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Service bulletins for the 2013 Nissan Leaf

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.

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

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NTB14057A2021-05-10. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:FLUID/LUBRICANT. SERVICE INFORMATION The information in this bulletin is provided to help ensure correct diagnosis and repair of fluid leaks. All fluid leaks, when properly diagnosed, should be repaired (whether under warranty or customer pay) to ensure proper vehicle operation. However, certain normal operating conditions can be misdiagnosed as a leak requiring repair. Unnecessary repair or replacement of parts in connection with incorrectly diagnosed "leaks" can negatively impact customer satisfaction, be time consuming and costly, and if not performed correctly can lead to future repairs. See this bulletin for further detail.
NTB12055E2021-05-10. Service bulletin. WHEELS; POWER TRAIN; EQUIPMENT; BACK OVER PREVENTION. IF YOU CONFIRM: Customers concern of a "clicking" noise coming from either left or right front/rear CV-type axles during take-off/acceleration. ACTION: Apply Molykote M77 grease (P/N 44003-7S000) to the hub bearing surfaces. NOTE: * Do not remove the axle from the hub or transmission for this bulletin * Refer to the Electronic Service Manual (ESM) for model specific torque specifications. - For 2007-2013 Versa and 2013 LEAF vehicles, see the Service Procedure torque specifications on page 4. See this bulletin for further detail.
NTB150602021-05-10. Service bulletin. SERVICE BRAKES; WHEELS; BACK OVER PREVENTION; STEERING; EQUIPMENT. SERVICE INFORMATION When servicing run flat tires or low profile tires: - Special equipment and procedures are required to avoid damage. - Specifically, Tire Pressure Monitor transmitters (TPMS sensors) can be damaged when improperly dismounting and mounting tires. - TPMS sensors becoming damaged during mounting or dismounting tires are not covered under warranty. - To avoid such damage, ensure that the tire changer being used and the operator of the tire changer is capable of servicing run flat and low profile tires. - Operator?s manuals for such tire changers must be followed. See this bulletin for further detail.
NTB150432021-05-10. Service bulletin. WHEELS. SERVICE INFORMATION The appearance of painted alloy wheels can be damaged if acidic cleaners are used. DO NOT use Chrome Wheel Cleaner on Painted Wheels. Many chrome wheel cleaners have acidic ingredients. Make sure to follow all instruction in the Appearance and Care Section of the Owner?s Manual. Damage to wheel appearance due to the use of inappropriate chemicals or cleaning products is not covered under warranty. See this bulletin for further detail.
NTB150352021-05-10. Service bulletin. LANE DEPARTURE. SERVICE INFORMATION If you confirm there is a need to replace the combination meter front cover (lens) on an Applied Vehicle for any reason (scratch, blemish, etc.): - Do not replace the entire combination meter assemby. The front cover of the combination meter assembly is available as a separate service part. - Refer to the Electronic Service Manual, section MWI-Meter, Warning Lamp & Indicator, for replacement information. See this bulletin for further detail.
NTB14088B2021-05-10. Service bulletin. BACK OVER PREVENTION; STEERING; SUSPENSION; ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL:AUTOMATIC (ASC); SEATS; EQUIPMENT; WHEELS. IF YOU CONFIRM: There is a noise (clunking, popping, or bumping) when the steering wheel is turned AND the noise is coming from the top of either front strut assembly. NOTE: The location of the noise can be determined by using Essential Tool J39570 (Chassis Ear), positioning a clamp on each front strut spring, and then turning the steering wheel back and forth. ACTION: Install a spacer in both the left front and right front strut assemblies where shown in this bulletin. - Refer to the Electronic Service Manual (ESM), section FSU- Front Suspension for removal and installation instructions. See this bulletin for further detail.
NTB10112E2021-05-10. Service bulletin. WHEELS. SERVICE INFORMATION For vehicles delivered to the dealers with wheel protector covers - Do not remove the wheel protector covers during Pre-Delivery Inspection (PDI) - Wheel protector covers help prevent cosmetic rotor corrosion. See this bulletin for further detail.
