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Service bulletins for the 2018 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.

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

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NTB19-115a2020-01-09. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. VOLUNTARY EMISSIONS SERVICE CAMPAIGN VEHICLES REGISTERED IN CALIFORNIA; ENGINE CONTROL MODULE INTRODUCTION Nissan is conducting this voluntary emissions service campaign on certain specific model year Nissan vehicles (see APPLIED VEHICLES) registered in the state of California. The engine control module (ECM) will be inspected, and reprogrammed if applicable. This service will be performed at no charge to the customer for parts or labor. IDENTIFICATION NUMBER Nissan has assigned identification numbers P9328, P9343, P9345, P9347, and P9349 to this campaign. The correct number must appear on all communication and documentation of any nature dealing with this campaign. DEALER RESPONSIBILITY Dealers are to repair vehicles falling within range of this campaign that enter the service department. This includes vehicles purchased from private parties, vehicles presented by transient (tourists) owners, and vehicles in a dealer’s inventory.
NTB19-1152020-01-09. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. VOLUNTARY EMISSIONS SERVICE CAMPAIGN VEHICLES REGISTERED IN CALIFORNIA; ENGINE CONTROL MODULE INTRODUCTION Nissan is conducting this voluntary emissions service campaign on certain specific model year Nissan vehicles (see APPLIED VEHICLES) registered in the state of California. The engine control module (ECM) will be inspected, and reprogrammed if applicable. This service will be performed at no charge to the customer for parts or labor. IDENTIFICATION NUMBER Nissan has assigned identification numbers P9328, P9343, P9435, P9347, and P9349 to this campaign. The correct number must appear on all communication and documentation of any nature dealing with this campaign. DEALER RESPONSIBILITY Dealers are to repair vehicles falling within range of this campaign that enter the service department. This includes vehicles purchased from private parties, vehicles presented by transient (tourists) owners, and vehicles in a dealer’s inventory.
NTB19-0762019-11-08. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN; EQUIPMENT. 2018 ALTIMA AND ROGUE; DTC P17F0, P17F1, P0776, P2813, P1715, AND/OR P0841 STORED IF YOU CONFIRM One or more of the following DTCs are stored: P0776, P2813, P0841, P17F0, P17F1, P1715 HINT: • - If DTCs other than those listed above are stored, this bulletin does not apply. • - If the customer states the engine stalled while going from 'P' or 'N' range to 'R' or 'D' range, this bulletin does not apply. • - If DTC P17F0 and/or P17F1 are the only DTCs stored and there is no customer complaint of judder, this bulletin does not apply. • - If DTC P1715 is the only code stored, this bulletin does not apply. ACTION See Repair Flow Chart on page 2 to confirm if this bulletin applies. HINT: The following pages must be printed and attached to the RO: 1. Clutch Total End Play Calculation (Step 97 on page 63) 2. Consult screen shot showing the TCM part numbers (Step 152 on page 89) 3. Current Calibration Data (Step 155 on page 90) 4. New Calibration Data (Step 171 on page 91) 5. Parts Kit Reference Table (Page 99)
NTB15-013e2019-11-07. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN. NISSAN; PROCEDURE TO CLEAN CVT TRANSMISSION FLUID COOLERS This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
NTB19-0722019-10-09. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN. TRANSMISSION RANGE SWITCH SERVICE INFORMATION SERVICE INFORMATION The transmission range switch of the APPLIED VEHICLES listed above is now available as a separate service part. If the transmission range switch of an APPLIED VEHICLE is being replaced for any reason, it must be adjusted after its replacement. • Refer to SERVICE PROCEDURE on page 3 for transmission range switch removal, installation, and adjustment.
NTB19-0712019-10-09. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; AIR BAGS. DTC B00A0-00 STORED IF YOU CONFIRM DTC B00A0-00 (OCCUPANT DETECTION SENSOR UNIT) is stored And OCS zero point reset cannot be performed (continued on the next page) And The following screen displays: ACTION 1. Check the Occupant Classification System (OCS) control unit using the ODS Analysis tool software. • Refer to SERVICE PROCEDURE on page 5. HINT: “OCS” may also be referred to as “ODS”. 2. Perform “75-zero RESET”.
NTB14-012e2019-10-09. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. REMOTE ENGINE START NOT WORKING This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
NTB19-045a2019-10-08. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. MIL ON WITH DTC P0087, P0101, P0448, OR P2008 This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
NTB19-0452019-07-22. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT. MIL ON WITH DTC P0087, P0101, P0448, OR P2008 IF YOU CONFIRM An applied vehicle has a stored DTC shown in Table A on the next page, AND The ECM part number is shown in Table B, starting on page 3. ACTION First, perform the appropriate diagnostic procedure for the stored code to repair the vehicle according to the Electronic Service Manual (ESM), AND Reprogram the ECM after performing the diagnosis and repair.
NTB15-049s2019-07-22. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT. TELEMATICS SERVICE INFORMATION This bulletin applies only to vehicles equipped with a Telematics Communication Unit (TCU). This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
