NHTSA service bulletin

NHTSA Service Bulletin 10213691: 2018-2022 Nissan Kicks

Official manufacturer communication context for 2018-2022 Nissan Kicks, with affected products, buyer checks and links into Carchieve recall, problem and VIN research.

NHTSA service bulletin 10213691 summary graphic for 2018-2022 Nissan Kicks
10213691NHTSA document ID
Over-the-air software updatecommunication type
1affected product rows
1source rows grouped

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

ROCKFORD PREMIUM AUDIO KIT DTCS STORED IN INFOTAINMENT HEAD UNIT SERVICE INFORMATION The following DTCs may be stored in the infotainment head unit of an APPLIED VEHICLE that a Rockford Premium Audio Kit (dealer/port accessory, Figure 1 on page 2) has been installed. These DTCs do not indicate a malfunction of the system, and shall be ignored. B130B-13 (Rear RH speaker -or- Rear Right Speaker Open Load) B130D-13 (Front RH speaker -or- Front Right Speaker Open Load) B130F-13 (Front LH speaker -or- Front Left Speaker Open Load) B1311-13 (Rear LH speaker -or- Rear Left Speaker Open Load) NOTE: o These DTCs will all appear together and cannot be permanently erased. o If sound is not coming out of one or more speakers, refer to the ESM for additional diagnostic information.

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
NissanKicks2018-2022Ask 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 10213691?

ROCKFORD PREMIUM AUDIO KIT DTCS STORED IN INFOTAINMENT HEAD UNIT SERVICE INFORMATION The following DTCs may be stored in the infotainment head unit of an APPLIED VEHICLE that a Rockford Premium Audio Kit (dealer/port accessory, Figure 1 on page 2) has been installed. These DTCs do not indicate a malfunction of the system, and shall be ignored. B130B-13 (Rear RH speaker -or- Rear Right Speaker Open Load) B130D-13.

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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