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2013 Nissan Sentra fuel system problems

The 2013 Nissan Sentra has 37 fuel system complaints filed with NHTSA — 4% of the year's total, and up sharply from the prior model year.

37

Fuel System complaints

4%

Share of year

0

Crash-involved

1

Related recalls

Fuel System complaints by year

Related recalls

13V068000Fuel SystemMarch 1, 2013 · 392 units

Defect

Nissan is recalling certain model year 2013 Sentra vehicles manufactured from September 11, 2012, through October 4, 2012. Some fuel tank assemblies were not properly sealed during the manufacturing process. As a result, a small amount of gasoline may leak from the tank when it is full.

Consequence

A gasoline leak in the presence of an ignition source may lead to a vehicle fire.

Remedy

Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel tanks as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on April 1, 2013. Owners may contact Nissan Customer Service at 1-800-647-7261.

Common questions

How many fuel system complaints does the 2013 Nissan Sentra have?

NHTSA has 37 complaints about the 2013 Nissan Sentra fuel system — 4% of all complaints filed for that model year.

Are there recalls for the 2013 Nissan Sentra fuel system?

Yes — 1 NHTSA recall campaign for this model year is tied to the fuel system: 13V068000.

Related

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.