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Original record summaries, dates and identifiers for this model-year. Records 101–121 of 121, ordered newest first. Dated records on this page: Sep 30, 2010–Apr 3, 2013.
Back to 2012 Nissan ALTIMA problems & recallsThis archive includes service bulletins, warranty notices, software instructions and other communications. Records may repeat or supersede earlier instructions. A model-year association is not proof that a document covers every engine, trim, VIN or reported symptom, or that a repair is free.
NHTSA download snapshot: Sep 28, 2026. These are communication associations for this vehicle, not unique defects. How records are joined and counted.
NHTSA communication ID: 10051767
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NISSAN: LOCK/UNLOCK REQUEST BUTTON ON OUTSIDE HANDLE DOES NOT RESPOND. *JS
Source components: LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES.
Source record 10051767 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10192145
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SERVICE INFORMATION This bulletin provides information to identify: - A leaking strut or a shock absorber that qualifies for replacement under warranty. - A strut or shock absorber that has slight oil seepage, a condition which is considered normal, does not affect strut/shock absorber operation or performance, and does not require replacement. - A strut or shock absorber that should be replaced due to rod resistance/noise issues. See this bulletin for further detail.
Source components: SUSPENSION.
Source record 10192145 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10192135
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Nissan is conducting a Voluntary Service Campaign on Model Year 2007-2012 Nissan Altima (L32) Sedan and Coupe vehicles to inspect the brake systems in vehicles with an illuminated brake warning lamp. Nissan dealers will inspect the brake system and confirm that no brake fluid leak is present. If no leak is present, the reservoir will be topped off. If a leak in the brake master cylinder is identified, the brake master cylinder will be replaced. The affected vehicles are equipped with a brake warning lamp that will illuminate to alert the driver when fluid in the brake fluid reservoir is low. Fluid in the reservoir may become low due to normal brake pad wear and not because of any brake system malfunction. While in most instances an illuminated brake warning lamp is due to normal brake pad wear, a small percentage of vehicles affected by this campaign may have a slow brake fluid leak at the brake master cylinder. See this bulletin for further detail. Campaign ID# PC125
Source components: AIR BAGS · LANE DEPARTURE.
Source record 10192135 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10051828
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BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER. BRAKE SYSTEM WILL BE INSPECTED TO CONFIRM THAT NO BRAKE FLUID LEAK IS PRESENT. RESEVOIR WILL BE TOPPED OFF IF NO LEAK IS PRESENT. IF THERE IS A LEAK IN THE BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER IS IDENTIFIED THE BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER WILL BE REPLACED. NISSAN. *KB
Source components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC · SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER.
Source record 10051828 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10192127
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SERVICE INFORMATION If a CD/DVD Player incident is noted, a possible cause may be improper CD/DVD disc care, condition, or usage. This bulletin provides updated CD/DVD Player operation instructions to avoid potential incidents/customer concerns caused by improper care and usage of CD/DVD discs. To aid in solving customer concerns, use the guidelines in this bulletin when speaking to customers or inspecting incident vehicles. - Customers must not use discs that are warped, scratched, chipped, cracked, have abnormal edges or are otherwise damaged. Damaged or poor condition discs may cause the Player internal mechanism to jam or have optical pick-up errors. NOTE - Do not make a Warranty claim against a Player that will not play damaged or poor condition discs as described in this bulletin. See this bulletin for further detail.
Source components: STRUCTURE.
Source record 10192127 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10192120
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IF YOU CONFIRM Oil is leaking from the upper end of the engine oil cooler. ACTION: Reseal the oil cooler with the parts listed in the PARTS INFORMATION on page 2. - For repairs, refer to REPAIR PROCEDURE starting on page 3. NOTE: Do not replace the complete engine oil cooler assembly for this incident, if it should occur. See this bulletin for further detail.
Source components: EQUIPMENT.
Source record 10192120 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10192115
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IF YOU CONFIRM: After having been parked overnight in ambient temperatures between 5°C to -25°C (40°F to -14°F) the vehicle is hard to start or cranks and will not start. And * Occurs only on first attempts to start before engine begins running. And * Will not occur after engine has been started and run for any period of time. ACTIONS: * Confirm this bulletin applies and if so reprogram the ECM. See this bulleitn for further details.
Source components: POWER TRAIN.
