Model year guide

2012 Nissan NV

Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 2012 Nissan NV is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 39 on record.

2012 Nissan NV — representative photo
Representative photo · via Wikimedia Commons

2012 Nissan NV at a glance

Safety recalls4
Typical price$13,989

Included: that car's specs and build sheet, model-year recall campaigns and a fair price.

2012 Nissan NV recalls 4

Air Bags:frontal:driver Side:inflator Module NHTSA Campaign #20V188000 · 30/03/2020

Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2012-2017 NV Cargo and NV Passenger Van, 2013-2015 Titan and Armada and 2011-2012 Infiniti QX56 vehicles. Due to a manufacturing issue, the air bag inflator may not function properly or may rupture during deployment.

Fix: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front driver air bag inflators, free of charge. The recall began May 7, 2020. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669 or Infiniti customer service at 1-800-662-6200.

Power Train:automatic Transmission:lever And Linkage:column Shift NHTSA Campaign #13V095000 · 15/03/2013

Nissan is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 NV vehicles manufactured from December 20, 2010, through January 4, 2013 and are equipped with steering column-mounted transmission shift levers. The transmission lever gear selector plate lock clip may have been installed incorrectly. As a result, normal road vibration may cause the gear position indicator to not match the gear shift lever position.

Fix: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will correct the installation of the transmission lever gear selector plate lock clip, free of charge. The recall began on April 15, 2013. Owners may contact Nissan Customer Service at 1-800-647-7261.

Engine And Engine Cooling NHTSA Campaign #11V592000 · 19/12/2011

NISSAN IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011 INFINITI FX, MODEL YEAR 2012 INFINITI M, MODEL YEAR 2011-2012 NISSAN FRONTIER, MODEL YEAR 2011-2012 NISSAN XTERRA, MODEL YEAR 2011-2012 NISSAN PATHFINDER, AND MODEL YEAR 2012 NISSAN NV VEHICLES. SOME OF THE BOLTS THAT CONNECT THE ENGINE OIL COOLER AND THE ENGINE OIL FILTER TO THE ENGINE IN THESE VEHICLES MAY HAVE BEEN MANUFACTURED TO BELOW SPECIFICATION STRENGTH. AS A RESU…

Fix: NISSAN WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE CONNECTOR BOLTS FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JANUARY 30, 2012. OWNERS MAY CONTACT NISSAN AT 1-800-647-7261.

Air Bags:frontal:sensor/control Module-inactive NHTSA Campaign #11V408000 · 09/08/2011

NISSAN IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2012 NISSAN ALTIMA VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM JUNE 15, 2011, THROUGH JUNE 21, 2011 AND MODEL YEAR 2012 NISSAN NV VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM JUNE 23, 2011, THROUGH JUNE 28, 2011 BECAUSE THE AIR BAG CONTROL UNIT (ACU) WAS ASSEMBLED INCORRECTLY.

Fix: NISSAN WILL REPLACE THE AIR BAG CONTROL UNIT FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 22, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT NISSAN AT 1-800-647-7261.

Source: U.S. NHTSA, checked 6 Nov 2026. A campaign covers the model year; to see whether a particular car still needs the repair, check its VIN on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer.

What's a 2012 Nissan NV worth?

Low
$8,500
Typical price
$13,989
High
$17,400

From 38 comparable 2012 Nissan NV listings.

Investigations & service bulletins

Manufacturer service bulletins 119

Technical notes the manufacturer sent to dealers about known issues and fixes. Useful to mention to a mechanic — they are not recalls and repairs may not be covered. Showing the 10 most recent of 119.

CERTIFICATION LABEL AND VIN PLATE REPLACEMENT SERVICE INFORMATION Because of collision damage or other vehicle repair, a replacement “Certification Label” or “VIN Plate/Label” may be needed. HINT: Certification Label = FMVSS (Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Stand…

Bulletin NTB09-131C · Structure · Apr 2026

CERTIFICATION LABEL AND VIN PLATE REPLACEMENT SERVICE INFORMATION Because of collision damage or other vehicle repair, a replacement “Certification Label” or “VIN Plate/Label” may be needed. HINT: Certification Label = FMVSS (Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Stand…

Bulletin NTB09-131C · Structure · Apr 2026

VEHICLE KEY NOT DETECTED / AUTHENTICATED, ENGINE WILL NOT START This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.

