Service bulletins for the 2021 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.
102 on file from NHTSA, as of 2026-10-19.
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| NTB23-018G | 2024-03-08. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:INFOTAINMENT; EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:INFOTAINMENT:SOFTWARE. SOFTWARE UPDATE FOR INFOTAINMENT ISSUES This bulletin is no longer active. To access infotainment software updates via the Infotainment Software Update Utility: Select SPECIALTY TOOLS, and then select Infotainment Software Updates on the left side of ASIST. Please discard previous versions of NTB23-018. |
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| NTB24-002 | 2024-02-08. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ADAS:CONTROL MODULE. DTCS C1B53-04 AND/OR C1B54-04 STORED IN THE ADAS CONTROL MODULE IF YOU CONFIRM DTCs C1B53-04 for “SIDE RDR R MALF” and/or C1B54-04 for “SIDE RDR L MALF” are stored as CURRENT in the ADAS Control Module. AND The ESM diagnosis leads to Side Radar Sensor replacement. ACTION If replacing one or more affected Side Radar Sensor(s), refer to the SERVICE PROCEDURE in this bulletin to apply a strip of foam around each of the Side Radar Sensors before reinstalling the rear bumper fascia. HINT: This bulletin does not cover the diagnosis or replacement of the Side Radar Sensors. |
| NTB23-018F | 2024-02-08. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:INFOTAINMENT:SOFTWARE; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. SOFTWARE UPDATE FOR INFOTAINMENT ISSUES This bulletin is no longer active. To access infotainment software updates via the Infotainment Software Update Utility: Select SPECIALTY TOOLS, and then select Infotainment Software Updates on the left side of ASIST. HINT: Initially, the Infotainment Software Update Utility will be available only on the CONSULT PC version of ASIST. The Utility will be added to ASIST WEB at a later date. Please discard previous versions of NTB23-018. |
| NTB23-018E | 2023-09-09. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:INFOTAINMENT; EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:INFOTAINMENT:SOFTWARE; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. SOFTWARE UPDATE FOR INFOTAINMENT ISSUES This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin. |
| NTB23-018D | 2023-09-09. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:INFOTAINMENT:SOFTWARE; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. SOFTWARE UPDATE FOR INFOTAINMENT ISSUES This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin. |
| NTB23-018C | 2023-05-06. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:INFOTAINMENT; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. SOFTWARE UPDATE FOR INFOTAINMENT ISSUES This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin. |
| NTB23-018B | 2023-04-10. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:INFOTAINMENT. SOFTWARE UPDATE FOR INFOTAINMENT ISSUES This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin. |
| NTB23-018A | 2023-04-10. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:INFOTAINMENT. SOFTWARE UPDATE FOR INFOTAINMENT ISSUES This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin. |
| NTB23-018 | 2023-04-10. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:INFOTAINMENT. SOFTWARE UPDATE FOR INFOTAINMENT ISSUES SERVICE INFORMATION When diagnosing an infotainment issue or after replacement of the AV Control Unit, it is necessary to verify the current software version of the AV Control Unit to determine if a software version update is required. Use the vehicle tables in this bulletin to determine the current software version, if the AV Control Unit requires a software version update, and which procedure to use to update the AV Control Unit. The software updates in this bulletin are to address stability improvements and “bug” fixes. IMPORTANT: If the customer is experiencing a software related concern, refer to NTB21-038 to verify if the customer concern is a hardware or software related issue. If the concern is a software related issue, review the information in this bulletin to update the AV Control Unit as needed. |
| NTB22-028B | 2023-04-10. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:INFOTAINMENT; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. SOFTWARE UPDATE FOR INFOTAINMENT ISSUES This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY below. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin. |
| NTB21-078A | 2023-04-10. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.. HIGH FREQUENCY NOISE WITH AUDIO SYSTEM DISPLAY ON This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin. |
| NTB22-028A | 2022-09-17. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:INFOTAINMENT. SOFTWARE UPDATE FOR INFOTAINMENT ISSUES This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin. |
