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Service bulletins for the 2018 Nissan Kicks

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.

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

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NTB21-0092021-02-06. Service bulletin. FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. DTC B12A3-72 FOR FUEL PUMP RELAY STUCK OPEN SERVICE INFORMATION DTC B12A3-72 (Fuel Pump Relay Stuck Open) may be stored when the IPDM monitor circuit internally sees 0V to ground at pin #46. This is caused by an internal short to ground in the IPDM or one of the IPDM fuses listed below is open. If B12A3-72 is current or reoccurs after erasing DTCs, inspect the model specific fuse first. If the fuse is not open replace the IPDM. • Altima – Fuse # 58 (page 2) • Kicks – Fuse # 54 (page 3) • Versa – Fuse # 61 (page 4) For additional IPDM diagnostic information refer to the Electronic Service Manual (ESM): Section ELECTRICAL & POWER CONTROL > POWER CONTROL SYSTEM > IPDM E/R. See model specific fuse locations starting on page 2.
NTB20-080a2021-02-06. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. SOFTWARE UPDATE FOR INFOTAINMENT ISSUES This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY, below. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
NTB20-016c2021-02-06. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. RADIO INTERMITTENTLY REBOOTS DURING AUDIO PLAYBACK VIA BLUETOOTH CONNECTED IPHONE This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
NTB20-016b2020-12-09. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. RADIO INTERMITTENTLY REBOOTS DURING AUDIO PLAYBACK VIA BLUETOOTH CONNECTED IPHONE This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
NTB20-0802020-12-09. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. SOFTWARE UPDATE FOR INFOTAINMENT ISSUES SERVICE INFORMATION When diagnosing an infotainment issue, always confirm that the latest software is installed in the AV control unit before starting the diagnosis. The software update in the following service procedure is to address the items below: • Stability improvements and “bug” fixes. • Android Auto skips while playing music. Refer to steps 1 - 4 to confirm that this bulletin applies. HINT: The update-software only needs to be downloaded once and then can then be used on multiple vehicles until other infotainment software is loaded onto the USB drive to overwrite the original data.
NTB20-046c2020-09-11. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:SWITCHES/KNOBS/BUTTONS; EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.. VOLUME KNOB DOES NOT FUNCTION PROPERLY This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
NTB20-046b2020-09-11. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:SWITCHES/KNOBS/BUTTONS. VOLUME KNOB DOES NOT FUNCTION PROPERLY This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
NTB19-067c2020-07-10. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE; EQUIPMENT. SOFTWARE UPDATE FOR INFOTAINMENT ISSUES This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
NTB20-016a2020-06-10. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. RADIO INTERMITTENTLY REBOOTS DURING AUDIO PLAYBACK VIA BLUETOOTH CONNECTED IPHONE This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
NTB20-0132020-03-07. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. KICKS; NO START/DRIVABILITY ISSUES, BATTERY LIGHT ON, AND/OR MIL ON DURING FREEZING TEMPERATURES IF YOU CONFIRM One or a combination of the following during temperatures below -10°C/14°F and ice is found inside the PCV hose or PCV valve: • - The engine hesitates or stops running. • - The starter cranks the engine normally but the engine will not start. • - The MIL is ON with DTC P2004 (TUMBLE CONT/V) and/or P0101 (MAF SEN/CIRCUIT-B1). • - The battery light is ON. • - The engine oil level gauge (dipstick) is backed out of the oil level gauge guide (dipstick tube) and oil is found on the generator (alternator). • - The battery voltage is too low to start the engine. ACTION Replace and install the parts listed in PARTS INFORMATION on page 6. • - For replacement and installation details, see SERVICE PROCEDURE on page 3.
NTB19-1182020-01-09. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. ALTIMA, KICKS AND VERSA SEDAN; MIL ON WITH DTC B26FE IF YOU CONFIRM • A “Key System Error” message is displayed on the combination meter, And • DTC B26FE (IPDM - KEY SYSTEM ERROR) is stored in the BCM. ACTION 1. Disconnect the main power harness connector from the IPDM (E16 for Altima and E42 for Kicks and Versa Sedan). • - See Figure 1, Figure 2 and Figure 3 on the next page for IPDM main power harness connector locations. 2. Wait at least 20 seconds. 3. Reconnect the main power harness connector to the IPDM. 4. Confirm that the DTC is now past, and then erase the DTC. If the DTC will not erase, refer to the Electronic Service Manual for additional diagnostic information.
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.
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.
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.
NTB18-0762019-01-07. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. 2018 KICKS; REAR SONAR DOES NOT WORK WITH HEADLAMPS ON This bulletin applies only to vehicles with Dealer or Vehicle Processing Center (VPC) installed rear sonar. IF YOU CONFIRM The rear sonar system does not work with the headlamps and/or parking lamps ON. NOTE: The rear sonar system works normally with the headlamps and parking lamps OFF. ACTION Reposition two (2) of the electrical wire terminals in the driver side rear combination lamp connector and inside harness connector of the rear sonar harness assembly.
PM837 2018 Kicks2019-01-07. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Rear Sonar Dealer Inventory *****Dealer Announcement***** Nissan is conducting a quality action to rewire the black and blue wires in the male/female connector of the T-Harness on 1,311 specific 2018 Kicks vehicles identified in Service Comm. Due to a manufacturing issue that has since been corrected, the T-Harness wires may be reversed which may cause the rear sonar accessory to be inoperable when the headlamps are on. 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 repair 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. PM837. - 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 remedy any vehicle affected by this quality action. 3. The service department should submit the applicable warranty claim for the action performed so it can be closed on Service Comm and release the vehicle. ***** Dealer Responsibility ***** It is the dealer?s responsibility to check Service Comm or DBS National Service History ? Open Campaign using the appropriate campaign I.D for the inspection status on each affected vehicle currently in new vehicle inventory.
NTB16-018c2018-05-21. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. MIL ON WITH P0603 STORED FOR ECM BACK UP CIRCUIT This bulletin does NOT apply to Titan equipped with Cummins V8 Diesel engine. This bulletin has been amended to add a NOTE in the Applied Vehicles. No other changes have been made. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.

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