WenmarOpen by Wenmar Pro

Service bulletins for the 2013 Nissan Altima

A bulletin is a manufacturer's communication to its dealers, as NHTSA indexes it. The summary is NHTSA's. The document is the manufacturer's: read it at NHTSA. A bulletin is not a recall, and listing a model year does not mean every vehicle of it is concerned.

370 on file from NHTSA, as of 2026-10-19.

By type

By component

By trouble code

Only bulletins with component: Body and frame are shown. Show all

Bulletins, newest first
NTB09-131C2026-04-29. Service bulletin. STRUCTURE:BODY. CERTIFICATION LABEL AND VIN PLATE REPLACEMENT SERVICE INFORMATION Because of collision damage or other vehicle repair, a replacement “Certification Label” or “VIN Plate/Label” may be needed. HINT: Certification Label = FMVSS (Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards) label. 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. · The “VIN Plate/Label” (metal plate or vinyl label) is attached to the instrument panel or body on the driver side at the base of the windshield (see Figure 1). · The “Certification Label” (vinyl adhesive label) is located on the lower area of the driver side B-Pillar (see Figure 1).
NTB09-131C2026-04-29. Service bulletin. STRUCTURE:BODY. CERTIFICATION LABEL AND VIN PLATE REPLACEMENT SERVICE INFORMATION Because of collision damage or other vehicle repair, a replacement “Certification Label” or “VIN Plate/Label” may be needed. HINT: Certification Label = FMVSS (Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards) label. 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. · The “VIN Plate/Label” (metal plate or vinyl label) is attached to the instrument panel or body on the driver side at the base of the windshield (see Figure 1). · The “Certification Label” (vinyl adhesive label) is located on the lower area of the driver side B-Pillar (see Figure 1).
NTB13-028H2023-03-07. Service bulletin. VISIBILITY; STRUCTURE. REMOVING FOREIGN MATERIAL FROM THE WINDOW GLASS This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
NTB09-081J2023-03-07. Service bulletin. VISIBILITY; STRUCTURE. WINDSHIELD CRACKING This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
NTB13109A2021-05-10. Service bulletin. STRUCTURE. SERVICE INFORMATION If one or both Intelligent Keys cannot be located prior to customer delivery of an Applied Vehicle, refer to the applicable section of this bulletin for Intelligent Key registration instructions. - One (1) Intelligent Key Is Lost ----- Page 2 - Two (2) Intelligent Keys Are Lost ----- Page 3 See this bulletin for further detail.
NTB14060A2021-05-10. Service bulletin. STRUCTURE; ENGINE. SERVICE INFORMATION A two-piece design front engine mount is currently being used for the applied vehicles listed. A single thunk noise may be heard on the first acceleration of the day from this type of mount and is considered normal operation. The mount has also been designed with built in free-play that is normal. Under normal driving conditions: * A "thunk" noise may be heard on the first acceleration of the day. And * Does not occur again, or at any other time. DO NOT REPLACE THE MOUNT: * If it has free play or a "single event" thunk sound on the first acceleration of the day. This is considered a normal characteristic of this type of engine mount. * If a shift shock condition is present when shifting from park into gear or between any combination of gears. This condition is due to transmissions line pressures and not movement of the mount. NOTE: Refer to the Electronic Service Manual section TM - Transaxle & Transmission for further diagnostic information on shift shock. See this bulletin for further details.
NTB14016A2021-05-10. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY; STRUCTURE. IF YOU CONFIRM A squeaking/ticking noise is coming from the Headliner between the Moonroof and B-pillar area shown in Figure A. * Can occur on rough roads or during conditions that cause body flex such as when entering or exiting a sloped driveway. ACTION Remove Moonroof brackets and apply UHMW tape, from Squeak and Rattle kit J-50397 (part # J-50397-15), to the bracket. Please see this bulletin for further details.
NTB13041A2021-05-10. Service bulletin. STRUCTURE:BODY:HOOD; EQUIPMENT. SERVICE INFORMATION - The Applied Vehicles are equipped with a hood ledge finisher on the passenger (RH) side only. - Do not submit a claim for a "missing" hood ledge finisher on driver's (LH) side. See this bulletin for further detail.