NTB14-060c2019-07-22. Service bulletin. ENGINE. ABNORMAL NOISE FROM FRONT ENGINE MOUNT 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 during the first few accelerations 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 during the first few accelerations 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 during the first few accelerations of the day. This is considered a normal characteristic of this type of engine mount. - Allowable free play (vertical movement) is 5 mm. - If a shift shock condition is present when shifting from Park into gear or between any combination of gears. This condition is due to transmission line pressure and not movement of the mount. - If a whistle type noise is heard. This is caused by a disconnected vacuum line. NOTE: Refer to the appropriate section of the Electronic Service Manual (ESM) related to transaxles for further diagnostic information on shift shock. Warranty claims for front engine mount replacement due to a whistle noise or a mount that has 5 mm or less free play will be denied.
NTB18-019a2019-07-15. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. 2013-2018 ALTIMA AND 2014-2018 ROGUE; ENGINE SUPPORT TOOLS This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
NTB18-055c2019-06-24. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN. CVT FLUID LEVEL QUICK CHECK GAUGE This bulletin applies only to vehicles equipped with a Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT). This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
NTB19-0302019-05-20. Service bulletin. FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE. 2016-2018 NISSAN; MIL ON WITH DTC P0171, P0174, P2097, AND/OR P2099 This bulletin applies to Altima vehicles equipped with VQ35 engine only. IF YOU CONFIRM The MIL is ON with one or more of the following Air/Fuel (A/F) Sensor DTCs stored: - P0171 (Fuel Injection System Function) - P0174 (Fuel Injection System Function) - P2097 (A/F SENSOR 1) - P2099 (A/F SENSOR 1) ACTION 1. Perform the appropriate diagnostic procedure outlined in the Electronic Service Manual (ESM). 2. Refer to Table A on page 2 and page 3 to confirm if Electronic Control Module (ECM) reprogramming is needed.
NTB19-008a2019-05-20. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; STEERING. NISSAN; DIAGNOSIS INFORMATION FOR DTC P161D This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
NTB19-0222019-04-15. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER. NISSAN; P0171 AND P0174 SERVICE INFORMATION SERVICE INFORMATION Diagnosis for DTCs P0171 (FUEL SYS LEAN B1) and P0174 (FUEL SYS LEAN B2) have been revised for the APPLIED VEHICLES listed above. When performing diagnosis for either of these DTCs, start by using the SERVICE PROCEDURE section of this bulletin. NOTE: The related Electronic Service Manuals (ESM) will be revised in the future to include these diagnostic steps.
NTB19-0212019-04-15. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. NISSAN; MIL ON WITH DTC P219A AND/OR P219B STORED This bulletin applies to Titan XD vehicles equipped with a VK56D gas engine only. SERVICE INFORMATION If the MIL is ON and DTC P219A (AIR FUEL RATIO IMBALANCE B1) and/or P219B (AIR FUEL RATIO IMBALANCE B2) is stored: - DO NOT replace the Air Fuel Ratio (A/F) sensor. - Refer to the applicable Electronic Service Manual (ESM) and follow the diagnostic procedure for DTC P219A and/or P219B.
NTB18-055b2019-04-15. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN. CVT FLUID LEVEL QUICK CHECK GAUGE This bulletin applies only to vehicles equipped with a Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT). This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Discard all previous versions of this bulletin.
NTB12-103g2019-04-15. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN; EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL. CVT / TCM CALIBRATION DATA ?WRITE? PROCEDURE This bulletin applies only to vehicles equipped with a Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT). This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
NTB12-100b2019-04-15. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL; POWER TRAIN. CVT / TCM CALIBRATION DATA ?WRITE? PROCEDURE This bulletin applies only to vehicles equipped with a Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT). This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
NTB16-028b2019-03-25. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. INTELLIGENT KEY BUTTONS INOPERATIVE BUT REQUEST SWITCHES WORK This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
NTB18-032a2019-03-18. Service bulletin. STRUCTURE:BODY:TRUNK LID. ALTIMA AND MAXIMA; NOISE FROM TRUNK AREA This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
NTB19-0082019-02-19. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT. NISSAN; DIAGNOSIS INFORMATION FOR DTC P161D SERVICE INFORMATION When key registration is unsuccessful after BCM replacement, P161D (Immobilizer) will set when the ignition is turned on. Possible causes - Improper key registration - Defective BCM (Vehicles with Intelligent Key only) - EPS control unit (Vehicles with mechanical key only) - Intelligent Key unit (Vehicles with mechanical key only) Trouble Diagnosis NOTE: If DTC B2196-52 is stored with P161D, perform the diagnosis procedure for DTC B2196-52 first. - Before replacing the BCM, confirm that the keys were programmed correctly by ensuring the vehicle will start and that the lock/unlock buttons function normally. - If any keys do not function normally, re-register all of the keys. - After re-registering all of the keys, reconfirm each key's function. - If OK, erase the code to complete the repair. - If NG, diagnose the Key, BCM and/or EPS control unit per the ESM.
NTB17-082b2019-02-19. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. NISSAN; DTC P0456 CAUSED BY EVAP LEAK AT VENT CONTROL VALVE O-RING 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.
NTB15-049r2019-02-19. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM); ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE. TELEMATICS SERVICE INFORMATION This bulletin applies only to vehicles equipped with a Telematics Communication Unit (TCU). This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.

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