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Service bulletins for the 2013 Nissan Frontier

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.

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

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NTB99060G2021-05-10. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT. SERVICE INFORMATION NOTE - Failure to follow the procedures in this bulletin may result in the denial of a warranty claim. In an effort to protect the paint finish, Paint Guard Film (PGF) is applied on many new Nissan vehicles. Paint Guard Film is a temporary white plastic protective film that is applied by the factory to the horizontal painted surfaces of the vehicle. The PGF protects the paint finish during vehicle handling, transportation and storage from harmful elements such as acid rain, iron particles, bird droppings, tree sap and other environmental contaminants. NOTE - Paint Guard Film CANNOT remain on the vehicle for more than six months after the vehicle's manufacture date. PGF must be removed at the end of six months. See this bulletin for further detail.
NTB14103A2021-05-10. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE. F YOU CONFIRM The fuel tank is slow or difficult to fill. ACTION Replace the vent tube that connects the charcoal canister to the fuel tank with the one from the Parts Information table. NOTE: When working on or near the fuel system and its related components, please observe the General Precautions in the Electronic Service Manual (ESM) section, FL - Fuel System. Please see this bulletin for further details.
NTB12078A2021-05-10. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN; STEERING. SERVICE INFORMATION When diagnosing possible power steering gear (rack and pinion steering rack, or steering rack) leak issues, it may appear the steering rack is leaking when actually, it?s not. Use this service bulletin to help make a more accurate diagnosis of the steering rack. 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.
NTB11021A2021-05-10. Service bulletin. BACK OVER PREVENTION; AIR BAGS. IF YOU CONFIRM: Squeal/Squeak noise from the front brakes: While moving forward or reverse, with very light brake application (pedal pressure), after the vehicle has been sitting, typically overnight ("cold" brakes), at speeds less than 10 MPH, while traveling straight or turning. ACTION: Replace the hardware on both front brake calipers with the kit listed in the Parts Information in this bulletin. See this bulletin for further detail.
NTB141202021-05-10. Service bulletin. LANE DEPARTURE; PARKING BRAKE. IF YOU CONFIRM: The reset/change button does not function: - Trip odometer readings cannot be reset/cleared - If equipped: Cannot change from one trip odometer reading to the other - If displayed: Cannot reset the LOOSE FUEL CAP warning message - If equipped: Cannot change modes in the trip computer AND The reset/change button (pin) is stuck in the up or down position. ACTION: Realign the combination meter. If rub marks are seen on the pin, replace it. - Refer to this bulletin?s SERVICE PROCEDURE for combination meter realignment, and reset/change button replacement (if needed). See this bulletin for further detail.
NTB141192021-05-10. Service bulletin. WHEELS; LANE DEPARTURE; BACK OVER PREVENTION; STEERING; POWER TRAIN. IF YOU CONFIRM: ALL of the following conditions apply: - The customer describes the TPMS warning lamp flashes intermittently - One or both of the following TPMS DTCs are stored as "past" : * C1710: [ NO-DATA]-RR * C1711: [ NO-DATA]-RL - The vehicle?s audio unit is non-NAVI equipped (no MAP button) but has a color monitor - This issue does not apply to vehicles with monochrome monitor audio units - This issue does not apply to vehicles with NAVI equipped audio units - The transmitter(s) (TPMS sensor or sensor) related to the stored DTC(s) responds/tests as a good part with the hand held service tool Signal Tech II - No electronic devices are plugged into any power ports such as: cell phone chargers, power inverters, etc. ACTION: 1. Replace all four (4) TPMS sensors with the one listed in the PARTS INFORMATION section of this bulletin. - Refer to the ESM, section WT- Road Wheels & Tires, for replacement information. NOTE: Tire balancing is part of the TPMS sensor replacement procedure and is included in the Warranty Flat Rate Time (FRT). 2. Erase TPMS DTCs, and then test drive the vehicle to verify repairs are complete. 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.
