2012 Nissan Juke Fuel System Problems
NHTSA lists 20 fuel system complaints for the 2012 Nissan Juke, 23% of its 87 total complaints, with a median failure mileage of 57,000. Three related recalls (12V069000, 14V683000, 18V156000) cover an improperly torqued fuel pressure sensor tied to fuel odor and leaks.
- Fuel System complaints
- 20
- 23% of 87
- Crashes reported
- 0
- Fires reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Median mileage
- 57,000 mi
- Related recalls
- 3
Typical fuel system symptoms owners report
- Owners report a gasoline odor inside the cabin, often noticed at startup or while idling with the engine running.
- Several complaints describe fuel visibly leaking from under the vehicle near the intake, traced to the fuel pressure sensor.
- Multiple owners say dealers told them their VIN was not covered by the fuel pressure sensor recalls despite showing the same symptoms.
- One owner reported the vehicle would not accelerate above 75 mph while also smelling fuel in the cabin.
- A few complaints describe the fuel pressure sensor being replaced or re-torqued but the leak or odor recurring afterward.
When 2012 Nissan Juke fuel system complaints were filed
First complaint May 8, 2014, latest Aug 7, 2025.
Fuel System recalls for the 2012 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 14V683000Nov 28, 2014Fuel System133,592 vehicles
Fuel system, gasoline
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2012-2014 Nissan Juke, 2012-2013 Infiniti M56, QX56, and 2014-2015 Infiniti Q70 (V8 engine vehicles only), and QX80 vehicles. The fuel pressure sensors may not have been sufficiently tightened during production. As a result, the fuel pressure sensor may loosen with vehicle usage and cause a fuel leak.
Risk: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source could cause a vehicle fire.
Remedy: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will re-torque the fuel pressure sensors free of charge. The recall began on January 25, 2015. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-647-7261.
- 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.
Frequently asked questions
- How common are fuel system complaints on the 2012 Nissan Juke?
- NHTSA lists 20 fuel system complaints for the 2012 Juke, which is 23% of the 87 total complaints filed for that model year.
- Is there a recall for the 2012 Nissan Juke fuel system?
- Yes. Three recalls—12V069000, 14V683000, and 18V156000—address the fuel pressure sensor not being tightened to the correct torque, which can lead to fuel leaking or a fuel odor.
- At what mileage do fuel system problems typically show up?
- The median mileage at failure for fuel system complaints on the 2012 Juke is 57,000 miles.
- Did the fuel system issue cause any fires or crashes?
- NHTSA data shows zero fires, zero crashes, and zero injuries reported among the fuel system complaints for the 2012 Juke.
- Why do some owners say their Juke wasn't covered by the recall?
- Several complaint narratives state dealers told owners their VIN was excluded from the fuel pressure sensor recalls even though they reported the same fuel odor or leak symptoms.