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Service bulletins for the 2019 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.

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

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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”.
NTB19-067b2019-10-09. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE. SOFTWARE UPDATES FOR INFOTAINMENT ISSUES This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
NTB19-067a2019-10-09. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE. SOFTWARE UPDATES FOR INFOTAINMENT ISSUES This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
NTB19-0672019-10-09. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE. SOFTWARE UPDATES FOR INFOTAINMENT ISSUES SERVICE INFORMATION When diagnosing an infotainment issue, always confirm that the latest software is installed in the AV unit before starting the diagnosis. The software updates in the following Service Procedure are for the items below: • Stability improvements and bug fixes • System enhancements that will allow future Over-The-Air (OTA) updates. Without these software updates, future OTAs will not be possible. Refer to step 5 on page 5 to confirm that this bulletin applies. HINT: The update software only needs to be downloaded once and can then be used on multiple Applied Vehicles until other infotainment software is loaded onto the USB drive to overwrite the original data.
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.
PC707 2019-20 Al2019-08-12. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; ENGINE. VCR Engine Inspection *****Dealer Announcement***** Nissan is conducting a quality action on 356 specific MY 2019-20 Altima (L34) vehicles identified in Service Comm, to remove and inspect the lower engine oil pan. Affected vehicles are subject to stop sale and are either currently in dealer inventory or assigned and in transit to the dealer. *****What Dealers Should Do***** PLEASE FOLLOW THE ATTACHED REPAIR INSTRUCTIONS: 1. Verify if vehicles are affected by this quality action using Service Comm or DBS National Service History ? Open Campaigns I.D. PC707 - New vehicles in dealer inventory can also be identified using DBS (Sales-> Vehicle Inventory, and filter by Open Campaign). - Refer to NPSB 15-460 for additional information - Please continue to check newly arriving inventory for campaign applicability. 2. Please do not drive, sell or trade the specific 2019-2020 Altima vehicles in Dealer Inventory subject to this Quality Action. 3. Use the attached procedure to inspect the vehicle. - If no gold colored debris is found in the lower engine oil pan, reseal the oil pan per the Electronic Service Manual (ESM). - File a claim for the inspection, and release the vehicle for sale - If gold colored debris is found in the lower engine oil pan, provide the requested information in an email to nnafqasupport@nissan-usa.com and HOLD the vehicle. - Do not file a claim Nissan Field Quality will review the E-mail submissions within two (2) business days of receipt and provide further instruction.
NTB19-0502019-07-22. Service bulletin. SUSPENSION:REAR:SHOCK ABSORBER. 2019 ALTIMA; CLUNK NOISE FROM REAR WHEN DRIVING OVER DIPS AND/OR POTHOLES IF YOU CONFIRM A clunk type noise from the rear of the vehicle ONLY when driving over dips and/or potholes, AND The noise is isolated to the rear shock absorbers. ACTION Replace both rear shock absorbers. See PARTS INFORMATION on the next page.
NTB19-0482019-07-22. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE; FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE. 2019 ALTIMA; MIL ON WITH DTC P0087 This bulletin applies only to vehicles equipped with the 2.5L engine. IF YOU CONFIRM The Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) is ON with Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) P0087 (FRP CONTROL SYSTEM) stored in the Engine Control Module (ECM), AND The fuel level indicates ¼ or less. ACTION Reprogram the ECM, if applicable.
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.
NTB19-0422019-06-24. Service bulletin. LANE DEPARTURE; LANE DEPARTURE: SENSING SYSTEM: LIDAR; LANE DEPARTURE: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA. AEB WARNING LIGHT BLINKING This bulletin applies only to vehicles equipped with a lane camera. SERVICE INFORMATION If the AEB warning light is blinking (but not illuminated steadily) or the customer states it is blinking, and there are no related DTCs, inspect the windshield. A blinking AEB warning light may occur under the following conditions: - When contamination or foreign material adhere to the lane camera viewing window on the windshield - When driving while it is snowing or when frost forms on the lane camera viewing window on the windshield - When the lane camera viewing window on the windshield is temporarily fogged up NOTE: - If DTCs are present in any of the following related systems: - Laser/Radar, - ICC/ADAS, or - Lane Camera, Refer to the related Electronic Service Manual (ESM) for diagnosis. - Refer to the following pages for further information.
NTB19-0412019-06-24. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT. 2019 ALTIMA; CREAK OR POP NOISE WHEN TURNING AND ACCELERATING OR DECELERATING This bulletin applies to vehicles equipped with a 2.5L (PR25DD) engine ONLY. IF YOU CONFIRM A creak or pop noise is heard from the front of the vehicle when turning right while accelerating or decelerating. ACTION Replace the engine mounting insulator (LH) with the one listed in the PARTS INFORMATION. - For the procedure to replace the engine mounting insulator (LH) refer to the Electronic Service Manual (ESM): section REPAIR > ENGINE > ENGINE MECHANICAL > REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION > ENGINE MOUNTING INSULATOR (LH)
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.
NTB19-0292019-05-20. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. INTELLIGENT KEY DOES NOT WORK AFTER BATTERY REPLACEMENT SERVICE INFORMATION If the Intelligent Key of an APPLIED VEHICLE does not work after replacing the battery, inspect the positive (+) terminals. If the battery side of the Intelligent Key is held by pinching down on the terminals while removing the battery, it is possible to bend the terminals down far enough that they will not touch the contacts on the other half of the Intelligent Key. If the terminals are found to be bent down, pry them back up so that they will come in contact with the other half of the Intelligent Key?s contacts. - Refer to the photos on the following pages.
