The 2012 Nissan Juke has 4 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 273,328 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 109 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the engine. Last updated July 5, 2026.
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.
Consequence
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.
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…
Consequence
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.
SEATS12V3280002012-07-1211,076 affected
Defect
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.
Consequence
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.
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.
Consequence
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.
Complaints by component
ENGINE
29
1injuries
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
15
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
14
POWER TRAIN
11
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
10
AIR BAGS
6
3crashes2injuries
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
6
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
5
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
2
SEATS
2
Total complaints109
What owners report
Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal
information removed.
“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 attempt. An independent mechanic was contacted. The vehicle was taken to the dealer,…”
“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. The accelerator pedal was depressed, but the vehicle failed to respond as needed. There was no warning light illuminated. The…”
“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 it would cost me”
“Srs airbag light flashes continuously. Started about 3 months ago (march 2024) took car to repair shop, stated ocs control unit and passenger occupant sensors need to be replaced. Took to a nissan dealer for 2nd opinion. Stated today they will replace ocs control unit & passenger occupant sensors.…”
“Timing chain needs replacement however the timing chain was already replaced in 2014 under nissan recall ntb14-030c campaign p4213. This car has 54,000 miles on it and has been serviced at nissan dealerships according to the nissan service schedule. There is no reason for this part to need…”
“The car smelling of burning and is not safe to drive.”
“I purchased this nissan 2012 from hyundai santa maria. It has had a problem starting consistently. There are recorded records all over the net. Simply google nissan juke push button won't start. I have already spent some money trying to figure out the issue. People have been stranded in my car…”
“I purchased this nissan 2012 from hyundai santa maria. It has had a problem starting consistently. There are recorded records all over the net. Simply google nissan juke push button won't start. I have already spent some money trying to figure out the issue. People have been stranded in my car…”
Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL,
FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2012 Nissan Juke as of
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