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Nissan Versa warranty claim denied?

387 manufacturer communications on file 5 warranty extensions / campaigns 2007–2024 model years covered

If your Nissan Versa warranty claim was just denied, you're not alone, and the denial may not be the final word. Manufacturers are required to file service communications with federal safety regulators, and for the Versa lineup (2007–2024), there are 387 such filings on record, including 5 formal warranty extensions or service campaigns. Several of these specifically address the continuously variable transmission (CVT), a component known for issues significant enough that Nissan extended coverage multiple times, most recently in 2023. Other bulletins cover items like EVAP tube enhancements and camera aiming reference values.

When a dealer denies a claim, it doesn't always mean the underlying issue is out of scope; it may mean the paperwork, diagnostic codes, or applicable bulletins weren't matched to your specific repair. Denials are sometimes reversed once documentation ties your vehicle's symptoms to a manufacturer-acknowledged defect or extension.

ClaimRight offers a free assessment to review your denial letter, repair order, and vehicle details against the manufacturer's own published communications. There's no cost unless we help recover coverage. This isn't legal advice, just a documented look at what Nissan has already acknowledged about vehicles like yours.

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What Nissan has documented for the Versa

Filed with NHTSA by the manufacturer. Warranty extensions are the strongest signal — the manufacturer acknowledging a defect and extending coverage for it.

2023-11-02 · REV1 Altima_Sent Warranty extension
CVT Warranty Extension REVISION 1 Please discard earlier versions of this bulletin. The announcement from May 23, 2023 has been revised to include the following: • The vouc...
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2023-05-23 · Altima_Sentra_Ve Warranty extension
CVT Warranty Extension In an effort to assure customer satisfaction, demonstrate our confidence in continuously variable transmissions (CVTs), and to address customer concerns i...
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2020-05-11 · CVT Owner Letter Warranty extension
Dear Nissan Sentra Owner: Thank you for being a Nissan owner. We strive to provide you with an excellent ownership experience that includes confidence in your vehicle’s performa...
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2020-05-11 · Sentra_Versa_Alt Warranty extension
CVT Warranty Extension In an effort to assure customer satisfaction, demonstrate our confidence in continuously variable transmissions (CVTs), and to address customer concerns...
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2018-11-28 · Revision 1-NEVAP Warranty extension
OBD II EVAP Tube Warranty Enhancement The update below was sent out to Regions and Dealers in August of this year. We are re-circulating this update to make regional and deale...
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2024-10-04 · NTB20-066C
LANE CAMERA AIMING VEHICLE REFERENCE VALUES NOT IN ESM SERVICE INFORMATION If the lane camera requires aiming, the values in Table A on page 4 must be used.  For all other models/...
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2024-09-19 · NTB19-071D
DTC B00A0-00 STORED This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin. IF YOU CONFIRM DTC B00A0-00 (OCCUPAN...
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2024-08-15 · NTB22-027B
DTC B2E01-96 (INTERNAL BATTERY) STORED AS CURRENT IN IVC This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin....
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2024-07-22 · NTB23-031A
DTC B2E1B-06 (AUTOMATIC ECALL) STORED AS CURRENT IN THE IVC APPLIED VEHICLES: 2021-2022 Armada (Y62) 2022-2023 Frontier (D41) 2023 Kicks (P15) 2021-2023 Maxima (A36) 2022-2023 Path...
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2024-05-21 · NTB10-066C
CAN COMMUNICATION CODES – DIAGNOSTIC TIPS AND GUIDELINES This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
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2024-05-21 · NTB13-027D
CAN COMMUNICATION – NETWORK DIAGNOSTIC FLOW CHART This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
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2024-05-21 · NTB13-107G
VEHICLE KEY NOT DETECTED / AUTHENTICATED, ENGINE WILL NOT START This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bul...
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2024-05-15 · NTB22-038C
RAB WARNING LIGHT ON IN INSTRUMENT PANEL AND/OR DTC B2724-23 STORED This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this...
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2024-05-11 · NTB21-106B
DTC C1A17-49 OR C2580-49 STORED IN LASER/RADAR This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
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2024-04-30 · NTB09-081K
WINDSHIELD CRACKING This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
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2024-04-30 · NTB13-028I
REMOVING FOREIGN MATERIAL FROM THE WINDOW GLASS This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
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2024-04-30 · NTB17-019H
WINDOW GLASS WARRANTY INFORMATION This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
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2024-04-13 · NTB19-042E
AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING WARNING LIGHT BLINKING This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
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2024-02-22 · NTB23-018G
SOFTWARE UPDATE FOR INFOTAINMENT ISSUES This bulletin is no longer active. To access infotainment software updates via the Infotainment Software Update Utility: Select SPECIAL...
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2024-01-29 · NTB20-016G
RADIO INTERMITTENTLY REBOOTS DURING AUDIO PLAYBACK VIA BLUETOOTH CONNECTED IPHONE This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previo...
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2024-01-29 · NTB20-046G
VOLUME KNOB DOES NOT FUNCTION PROPERLY This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
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2024-01-29 · NTB20-080D
SOFTWARE UPDATE FOR INFOTAINMENT ISSUES This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY below. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
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2024-01-29 · NTB22-033C
CLOCK INACCURATE AND/OR FREEZES This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY below. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
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2024-01-24 · NTB23-018F
SOFTWARE UPDATE FOR INFOTAINMENT ISSUES This bulletin is no longer active. To access infotainment software updates via the Infotainment Software Update Utility: Select SPECIAL...
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2023-11-02 · NTB22-032B
SEAT BELT REMINDER SERVICE INFORMATION This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
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Common questions

Why was my Nissan Versa CVT warranty claim denied if Nissan issued extensions for it?
Denials can happen for several reasons: the claim may have been filed outside the extended coverage window, the specific repair code may not have been matched to the correct bulletin, or documentation at the dealership may have been incomplete. Reviewing your repair order against Nissan's published CVT extension bulletins can clarify whether your situation falls within the documented coverage terms.
What should I do after a dealer denies my Versa warranty claim?
Start by requesting a copy of the denial in writing along with the diagnostic codes and repair order. Compare these details against any relevant manufacturer bulletins or extensions for your model year. Keeping organized records of mileage, symptoms, and prior service visits can help if you decide to request a second review or escalate the claim.
Are Nissan's warranty extensions the same as a recall?
No. A recall addresses a safety defect and is typically free regardless of warranty status, while a warranty extension lengthens coverage for a specific component, like the CVT in some Versa model years, due to a higher-than-expected failure pattern. Both are documented separately with federal regulators, so checking which category applies to your issue matters when pursuing a claim.
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