2012 Nissan Juke recalls
Problem: 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.
Fix: 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.
49,385 units potentially affected · Full recall details →
Problem: 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.
Fix: 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.
133,592 units potentially affected · Full recall details →
Seats · NHTSA 12V328000 · Jul 12, 2012
Problem: 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.
Fix: 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.
11,076 units potentially affected · Full recall details →
Problem: 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.
Fix: 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.
79,275 units potentially affected · Full recall details →
Latest owner complaints
Engine · Oct 23, 2025 · 75,000 miles · CT
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 contact stated that the failure was intermittent but recurred at various speeds. The…
Fuel System, Gasoline · Aug 7, 2025 · 106,000 miles · AK
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, but was not diagnosed. The vehicle was then taken to an independent mechanic,…
Engine · Jul 7, 2025 · NC
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
Air Bags · Jun 10, 2024 · TX
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. Is this something that could be covered by a recall event?
Unknown or Other · Dec 5, 2023 · WA
I have a 2012 Nissan Juke and every one of the door lock actuators has had to be replaced. The problems started early on, but the door locks intermittently fail when using the key fob or external door button. Using the internal door lock button is more likely to work even when the key fob and external button fail. Because the failures are intermittent, it is hard to get this…
Power Train · Dec 5, 2023 · WA
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 replacing again after so few miles unless the Nissan part was bad, there is an…
Fuel/Propulsion System · Dec 2, 2023 · TX
The car smelling of burning and is not safe to drive.
Suspension · Sep 25, 2023 · OH
Sept 2022 i bought my 2012 Nissan Juke from Jeff Wylerâs Nissan King AutoMall. April 23 the left, lower ball joint/axle (drivers side) broke. Needed fixed. Almost $2,000. I specifically asked them to check right sided ball joint/axle. Oh itâs fine. We checked it out and itâs all good. Less than 3 months later-the right sided axle and ball joint broke. It only took over 6…
Steering · Sep 25, 2023 · OH
Sept 2022 i bought my 2012 Nissan Juke from Jeff Wylerâs Nissan King AutoMall. April 23 the left, lower ball joint/axle (drivers side) broke. Needed fixed. Almost $2,000. I specifically asked them to check right sided ball joint/axle. Oh itâs fine. We checked it out and itâs all good. Less than 3 months later-the right sided axle and ball joint broke. It only took over 6…
Unknown or Other · Sep 25, 2023 · OH
Sept 2022 i bought my 2012 Nissan Juke from Jeff Wylerâs Nissan King AutoMall. April 23 the left, lower ball joint/axle (drivers side) broke. Needed fixed. Almost $2,000. I specifically asked them to check right sided ball joint/axle. Oh itâs fine. We checked it out and itâs all good. Less than 3 months later-the right sided axle and ball joint broke. It only took over 6…
Electrical System · Sep 3, 2023 · CA
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 Calling triple A. It drains the batteries which are $250 each. Nissan indicates that…
Unknown or Other · Sep 3, 2023 · CA
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 Calling triple A. It drains the batteries which are $250 each. Nissan indicates that…
Frequently asked questions
Does the 2012 Nissan Juke have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 4 safety recalls covering the 2012 Nissan Juke, the most recent one (18V156000) for fuel system, gasoline. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
What are the most common problems with the 2012 Nissan Juke?
Based on 87 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most reported areas are engine (29), fuel/propulsion system (15), electrical system (14).
Have there been crashes or injuries linked to the 2012 Nissan Juke?
Owners reported 4 crashes, 0 fires, 5 injuries and 0 deaths in complaints to NHTSA. These are unverified owner reports, not findings of fault.