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Service bulletins for the 2020 Nissan Sentra

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.

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

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P0A34 2020 Sentr2021-01-09. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY; EXTERIOR LIGHTING; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:BODY CONTROL MODULE/BCM; EQUIPMENT. Fog Lamp Reprogram Voluntary Service Campaign Campaign Summary: Nissan is conducting a Voluntary Service Campaign to reprogram the Body Control Module (BCM) on certain 2020 model year Nissan Sentra (B18) SR grade vehicles, registered or being sold for registration within the state of Pennsylvania, with countermeasure software to prevent the vehicle’s fog lamps from being activated at the same time high beams are used. The vehicle’s current software allows fog lamps to operate while the high beams are engaged, which may not be permitted under current Pennsylvania Vehicle Inspection standards. The driver may use the manual switches to operate either the fog lamps or high beams, but without the software update, the vehicle may not pass Pennsylvania’s Vehicle Safety Inspection. What Dealers Should Do: 1. Verify if vehicles are affected by this Voluntary Service Campaign using Service Comm or DBS National Service History – Open Campaigns I.D. P0A34. 2. Dealers are requested to inspect and, if necessary, repair any affected vehicles in dealer new or pre-owned inventory to ensure customer satisfaction. •New vehicles in dealer inventory can also be identified using DBS (Sales-> Vehicle Inventory, and filter by Open Campaign). •Refer to NPSB15-460 for additional information 3. Dealers should use NTB20-096 to correct any vehicles subject to this campaign. 4. Once repaired, dealers should submit the claim, using the claims coding provided, nd release the vehicle.
NTB20-052a2020-12-09. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. REAR DOOR ALERT SERVICE INFORMATION This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
NTB20-0842020-12-09. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM); ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT. INTELLIGENT KEY UNIT DTC P161D STORED IN THE ECM SERVICE INFORMATION DTC P161D (IMMOBILIZER) will not cause: • The MIL to turn ON. • The Remote Engine Start to become inoperative. • The “No Key Detected” message to appear. • An impact to any of the vehicle’s functions or performance. If other DTCs are stored with P161D, perform the diagnosis and repair procedures, outlined in the ESM, for the other DTCs first. • After the other DTCs have been resolved and P161D does not clear, proceed with the diagnosis and repair, outlined in the ESM, for DTC P161D.
NTB20-0742020-11-09. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. 2021 ROGUE AND 2020 SENTRA; BCM SERVICE INFORMATION SERVICE INFORMATION • When replacing the BCM, ALWAYS replace it with a new one. • Module configuration MUST BE performed before pairing the BCM and intelligent key unit. Once the BCM and intelligent key unit have been paired, portions of the configuration are locked and can no longer be changed. • When replacing the BCM, it is critical to follow the work procedure as detailed in the ESM. • For Rogue, go to ELECTRICAL & POWER CONTROL > BODY CONTROL SYSTEM > BASIC INSPECTION > ADDITIONAL SERVICE WHEN REPLACING BCM. • For Sentra, go to ELECTRICAL & POWER CONTROL > BODY CONTROL SYSTEM > BASIC INSPECTION > INSPECTION & ADJUSTMENT > ADDITIONAL SERVICE WHEN REPLACING CONTROL UNIT (BCM).
NTB20-0612020-09-11. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ADAS; FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE; LANE DEPARTURE. TRAFFIC SIGN RECOGNITION OR LANE DEPARTURE WARNING MALFUNCTION DISPLAYED AND MIL ON WITH DTC C2503-54 AND/OR C1F6B-54 STORED IF YOU CONFIRM The customer states that one of the following warnings is displayed on the vehicle information display along with the AEB Warning Light: • Traffic Sign Recognition Malfunction Displayed • Lane Departure Warning Malfunction Displayed And • The MIL is ON with DTC C2503-54 (CAMERA AIMING INCMP) and/or C1F6B-54 (CAMERA UNIT MALF) stored. NOTE: If DTC C2500-49 and/or C1F6B-49 is stored, this TSB does not apply. ACTION • If the vehicle was built on or before 1/31/2020, remove material from the lane camera and then reprogram the lane camera control unit. • If the vehicle was built after 1/31/2020 but before 5/29/2020, skip to step 6 and reprogram only the lane camera control unit.
