NHTSA service bulletin

NHTSA Service Bulletin 10212012: 2018-2021 Nissan Kicks

Official manufacturer communication context for 2018-2021 Nissan Kicks, with affected products, buyer checks and links into Carchieve recall, problem and VIN research.

NHTSA service bulletin 10212012 summary graphic for 2018-2021 Nissan Kicks
10212012NHTSA document ID
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Reviewed June 2026 from NHTSA manufacturer communication and service bulletin records. Carchieve is independent and not affiliated with any vehicle manufacturer or government agency.

Quick answer

DTC P0746, P0776, P0841, P0965, P17F0 AND/OR P17F1 STORED IN THE TCM IF YOU CONFIRM One or more of the following DTCs are stored: P0746 PRESSURE CONTROL SOLENOID A P0776 PRESSURE CONTROL SOLENOID B P0841 TRANSMISSION FLUID PRESSURE SEN/SW A P0875 T/M FLUID PRESS SENSOR/SWITCH P0965 PRESSURE CONTROL SOLENOID B P17F0 CVT JUDDER (T/M INSPECTION) P17F1 CVT JUDDER (C/V INSPECTION) P17F2 CVT JUDDER (T/C INSPECTION) P2857 CLUTCH A PRESSURE P2858 CLUTCH B PRESSURE P2859 CLUTCH A PRESSURE P285A CLUTCH B PRESSURE IMPORTANT: If DTCs are stored other than those listed above, this bulletin does not apply. If DTCs P17F0 and/or P17F1 are the only DTCs stored and there is no customer complaint of judder, this bulletin does not apply. If ONLY P0875 T/M FLUID PRESS SENSOR/SWITCH is stored, refer to the ESM. NTB20-060, 2018-2019 Kicks; Enhanced Diagnostic Logic For CVT, has reprogramming instructions that may apply. ACTION Refer to the REPAIR OVERVIEW on page 2.

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

MakeModelModel yearsBuyer note
NissanKicks2018-2021Ask for service records and run the exact VIN before purchase.
NissanVersa2020, 2021Ask for service records and run the exact VIN before purchase.

Buyer checklist

  1. Run the 17-character VIN and confirm the year, make, model, engine and equipment match the listing.
  2. Check recall campaign pages for safety actions that may require dealer repair.
  3. Compare this bulletin with common problem pages for the same model and component area.
  4. Ask the seller or dealer whether the bulletin procedure, update or inspection has already been completed.
  5. Use the used-car buying checklist and get an independent inspection.

Frequently asked questions

What is NHTSA service bulletin 10212012?

DTC P0746, P0776, P0841, P0965, P17F0 AND/OR P17F1 STORED IN THE TCM IF YOU CONFIRM One or more of the following DTCs are stored: P0746 PRESSURE CONTROL SOLENOID A P0776 PRESSURE CONTROL SOLENOID B P0841 TRANSMISSION FLUID PRESSURE SEN/SW A P0875 T/M FLUID PRESS SENSOR/SWITCH P0965 PRESSURE CONTROL SOLENOID B P17F0 CVT JUDDER (T/M INSPECTION) P17F1 CVT JUDDER (C/V INSPECTION) P17F2 CVT JUDDER (T/C INSPECTION) P2857.

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.

Check the exact VIN before you buy

Model-level pages show public safety patterns. A full VIN report helps confirm the exact vehicle, decoded specs, recall applicability and buyer checks.

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