Recently a strong gas smell in cabin after starting engine for the third time. After noticing the smell of gasoline a faulty fuel pressure sensor was serviced 12/2/2015. No charge at Puente Hills Nissan. Smell of gasoline again. $782.56 paid to Cerritos Nissan on 1/25/19. Although 2012 Nissan Jukes had a factory recall due to gasoline smell, I was told that my VIN number was not included.
2012 Nissan Juke: gas smell in the cabin
10 of the 87 complaints about the 2012 Nissan Juke describe gas smell in the cabin.
- owner complaints
- 10
- of this car's complaints
- 11%
- typical mileage
- 50,000
- recalls
- 3
Is there a fix? There are 3 recalls for this area of the car. See below
Gas smell in the cabin by model year
What owners say
2012 nissan juke has a very strong gasoline odor whenever the car is started. The odor dissipates while on the road, but if the vehicle is parked for any length of time and then re-started, the odor returns. This began a few months ago, but was very intermittent initially. Now it is very frequent.
Small drops of fuel under the vehicle were spotted and when the AC/heat is turned on there is a strong smell of fuel that enters the cabin. This happens at initial start up after sitting for several hours. The odor has been ongoing for about a year, when I took the vehicle in to the dealer they said my VIN was not included in any recall campaign and told me some turbo models do that. The drops of fuel was recently.
I had a gas/exhaust smell coming into my cabin of vehicle and from my the outside of my vehicle. I took to my mechanic, where he confirmed that there was a gas leak and that nissan had recalls on my type of vehicle for this reason. Told me to take to nissan dealer for recall repairs. There were two recall id#: r1201 and r1418. The dealership said my VIN# didn't have a recall, despite the confirmation from my mechanic that there was a leak. I called national consumer affairs dept nissan north america, talked with akash #7319300, case # 29075850, where I was told nothing is wrong with my vehicle and that I should have it fixed at my cost. It didn't have a recall, even after explaining everything. This is a safety issue and there are recalls for this, but they will not look or fix my vehicle under the recall. If my type of vehicle has not 1 but 2 recalls on it for this issue, how is it possible that my vehicle is not one of them? The recall states on the attached documents, "if you notice a fuel smell in the cabin of your vehicle, please bring your vehicle into a nissan dealer for repairs as soon as possible." I did this and they wouldn't fix it.
Strong gas odor in car coming from air vents fuel pressure regulator was re torque under a recall. No visible leak gas odor under the hood also.strong odor under hood. Nissan will not cover they say they already repaired part alone is$ 800.00 and wont even look at it with out charging me had it independently verified bye a qualified mechanic.
Noticed gasoline smell in car; smell got progressively worse. Fuel found leaking under car. Car taken to mechanic. Mechanic investigated leak and nissan juke recalls. Mechanic found fuel leak under intake -see recall 14v683. Nissan says not covered by recall. Intake removed and found the fuel pressure sensor not adequately torqued. Touched with wrench an spewed fuel. Then turned off by hand. Matches the symptoms of the recall exactly.
My 2012 nissan juke would not accelerate above 75 MPH, despite the gas pedal being completely pressed down ("pedal to the metal"). A distinct smell of gasoline was noticed in the cabin. I took my juke to a mechanic, who said the problem was fuel leaking through the fuel pressure sensor. Though there is currently a recall campaign for some 2012-2014 nissan jukes (reference the federal safety agency 14v683000), my specific VIN was not included. I request that this recall be investigated and expanded. A fuel pressure sensor is not something that would be within the expected regular maintenance of any vehicle, and is very likely a defect stemming from manufacturing. Communication attempts with nissan north america have been rather disappointing. This is a known issue with many of the nissan juke vehicles, but nissan north america is not willing to provide any repairs for my vehicle.
Noticed a fuel / gas smell in cabin , especially while car was standing still with engine running.
When turning on the air conditioning in the car after engine startup a very strong smell of gas enters the vehicle cabin. The fumes are very strong and unmistakable. This does not happen every time but happens often enough to be a concern. This started I would say within the past 4-6 months, not sure exactly when. Did not take the vehicle to the dealership for concern, was waiting for an oil change interval to come up. I told the dealership about the issue when I took the vehicle for a timing chain replacement tsb. The dealership (weston nissan in davie, florida) has said that they could not duplicate the problem. Gas smell/fumes entering the vehicle compartment is a safety/health issue especially when you have a child inside.
When I turn on my AC gas fumes come out. A very strong smell of gas. It only last a couple of minutes but it happens at least once a week.
Related recalls
Fuel system, gasoline
- What is 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.
Recall number 18V156000 · Recall details
Fuel system, gasoline
- What is 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.
Recall number 14V683000 · Recall details
Fuel system, gasoline
- What is 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.
Recall number 12V069000 · Recall details
Questions about the 2012 Nissan Juke fuel smell
Is gas smell in the cabin a common problem on the 2012 Nissan Juke?
10 of 87 owner complaints about the 2012 Nissan Juke (11%) mention gas smell in the cabin. The model year with the most reports is 2011.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 2012 Nissan Juke?
There are 3 recalls and 0 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
Other symptoms on the 2012 Nissan Juke
Check engine light 6Fuel leak 6Stalling 6CVT failure 5Won't start 5
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