2012 Nissan Quest recalls and problems

1 recall and 93 owner complaints on file with NHTSA for the 2012 Nissan Quest.

1
recalls
93
owner complaints
5
complaints mentioning a crash
2
mentioning a fire

Recalls apply to specific production ranges. To see whether a particular car still has an open recall, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for safety recalls are free at authorised dealers.

2012 Nissan Quest recalls

Fuel system, gasoline · Electrical system: software

NHTSA campaign 12V076000 · reported February 29, 2012 · NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC. · 23,531 vehicles potentially affected

The problem
Nissan is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 nissan quest vehicles, manufactured from july 29, 2010, through february 21, 2012. Due to software programming, while driving at slow speeds or idling on a decline with ¼ tank fuel or less, there may be an insufficient supply of fuel to the engine. As a result, the engine may stall.
The risk
Vehicle stalling could increase the risk of a crash.
The fix
Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the fuel pump control module, free of charge. The safety recall began on april 2, 2012. Owners may contact nissan customer service at 1-800-647-7261.

Most reported problems

Areas named in owner complaints to NHTSA. One complaint can name several areas.

What owners report

Recent complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. These are unverified accounts from owners, not findings.

Nov 22, 2025 · Engine

I purchased the van and noticed that at times it would suddenly de-accelerate and drop from whatever speed im doing and refuse to speed up even if I press the gas peddle to the floor. Id come up to a stop sign and stop, then at times it wouldnt accelerate, even with the peddle to the floor, it would barely move…

Dec 8, 2024 · Engine

My van is not accelerating properly, it seems to idle out and does not go over 20 mph it idles on acceleration decline. i could not get out of way fast enough if traffic was busy.

Jun 10, 2024 · Power train

The CVT transmission on this vehicle has failed. The vehicle is jerking and and stalls while driving. If I'm at a light stopped and the light changes to go, the vehicle won't move unless I put my foot all the way down on the accelerator then it Jenks and starts to move. I took it to Sheridan Nissan in Delaware, and…

May 22, 2024 · Service brakes

Have fixed myself Ac compressor kit about 97,051miles on […], maf sensor, two vvt solenoids having driven it 20,000 miles in five years trying to rid light. Nov 2019 purchased at 94,719 miles. Roberts nissan of manchester, tn checked and serviced on […] at 95,186 milles in excellent condition. Light will not stay off…

Aug 23, 2023 · Service brakes · 50,000 miles · crash reported

The contact owed a 2012 Nissan Quest. The contact stated while shifting the vehicle into reverse, the vehicle launched forward at high speed without any warning. The contact pressed on the brake pedal, but it failed to stop the vehicle, causing the contact to loss control and drive into a ditch and crashing a tree…

Quest model years compared

YearRecallsComplaintsCrashesFires
2009 22221
2011 16620
2012 19352
2013 01800
2014 01801
2015 01200

Across all years, the 2004 Quest has the most complaints (445). All Nissan Quest years →

Questions

Does the 2012 Nissan Quest have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2012 Nissan Quest, the most recent reported on February 29, 2012 (Fuel system, gasoline, Electrical system: software). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common problems with the 2012 Nissan Quest?
Owners have filed 93 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is power train (28 complaints), followed by electrical system (18).
How many 2012 Nissan Quest complaints mention a crash or fire?
5 of 93 complaints report a crash and 2 a fire; 3 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint data, updated October 27, 2026. Latest complaint received November 22, 2025.