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Service bulletins for the 2018 Nissan Maxima

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.

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

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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.
NTB15-049r2019-02-19. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM); ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE. 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.
NTB15-009j2019-02-19. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM). NAVIGATION SYMPTOMS WHEN SD CARD IS MISSINGOR WRONG CARD INSTALLED This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
NTB12-103f2019-01-07. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN; EQUIPMENT. CVT / TCM CALIBRATION DATA ?WRITE? PROCEDURE This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
NTB18-0712018-11-26. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:ANTI-THEFT:CONTROL MODULE; EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:ANTI-THEFT DEVICES; STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR. SECURITY ALARM SOUNDS AFTER USING MECHANICAL KEY TO UNLOCK DRIVER DOOR SERVICE INFORMATION Applied Vehicles listed above are no longer equipped with a door unlock sensor and/or Body Control Module (BCM) software to provide support for the door unlock sensor. Normal Functionality For Vehicles Built Without Door Unlock Sensor And/Or BCM Software To Support Door Unlock Sensor For Applied Vehicles built after the Applied Dates listed on page 1, using the mechanical key on the driver door will operate differently than vehicles built before the Applied Dates. For these later models, the BCM will not recognize operation of the mechanical key. If a mechanical key is used to lock the driver door: - The security system will not set. If the vehicle is broken into, the alarm will not sound. - Only the driver door will be locked. Other doors will not lock using the mechanical key. If a mechanical key is used to unlock the driver door: - Only the driver door will be unlocked. Other doors will not be unlocked. - If the security system is set, when the door is opened the alarm will sound. NOTE: Using the Unlock button on the Intelligent Key, pushing the request switch on the driver or passenger door with the Intelligent Key in range, or using the Intelligent Key to start the vehicle will silence the alarm. The mechanical key will not operate the power windows.
NTB15-049q2018-10-15. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL. TELEMATICS SERVICE INFORMATION This bulletin applies only to vehicles equipped with a Telematics Communication Unit (TCU). This bulletin has been amended to add a Required Actions by Model and Year table on page 2, a Check OFF Sheet on page 21 and to reorganize the information throughout. It is necessary for you to read this revised procedure to properly perform this Service Information. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
NTB18-017b2018-09-17. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL; EQUIPMENT; EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY. NISSAN; SERVICE INFORMATION FOR DTCS B2EF0 AND B130C This bulletin only applies to vehicles equipped with a Telematics Communication Unit (TCU). This bulletin has been amended. APPLIED VEHICLES has been updated. On page 2, the procedural steps under DTC B130C have been revised. Discard all previous versions of this bulletin.
NTB15-049p2018-09-17. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. TELEMATICS SERVICE INFORMATION This bulletin only applies to vehicles equipped with a Telematics Communication Unit (TCU). This bulletin has been amended. Changes have been made to page 10 for 2018 Armada. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
NTB15-049p2018-09-17. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL. TELEMATICS SERVICE INFORMATION This bulletin only applies to vehicles equipped with a Telematics Communication Unit (TCU). This bulletin has been amended. Changes have been made to page 10 for 2018 Armada. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
NTB15-009i2018-06-18. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT. NAVIGATION SYMPTOMS WHEN SD CARD IS MISSING OR WRONG CARD INSTALLED This bulletin has been amended. The tables on pages 6 - 9 have been revised. No other changes have been made. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
NTB03-074m2018-05-21. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; EXTERIOR LIGHTING:FOG LIGHTS. FOG LAMP AND/OR HEADLAMP FOGGING This bulletin has been amended to add Fog Lamps and modify one step in the flow chart on page 3. No other changes have been made. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
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.
NTB15-009h2018-05-21. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. NAVIGATION SYMPTOMS WHEN SD CARD IS MISSING OR WRONG CARD INSTALLED This bulletin has been amended. The tables on page 5 and 6 have been revised. No other changes have been made. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
NTB18-017a2018-04-23. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL. NISSAN; SERVICE INFORMATION FOR DTCS B2EF0 AND B130C This bulletin applies only to vehicles equipped with Telematics. This bulletin has been amended. APPLIED VEHICLES was updated and a DTC listed in the SERVICE INFORMATION was corrected. No other changes have been made. Discard all previous versions of this bulletin.
NTB15-009g2018-04-23. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM). NAVIGATION SYMPTOMS WHEN SD CARD IS MISSING OR WRONG CARD INSTALLED This bulletin has been amended. The Applied Vehicles section has been revised, and changes have been made to the table beginning on page 5. No other changes have been made. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
