NHTSA Service Bulletin 10185471: 2021 Nissan Rogue
Official manufacturer communication context for 2021 Nissan Rogue, with affected products, buyer checks and links into Carchieve recall, problem and VIN research.
Reviewed June 2026 from NHTSA manufacturer communication and service bulletin records. Carchieve is independent and not affiliated with any vehicle manufacturer or government agency.
2021 ROGUE; INTELLIGENT KEY UNIT DTC B203D-14 DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE SERVICE INFORMATION DTC B203D-14 indicates a concern in the circuit between the inside key antenna and the intelligent key control unit. Currently, the ESM does not have a diagnosis or repair procedure for DTC B203D-14. When DTC B203D-14 is confirmed, perform the diagnosis and repair procedures, outlined in the ESM, for DTC B203C-14. For DTC B203C-14 diagnosis and repair procedure, refer to the ESM section: BODY EXTERIOR, DOORS, ROOF & VEHICLE SECURITY > DOOR & LOCK >DTC/CIRCUIT DIAGNOSIS > B203C-14 INSIDE ANTENNA.
What this bulletin may mean before buying
Treat this as service research, not a verdict on one car. Before you buy, compare this communication with official recall campaigns, model-level owner complaint patterns, and the exact vehicle’s VIN-decoded specifications. A bulletin can help you ask a seller or dealer sharper questions about software updates, known repairs, warranty extensions and service history.
Affected products listed in this communication
Buyer checklist
- Run the 17-character VIN and confirm the year, make, model, engine and equipment match the listing.
- Check recall campaign pages for safety actions that may require dealer repair.
- Compare this bulletin with common problem pages for the same model and component area.
- Ask the seller or dealer whether the bulletin procedure, update or inspection has already been completed.
- Use the used-car buying checklist and get an independent inspection.
Frequently asked questions
What is NHTSA service bulletin 10185471?
2021 ROGUE; INTELLIGENT KEY UNIT DTC B203D-14 DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE SERVICE INFORMATION DTC B203D-14 indicates a concern in the circuit between the inside key antenna and the intelligent key control unit. Currently, the ESM does not have a diagnosis or repair procedure for DTC B203D-14. When DTC B203D-14 is confirmed, perform the diagnosis and repair procedures, outlined in the ESM, for DTC B203C-14. For DTC.
Is a service bulletin the same as a recall?
No. A recall is a safety campaign with a required remedy for affected VINs. A service bulletin or manufacturer communication usually describes diagnostic, repair, software, warranty or service information.
How should a used-car buyer use this bulletin?
Use it as a research signal. Compare it with recalls, owner complaints, service records, a VIN report and an independent inspection before buying.
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