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.
PC692 - 2019 Alt2019-04-15. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY; FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE. Fuel Pump Dealer Inventory This bulletin applies only to vehicles equipped with Front Wheel Drive (FWD). *****Detailed Information***** Nissan is conducting a quality action to inspect and, if necessary, tighten the fuel pump lock ring on one hundred eleven (111) specific 2019 Altima (L34) FWD only vehicles identified in Service Comm. In rare occurrences, the lock ring may be completely disengaged which may require the fuel pump module and seal to be replaced. Due to a supplier issue that has since been corrected, it is possible that the fuel pump module?s lock ring is not fully engaged. If partially locked, it is possible for the fuel pump module?s lock ring to rotate to an unlocked position due to vibration during normal driving conditions. This condition may result in MIL illumination, fuel smell, and/or a rattle noise associated with the fuel pump module plastic flange. Affected vehicles are subject to stop sale and are either currently in dealer inventory or assigned and in transit to the dealer. *****What Dealers Should Do***** PLEASE FOLLOW THE ATTACHED REPAIR INSTRUCTIONS: 1. Verify if vehicles currently in new dealer inventory are affected by this quality action using Service Comm or DBS National Service History ? Open Campaign I.D. PC692 - New vehicles in dealer inventory can also be identified using DBS (Sales-> Vehicle Inventory, and filter by Open Campaign). - Refer to NPSB 15-460 for additional information - Please continue to check newly arriving inventory for campaign applicability.
PC689 2019 Altim2019-04-15. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. Front Exhaust Tube Voluntary Emission Recall Campaign ***** Campaign Summary ***** Nissan is conducting a Voluntary Emissions Recall Campaign on approximately 5 specific MY2019 Altima (L34) vehicles identified in Service Comm. Due to a manufacturing issue that has since been corrected, certain vehicles may have an incorrect front exhaust tube installed. Dealers will inspect the etched number in the center of the rear front exhaust tube and, if found to be out of specification, replace the front exhaust tube with the correct specification part. ***** What Dealers Should Do**** 1. Verify if campaign applicability using Service Comm or National Service History ? Open Campaign I.D. PC689. - New vehicles in dealer inventory can also be identified using DBS (Sales-> Vehicle Inventory, and filter by Open Campaign). - Refer to NPSB 15-460a for additional information 2. Dealers should use NTB19-024 to identify and, if necessary, correct any vehicles subject to this campaign. 3. Once repaired, dealers should submit the claim, using the claims coding provided, and release the vehicle.
NTB19-0242019-04-15. Service bulletin. ENGINE. VOLUNTARY EMISSIONS RECALL CAMPAIGN 2019 ALTIMA; FRONT EXHAUST TUBE INTRODUCTION Nissan is conducting this voluntary emissions recall campaign on certain specific model year 2019 Altima vehicles. The front exhaust tube will be inspected and, if necessary, replaced. This service will be performed at no charge to the customer for parts or labor. IDENTIFICATION NUMBER Nissan has assigned identification number PC689 to this campaign. This number must appear on all communication and documentation of any nature dealing with this campaign. DEALER RESPONSIBILITY It is the dealer?s responsibility to check Service COMM or Dealer Business Systems (DBS) National Service History for the campaign status on each vehicle falling within the range of this voluntary emissions recall which for any reason enters the service department. This includes vehicles purchased from private parties or presented by transient (tourist) owners and vehicles in a dealer?s inventory. Federal law requires that new vehicles in dealer inventory which are the subject of an emissions recall must be corrected prior to sale. Failure to do so can result in civil penalties and/or fines. While federal law applies only to new vehicles, Nissan strongly encourages dealers to correct any used vehicles in their inventory before they are retailed.
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.
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.
PC681 2019 Altim2019-03-18. Service bulletin. FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE; FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY. Fuel Tank Dealer Inventory *****Dealer Announcement***** Nissan is conducting a quality action to inspect the fuel tank on 80 specific 2019 Altima AWD vehicles identified in Service Comm. Due to a manufacturing issue that has since been corrected, the fuel readings may not be accurate due to the presence of a plastic slug inside the fuel tank. Affected vehicles are not subject to stop sale and are either currently in dealer inventory or assigned and in transit to the dealer. Nissan requests dealers to complete this inspection and, if necessary, remedy any affected inventory prior to sale to ensure customer satisfaction. *****What Dealers Should Do***** PLEASE FOLLOW THE ATTACHED REPAIR INSTRUCTIONS: 1. Verify if vehicles are affected by this quality action using Service Comm or DBS National Service History ? Open Campaigns I.D. PC681 - New vehicles in dealer inventory can also be identified using DBS (Sales-> Vehicle Inventory, and filter by Open Campaign). - Refer to NPSB 15-460 for additional information - Please continue to check newly arriving inventory for campaign applicability. 2. Dealers should use the attached procedure to identify the presence of a plastic slug in the fuel tank for any vehicle subject to this quality action. - Nissan has developed an automatic parts shipment to provide affected dealers with replacement fuel sensing unit packing for affected vehicles in dealer inventory. Parts should begin to arrive at dealers on February 13, 2019 - If no plastic slug is present, install new fuel sensing unit packing and reinstall the fuel sensing unit assembly. Once reinstalled, the vehicle may be immediately released for sale. - If a plastic slug is present, remove the plastic slug, install new fuel sensing unit packing, and reinstall the fuel sensing unit assembly.
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.

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