| NTB22-034 | 2022-06-08. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:TV/RADIO/SPEAKERS. ROCKFORD PREMIUM AUDIO KIT DTCS STORED IN INFOTAINMENT HEAD UNIT SERVICE INFORMATION The following DTCs may be stored in the infotainment head unit of an APPLIED VEHICLE that a Rockford Premium Audio Kit (dealer/port accessory, Figure 1 on page 2) has been installed. These DTCs do not indicate a malfunction of the system, and shall be ignored. • B130B-13 – (Rear RH speaker -or- Rear Right Speaker Open Load) • B130D-13 – (Front RH speaker -or- Front Right Speaker Open Load) • B130F-13 – (Front LH speaker -or- Front Left Speaker Open Load) • B1311-13 – (Rear LH speaker -or- Rear Left Speaker Open Load) NOTE: o These DTCs will all appear together and cannot be permanently erased. o If sound is not coming out of one or more speakers, refer to the ESM for additional diagnostic information. |
| NTB22-028 | 2022-06-08. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT. SOFTWARE UPDATE FOR INFOTAINMENT ISSUES SERVICE INFORMATION IMPORTANT: • For Sentra, if Service Comm shows that PM991 applies to the vehicle you are working on, perform PM991 and do not apply this bulletin. • Refer to NTB21-038 to verify if the customer concern is a Hardware or Software related issue. This bulletin does not apply to hardware issues. The software update in the following SERVICE PROCEDURE is to address the items below: • Stability improvements and "bug" fixes • High Frequency noise with audio system display ON Refer to steps 1 - 5 starting on page 3 to confirm that this bulletin applies. |
| NTB22-027 | 2022-06-08. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY; COMMUNICATION:MANUFACTURER TELEMATICS; ENGINE. B2E01-96 (INTERNAL BATTERY) DTC STORED AS CURRENT IN IVC SERVICE INFORMATION CONSULT has been updated to allow DTC B2E01-96 (Internal battery) to be cleared in the Telematics Control Unit (TCU). If DTC B2E01-96 is Current/Active in the TCU, and No additional Current/Active DTCs are present in the TCU, perform the SERVICE PROCEURE starting on page 2. |
| NTB20-085A | 2022-06-08. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. TELEMATICS CONTROL UNIT RESET AFTER AUTOMATIC COLLISION NOTIFICATION This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin. |
| NTB21-078 | 2021-09-10. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY; EQUIPMENT; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. HIGH FREQUENCY NOISE WITH AUDIO SYSTEM DISPLAY ON IF YOU CONFIRM There is a high frequency (17 kHz) noise with the audio system display screen turned ON, NOTE: • The 17kHz range may not be audible to some people. • Noise can be heard with the audio system ON or OFF. AND The high frequency noise is not heard with the audio system display screen turned OFF. ACTION 1. Confirm the current Audio Control Unit software version is numerically below software version 423. 2. Update the Audio Control Unit software version to 423. |
| NTB21-070 | 2021-09-10. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT. LOCATION OF INTELLIGENT KEYS DURING PDI SERVICE INFORMATION The APPLIED VEHICLES built after August 1, 2021 will arrive at dealerships with the Intelligent Keys concealed under the rear seat. To locate the Intelligent Keys during PDI: • Open the driver’s side (LH) rear door, and then • Raise the corner of the rear seat. |
| PM979 2021 Kicks | 2021-05-08. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Telematics Reprogram Dealer Inventory *****Dealer Announcement***** Nissan is conducting a quality action to update the Telematics (Audio Control Unit) software on 418 specific model year 2021 Nissan Kicks (P15) due to a program logic concern. The telematics vehicle message features for Breakdown Call, Over the Air (OTA) and Remote Data Wipe may be inoperative. Affected vehicles are not 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 INSPECTION INSTRUCTIONS: 1. Verify if vehicles are affected by this quality action using Service Comm or DBS National Service History – Open Campaigns I.D. PM979 • 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. Use the attached procedure to update the Audio Control Unit software on any vehicles affected by this quality action. 3. The service department should submit the applicable warranty claim for the action performed to close the campaign 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. |
| NTB20-029D | 2021-05-08. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT. TELEMATICS (IVC) SERVICE INFORMATION This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Discard all previous versions of this bulletin. |
| NTB21-013 | 2021-03-06. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY; EQUIPMENT; POWER TRAIN. PREVENT FRONT AXLE THREAD DAMAGE DURING NUT REMOVAL SERVICE INFORMATION If an Applied Vehicle needs to have a front axle nut removed, for any reason, the staking of the nut into the axle keyway must first be removed. The essential tool (part number # J-52982, Figure 1) required to remove the nut staking, is called out as a “Cape Chisel” in the Electronic Service Manual (ESM), and must be used to prevent thread damage to the axle (see Figure 2 on page 2). • The Cape Chisel arrived at dealers in December of 2020. • Damaged threads, due to improper removal of the stake placed in the nut, will not be covered by warranty. For information on using the Cape Chisel, refer to the Electronic Service Manual (ESM): Section TRANSMISSION & DRIVELINE > FRONT AXLE > REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION > FRONT DRIVE SHAFT > LH/RH. |
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