and mounting tires. - TPMS sensors becoming damaged during mounting or dismounting tires are not covered under warranty.
• 10192591Jun 24, 2015Engine cooling. SERVICE INFORMATION After ECM reprogramming, the Calibration Verification Number (CVN) needs to be automatically calculated prior to State emissions testing (also known as Inspection Maintainence, I/M, or SMOG testing depending upon location). Allowing the vehicle to idle for 22 minutes will allow for faster CVN calculation. It is recommended that customers utilize this method if the vehicle needs to be tested for…
• 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…
• 10192559Apr 17, 2015Equipment. Nissan is conducting a Voluntary Service Campaign on certain specific Model Year 2012 ? 2015 Versa Sedan and Versa Note vehicles to remove material from the Center Console Lower.
• 10192542Mar 16, 2015Wheels. SERVICE INFORMATION For vehicles delivered to the dealers with wheel protector covers - Do not remove the wheel protector covers during Pre-Delivery Inspection (PDI) - Wheel protector covers help prevent cosmetic rotor corrosion. See this bulletin for further detail.
• 10192532Mar 11, 2015Equipment. SERVICE INFORMATION NOTE - Failure to follow the procedures in this bulletin may result in the denial of a warranty claim. In an effort to protect the paint finish, Paint Guard Film (PGF) is applied on many new Nissan vehicles. Paint Guard Film is a temporary white plastic protective film that is applied by the factory to the horizontal painted surfaces of the vehicle.
• 10192527Feb 12, 2015Back-over prevention (rear camera), Body and structure. IF YOU CONFIRM A rattle coming from the air cleaner body (see Figure 1 in this bulletin). NOTE: The customer may report that a rattle noise is coming from the engine compartment while driving, or while the engine is idling. ACTION Replace the air cleaner body with the part number listed in the Parts Information. See this bulletin for further detail.
• 10192520Jan 29, 2015Back-over prevention (rear camera). IF YOU CONFIRM The MIL is ON with DTC P0101 for Mass Air Flow sensor (MAF) stored in the ECM, AND there are no drivability concerns. ACTION 1. Refer to step 6 in the SERVICE PROCEDURE to confirm this bulletin applies to the vehicle you are working on. 2. If this bulletin applies, reprogram the ECM. See this bulletin for further detail.
• 10192513Jan 16, 2015Air bags, Equipment, Back-over prevention (rear camera). SERVICE INFORMATION Changes or modifications to the front seat assembly trim materials may affect the proper operation of the Front Seat-Mounted Side-Impact Supplemental Air Bags and Passenger Occupant Classification Sensor and could result in serious personal injury or death. Nissan STRONGLY RECOMMENDS AGAINST making any change to seat trim materials from the factory equipped condition.
• 10192508Jan 15, 2015Equipment. SERVICE INFORMATION DTC B2190 (NATS ANTENNA AMP) can be stored for the following reasons: 1. Something other than an Intelligent Key is inserted into the Key-Slot. 2. An Intelligent Key issue. 3. A wiring issue between the Key-Slot and the BCM. 4. A Key-Slot issue. If DTC B2190 is stored due to 1 or 2 above, it will not erase, or go to "PAST", until a known good registered Intelligent Key is inserted into the…
• 10192478Nov 25, 2014Engine, Electrical system. SERVICE INFORMATION Starting with 2010 Model Year, Nissan vehicles have been gradually incorporating a new type of DTC known as Permanent DTC or P-DTC. If a vehicle is equipped with P-DTCs, all emission related DTCs will also set a P-DTC if the MIL is turned ON. A listing of which DTCs that will also set a P-DTC is found in the DTC Index in the EC-Engine Control section of the Electronic Service Manual (ESM).
• 10192474Nov 20, 2014Electrical system, Transmission and drivetrain. SERVICE INFORMATION If a customer describes lack of power or poor acceleration, perform the following checks before attempting any repair: * Check for stored DTCs. * Check if the driver is resting their left foot on the brake pedal while accelerating. Advise the customer not to rest their foot on the brake while accelerating. * Use CONSULT-III plus in Engine Data Monitor to check operation of the brake lamp circuit…
• 10192468Nov 13, 2014Engine. IF YOU CONFIRM: All of the following or the customer reports all of the following: With the engine at idle, and the transmission is in Drive, and the A/C is turned ON; when the A/C compressor cycles from OFF to ON (compressor engages) the vehicle momentarily surges forward a small amount. ACTION: 1. Refer to step 6 in the SERVICE PROCEDURE to confirm this bulletin applies to the vehicle you are working on. 2. If…
• 10192421Aug 18, 2014Equipment, Transmission and drivetrain. SERVICE INFORMATION Applied vehicles equipped with a CVT have a "cap" that appears to be a fluid level gauge. This "cap" will NOT have a gauge or "dipstick". This is normal. Do NOT replace the "cap" because it is thought to have a "dipstick". The fluid level is not checked from this location. The fluid level for applied vehicles is checked from the oil pan (refer to the appropriate section of the Electronic Service…
• 10192394Jun 24, 2014Equipment, Electrical system. SERVICE INFORMATION Related to communication codes U1000, U1001, U1002, U1010: - Always diagnose the communication codes first. - When a module reports a U1000 code, it is typically operating normally; however, there is a communication error external to that module on the CAN network. - U1000 indicates an error. V-CAN diagram or CAN Diag Support Monitor provides data to determine the location of the error. See this…
• 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.
