2012 Nissan Versa Fuel System Problems
NHTSA lists 15 Fuel System complaints for the 2012 Nissan Versa, 3% of the year's 486 total complaints, with a median failure mileage of 67,000. No related recalls are listed for this component.
- Fuel System complaints
- 15
- 3% of 486
- Crashes reported
- 0
- Fires reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Median mileage
- 67,000 mi
- Related recalls
- 0
Typical fuel system symptoms owners report
- Owners report fuel leaking from the vehicle when filling the tank or while driving around curves.
- Some describe premature fuel pump failure, with one owner replacing the pump a second time within about three years.
- Others report the vehicle stalling or losing acceleration at highway speed, sometimes with a flickering fuel warning light even though fuel remained in the tank.
- Several complaints describe a fuel smell entering the cabin along with stalling around 40 mph.
- One owner reported a burnt fuse tied to the fuel pump causing sudden loss of power while driving, occurring twice within about a year.
- One complaint links stalling in reverse to a fuel pump that needed replacement, with the vehicle unable to restart for about two hours.
When 2012 Nissan Versa fuel system complaints were filed
First complaint Jun 30, 2013, latest Oct 19, 2021.
Fuel System recalls for the 2012 Nissan Versa
No safety recalls on record for this model year.
Fuel System complaints by Versa 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 problems on the 2012 Nissan Versa?
- NHTSA lists 15 Fuel System complaints for the 2012 Versa, which is 3% of that year's 486 total complaints.
- Is there a recall for fuel system issues on the 2012 Nissan Versa?
- No related recalls are listed in NHTSA data for this component on the 2012 Versa.
- At what mileage do fuel system problems tend to show up?
- The median mileage at failure for fuel system complaints on the 2012 Versa is 67,000 miles.
- What kind of fuel system problems do owners report on the 2012 Versa?
- Owners report fuel leaks while fueling or driving, premature fuel pump failures, stalling with fuel odor, and a burnt fuse linked to the fuel pump causing power loss.
- Did fuel system complaints cause any crashes or fires in 2012 Versa data?
- NHTSA data for this component and year lists 0 crashes and 0 fires.