Safety Recall NHTSA · 12V088000 Reported March 6, 2012

Fuel gauge

Q: What is recall 12V088000?

NHTSA recall 12V088000 was issued by Nissan North America, Inc. on March 6, 2012. It addresses: Fuel gauge. The recall affects approximately 8,120 vehicles , with the defect involving the N/A component.

Q: Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls . NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

Q: How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Nissan North America, Inc. · N/A · 8,120 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID

12V088000

Manufacturer Campaign

NR (Not Reported)

Manufacturer

Nissan North America, Inc.

Component

N/A

Vehicles Affected

8,120

Recall Type

Vehicle

Report Received

March 6, 2012

Defect Summary

Nissan is recalling certain model year 2003-2004 infiniti m45 vehicles manufactured from march 7, 2002, through june 3, 2004. due to a circuit board failure, the fuel gauge may read a fuel level higher than actually exists. as a result, the vehicle may run out of gas without notice.

Safety Consequence

The vehicle may stall without warning, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action

Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will modify the circuit board free of charge. The safety recall began on april 27, 2012. owners may contact nissan customer service at 1-800-647-7261.

What you should do

Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
Contact an authorized Nissan North America, Inc. dealer and reference recall ID 12V088000 or campaign NR (Not Reported).
Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.

View Official NHTSA Notice →

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FAQ: Recall 12V088000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 12V088000?

NHTSA recall 12V088000 was issued by Nissan North America, Inc. on March 6, 2012. It addresses: Fuel gauge. The recall affects approximately 8,120 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Nissan North America, Inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 12V088000 or the manufacturer campaign number NR (Not Reported). Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.