Source record 10192115 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10043328
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NISSAN: SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON FOR OWNER LETTER. SOME MODEL YEAR VEHICLES MAY BE EXPERIENCING LEAKAGE IN BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER WHICH MAY CAUSE BRAKE WARNING LIGHT TO BE ILLUMINATED. MAY NEED TO REPLACE BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER. *PE UPDATED 5/9/12. *PE UPDATED 4/1/13. *PE
Source components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER.
Source record 10043328 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10192100
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SERVICE INFORMATION To increase tire/wheel assembly balancing accuracy, proper steps should be followed - Make sure to use the correct size wheel centering collet (do not use a cone). - Make sure to use a flange plate and stud set to secure the tire/wheel assembly on the balancer (do not use a cup). - Perform proper wheel mounting and centering checks. See this bulletin for further detail.
Source components: WHEELS.
Source record 10192100 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10046601
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NISSAN: BULLETIN REGARDING DIAGNOSIS OF ABS/VDC WHEEL SPEED SENSOR. MODEL 2007-2013 NISSAN. *PE
Source components: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK:WHEEL SPEED SENSOR · SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:WHEEL SPEED SENSOR/TONE RING.
Source record 10046601 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10047059
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NISSAN: RAIN SENSORS MAY OPERATE, INTERMITTENTLY OR UNEXPECTEDLY, WHEN EXHAUST GAS, MOISTURE, FINGERPRINTS, DIRT, OR INSECTS ARE NEAR OR AROUND RAIN SENSORS. NO MODELS OR MODEL YEARS LISTED. *PE
Source components: VISIBILITY/WIPER.
Source record 10047059 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10043942
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NISSAN: IGNITION SWITCH (PUSH BUTTON) WILL NOT RESPOND. CHECK THE 12V BATTERY STATE OF CHARGE (SOC) AND RECHARGE IF NECESSARY AND REPROGRAM THE BCM. ALSO INCLUDED MODEL ALTIMA COUPE/HYBRID MODEL YEARS 2011-2012; MODEL 370Z COUPE MODEL YEARS 2011-2012; MODEL GT-R MODEL YEAR 2012. *JS
Source components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH.
Source record 10043942 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10043950
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NISSAN: ECM REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES WITH CONSULT III PLUS. APPLIES TO ALL 2004 AND LATER (DOES NOT APPLY TO LEAF/EV) VEHICLES. *JS
Source components: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM).
Source record 10043950 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10043549
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NISSAN: SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON FOR OWNER LETTER. BRAKE SYSTEM CHECK TO SEE IF THERE IS FLUID LEAKING OR IF THE BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER IS LEAKING. *KB
Source components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC.
Source record 10043549 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10043735
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NISSAN: DOOR LOCK/UNLOCK INOPERATIVE WITH INTELLIGENT KEY. *KB
Source components: LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES · UNKNOWN OR OTHER.
Source record 10043735 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10042847
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NISSAN: INFORMATION REGARDING THE FRONT DOOR INTERNALS SIDE SATELLITE SENSOR AND PRE EXISTING SIDE AIR BAG SATELLITE SENSOR IN PILLARS IN SOME VEHICLES. *PE
Source components: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE-INACTIVE · STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR.
Source record 10042847 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10041744
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NISSAN: WHEN ADJUSTING EITHER FRONT SEAT, DRIVER/PASSENGER, FORWARD OR BACKWARDS, IT WILL BIND OR NOT MOVE AT ALL. *PE
Source components: SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:POWER ADJUST.
Source record 10041744 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10041392
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NISSAN: OIL IS LEAKING FROM THE UPPER END OF THE ENGINE OIL COOLER. *RM
Source components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING.
Source record 10041392 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10040510
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NISSAN: AXLE BOLT AND TORQUE INFORMATION. *RM
Source components: SUSPENSION:MULTIPLE AXLE:TORQUE ARM.
Source record 10040510 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10044569
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NISSAN: INFORMATION IS BEING PROVIDED FOR REPROGRAMMABLE ECU ON ALL NISSAN VEHICLES. *PE
Source components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE.
Source record 10044569 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10031305
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NISSAN: TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM (TPMS) WARNING LIGHT ON/FLASHING. NO MODELS OR MODEL YEARS LISTED. *PE UPDATED ON 08-11-2011. *KB
Source components: TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS.
Source record 10031305 at NHTSA