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Service bulletins for the 2016 Nissan Titan

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.

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

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NTB23-023B2025-02-25. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN. FLUID LEAK FROM THE FRONT DIFFERENTIAL CASE ACTUATOR MOTOR PLASTIC THREADS SERVICE INFORMATION Figure 1 Figure 2 If the front differential has a fluid leak coming from the actuator motor plastic threads (Figure 1): a. Place an alignment mark on the splined actuator body and the gear carrier (Figure 2). b. Remove the actuator and thoroughly clean the threads, making sure not to allow RTV to fall into the differential case. c. Once clean, apply Three Bond sealant to the threads, and then reinstall the actuator motor, making sure to line up the alignment marks. d. Check the front differential gear oil level and top to specification. o Refer to the ESM: TRANSMISSION & DRIVELINE > DRIVELINE > FRONT FINAL DRIVE: MA235/MA210 > PERIODIC MAINTENANCE > FRONT DIFFERENTIAL GEAR OIL DO NOT replace the front differential due to a fluid leak from the actuator motor plastic threads unless there has been consequential damage due to fluid loss (bearing failure or gear noise) to the front differential.
NTB24-0072024-02-08. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN; POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:INTERNAL:BEARINGS/BUSHINGS; POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:AXLE SHAFT:SEAL. DIAGNOSING REAR FINAL DRIVE ASSEMBLY LEAKS SERVICE INFORMATION If a Rear Final Drive Assembly (rear solid axle) is found to be leaking from one, or more, of the locations listed below, the source(s) of the leak should first be identified and, if possible repaired before the Rear Final Drive Assembly is considered for replacement. A Rear Final Drive Assembly should not be replaced unless bearing, gear, or other significant damage has occurred. Possible points of fluid leaks: • Front Oil Seal (Pinion Seal) • Axle Tube Seal • ABS Rear Wheel Sensor • Rear Axle Wheel Bearing Seal • Gear Carrier Cover Gasket • Drain Plug IMPORTANT: If a Rear Final Drive Assembly is found to have been replaced for a repairable leak and no internal damage is present, the claim will be charged back. Refer to pages 2-5 for additional information that illustrates and/or describes some, but not all, possible points where fluid leaks can occur, as well as helpful service HINTs. • This bulletin is only intended as a diagnostic reference and does not direct or imply repair. • Refer to the ESM for any applicable repair procedures, if needed.
NTB23-0232023-04-10. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN. FLUID LEAK FROM THE FRONT DIFFERENTIAL CASE ACTUATOR MOTOR SERVICE INFORMATION If the front differential of an APPLIED VEHICLE has a fluid leak from the actuator motor body or threads (Figure 1), replace the actuator motor on the front differential case. DO NOT replace the front differential due to a fluid leak from the actuator motor unless there has been consequential damage due to fluid loss (bearing failure or gear noise) to the front differential.
NTB12-055J2023-04-06. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN. CLICKING NOISE FROM FRONT OR REAR AXLE DURING TAKE-OFF/ACCELERATION This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
NTB22-1012022-12-06. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN. DRIVE SHAFT BOOT SERVICE INFORMATION SERVICE INFORMATION If a Drive Shaft (Axle Shaft) Boot on an APPLIED VEHICLE is found to be leaking grease, AND There is no abnormal noise or obvious CV Joint risk due to water intrusion and/or complete grease loss, check for REPAIR KIT-DUST BOOT (CV Joint Boot Kit) availability. • If there is a REPAIR KIT-DUST BOOT (CV Joint Boot Kit) available for the vehicle being repaired, do NOT replace the axle. Install a new boot kit following the procedure in the ESM. o Refer to the ESM: TRANSMISSION & DRIVELINE > FRONT AXLE > REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION > FRONT DRIVE SHAFT BOOT o If the complete axle (drive shaft) is replaced when only a new boot is required, the over-repair may be charged back to the dealer. • If there is NOT a REPAIR KIT-DUST BOOT (CV Joint Boot Kit) available for the vehicle being repaired, refer to the ESM for further diagnostic information. IMPORTANT: When servicing vehicles with staked axle nuts, refer to NTB21-013 to prevent Drive Shaft thread damage.
