Why does the 2011 Nissan Juke have so many fuel system complaints?

NHTSA lists 45 Fuel System complaints for the 2011 Juke, 29% of all 153 complaints filed for the year. Most trace back to a fuel pressure sensor that was not tightened to the correct specification, which is also the subject of two recalls.

Is there a recall for the 2011 Nissan Juke fuel system?

Yes. Recall 12V069000 (2012) addressed the fuel pressure sensor torque issue, and recall 18V156000 (2018) was issued after the sensor was not properly retightened during the first recall repair. Neither recall requires drivers to stop driving or park outside.

At what mileage do fuel system problems usually show up on the 2011 Juke?

NHTSA data lists a median mileage of 59,379 at the time of the fuel system failure complaints.

Did the fuel system issue cause any crashes or injuries?

NHTSA records one crash and one injury connected to Fuel System complaints on the 2011 Juke, with no fires reported.

Do the recall repairs actually fix the fuel odor problem?

Some owners report the fuel odor returned or never went away even after dealers performed the recall repair, based on complaints filed after the 18V156000 campaign.

2011 Nissan Juke Fuel System Problems

Fuel System complaints make up 45 of 153 total complaints (29%) for the 2011 Nissan Juke, the highest share of any model year in this dataset. Two related recalls (12V069000 and 18V156000) address a fuel pressure sensor that was not torqued to specification, with median failure mileage at 59,379.

Fuel System complaints: 45; 29% of 153
Crashes reported: 1
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 1
Median mileage: 59,379 mi
Related recalls: 2

Typical fuel system symptoms owners report

Owners report a strong gasoline odor filling the cabin, especially when the heat or air conditioning is running.
Some owners report the fuel odor and fuel pressure sensor issue persisted even after the vehicle was serviced under both recall campaigns.
Owners describe the engine jerking or losing power while driving uphill at around 30 MPH, later diagnosed as a fuel pump problem.
One owner reported the vehicle stalled completely while coming to a stop, resulting in a rear-end collision.
Owners report replacing the fuel pressure sensor or master sensor multiple times, sometimes with OEM and aftermarket parts, without resolving the fuel odor.

When 2011 Nissan Juke fuel system complaints were filed

First complaint Aug 9, 2011, latest Jun 4, 2026.

45 complaints filed with NHTSA from Aug 2011 to Jun 2026; peak May 2017 (3).

Fuel System recalls for the 2011 Nissan Juke

NHTSA 18V156000Mar 7, 2018Fuel System49,385 vehicles
Fuel system, gasoline
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2011-2012 Nissan Juke vehicles previously remedied under recall 12V-069. During that recall remedy, the fuel pressure sensor may not have been properly tightened, potentially causing the sensor to loosen and leak fuel.
Risk: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will tighten the fuel pressure sensor to the proper torque, free of charge. The recall began on April 24, 2018. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669.
NHTSA 12V069000Feb 24, 2012Fuel System79,275 vehicles
Fuel system, gasoline
Nissan is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 juke, infiniti qx and infiniti m vehicles. The fuel pressure sensors may not have been tightened to the correct specification. As a result, the fuel pressure sensor may loosen due to heat and vibration causing fuel to leak.
Risk: Fuel may leak from the pressure sensor, increasing the risk of a fire.
Remedy: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pressure sensors, as necessary, free of charge. The safety recall began on april 2, 2012. Owners may contact nissan customer service at 1-800-647-7261.

Fuel System complaints by Juke model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

201145 (29%)
201220 (23%)
201319 (18%)
20149 (15%)
20155 (15%)
20161 (4%)
20170 (0%)

Frequently asked questions

Why does the 2011 Nissan Juke have so many fuel system complaints?: NHTSA lists 45 Fuel System complaints for the 2011 Juke, 29% of all 153 complaints filed for the year. Most trace back to a fuel pressure sensor that was not tightened to the correct specification, which is also the subject of two recalls.
Is there a recall for the 2011 Nissan Juke fuel system?: Yes. Recall 12V069000 (2012) addressed the fuel pressure sensor torque issue, and recall 18V156000 (2018) was issued after the sensor was not properly retightened during the first recall repair. Neither recall requires drivers to stop driving or park outside.
At what mileage do fuel system problems usually show up on the 2011 Juke?: NHTSA data lists a median mileage of 59,379 at the time of the fuel system failure complaints.
Did the fuel system issue cause any crashes or injuries?: NHTSA records one crash and one injury connected to Fuel System complaints on the 2011 Juke, with no fires reported.
Do the recall repairs actually fix the fuel odor problem?: Some owners report the fuel odor returned or never went away even after dealers performed the recall repair, based on complaints filed after the 18V156000 campaign.