NTB14001C2021-05-10. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY:THERMAL MANAGEMENT:HEATER; BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWARE. IF YOU CONFIRM The vehicle has insufficient heat based on the "PTC Heater Specifications" on page 2. And The vehicle?s current EV/HEV software version for the "Vehicle Control Module" (VCM) is in "Table A" on page 8. * Refer to step 14 on page 8 in the SERVICE PROCEDURE to check current EV/HEV software version. NOTE: One or more of the following DTC?s below may be present: * B2773 PTC Heater Circuit 1 * B2774 PTC Heater Circuit 2 ACTION 1. Reprogram the VCM with CONSULT-III plus (C-III plus). 2. Replace the PTC heater. Please see this bulletin for further details.
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.
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.
PC3272021-05-10. Service bulletin. ENGINE; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM). Nissan is conducting an inventory inspection on 105,290 specific MY2013-15 Nissan ALT, PTH, LEF, MUR, NV2, NVT, SEN, and VER NOTE vehicles to inspect the software on the OCS ECU.
NTB140912021-05-10. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY; EQUIPMENT; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. IF YOU CONFIRM: The Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment (EVSE) charge cable connector, used for trickle charging, will not disengage from the vehicle's charging port and/or will not charge the vehicle. ACTION: See the Service Procedure on page 2 to release the EVSE charge connector and then inspect connector for damage or debris, and perform resistance test at the EVSE charge connector. Please see this bulletin for further details.
NTB140832021-05-10. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. F YOU CONFIRM The EV warning light is ON. And CHARGER / PD MODULE (Power Delivery Module or PDM) DTC P0A94 (DC/DC Converter) and/or B2902 (PDM Memory Error) are stored. And The vehicle?s current CHARGER / PD MODULE software version is in "Table A" on page 9. * Refer to step 20 on page 9 in the SERVICE PROCEDURE to check current CHARGER / PD MODULE software version. ACTION Reprogram the CHARGER / PD MODULE using the Service Procedure and CONSULT-III plus (C-III plus) starting on the next page. Please see this bulletin for further information.
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.
NTB140412021-05-10. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT. SERVICE INFORMATION The LEAF S Model Charging Timer and logic are different from the SV or SL models. The Charging Timer: * Is accessed in the lower meter info display (non-Navigation version only) * See Owner?s Manual under Charging / Charging timer / Without navigation system for further details. * Allows only the time that the charging is to STOP to be set and does not allow the charge START time to be set. NOTE: This can be confusing if compared to the SV or SL models that include programmable start and stop times. The S-Model will calculate the amount of time needed to charge the High Voltage (HV) battery and then determine when to automatically START charging based on: * What time the STOP charge is set for * The HV battery?s current State Of Charge * The percentage of battery capacity that it will be charged to of either 80% for Long Life mode or 100% for Long Distance mode * The current EVSE voltage being used to charge the vehicle (110vac or 220vac) Please see this bulletin for further details.
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.
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.
P3259OL2021-05-10. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Nissan is conducting a voluntary service campaign on certain Model Year 2013 LEAF vehicles to reprogram the Power Delivery Module (PDM).
NTB131052021-05-10. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:CHARGING:MODULE:ONBOARD (OBCM); ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. SERVICE INFORMATION "PEP Charging Stations" that are in operation as of the publication date of this bulletin may not comply with all of the SAE J1772 Standard specifications for error free charging of the LEAF. Please see this bulletin for further details.
P3259A2021-05-10. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Nissan is conducting a voluntary service campaign on certain Model Year 2013 LEAF vehicles to reprogram the Power Delivery Module (PDM).
NTB130982021-05-10. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; POWER TRAIN. Nissan is conducting a voluntary service campaign on certain Model Year 2013 LEAF vehicles to reprogram the Power Delivery Module (PDM). This service will be performed at no charge for parts or labor. See this bulletin for further detail. Campaign ID# P3259
P32592021-05-10. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; POWER TRAIN. Nissan is conducting a voluntary service campaign on certain Model Year 2013 LEAF vehicles to reprogram the Power Delivery Module (PDM).
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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