NTB141062021-05-10. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT. IF YOU CONFIRM While listening to XM audio the sound output will briefly stop And * The artist and title information will go blank for 3-5 seconds And then * Sound and artist and title information come back at the same time. ACTION If the Satellite Feeder cable/satellite antenna connectors are: * Brown as shown in Figure 1 on page 2, replace the XM antenna and satellite feeder cable with the parts from the Parts Information table. > Refer to the Electronic Service Manual (ESM) section AV - Audio, Visual & Navigation System for the procedure to replace the XM antenna and satellite feeder cable. * Green as shown in Figure 2 on page 2 the parts have already been replaced with the High Gain antenna and satellite feeder cable; this bulletin does not apply.
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.
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.
NTB13081A2021-05-10. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY. SERVICE INFORMATION The specifications for the intake and exhaust valves and valve lifter service parts have been changed. * The valve stem length of both intake and exhaust valve has been increased (Figure 1) and are a direct replacement for the shorter style valve. * The related valve lifter cup has been shortened (Figure 2) and the point at which the valve lifter contacts the valve stem has been shortened (not shown). These service parts will require that the valve and valve lifter be replaced at the same time. See this bulletin for further details.
NTB13108A2021-05-10. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM); ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE. IF YOU CONFIRM: The MIL is ON and one or both of the following DTCs are found stored in the ECM: - P0139 (heated oxygen sensor 2 (B1) circuit slow response) - P0159 (heated oxygen sensor 2 (B2) circuit slow response) ACTION: 1. Confirm this bulletin applies. - Compare the vehicle's current ECM part number to those listed in Table A (see page 4). 2. If the ECM part number does not match one listed in Table A, this bulletin does not apply. Go back to ASIST for further diagnostic and repair information. 3. If this bulletin applies, reprogram the ECM. 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.
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.
PC239OL2021-05-10. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT. Nissan is conducting a voluntary service campaign on certain Model Year 2013 Frontier vehicles to replace the HVAC front air control assembly.
PC2392021-05-10. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT. Nissan is conducting a voluntary service campaign on certain Model Year 2013 Frontier vehicles to replace the HVAC front air control assembly.
NTB130922021-05-10. Service bulletin. PARKING BRAKE. Nissan is conducting a voluntary service campaign on certain Model Year 2013 Frontier vehicles to replace the HVAC front air control assembly. The fresh air button on applied vehicles may be inoperative. This service will be performed at no charge for parts or labor. See this bulletin for further detail Campaign ID # PC239
PC240OL2021-05-10. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT. Nissan is conducting a Voluntary Service Campaign on certain Model Year 2013 Frontier vehicles to install bed rail caps.
NTB13090A2021-05-10. Service bulletin. WHEELS. Nissan is conducting a Voluntary Service Campaign on certain Model Year 2013 Frontier vehicles to install bed rail caps at no charge for parts or labor. A small number of Model Year 2013 Frontier vehicles may be missing bed rail caps that were intended to be included on certain trim levels. Campaign ID: PC240 See this bulletin for further detail.
PC2402021-05-10. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT. Nissan is conducting a Voluntary Service Campaign on certain Model Year 2013 Frontier vehicles to install bed rail caps.
NTB11005D2021-05-10. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM). Two methods are used to update/upgrade Navigation Map Data: 1. The customer goes to www.nissannavigation.com and is mailed update disc(s) or SD Card and installs data, OR 2. The dealership is mailed update disc(s) and the customer must visit the dealership to have data installed. Use the matrix in this bulletin to determine which method is utilized for each Applied Vehicle. See this bulletin for further detail.
NTB92123D2021-05-10. Service bulletin. WHEELS; EQUIPMENT. Nissan Original Equipment or Genuine Accessory Alloy wheels, along with their finish coating (clear, chrome, titanium, etc.), are specifically developed to achieve Nissan design and performance standards. These Original Equipment or Genuine Accessory wheels are subjected to testing to ensure they meet Nissan's standards. Nissan Original Equipment Alloy or Genuine Accessory wheels subjected to aftermarket chroming may no longer continue to meet these standards and may be seriously damaged. Therefore, Nissan most strongly discourages, and recommends that these wheels NEVER be subjected to, aftermarket chroming. See this bulletinfor further detail.

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