NTB131032021-05-10. Service bulletin. STRUCTURE. IF YOU CONFIRM: Contact marks on the painted surface of the body are visible anywhere along the forward edges of either rear combination lamp. ACTION: 1. Using standard auto body repair practices, perform a Refinish Half-Block Repair to the area(s) affected by the rear combination lamp(s). 2. Apply a piece of protective urethane tape (see PARTS INFORMATION) on both sides of the vehicle where shown in the SERVICE PROCEDURE of this bulletin. See this bulletin for further detail.
NTB130702021-05-10. Service bulletin. STRUCTURE; EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL. SERVICE INFORMATION While performing the Intelligent Key Registration procedure, additional steps may need to be performed if the following occurs: - the first registration attempt is unsuccessful, AND - during the next registration attempt, CONSULT-III plus becomes hung up / stuck (see Figure 1 in the bulletin) prior to the pre-PIN read step and will not allow you to proceed. Perform the additional steps, beginning on page 2, to restart the procedure. See this bulletin for more detail.
NTB130482021-05-10. Service bulletin. STRUCTURE; VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL. IF YOU CONFIRM: The front lower corner of either front door, when opened or closed, rubs the center mud guard AND There is no body damage causing this issue. ACTION: Replace the center mud guard(s) with the one(s) listed in PARTS INFORMATION. - Replace only the center mud guard with the condition stated above. - DO NOT attempt to adjust the front door or any other body parts for this issue, if it should occur. - This bulletin does not apply if the center mud guard is the new style part. See this bulletin for further detail.
NTB13023A2021-05-10. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; STRUCTURE. IF YOUR CONFIRM: During or after a "Remote Engine Start" (RES) operation: * The ignition switch will not respond to any input. And * ELEC IGN relay and IPDM IGN relay may turn ON and OFF continuously, while ACC remains OFF. * Brake and charge lamps may blink continuously. * DTCs P2103 and U1000 may be present. ACTION: * Replace Body Control Module (BCM) with Part listed below in PARTS INFORMATION. Please see this bulletin for further details.
NTB11012B2021-05-10. Service bulletin. 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 vehicles. - Customers must not use discs that are warped, scratched, chipped, cracked, have abnormal edges or are otherwise damaged. Damaged or poor condition discs may cause the Player internal mechanism to jam or have optical pick-up errors. NOTE - Do not make a Warranty claim against a Player that will not play damaged or poor condition discs as described in this bulletin. See this bulletin for further detail.
NTB17-0812017-10-25. Service bulletin. STRUCTURE:BODY:TRUNK LID. THEFT ALARM SOUNDS WHEN VEHICLE IS LOCKED, UNLOCKED, OR DOOR/TRUNK OPENED IF YOU CONFIRM Intermittently, the theft alarm triggers (horn sounds and lights flash) when one of the following occur: - Using the lock, unlock, or trunk open function on the Intelligent Key - Pushing a handle request switch (door or trunk) - Opening a door or the trunk with the vehicle unlocked and CONSULT-III plus (C-III plus) shows the last item to trigger the theft alarm is BATTERY. - Refer to Check Last Item to Trigger Theft Alarm on the next page. ACTION Replace the Body Control Module (BCM). - Refer to the Electronic Service Manual, section BCS-Body Control Systems, for replacement information. - Use the new BCM listed in the PARTS INFORMATION section.
NTB16-1192017-08-01. Service bulletin. STRUCTURE:BODY; EQUIPMENT. 2013 ? 2016 ALTIMA; RUST AROUND REAR LICENSE LAMP FINISHER IF YOU CONFIRM When rust is found on the rear deck lid surface in the area surrounding the license lamp finisher (Figure 1) or replacing the license lamp finisher for any reason. ACTION - Replace the license lamp finisher with the new replacement part listed in the Parts Information. - Refer to the Electronic Service Manual (ESM), section EXT ? Exterior for removal and installation information. - Repair any damaged surfaces that were in direct contact with the license lamp finisher.

The summaries are NHTSA's. Each bulletin's page links NHTSA's copy of the manufacturer's document.