• 10192324Feb 14, 2014Equipment, Transmission and drivetrain. SERVICE INFORMATION If for any reason you need to replace the CVT Oil Warmer/Cooler on an Applied Vehicle, it is now available as a service part. See this bulletin for further information.
• 10053954Jan 29, 2014Engine. Nissan: on some vehicles, when accelerating from a stop, and weather is hot (100 degrees), the engine turns off or will hesitate. Model 2012-2014 versa. *pe updated 12/26/13. *pe updated 2/25/2014
• 10192305Jan 27, 2014Equipment, Air bags. SERVICE INFORMATION Information necessary to service the Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) safely is included in the "RESTRAINTS" section of the Electronic Service Manual (ESM) for each vehicle. IMPORTANT: Turn the ignition switch OFF, disconnect both battery terminals, and wait at least 3 minutes before performing any service on the SRS. See this bulletin for further detail.
• 10192293Jan 13, 2014Engine, Engine cooling. SERVICE INFORMATION Replacement Engine Control Modules (ECMs) for many newer Nissan vehicles are now "Blank" ECMs. Blank ECMs come without software and must be programmed (not reprogrammed) before they will function. See this bulletin for further detail.
• 10053958Nov 15, 2013Fuel system. Nissan: certain vehicles would display, in the instrument cluster, a warning light illumination of a loose fuel cap warning. Model years 2012-2014. No models listed.
• 10054527Sep 26, 2013Tires. Nissan: information regarding tire pressure monitor system (tpms) and low tire pressure warning system (ltpws) for sensor leaks, air pressure changes with altitude and ambient temperatures, aftermarket wheels, radio frequency interference causing no data condition and inflating/deflating tires with tpms/ltpws sensors. Model all. No models years.
• 10192234Aug 27, 2013Equipment. Two methods are used to update/upgrade Navigation Map Data: 1. The customer goes to www.nissannavigation.com and is mailed update disc(s) or SD Card and installs data, OR 2. The dealership is mailed update disc(s) and the customer must visit the dealership to have data installed. Use the matrix in this bulletin to determine which method is utilized for each Applied Vehicle. See this bulletin for further detail.
• 10192233Aug 27, 2013Equipment, Wheels. Nissan Original Equipment or Genuine Accessory Alloy wheels, along with their finish coating (clear, chrome, titanium, etc.), are specifically developed to achieve Nissan design and performance standards. These Original Equipment or Genuine Accessory wheels are subjected to testing to ensure they meet Nissan's standards. Nissan Original Equipment Alloy or Genuine Accessory wheels subjected to aftermarket chroming…
• 10192231Aug 26, 2013Electrical system. SERVICE INFORMATION This TSB is for troubleshooting of CAN Modules with "Diag-On-CAN" Diagnostics. The flow charts below are meant to troubleshoot current CAN DTCs. The flow charts are intended to diagnose one module at a time; repeat the process as needed for additional control units. Please see this bulleitn for further details.
• 10192217Jul 23, 2013Brakes, Steering, Wheels. If YOU CONFIRM: A vehicle needs to have the brake rotors resurfaced (front or rear). ACTION: Use the ProCut PFM Series on-car brake lathe to perform brake rotor resurfacing and follow the tips listed in this bulletin. - The ProCut PFM Series brake lathe has been chosen as the approved tool for rotor resurfacing. - The ProCut PFM Series brake lathe can be ordered from TECH-MATE at 1-800-662-2001. - ProCut technical…
• 10192216Jul 23, 2013Wheels, Brakes, Steering, Suspension. SERVICE INFORMATION - This bulletin is to assist you in responding to customer questions about brake operation, and provides diagnostic and repair information for each item listed, if any should occur. - Most brake incidents fall into the following categories: a. Brake Noise: A squeak, squeal, clunk, or groan that occurs when the brakes are applied or released. b. Brake Judder: A vibration that can be felt in the…
• 10192192Jun 7, 2013Electrical system. As part of an enhanced emissions test for Inspection & Maintenance (I/M), some States may require the System Readiness Test (SRT) status be checked. - The SRT is used to indicate whether the engine control module (ECM) has completed self diagnosis of major emissions systems and components. - In these instances the State may require completion of the SRT before permitting the emissions inspection to proceed. Refer…
• 10192178May 14, 2013Suspension. SERVICE INFORMATION If a customer would like to activate a subscription for any of the following services: - SiriusXM Satellite Radio, NavTraffic, NavWeather, Travel Link Weather OR If a radio is replaced for any reason, and a customer has an active subscription to any of the above services, OR If a customer claims to have an active subscription to any of the above services, AND any portion of the subscribed…
• 10192166Apr 16, 2013Back-over prevention (rear camera), Equipment, Seats. IF YOU CONFIRM While braking at a low speed, a moaning or squeaking/squealing noise is coming from the rear brakes. NOTE: The rear brake noise issue does not impact the functioning of the rear brakes. ACTION Replace both rear brake shoes with the new ones listed in the Parts Information section. - Refer to the BR-Brake System > REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION > REAR DRUM BRAKE section of the applicable Electronic Service…
• 10192158Apr 4, 2013Electrical system. SERVICE INFORMATION Improper adjustment or operation of the ASCD brake switch can cause the Automatic Speed Control Device (ASCD) to "not set" and/or DTC P0605 (ECM) to store. See this bulletin for further detail.
