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Service bulletins for the 2014 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.

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

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NTB13106E2021-05-10. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM); STEERING; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; BACK OVER PREVENTION. SERVICE INFORMATION If the configuration of the Audio/Navigation unit has not been completed correctly, some of the symptoms that may occur are: * Intermittent or no back up camera operation * No steering wheel switch response to audio inputs * No volume response from volume knob * Volume very loud or very quiet and adjustment is overly sensitive * Equalizer is adjusted so that Bass control is at maximum all the time * DTC U1000 for AVM C/U could be present If the above symptoms occur: * Confirm the configuration of the Audio/Navigation unit is correct. NOTE: Correct configuration of the appropriate control unit will restore correct operation. Audio/Navigation unit configuration is outlined starting on page 2. See this bulletin for further detail.
NTB13099E2021-05-10. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. SERVICE INFORMATION If the Audio Unit needs to be replaced in an Applied Vehicle for any reason: - Write down replacement Audio Unit's registration "code" . - Replace the Audio Unit as instructed in the Electronic Service Manual (ESM) and any applicable bulletins. - Register the replacement Audio Unit with Nissan Owner Services. NOTE: The Apps mode will not function if the Audio Unit serial number (registration code) is not registered. See this bulletin for further detail.
NTB15085B2021-05-10. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM); POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:INTERNAL:CVT; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE. IF YOU CONFIRM: The CVT has a delayed engagement when shifting into Drive or Reverse, and there are no DTCs stored in the ECM and/or TCM. ACTION: Refer to page 5, step 6 in the SERVICE PROCEDURE of this bulletin to check if TCM reprogramming applies to the vehicle you are working on. 1. Reprogram the TCM, if reprogramming applies. 2. Inspect the CVT belt per the SERVICE PROCEDURE in this bulletin. 3. Perform CVT repairs based on inspection results. See this bulletin for further detail.
NTB160232021-05-10. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; WHEELS; VISIBILITY; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING; POWER TRAIN; FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE; STEERING; BACK OVER PREVENTION. IF YOU CONFIRM A customer concern of while turning the steering wheel or when driving at low speed (straight or turning), a high pitch power steering noise can be heard. * Only while seated inside the vehicle And * With all of the windows up NOTE: If the audio and/or HVAC systems are turned ON it may be difficult to hear this issue. ACTION Install an Insulator onto the end of the power steering pump motor housing with the Service Procedure starting on the next page. Please see this bulletin for further details.
NTB15011A2021-05-10. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. IF YOU CONFIRM On an Applied Vehicle, one or more of the following is occurring: * A status message "Update Failed !" is displayed with a direction to "Insert update media" while a countdown from 60 is displayed. The audio system then reboots (Nissan Logo appears), and then will restart the countdown. * The center display screen (navigation screen) intermittently goes blank (nothing is displayed) for a few seconds or longer and then returns to normal display. * Continuously reboots (Nissan Logo appears after a loss of soundor freeze condition). * XM channel selection is sometimes not working as normal or shows "XM loading" for long periods of time. * Audio sometimes is not working. * Soundlevels for balance, fader, treble,or bass do not correspond to what is displayed by the audio unit after the ignition is cycled. * Connected iPod freezes after using "Source" button or changing tracks. * Audio preset buttons do not respond when selected. * Calls unintentionally change from "hands free" to "handset". And * The Software version has been confirmed as "not current" (refer to page 3). See this bulletin for further details.
NTB160082021-05-10. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. SERVICE INFORMATION The function to detect the last item to trigger the vehicles theft alarm system can now be accessed with CONSULT-III plus (C-III plus). This function can be accessed by selecting: * Diagnosis (All Systems) or Diagnosis (One System). Then * BCM Then * THEFT ALM Then * Work Support Then * THEFT ALM TRG. See this bulletin for further details.
NTB160032021-05-10. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL 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.
