Nissan Versa fuel smell problems

Filed Feb 26, 2026 · Fuel system · TX

Unknown: overwhelming smell of fuel (fumes) inside the cabin. Dealer "repaired" the issue when newer. Car has same issue again but the Dealer has NO records of what was done to fix the problem. Exposed to these fumes cannot be good for driver nor passengers.

Filed Feb 3, 2018 · Acceleration, Engine · CA

The car dosent accelarate properly trans feels like it slips axles make noise after being checked and gas smell tje car turn off wjen running my tire popped after being checked

Filed Aug 7, 2017 · Fuel system, Transmission · 21,330 miles · NV

Tl* the contact owns a 2015 nissan versa. While driving approximately 35 MPH, the vehicle shut off without warning. The vehicle was able to be restarted. The contact smelled a fuel odor and heard a loud knocking noise when the vehicle was placed in drive. The vehicle was taken to the dealer (autonation nissan in las vegas, nevada). The contact was informed that the manufacturer advised vehicle owners to switch to a higher grade of fuel when such failure was experienced. Another technician at the same dealer was unable to duplicate the failure, but reprogrammed the computer system. The contact stated that while driving home, the vehicle felt like it was in neutral. The vehicle was turned off and restarted. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated that nothing could be done to assist if the dealer was unable to duplicate the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 21,330. Updated 11/02/17*lj

Filed Oct 25, 2016 · Fuel system · 22,000 miles · AZ

Vehicle is a 2015 nissan versa sv sedan vehicle fills with either exhaust fumes or gas fumes after long operation and driving. Vehicle will smell so strong that the passengers may be light headed or sick. Vehicle experiences issues always in high heat situations. Danger to anyone in it. Unknown component failures vehicle was assessed 4 times by 2 dealers and has not been able to reproduce issue during use.

Filed Sep 22, 2016 · Acceleration, Airbags · 47,000 miles · NJ

Tl* the contact owns a 2013 nissan versa. While driving various speeds, the cruise control activated independently. The vehicle was driven to the contact's residence and parked overnight. Upon attempting to start the vehicle, it failed to start. An independent mechanic and dealer diagnosed the vehicle and stated that the fuel pump failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 47,000. The consumer also stated the air bag light illuminated and the vehicle continued to smell of gas, after the fuel pump was replaced. Also, the RPM fluctuated between 1500 to 3500 and the tire pressure light illuminated. Updated 10/13/16.

Filed Aug 23, 2016 · Fuel system · 46,000 miles · CA

My versa suddenly quit running while it was stationary a traffic signal. The vehicle would not restart, and there was no smell of fuel associated with the restarting process. I had the vehicle towed to pep boys auto repair shop, and they diagnosed the fuel pump and the power supply fuses for the fuel pump as the causes. The vehicle had 46,000 miles exactly. If this had occurred on a freeway, or in the middle of nowhere, the hazards would have been considerable..

Filed May 8, 2016 · 840,000 miles · NJ

Exhaust system, rear muffler, poor weld at flange: virtually no rust or corrosion but weld bead separated from flange causing muffler to shake and move around and could possibly separate and fall off vehicle. Also, the loose joint causes exhaust fumes to not all go out the tailpipe tip; which could be dangerous.

Filed Dec 2, 2015 · Fuel system, Suspension · 120,000 miles · IL

Exhaust system has been diagnosed with 2 separate failures requiring a weld job in order to repair. I have completed one at the cost of $200 and the second weld estimate is priced at $200. Both instances came on suddenly and without other warning. Exhaust smell occurs when car first starts and disapates after driving several miles. Each occurred at separate times. Both front ball joints have been noted by my mechanic as being looser and indicates needing replacement in the near future in order to avoid potentially fatal collision or significant additional damage to transmission, steering, etc., systems.

Filed May 27, 2015 · Electrical, Fuel system · 98,000 miles · IL

Check engine light came on, code was for a small evap leak, noticed smell of gas fumes inside the passenger cabin. Independent mechanic found and showed me a cracked fuel pump housing, additionally the electrical connection was black on the leftmost pin, evidence of arcing (sparking) from a short/poor connection between contacts.

Filed Sep 25, 2014 · Fuel system · 110,000 miles · PA

When the gas tank is completely full, the vehicle has a bad smell of gasoline. After driving for fifty miles, the smell dissipates. I took the nissan versa 2007 to hanover nissan and they informed me that it is the fuel pump. I have done research on the issue and have noticed that it is a relatively common issue on various nissans. However, nissan refuses to acknowledge the problem and does not issue any recalls or service bulletins since it costs $800 - $1,000 at a nissan dealership. They just want to make money so they will not issue an service bulletins regarding the faulty fuel pumps.