• 10051768Apr 4, 2013Vehicle speed control. Nissan: cruise control will not set and dtc p0605 is stored.
• 10192155Apr 3, 2013Vehicle speed control, Seat belts. SERVICE INFORMATION The "Lock / Unlock request buttons" that are located on the outside door handles of vehicles with Intelligent Key can be disabled (or enabled) through either the "Comfort & Conv." settings of the Audio/Visual/Navigation system, orthrough the "Combination Meter settings" depending on the vehicle model, year and trim level. NOTE: In some instances this feature may be unintentionally disabled…
• 10051767Apr 3, 2013Latches, locks and linkages. Nissan: lock/unlock request button on outside handle does not respond.
• 10192145Mar 19, 2013Suspension. SERVICE INFORMATION This bulletin provides information to identify: - A leaking strut or a shock absorber that qualifies for replacement under warranty. - A strut or shock absorber that has slight oil seepage, a condition which is considered normal, does not affect strut/shock absorber operation or performance, and does not require replacement. - A strut or shock absorber that should be replaced due to rod…
• 10192127Feb 15, 2013Body and structure. SERVICE INFORMATION If a CD/DVD Player incident is noted, a possible cause may be improper CD/DVD disc care, condition, or usage. This bulletin provides updated CD/DVD Player operation instructions to avoid potential incidents/customer concerns caused by improper care and usage of CD/DVD discs. To aid in solving customer concerns, use the guidelines in this bulletin when speaking to customers or inspecting incident…
• 10192100Dec 21, 2012Wheels. SERVICE INFORMATION To increase tire/wheel assembly balancing accuracy, proper steps should be followed - Make sure to use the correct size wheel centering collet (do not use a cone). - Make sure to use a flange plate and stud set to secure the tire/wheel assembly on the balancer (do not use a cup). - Perform proper wheel mounting and centering checks. See this bulletin for further detail.
• 10192073Nov 19, 2012Electrical system. SERVICE INFORMATION After any diagnostic or reprogramming activity using the CONSULT-III plus (C-III plus) Vehicle Interface (VI), the vehicle ignition must be cycled OFF > ON 5 seconds > OFF. See this bulletin for further detail.
• 10192067Nov 14, 2012Equipment. SERVICE INFORMATION The location of the Navigation (NAVI) SD Map Card has been changed for vehicles being shipped to dealers. - For the Applied Vehicles the NAVI SD Map Card is no longer in the Owners Manual Bag located in the trunk. - The Applied Vehicles now are shipped with the SD Map Card already inserted in the slot on the Face of the NAVI unit.
• 10192061Oct 30, 2012Back-over prevention (rear camera). IF YOU CONFIRM: * "Missing SD card" message appears. * Error message "Communication problem occurred check connection" with iPhone (1st Generation only). Connected through USB and after an incoming call. * No Voice guidance after unit replacement or software update. ACTION: 1. Check the SD card number. * Update SD card if 25920-ZW00A is present. 2. Update NAVI to N603 Software version. 3. Confirm that voice…
• 10192060Oct 29, 2012Engine cooling. IF YOU CONFIRM: The MIL is ON with a Misfire DTC stored (P0300, P0301, P0302, P0303, or P0304), and there are no drivability issues. ACTION: 1. Refer to step 6 in the SERVICE PROCEDURE of this bulletin to confirm this bulletin applies to the vehicle you are working on. 2. If this bulletin applies, reprogram the ECM. See this bulletin for further detail.
• 10046601Sep 25, 2012Brakes. Nissan: bulletin regarding diagnosis of abs/vdc wheel speed sensor. Model 2007-2013 nissan.
• 10047059Aug 27, 2012Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). Nissan: rain sensors may operate, intermittently or unexpectedly, when exhaust gas, moisture, fingerprints, dirt, or insects are near or around rain sensors. No models or model years listed.
• 10047079Aug 8, 2012Body and structure. Nissan: information regarding no entry way of water, from outside, into vehicle wetting front, driver and passenger, floor carpet. Model 2007-2012 versa hatchback and sedan.
• 10043950Apr 10, 2012Transmission and drivetrain. Nissan: ecm replacement procedures with consult iii plus. Applies to all 2004 and later (does not apply to leaf/ev) vehicles.

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