2013 Nissan Sentra Fuel System Problems
NHTSA lists 37 Fuel System complaints for the 2013 Nissan Sentra, 6% of its 638 total complaints, with a median failure mileage of 63,874.5. A related recall (13V068000) covers improperly sealed fuel tanks on some 2013 Sentras built between September and October 2012.
- Fuel System complaints
- 37
- 6% of 638
- Crashes reported
- 0
- Fires reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Median mileage
- 63,875 mi
- Related recalls
- 1
Typical fuel system symptoms owners report
- Vehicles lose acceleration or stall unexpectedly at highway speed, sometimes traced to a faulty fuel pump.
- Some owners report sudden stalling at lower speeds, such as around 30 mph, requiring the car to be pushed off the road.
- Fuel gauges have been reported as inaccurate, showing empty shortly after a full tank.
- Owners describe check engine lights tied to mass air flow sensor codes, with some sensors replaced more than once.
- Some owners report fuel leakage from the tank seals when the tank is full, describing it as a known issue on these vehicles.
When 2013 Nissan Sentra fuel system complaints were filed
First complaint Dec 9, 2013, latest Dec 22, 2025.
Fuel System recalls for the 2013 Nissan Sentra
- NHTSA 13V068000Mar 1, 2013Fuel System392 vehicles
Fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly
Nissan is recalling certain model year 2013 Sentra vehicles manufactured from September 11, 2012, through October 4, 2012. Some fuel tank assemblies were not properly sealed during the manufacturing process. As a result, a small amount of gasoline may leak from the tank when it is full.
Risk: A gasoline leak in the presence of an ignition source may lead to a vehicle fire.
Remedy: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel tanks as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on April 1, 2013. Owners may contact Nissan Customer Service at 1-800-647-7261.
Fuel System complaints by Sentra 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 2013 Nissan Sentra?
- NHTSA lists 37 Fuel System complaints for the 2013 Sentra, which is 6% of the 638 total complaints filed for this model year.
- Is there a fuel system recall for the 2013 Nissan Sentra?
- Yes. Recall 13V068000 covers 2013 Sentra vehicles built between September 11, 2012 and October 4, 2012, where fuel tank assemblies were not properly sealed during manufacturing. Nissan replaces the fuel tank free of charge.
- At what mileage do fuel system problems typically show up?
- NHTSA data shows a median mileage of 63,874.5 at the time of failure for fuel system complaints on this model year.
- What kind of fuel system failures do owners report?
- Owners report stalling and loss of acceleration linked to fuel pump failure, inaccurate fuel gauge readings, mass air flow sensor check engine lights, and fuel tank leakage tied to the sealing recall.
- Did the fuel system issue cause any crashes or fires?
- NHTSA records show 0 crashes and 0 fires associated with these 37 fuel system complaints.