VW Golf recall: Fuel may leak
- What's wrong
- A tooling problem during manufacture could result in the cylinder head not being to specification. It is possible that the fuel rail could loosen and fuel leaks cannot be ruled out. The customer may notice a smell of fuel because of the leak. In the…
- What to do
- Contact a VW dealer to book the free repair. Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and replace the cylinder head.
What’s wrong
A tooling problem during manufacture could result in the cylinder head not being to specification. It is possible that the fuel rail could loosen and fuel leaks cannot be ruled out. The customer may notice a smell of fuel because of the leak. In the most unfavourable case it is thought possible the fuel could ignite in the engine compartment.
The fix
Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and replace the cylinder head.
Vehicles affected
| Model | Built from | Built to | Vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|
| Golf | 1 Mar 2016 | 1 Apr 2016 | 8 |
How to check your vehicle
Use the official DVSA checker with your registration number to see if your exact vehicle is included. If it is, the manufacturer should have written to the registered keeper. The repair is free, even if you bought the vehicle second-hand.
Updated 25 July 2016. This page summarises an official notice. Details can change – always follow the official notice.