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2013 Nissan Juke Fuel System Problems

Owners filed 19 fuel system complaints for the 2013 Nissan Juke, 18% of its 103 total complaints, with 3 fires reported and a median failure mileage of 68,576. Nissan recall 14V683000 covers a fuel pressure sensor issue tied to leaks, but several owners report the problem recurring even after the fix.

Fuel System complaints
19
18% of 103
Crashes reported
0
Fires reported
3
Injuries reported
0
Median mileage
68,577 mi
Related recalls
1

Typical fuel system symptoms owners report

  • Owners report a strong fuel odor inside the cabin, often noticed through the air vents when the air conditioning or windows are used.
  • Some describe visible fuel leaking underneath the front end of the vehicle onto the ground, accompanied by a fast-dropping fuel gauge reading.
  • A few complaints describe sudden deceleration, backfiring, and black smoke or sparks from the engine area while driving, with at least one fire reported.
  • Several owners state the fuel pressure sensor recall (14V683000) was performed but the fuel odor or leak returned afterward.
  • Owners report the fuel smell recurring even after dealer visits, with some dealers unable to duplicate or diagnose the issue on the first attempt.

When 2013 Nissan Juke fuel system complaints were filed

First complaint Feb 25, 2015, latest Aug 26, 2026.

2013 Nissan Juke fuel system complaints: complaints filed per month2Feb 2015Feb 2018Jun 2019May 2021Apr 2024Apr 2026
19 complaints filed with NHTSA from Feb 2015 to Aug 2026; peak Apr 2019 (2).

Fuel System recalls for the 2013 Nissan Juke

  1. 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.

Fuel System complaints by Juke model year

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

  1. 201145 (29%)
  2. 201220 (23%)
  3. 201319 (18%)
  4. 20149 (15%)
  5. 20155 (15%)
  6. 20161 (4%)
  7. 20170 (0%)

Frequently asked questions

How many fuel system complaints does the 2013 Nissan Juke have?
NHTSA lists 19 fuel system complaints for the 2013 Nissan Juke, which is 18% of its 103 total complaints for the model year.
Is there a recall for the 2013 Nissan Juke fuel system?
Yes. Recall 14V683000 covers fuel pressure sensors on the 2013 Juke; Nissan dealers re-torque the sensors free of charge.
Did the fuel system problem cause any fires or crashes?
NHTSA data shows 3 fires and 0 crashes and 0 injuries linked to fuel system complaints on the 2013 Juke.
At what mileage do fuel system problems usually show up?
The median mileage at failure for fuel system complaints on the 2013 Juke is 68,576 miles.
Did the recall fix the fuel leak issue for all owners?
Some owners report the fuel odor or leak recurred even after the fuel pressure sensor recall repair was completed.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.