NTB09022G2021-05-10. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. SERVICE INFORMATION Design and process changes have been made to improve battery voltage at dealer receipt. Our goal is to deliver vehicles to customers with a 12 volt battery in excellent condition. Proper dealership storage and maintenance of vehicle 12 volt batteries is essential to insuring good battery operating life and customer satisfaction. Dealers are responsible for maintaining vehicles in their inventory. 12 volt batteries in vehicle inventory should always be kept at a full charge to prevent excessive discharge during storage and so they are ready for delivery to customers at any time. See this bulletin for further detail.
NTB11069C2021-05-10. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. IF YOU CONFIRM The customer states HomeLink will not operate or has improper operation. ACTIONS 1. To significantly reduce unnecessary repairs, make sure: a. The vehicle is not in "Transit Mode" (if equipped). - Not in Transit Mode: With the turn signal switch is in the OFF (center) position, turn the ignition from OFF to ON. If the turn signal indicators stay OFF (do not illuminate), the vehicle is not in Transit Mode. b. The "Extended Storage Switch" (if equipped) is in the "Customer Delivery" position (pushed in). - The Extended Storage Switch is located on the fuse block that is located in the interior of the vehicle. 2. Confirm the customer is familiar with the HomeLink programming procedure located in the vehicle?s owner?s manual. 3. Test HomeLink operation with special tool HomeLink Transmitter Tester J-41540. See this bulletin for further detail.
NTB14029B2021-05-10. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. IF YOU CONFIRM All of the following - The engine will not start (no crank; starter will not engage) when pushing the ignition switch, and I-Key Error message is displayed in the combination meter, and DTC B2604 (PNP/Clutch Switch) is stored, past or present. ACTION Perform adjustment of the shift control cable per the Service Procedure in this bulletin. 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.
NTB141102021-05-10. Service bulletin. ENGINE; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; VISIBILITY. SERVICE INFORMATION 2015 Altima vehicles equipped with automatic climate controls (auto A/C) and remote start function (Remote Engine Start, or RES) will go into automatic heating or cooling mode when the remote start is activated depending on outside and cabin temperatures. During this period, the climate control display and buttons will be inoperatble until the ignition switch is turn ON. 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.
MAILUOL2021-05-10. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Nissan is conducting a Voluntary Service Campaign on MY2014 Rogue & Altima vehicles to draw the customer?s attention important information regarding the maintenance and cleaning of the touch screen in outlined in the Owner's Manual.
MAILU2021-05-10. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT. Nissan is conducting a Voluntary Service Campaign on MY2014 Rogue & Altima vehicles to draw the customer?s attention important information regarding the maintenance and cleaning of the touch screen in outlined in the Owner's Manual.
NTB13085B2021-05-10. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT. IF YOU CONFIRM Satellite radio (SXM) will only show the channel number and name, but will not show artist and track/title information, and/or the radio buttons will not illuminate at times, while the display and the HVAC/Cabin lighting is operating correctly, and/or the Bluetooth will take up to 2 minutes to connect when using the vehicle's onboard Pandora® or iHeartRadio Internet Apps with an iPhone® and "No Device Found" is displayed for longer than normal, and/or when not in reverse, the center display screen becomes a pink/purple color with the reverse guide lines displayed. ACTION Update the Audio Visual System software. Refer to the Service Procedure on page 3. See this bulletin for further details.
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.
NTB140532021-05-10. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; STEERING. SERVICE INFORMATION As with other Nissan vehicles, the Altima is equipped with Hydraulic Electric Power Steering (H-EPS). This system uses an electric motor to drive a pump rather than relying on a conventional belt-driven pump. Some normal operational sound may be heard from the front of the vehicle generated by the H-EPS when the steering wheel is operated. Comparing the incident vehicle to a "known good vehicle" will help determine if there is louder than normal H-EPS related sound. If diagnosed as having louder than normal H-EPS sound, use this bulletin to assist in locating and repairing the cause. 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.
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.
PC2602021-05-10. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Nissan is conducting a Dealer Service Action to inspect the CVT output speed sensor on certain specific 2014 Nissan Altima, Pathfinder, Rogue vehicles currently in dealer inventory only.
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.
NTB14-114B2021-05-09. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. INTELLIGENT KEY DOES NOT WORK INTERMITTENTLY This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Discard all previous versions of this bulletin.

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