NTB22-0872022-10-07. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN. NOISE AND/OR VIBRATION FROM FRONT OR REAR PROPELLER SHAFT SERVICE INFORMATION If you confirm abnormal noise and/or vibration is coming from the front or rear propeller shaft of an APPLIED VEHICLE, inspect the propeller shaft journals (U-Joints) for binding and/or abnormal noise before replacing the propeller shaft. If binding and/or abnormal noise is confirmed from the propeller shaft U-Joints, replace the propeller shaft U-Joints. Refer to the ESM for the propeller shaft U-Joint replacement procedure. NOTE: Replacement of the propeller shaft due to noise and/or vibration caused by the propeller shaft U-Joints may result in warranty charge back.
NTB12-055I2022-10-07. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN. CLICKING NOISE FROM FRONT OR REAR AXLE DURING TAKE-OFF/ACCELERATION This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
NTB20-068A2022-08-27. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN. TRANSFER CASE SEAL SERVICE PARTS This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
NTB12-055H2021-07-10. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN. CLICKING NOISE FROM FRONT OR REAR AXLE DURING TAKE-OFF/ACCELERATION This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
NTB16-0452021-05-24. Service bulletin. ENGINE; POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION. 2016 Titan XD; 7 A/T DTCs Stored
NTB16-0382021-05-24. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION. 2016 Tit an XD (A61)
NTB160452021-05-10. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; POWER TRAIN. SERVICE INFORMATION IMPORTANT: If you confirm one or more of the following transmission DTCs are stored: P0729: 6GR Incorrect Ratio P0730: Incorrect Gear Ratio P0731: 1GR Incorrect Ratio P0732: 2GR Incorrect Ratio P0733: 3GR Incorrect Ratio P0734: 4GR Incorrect Ratio P0735: 5GR Incorrect Ratio P1734: 7GR Incorrect Ratio Before performing any transmission repairs: 1. Check all of the engine intake air ducting and make sure: - It is connected securely and correctly at the throttle body and all other connections. See Figures 1 and 2 on the page 2. - All clamps and connectors are secure and tight. - There are no leaks. 2. Perform DTC confirmation procedure to confirm the incident. - Refer to the Electronic Service Manual (ESM) for DTC confirmation procedures. See this bulletin for further detail.
NTB16038AQAQAZQ2021-05-10. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN; EQUIPMENT. SERVICE INFORMATION Anytime the 6AT (RE6R01A) transmission or its Transmission Control Module (TCM) is replaced an adjustment procedure must be performed using C-III plus. IMPORTANT: If the transmission adjustment is not performed, the transmission may have the following conditions: Poor shift quality, Improper shift timing, Engine RPM flares between shifts See this bulletin for further detail.
NTB16-045B2021-04-13. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN. 2016-2019 TITAN AND TITAN XD; 7 SPEED A/T DTCs STORED This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
NTB20-0682020-10-08. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN. 2016-2020 TITAN/TITAN XD; TRANSFER CASE SEAL SERVICE PARTS SERVICE INFORMATION The front ouput seal, rear output seal and input seal are available as service parts (see page 2). If a transfer case is leaking from either the input or output seals, first check the fluid to confirm that it is not low, discolored, and/or has an abnormal smell. If the fluid condition indicates that the transfer case has been damaged, the transfer case should be replaced. If the fluid condition is ok, replace only the leaking seal. • Refer to the Electronic Service Manual (ESM) for the appropriate seal replacement: TRANSMISSION & DRIVELINE > DRIVELINE > TRANSFER: TX91A. NOTE: Over-repair of the transfer case by replacement may be grounds for warranty chargeback.
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.
