Nissan Qashqai Recall R/2012/038: Fuel May Leak, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 3 Apr 2012
- Launched
- 796
- vehicles in the UK
- PG2B5
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Nissan recalled Qashqai vehicles built between 5 September 2011 and 5 January 2012. The fuel filter hose connector may not be fully connected to the fuel filter. The dealer will inspect the fuel filter hose connector. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The fuel filter hose connector may not be fully connected to the fuel filter. If the vehicle continues to be driven in this condition a fuel leak may occur or in extreme conditions the engine may stall.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: FUEL MAY LEAK Defect: The fuel filter hose connector may not be fully connected to the fuel filter. If the vehicle continues to be driven in this condition a fuel leak may occur or in extreme conditions the engine may stall. Remedy: Recall all affected vehicles and inspect the fuel filter hose connector. If found to be faulty carry out remedial work.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: fuel may leak.
The Fix
The dealer will inspect the fuel filter hose connector.
Are You Affected?
Qashqai built between 5 September 2011 and 5 January 2012 may be included. Nissan estimates 796 vehicles in the UK. Enter your registration to check, then confirm by VIN with Nissan, because not every car in the date range may be included.
Which Car Is It?
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What To Do Now
- Check your car by registration above, then by VIN with Nissan.
- Book with any franchised Nissan dealer, quoting the campaign code PG2B5 or the DVSA reference R/2012/038. See how to get a Nissan recall fixed.
- Follow the letter's instructions until the repair is done. See can you drive a car with a recall?.
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This is one of 162 Nissan recalls in DVSA’s data. The Nissan recall launched before it was R/2012/024 on 3 Apr 2012, for fuel may leak. The one launched after it was R/2012/103 on 24 Sep 2012, for possible loss of steering. You can also see every Nissan recall, all recalls launched in 2012 and fuel leak recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2012/038, launched 3 April 2012. Data updated 15 October 2026. How we grade urgency.
Sources
- The Code does not itself say repairs are free. GOV.UK guidance says "You will not usually have to pay for any repairs or parts under a safety recall." gov.uk Checked 15 Oct 2026.