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Recalls & complaints · NHTSA data

2012 Nissan Juke recalls

Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2012 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.

Recall campaigns
4
Park-it warnings
0
Complaints
87
Latest campaign
Mar 7, 2018

Recall summary by component4

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h
ComponentCampaignsLatestCampaign IDs
Fuel system, gasoline3Mar 7, 2018
18V15600014V68300012V069000
Seats1Jul 12, 2012
12V328000

Safety recalls4

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h
0Park-it warnings
0Fixable over the air
Mar 7, 2018Latest campaign
Mar 7, 201818V156000

Fuel system, gasoline

A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.

DetailsHide details for campaign 18V156000
What's wrong
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.
Campaign
NHTSA 18V156000 · Mar 7, 2018
Nov 28, 201414V683000

Fuel system, gasoline

A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source could cause a vehicle fire.

DetailsHide details for campaign 14V683000
What's wrong
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.
Campaign
NHTSA 14V683000 · Nov 28, 2014
Jul 12, 201212V328000

Seats

IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THE REAR SEAT BACK MAY NOT BE SECURED, INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURY TO THE REAR SEAT OCCUPANTS.

DetailsHide details for campaign 12V328000
What's wrong
NISSAN IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2012 JUKE VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM FEBRUARY 3, 2012, THROUGH MAY 26, 2012. DUE TO AN INCOMPLETE WELD PENETRATION, THE REAR SEAT BACK STRIKER MAY PARTIALLY SEPARATE IN A CRASH.
Risk
IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THE REAR SEAT BACK MAY NOT BE SECURED, INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURY TO THE REAR SEAT OCCUPANTS.
Remedy
NISSAN WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE AFFECTED SEAT BACK STRIKERS, FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 20, 2012. OWNERS MAY CONTACT NISSAN CUSTOMER SERVICE AT 1-800-647-7261.
Campaign
NHTSA 12V328000 · Jul 12, 2012
Feb 24, 201212V069000

Fuel system, gasoline

FUEL MAY LEAK FROM THE PRESSURE SENSOR, INCREASING THE RISK OF A FIRE.

DetailsHide details for campaign 12V069000
What's wrong
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.
Campaign
NHTSA 12V069000 · Feb 24, 2012
To see whether a recall is still open on your car, enter the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Nissan recall lookup. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer (federal law; see limits).

Owner complaints by component87

NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h
87Complaints filed
4Involving a crash
0Involving a fire
5Injuries reported
ComponentShareComplaints%CrashesFiresInjuries
Engine2933001
Fuel/propulsion system1517000
Electrical system1416000
Power train1214000
Unknown or other1011000
Air bags67302
Vehicle speed control67000
Fuel system56000
Gasoline56000
Suspension22000
Service brakes22101
Seats22000
Engine and engine cooling22000
Steering11000
Visibility11001

2 more components with fewer complaints not shown. An owner can tag several components, so percentages add up to more than 100. Complaints are unverified owner reports, de-duplicated by NHTSA ODI number.

Latest reports

  • Engine

    “The contact owns a 2012 Nissan Juke. The contact stated that while driving approximately 30 MPH, the vehicle lost motive power and decelerated to approximately 5 MPH.”

    Filed 10/23/2025 · ODI 11695304
  • Fuel system

    “The contact owns a 2012 Nissan Juke. The contact stated that while attempting the start the vehicle, the vehicle failed to respond as intended twice, and then the vehicle turned off independently after the third…”

    Filed 08/07/2025 · ODI 11679099
  • Engine

    “It jump time I see that they had issue before I brought it that they replace timming chain before seem that the chain stretched cause it to lose oil flooding out on chain cause it to Jump time this is how much they said…”

    Filed 07/07/2025 · ODI 11671542

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2012 Nissan Juke recall questions

How many recalls does the 2012 Nissan Juke have?

NHTSA lists 4 safety recall campaigns for the 2012 Nissan Juke. The most recent, 18V156000 (reported March 7, 2018), concerns fuel system, gasoline. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.

What are the 2012 Nissan Juke recalls for?

The largest group is fuel system, gasoline, with 3 campaigns. Others: seats (1). Each campaign below lists the defect, the risk and the free remedy.

What is the most common complaint about the 2012 Nissan Juke?

Engine is the most-reported component, named in 29 complaints out of 87 filed with NHTSA (33%). Across all complaints, owners reported 4 crashs and 0 fires. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

How do I check if a recall is open on my 2012 Nissan Juke?

Enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Nissan recall lookup. That shows campaigns still unrepaired on that exact car. Safety recall repairs are free at a franchised Nissan dealer.

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