Bulletin NTB13-107G · Electrical System · May 2024

CAN COMMUNICATION – NETWORK DIAGNOSTIC FLOW CHART This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.

Bulletin NTB13-027D · Electrical System · May 2024

CAN COMMUNICATION CODES – DIAGNOSTIC TIPS AND GUIDELINES This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.

Bulletin NTB10-066C · Electrical System · May 2024

WINDOW GLASS WARRANTY INFORMATION This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.

Bulletin NTB17-019H · Visibility/wiper · Apr 2024

REMOVING FOREIGN MATERIAL FROM THE WINDOW GLASS This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.

Bulletin NTB13-028I · Visibility/wiper · Apr 2024

WINDSHIELD CRACKING This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.

Bulletin NTB09-081K · Visibility/wiper · Apr 2024

DIAGNOSIS OF VEHICLE PULL (DRIFT) AND/OR STEERING WHEEL OFF-CENTER This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.

Bulletin NTB08-097L · Steering · Sep 2023

12 VOLT BATTERY TESTING FOR IN-SERVICE VEHICLES SERVICE INFORMATION The following Service Information lists NNA procedural recommendations for establishing good connections while performing 12V battery testing. These recommendations are expected to promote uni…

Bulletin NTB23-049 · Electrical System · Jun 2023

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation, listed for the NV1500 RWD. Model-year data, not specific to one car.

Canadian recalls 3

Transport Canada recall campaigns for the 2012 Nissan NV. Relevant if the car was first sold in, or imported from, Canada.

Airbag

Issue: On certain vehicles, the driver-front airbag inflator could be defective. This could cause the airbag to deploy with more force than normal. It could also cause the inflator to rupture. If the airbag inflator ruptures, fragments could be propelled toward the occupants or cause damage to the airbag and prevent it from inflating properly. Safety Risk: If the vehicle is inv…

Transport Canada #2020136 · Mar 2020

Powertrain

On certain vehicles, the transmission lever gear selector plate lock clip may have been installed incorrectly during vehicle assembly. Over time, the clip could disengage from the steering column bracket, allowing the transmission cable to move out of position. If this occurs, the transmission shift lever will not match the actual gear position. The driver would be able to remo…

Transport Canada #2013080 · Mar 2013

Engine

On certain vehicles, the engine oil cooler stud (onto which the oil filter is mounted) could fail. This could cause an engine oil leak, which could illuminate the instrument panel's engine oil warning lamp. Abnormal noise and rough engine performance may also be noticed and, in the worst case, the engine could fail and stop suddenly while the vehicle is in motion. Engine failur…

Transport Canada #2011436 · Dec 2011

Source: Transport Canada Motor Vehicle Safety Recalls Database.

About the Nissan NV

The Nissan NV is a term used by the Japanese automaker Nissan for a number of their commercial vans:Nissan NV100 Clipper - A badge engineered Mitsubishi Minicab/Suzuki Every for the Japanese market Nissan NV100 Clipper Rio - A passenger car variant of the NV100 Clipper, badge engineered Suzuki Every Wagon for the Japanese market Nissan NV150 AD - A subcompact van and station wagon for the Japanese market Nissan NV200 - A light van and leisure activity vehicle, for Asian, European, and American markets Nissan NV250 - A badge engineered Renault Kangoo, for European markets Nissan NV300 - A badge engineered Renault Trafic, for European markets Nissan NV350 Caravan/NV350 Urvan - A light van or m…

From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Describes the model line in general, not this model year specifically.

2012 Nissan NV trims & engines on record

Trims
2500 SV · 1500 SV · 1500 S · 3500 S
Engines
4.0L · 5.6L

2012 Nissan NV vehicles on record

Other Nissan NV model years

2012 Nissan NV — frequently asked questions

Does the 2012 Nissan NV have any safety recalls?

NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns for the 2012 Nissan NV. Whether an individual car still needs a recall repair depends on its VIN — check it on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer. Recall repairs are done at no charge.

How much is a 2012 Nissan NV worth?

Comparable 2012 Nissan NV listings run roughly $8,500–$17,400, typically around $13,989 (from 38 vehicles).

Sources: NHTSA (recalls, complaints, crash tests), U.S. EPA (fuel economy). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.