NTB18-0232018-04-16. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL. NISSAN; MICROPHONE DOES NOT WORK This bulletin applies only to vehicles equipped with Telematics. IF YOU CONFIRM The microphone of an applied vehicle does not work. - The person receiving your call through Bluetooth® cannot hear you. And Voice Recognition does not respond to any commands. NOTE: DTCs U1A01 and/or U1A02 may be found stored. ACTION 1. Confirm TCU reprogramming will resolve the issue. - Refer to ?Issue Confirmation? on page 2. 2. If confirmed, reprogram the TCU.
NTB18-0172018-03-26. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN; EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL. NISSAN; SERVICE INFORMATION FOR DTCS B2EF0 AND B130C This bulletin applies only to vehicles equipped with Telematics. SERVICE INFORMATION Diagnostic information in the Electronic Service Manuals (ESM) for the following DTCs may be missing or incorrect: -B2EF0 ? INTERNAL BATTERY (CIRC VOLT BELOW THRESHOLD) -B130C ? TCU (Telematics Control Unit) PAIRING ERROR If one of these DTCs is stored, follow the steps listed below along with the Electronic Service Manual (ESM) to compete the required repairs. DTC B2FE0 ? INTERNAL BATTERY (CIRC VOLT BELOW THRESHOLD): 1. Start the engine and let it idle for 30 minutes (to allow charging of the TCU internal battery). -2018 LEAF only: Put the vehicle in Ready to Drive mode (depress the brake pedal and depress the power [?ignition?] switch) for 30 minutes. 2. Verify the DTC can be erased. 3. If the DTC will not erase, replace the TCU. DTC B130C: 1. Collect all keys, and then re-register them to the vehicle. 2. Verify the DTC can be erased. 3. If the DTC will not erase, replace the TCU. NOTE: The related Electronic Service Manuals (ESM) will be updated at a later date. CLAIMS INFORMATION Refer to the current Nissan Warranty Flat Rate Manual and submit a claim for the repairs performed.
NTB18-0082018-03-26. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL. ADAS SYSTEM DTC C1A03, C1A04, AND/OR C1B01 SERVICE INFORMATION This bulletin applies only to vehicles equipped with Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB) or Forward Emergency Braking (FEB). SERVICE INFORMATION If the following ICC/ADAS codes are stored, make sure to follow the diagnostic procedures in the Electronic Service Manual (ESM) before replacing any parts. C1A03 ? VEHICLE SPEED SENSOR -The diagnostic procedure in the ESM includes check and, if needed, repair for ABS DTCs before replacing ADAS components. -If repairs are performed for the ABS system; when compete, perform DTC Confirmation Procedure again before doing any additional repairs. C1A04 ? ABS/TCS/VDC SYSTEM -The diagnostic procedure in the ESM includes check and, if needed, repair for ABS DTCs before replacing ADAS components. -If repairs are performed for the ABS system; when compete, perform DTC Confirmation Procedure again before doing any additional repairs. C1B01 CAM AIMING INCMP -The diagnostic procedure in the ESM includes check and, if needed, repair for LANE CAMERA DTCs before replacing ADAS components. -LANE CAMERA DTC may require adjustment of the lane camera. -If repairs/adjustments are performed for the Lane Camera; when compete, perform DTC Confirmation Procedure again before doing any additional repairs.
NTB15-049o2018-03-26. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL. TELEMATICS SERVICE INFORMATION This bulletin applies only to vehicles equipped with a Telematics Communication Unit (TCU). This bulletin has been amended. Changes have been made throughout. It is necessary to read the revised procedure(s) in entirety to properly perform the action(s). Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
NTB15-049n2018-02-12. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT. TELEMATICS SERVICE INFORMATION This bulletin applies to vehicles equipped with a TCU (Telematics Communication Unit). This bulletin has been amended. A correction was made to the Service Procedure on page 23. No other changes were made. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
NTB17-1182018-01-29. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL. NISSAN; INTELLIGENT KEY IDENTIFICATION AND REGISTRATION TIPS This bulletin applies to vehicles equipped with Intelligent Key only. SERVICE INFORMATION When replacing or adding an Intelligent Key, it is very important to make sure the correct Intelligent Key is selected from the parts department. - A running change was made that will help identify the correct Intelligent Key. - Beginning in late 2017 and early 2018 the last five digits of the Intelligent Key part number is marked on the Intelligent Key under the mechanical key. - See page 2 for location images of this part number addition. NOTE: - A correct Intelligent Key may or may not have the last five digits of the part number as shown on page 2. - The above running change was applied as a ?help? to identify the correct Intelligent Key for a given vehicle, but the actual part number listed in the parts catalog did not change. - Make sure to use the electronic parts catalog (FAST) or equivalent to confirm the correct Intelligent Key for a given vehicle.
NTB15-049m2017-12-22. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL. TELEMATICS SERVICE INFORMATION This bulletin applies to vehicles that are equipped with a wireless communication device called a Telematics Communication Unit (TCU). This bulletin has been amended. Changes have been made throughout. You must read the entire bulletin to understand all the changed information. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
NTB15-049L2017-10-12. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM). TELEMATICS SERVICE INFORMATION This bulletin applies to vehicles equipped with a Telematics Communication Unit (TCU). This bulletin has been amended. Information for several 2018 models has been added. No other changes have been made. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
NTB11-044b2017-10-12. Service bulletin. WHEELS; EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL. WHEEL BALANCING SERVICE INFORMATION This bulletin has been amended. The publication date has been revised to include the latest models and model years. No other changes have been made. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.

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