NTB20-0552020-08-09. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION. 2020 SENTRA; A/T SHIFT LOCK AND REMOTE START INOPERATIVE WITH NEW BCM SERVICE PART SERVICE INFORMATION After installing a new BCM service part, if the Intelligent Key UNLOCK button is pressed before performing the configuration with CONSULT-III plus, certain BCM configuration parameters will be permanently locked in the default setting; one of these parameters is Remote Engine Start (RES). • The default setting for Remote Engine Start is WITHOUT. • The RES function WILL BE permanently disabled if the UNLOCK button is pressed BEFORE the BCM service part is configured. IMPORTANT: To avoid permanently disabling the RES feature after replacing the BCM, the configuration procedure must be performed first so that all of the vehicle features operate correctly. Avoid pressing the UNLOCK button on the Intelligent Key after a BCM replacement. Wait until the configuration process has completed and the default configuration has been overwritten with the correct data before pressing any Intelligent Key buttons. Things to remember when replacing a BCM: • It is not necessary to register Intelligent Keys to a new BCM. • Never press the UNLOCK button on the Intelligent Key until the configuration settings step has been completed. • Complete the configuration of the BCM either manually, or by downloading saved configuration from the previous BCM (stored in CONSULT-III plus).
NTB20-0522020-08-09. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL; STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. 2020 SENTRA; REAR DOOR ALERT SERVICE INFORMATION SERVICE INFORMATION This bulletin contains supplemental information related to the rear door alert system on 2020 Sentra models. Although the Electronic Service Manual (ESM) should be the primary source of information for inspection, diagnosis, and repair, the supplemental information in this bulletin will assist in these areas. The information in this bulletin includes: • Rear door alert description • How to turn the rear door alert system on and off • How to turn the horn alert function on and off • Vehicle information display messages • Rear door alert operation NOTE: Do NOT replace the BCM for a rear door alert concern unless all information in this bulletin has been reviewed and the concern has been verified to be abnormal.
PM942 2020 Sentr2020-04-09. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Transmission Control Module (TCM) Reprogram Dealer Inventory *****Dealer Announcement***** Nissan is conducting a dealer inventory quality action and requiring dealers to update the Transmission Control Module (TCM) software on 96 specific 2020 Sentra vehicles identified in Service Comm. The subject vehicles do not have the latest level of software installed. Affected vehicles are 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 REPAIR INSTRUCTIONS: 1. Verify if vehicles are affected by this quality action using Service Comm or DBS National Service History – Open Campaigns I.D. PM942 • - 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. Please do not drive, loan, sell or trade the specific vehicles in Dealer Inventory subject to this Quality Action. 3. Dealers must use the attached procedure to install the updated software prior to retail delivery of the vehicle. 4. 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.
NTB20-0042020-03-07. Service bulletin. ENGINE; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY. 2020 SENTRA; REMOTE ENGINE START SERVICE INFORMATION To use the Remote Engine Start (RES), the following conditions must be met: • - The ignition is OFF. • - The RES feature is ON in the vehicle settings (access through the vehicle information display). • - The shift selector is in the “P” (park) position. • - The hood, doors and trunk lid are closed. • - The hazard warning lights are OFF. • - The Intelligent Key is within 197 feet (60 m) of the vehicle, and there are no obstructions between the Intelligent Key and the vehicle. • - The vehicle is already locked (this must be done using the Intelligent Key or the request switch on the exterior door handle). If the conditions above are met, perform the following to use RES: 1. Point the Intelligent Key at the vehicle. 2. Press the lock button. IMPORTANT: The doors must already be locked prior to starting the RES sequence. Refer to the last bullet point in the conditions list above. 3. Within two (2) seconds of pressing the lock button, press and hold the RES button until the turn signal lights flash and the parking lights turn ON. HINT: When RES is performed, the engine should start, the parking lights should remain ON and the doors should remain locked while the engine is running. If this does not occur, use the Supplemental Diagnosis Table on the next page, in addition to the ESM. • - Additional information about RES can be found in the owner’s manual in the Pre-driving checks and adjustments section.

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