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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.

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NTB12051J2021-05-10. Service bulletin. BACK OVER PREVENTION. 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.
NTB00042D2021-05-10. Service bulletin. AIR BAGS; BACK OVER PREVENTION; EQUIPMENT. 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. This specifically applies to replacing the seat trim with non-factory materials; adding leather/cloth seat covers, seat pads, or seat storage pouches, etc. around or over the seat back and the passenger seat cushion. See this bulletin for further detail.
NTB13015A2021-05-10. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT. 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 Key-Slot. For DTC B2190 diagnosis; first perform the Service Manual DTC Confirmation Procedure. See this bulletin for further detail.
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.
NTB141112021-05-10. Service bulletin. AIR BAGS; EQUIPMENT; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. SERVICE INFORMATION The OCS (Occupant Classification System) sensors for the Applied Vehicles are now available as service parts. See this bulletin for further detail.
NTB141092021-05-10. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; ENGINE. 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). If a DTC repair is performed and the DTC erased, a vehicle may fail an Emission Inspection and Maintenance test if the P-DTC is not also erased. See this bulletin for further detail.
NTB141072021-05-10. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. 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 signal. Monitor the brake switch during the incident; it should be "OFF". Please see this bulletn for further details.
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.
PC3272021-05-10. Service bulletin. ENGINE; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM). Nissan is conducting an inventory inspection on 105,290 specific MY2013-15 Nissan ALT, PTH, LEF, MUR, NV2, NVT, SEN, and VER NOTE vehicles to inspect the software on the OCS ECU.
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.
NTB140772021-05-10. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; POWER TRAIN. SERVICE INFORMATION The purpose of this bulletin is to clarify language contained in the owner?s manual language for the APPLIED VEHICLES. For the APPLIED VEHICLES, the below language supersedes similar language in existing owner?s manuals. Future printings of owner?s manuals for the APPLIED VEHICLES will also contain the below language. For the APPLIED VEHICLES: NISSAN recommends using Genuine NISSAN NS-3 CVT Fluid ONLY in NISSAN CVTs. Do not mix with other fluids. Do not use Automatic transmission fluid (ATF) or Manual Transmission fluid in a NISSAN CVT, as it may damage the CVT. Damage caused by the use of fluids other than as recommended is not covered under NISSAN's New Vehicle Limited Warranty. Using fluids that are not equivalent to Genuine NISSAN NS-3 CVT Fluid may also damage the CVT. Damage caused by the use of fluids other than as recommended is not covered under NISSAN's New Vehicle Limited Warranty. See this bulletin for further detail.
NTB13077A2021-05-10. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:INTERNAL:CVT. 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 Manual [ESM]). Whenever checking, filling, or topping off a CVT's fluid level of an applied vehicle for any reason, use the procedure outlined in the appropriate section of the ESM. See this bulletin for further detail.
NTB10066A2021-05-10. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT. 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 bulletin for more information.
NTB12118A2021-05-10. Service bulletin. SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC; EQUIPMENT. IF YOU CONFIRM A squeal/squeak noise is coming from the rear brakes: - When the brakes are either hot (after 10-15 minutes of driving) or cold (after vehicle has not been driven for 2-3 hours), - while moving forward or in reverse, - at speeds less than 10 MPH, - while traveling straight, AND - with light to moderate brake application (pedal pressure). NOTE - These are the typical conditions in which to duplicate the rear brake squeal/squeak; however, these conditions are not intended to detail all of the possible conditions in which the noise may occur. When attempting to duplicate this noise it is important to have a second person safely standing outside of the vehicle to determine if the noise is coming from the front or rear brakes. ACTION Replace the rear brake pads and the rear brake hardware kit with the parts listed in the Parts Information section of this bulletin. - Refer to the Electronic Service Manual (ESM), section BR - Brake System, for removal and installation information. See this bulletin for further detail.
NTB140492021-05-10. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. IF YOU CONFIRM: The customer states the following: - While driving, the audio setting in the Vehicle Information Display (VID) is blank while displaying normally in the audio unit. - All other items in the VID display normally i.e. temperature, MPG, etc. - Items above and below the VID display normally i.e. DTE, gear selection, etc. - The issue occurs with the ignition ON or the engine running. - The audio setting normally displays in the combination meter with the audio system on. NOTE: With the ignition in the ACC position, the audio display will go off after approximately 5 seconds. This is normal. ACTION: Replace the combination meter assembly with the one listed in PARTS INFORMATION. NOTE: Do NOT replace the audio unit or any other related parts for this issue, if it should occur. See this bulletin for further detail.
