Recalls (4)
NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns for the 2012 Nissan Juke. Check whether yours was repaired with NHTSA's free VIN lookup ↗
Only NHTSA and your automaker know whether your specific car was repaired. PlainVIN shows every recall campaign listed for a model year, with the official text and how many cars have been fixed so far.
Check on NHTSA ↗Fuel Pressure Sensor may Loosen and Leak
- Summary
- 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.
Fuel Pressure Sensor May Leak
- Summary
- 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.
- 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.
REAR SEAT LATCH STRIKER
- Summary
- 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.
FUEL PRESSURE SENSOR MAY LEAK
- Summary
- 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.
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Owner complaints (87)
87 complaints filed with NHTSA (owner reports, not verified findings). The engine is mentioned most often.
As reported by owners in their complaints. These are reports, not NHTSA findings.
Most-reported components
| Component | Complaints | % of 87 |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 29 | 33.3% |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 15 | 17.2% |
| Electrical system | 14 | 16.1% |
| Power train | 12 | 13.8% |
| Unknown or other | 10 | 11.5% |
| Air bags | 6 | 6.9% |
| Vehicle speed control | 6 | 6.9% |
| Fuel system | 5 | 5.7% |
| Engine and engine cooling | 2 | 2.3% |
| Seats | 2 | 2.3% |
How 2012 compares with other Juke years
Best and worst Juke years →| Model year | Complaints | Recall campaigns |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 153 | 3 |
| 2012 | 87 | 4 |
| 2013 | 103 | 2 |
| 2014 | 59 | 2 |
| 2015 | 34 | 1 |
| 2016 | 28 | 1 |
| 2017 | 14 | 1 |
Counts are owner reports, not failure rates. Higher sales years tend to draw more reports. Owners are still filing reports for recent model years, so these counts will grow. Source: NHTSA ODI, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
Crash tests: 4 stars overall
Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (NCAP), 2012 Nissan Juke suv fwd, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
Fuel economy: up to 29 mpg combined
- EPA annual fuel cost
- $2,850
- CO₂ tailpipe
- 306 g/mi
- EPA class
- Small Station Wagons
What it costs you to run
Miles ÷ 29 mpg × $4.354 (EIA US average regular, week of Oct 5, 2026, all taxes included). Source: EPA · EIA.
EPA label estimates from lab tests; your mileage will vary.
Specs by configuration
| Engine · transmission | Drive | City / Hwy / Comb | EPA $/yr | CO₂ g/mi |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.6 L 4-cyl · AV-S6 CVT | Front-Wheel Drive | 27 / 32 / 29 | $2,850 | 306 |
| 1.6 L 4-cyl · AV-S6 CVT | All-Wheel Drive | 25 / 29 / 27 | $3,050 | 329 |
| 1.6 L 4-cyl · 6-speed manual | Front-Wheel Drive | 25 / 30 / 27 | $3,050 | 329 |
Source: EPA fuel economy data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026. Configurations are listed when EPA and NHTSA records match.
Looking at a 2012 Juke for sale?
Print a one-page buyer's checklist: each recall campaign with a box to tick when the seller shows proof of repair, the top complaint areas to inspect, crash stars, MPG, and a link back to this page.
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2012 Nissan Juke FAQ
How many recalls does the 2012 Nissan Juke have?
NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns: 18V156000 (fuel system), 14V683000 (fuel system), 12V328000 (seat), 12V069000 (fuel system). Use NHTSA's VIN lookup to see whether a specific car was repaired.
What are the most common 2012 Nissan Juke problems?
Owners filed 87 complaints with NHTSA. Engine (29), Fuel/propulsion system (15), Electrical system (14) are mentioned most. These are owner reports, not verified findings.
What mpg does the 2012 Nissan Juke get?
EPA rates the 1.6 L 4-cyl · AV-S6 CVT version at 27 city, 32 highway and 29 combined mpg. Other configurations are listed in the fuel economy section.
What safety rating did the 2012 Nissan Juke get?
NHTSA rated the 2012 Nissan Juke suv fwd 4 stars overall, with 3 stars frontal, 5 stars side and 4 stars rollover (15.9% rollover risk).
How does the 2012 Juke compare with other years?
Among the 2011–2017 Nissan Juke model years at least five years old, the 2017 drew the fewest complaints (14) and the 2011 the most (153). The 2012 drew 87. Counts are owner reports, not failure rates.
How this page was madeSources, processing, limits, review and changes
Data sources
- NHTSA recalls by vehicle
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - US DOT recall completion rates (data.transportation.gov)
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - NHTSA ODI owner complaints
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - NHTSA NCAP 5-Star Safety Ratings
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - EPA fuel economy data (licence confirmation pending)
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - EIA weekly retail gasoline prices
Weekly, all taxes included
Processing
- Complaints are counted per component. One complaint can list several, so component totals add up to more than the total.
- Fuel cost = miles per year ÷ EPA combined mpg × EIA weekly price for your region.
Limitations
- Complaint counts are owner reports, not verified findings or failure rates. There is no sales denominator.
- Recall campaigns are listed for the model year. Only NHTSA and the automaker know whether a specific car was repaired.
- Recent model years are still collecting reports.
Review
Data compiled automatically from the official files listed here.
Changelog
- 2026-10-06 Data refreshed from the official files.