Nissan Juke 2012 Fuel Leak Recall: Fire Risk
Nissan recalls 2011-2012 Juke models with potential fuel leaks that could cause fire if near ignition sources. Owners must have fuel pressure sensor tightened by dealers.
Use caution until it’s fixed
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.
What happened, in plain English
Nissan is recalling certain 2011-2012 Juke vehicles that may have a loose fuel pressure sensor causing fuel leaks. This could lead to fire if near an ignition source, so dealers will fix it for free. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1251978-nissan-juke-2012-fuel-leak-recall-fire-risk.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1251978-nissan-juke-2012-fuel-leak-recall-fire-risk · Updated October 6, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #18V156000
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“Nissan Juke 2012 Fuel Leak Recall: Fire Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated October 6, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1251978-nissan-juke-2012-fuel-leak-recall-fire-risk. Based on NHTSA recall #18V156000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=18V156000).
Why it’s dangerous
A loose fuel pressure sensor can leak fuel. If this fuel leaks near an ignition source like a spark or flame, it could ignite and cause a fire.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2011-2012 Nissan Juke vehicles previously fixed under recall 12V-069 are affected. Drivers who use the vehicle in areas with potential ignition sources face higher fire risk.
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your 2011-2012 Nissan Juke was previously fixed under recall 12V-069. The recall began on April 24, 2018, and Nissan will notify owners.
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What to do — step by step
Contact Nissan Customer Service
Call 1-800-867-7669 to get the recall notification and schedule a repair.
Have Fuel Sensor Tightened
Dealers will tighten the fuel pressure sensor to the proper torque for free.
What NHTSA says to do
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.
How this recall unfolded
Recall timeline
2 dated steps over 2 months.
- Recall began
- NHTSA received the defect report
Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.
Questions people ask
Is there a deadline for fixing this?
No specific deadline is mentioned; Nissan will notify owners and dealers will fix it as needed.
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Where this comes from
The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official NHTSA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
- Official source: NHTSA Recall #18V156000 (July 3, 2018)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 6, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the NHTSA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
- GovInfoNow is an independent service and is not a government agency. We republish official NHTSA recall data; we don’t issue, amend or administer recalls.