NTB13017B2021-05-10. Service bulletin. STEERING; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; POWER TRAIN. IF YOU CONFIRM: The customer is experiencing a noise coming from the passenger side engine compartment and The source of the noise is confirmed to be the Hydraulic Electric Power Steering (H-EPS) and The noise is louder than the normal operational noise of the H-EPS. Notes: - Some operational noise from the front of the vehicle generated by the H-EPS is normal when the steering wheel is operated. - Comparing the incident vehicle to a "known good vehicle" will help determine if the H-EPS noise is louder than normal. ACTION: Refer to the Repair Flow Chart on page 2. See this bulletin for further detail.
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.
NTB140382021-05-10. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY; EQUIPMENT; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. SERVICE INFORMATION When registering the Intelligent Keys (I-Keys) to a vehicle for one of the following concerns: * After replacing the BCM. Or * When one of the I-Keys has been lost and needs to be replaced. Or * When additional I-Keys are being added to the vehicle. Always use the following steps to insure proper registration of the I-Keys: 1. First Initialize the BCM. 2. Register all of the vehicle?s ?previously registered? I-Keys to the vehicle first. And then 3. Register any new (additional) I-Keys only after all of the pre-existing I-Keys have been registered. 4. Confirm operations of all I-Keys. Please see this bulletiln for further details.
NTB140322021-05-10. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING. 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.
NTB13004B2021-05-10. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM. SERVICE INFORMATION The base model of the 2013-2014 Altima 2.5 Sedan is not equipped with an engine cover. Base model 2013 Altima 2.5 Sedan vehicles built before the VINs and dates shown below are not equipped with exhaust finishers. 1N4AL3AP(*)DC 227196 // March 13, 2013 1N4AL3AP(*)DN 530748 // March 8, 2013 The base model can be identified by the model designation on the trunk lid. The trunk lid will not have any of the following: - S - SV - SL Do not attempt to install an engine cover or exhaust finishers* under warranty on the base model. Installation of these parts on this model is not covered under warranty. *If vehicle was built before VINs and dates shown above.
NTB140132021-05-10. Service bulletin. ENGINE; POWER TRAIN. IF YOU CONFIRM: When slowly raising the engine RPM, a hissing, whining, and/or air leak type noise of an applied vehicle is heard coming from the driver side lower instrument panel area. - The noise is verified while the vehicle is parked and the transmission is in the Park (P) position. NOTE: A customer may state the noise can be duplicated during light to moderate acceleration in the 10 - 40 MPH range. ACTION: 1. Remove the ground wire connected between the transmission and driver side frame rail. 2. If the noise stops after repeating the procedure under IF YOU CONFIRM, replace the ground wire with the one listed in PARTS INFORMATION. See this bulletin for further detail.
NTB08055C2021-05-10. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; 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.
NTB13005B2021-05-10. Service bulletin. VISIBILITY; EQUIPMENT. IF YOU CONFIRM: A wind or road type noise is coming from either front door around the door mirror area AND / OR A rattle or flutter type noise is heard from the window or mirror area(s). NOTE: The noises reduce during a road test after applying "painter's tape" or suitable covering where noted in Figure 1. - The rattle noise is coming from the lower cover due to loose fit. ACTION: Refer to the REPAIR FLOW CHART on page 2. See this bulletin for further detail.
NTB12091A2021-05-10. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM); ENGINE. 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.
NTB131072021-05-10. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. SERVICE INFORMATION Intelligent Key (I-Key) systems on the Applied Vehicles use two (2) different Radio Frequencies (RF) that are similar to other wireless devices; 315 MHz and 433 MHz. In the event another wireless device (e.g. aftermarket alarm system) is transmitting at the same time as an I-Key, it can interfere with the I-Key signals being received by the BCM. If there is interference with I-Key signals, the following symptoms may occur: - The I-key is not detected, causing: - The engine to not start (no response when the Stop/Start button is pressed) - "I-Key System Error" displayed in the instrument cluster - "No I-Key Detected" displayed in the instrument cluster - Intermittent operation of the buttons on the remote (Key FOB). - Intermittent operation of the door request switches. If a vehicle has experienced the above symptoms, or a customer has reported the above symptoms, refer to Supplemental Diagnosis / Information in this bulletin. See this bulletin for further detail.

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