PC5072017-10-25. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION. Transmission Control Module Reprogram ***** Detailed Information ***** Nissan is conducting a dealer inventory service action to reprogram and, if necessary calibrate, the Transmission Control Module (TCM) on specific MY2016-17 Titan XD (A61D) vehicles identified in SERVICE COMM. These vehicles are either currently in dealer inventory or assigned and in transit to the dealer. No parts are required for this action. ***** What Dealers Should Do ***** 1. Verify if vehicles currently in dealer inventory are affected by this inventory service action using Service Comm I.D. PC507. 2. Use the attached procedure to reprogram and, if necessary, calibrate the TCM. Note: Dealers should continue to check new arriving inventory for applicability. 3. Dealers are requested to remedy any affected vehicle in dealer new or pre-owned inventory to ensure customer satisfaction.
NTB16-068b2017-10-25. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION. 2016-2017 TITAN XD; TRANSMISSION SHIFT QUALITY ISSUES This bulletin has been amended. Changes have been made throughout. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
NTB16-038a2017-10-25. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION. 2016-2017 TITAN XD; 6AT TRANSMISSION CALIBRATION This bulletin has been amended. Steps 13, 16, 17, 19, 22 and 23 have been revised, the APPLIED VEHICLES section has been updated, and page 10 has been created for distribution to the customer. No other changes have been made. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
NTB16-038b2017-08-01. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM); POWER TRAIN. 2016-2017 TITAN XD; 6AT TRANSMISSION CALIBRATION This bulletin has been amended to direct technicians to the ESM for transmission adjustment. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
NTB16-0822017-02-14. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE. "2016 TITAN XD; BUMP FELT ON LIGHT THROTTLE APPLICATION AT SPEEDS OVER 40 MPH GAS V8 ENGINE ONLY WITH 7-SPEED A/T IF YOU CONFIRM A BUMP OR SHOCK IS FELT FROM THE DRIVETRAIN, - ONLY WHILE TRAVELING AT 40 MPH OR MORE, AND THEN - LIGHTLY APPLYING THE ACCELERATOR AFTER BRIEFLY COASTING. ACTION 1. REFER TO STEP 6 IN THE SERVICE PROCEDURE TO CONFIRM THIS BULLETIN APPLIES TO THE VEHICLE YOU ARE WORKING ON. 2. IF THIS BULLETIN APPLIES, REPROGRAM THE ECM."
NTB16-0682017-02-09. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION. "2016 TITAN XD; ENGINE RPM FLARE DURING UP SHIFT AND/OR DOWN SHIFT BUMP IF YOU CONFIRM -WHEN COLD (TRANSMISSION FLUID BELOW 140°F [60°C]), THERE IS AN ENGINE RPM RISE (200 TO 500 RPM FLARE) DURING THE 1-2 SHIFT, 2-3 SHIFT, AND/OR THE 3-4 SHIFT. AND/OR -WHILE SLOWING TO A STOP, A 2-1 DOWN SHIFT BUMP IS FELT JUST BEFORE STOPPING. ACTION 1. COMPARE THE VEHICLE’S CURRENT TCM PART NUMBER TO THE PART NUMBER LISTED IN TABLE A ON PAGE 4. 2. IF THE CURRENT TCM PART NUMBER MATCHES A PART NUMBER LISTED IN TABLE A: A. REPROGRAM THE TCM. B. PERFORM TRANSMISSION CALIBRATION."
NTB16-0382016-06-22. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM). 2016 TITAN XD; 6AT TRANSMISSION CALIBRATION SERVICE INFORMATION Anytime the 6AT (RE6R01A) transmission or its Transmission Control Module (TCM) is replaced an adjustment procedure must be performed using CONSULT-III plus. IMPORTANT: If the transmission adjustment is not performed, the transmission may have the following conditions: Poor shift quality Improper shift timing Engine RPM flares between shifts SERVICE PROCEDURE 1. Make sure the transmission is warm. It may be helpful to take the vehicle for a drive (approximately 10 minutes) to warm the transmission. 2. Confirm the transmission fluid level is correct. Follow the procedure for Checking the AT Fluid Level in the Electronic Service Manual (ESM), section TM-Transaxle & Transmission. 3. Set the parking brake. 4. Chock the wheels. 5.Connect the CONSULT PC to the vehicle with the plus VI. 6. Start the engine. 7. Turn the A/C system OFF. 8. Start CONSULT-III plus (C-III plus). 9. When the VI is recognized, select Diagnosis (One System).

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