Kia Picanto Recall R/2010/062: Fuel May Leak, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 14 Jun 2010
- Launched
- 6,585
- vehicles in the UK
- R/2010/062
- DVSA reference
Kia recalled Picanto vehicles built between 13 October 2009 and 8 February 2010. The fuel tank filler neck may crack and allow fuel to leak. The recall notice describes the fix as: that are likely to be affected to replace the fuel tank filler neck. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The fuel tank filler neck may crack and allow fuel to leak.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: FUEL MAY LEAK Defect: The fuel tank filler neck may crack and allow fuel to leak. Remedy: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to replace the fuel tank filler neck.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: fuel may leak.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: that are likely to be affected to replace the fuel tank filler neck.
Are You Affected?
Picanto built between 13 October 2009 and 8 February 2010 may be included. Kia estimates 6,585 vehicles in the UK. Enter your registration to check, then confirm by VIN with Kia, 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 Kia.
- Book with any franchised Kia dealer, quoting the DVSA reference R/2010/062. See how to get a Kia recall fixed.
- Follow the letter's instructions until the repair is done. See can you drive a car with a recall?.
Related Recalls
| Launched | Vehicle and fault | Severity | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| PicantoKia Picanto possible under bonnet fuel leak | Urgent | R/2026/251 | |
| PicantoKia Picanto ISLA upgrade | Low | R/2024/367 | |
| PicantoKia Picanto EGR valve | Urgent | R/2024/317 | |
| PicantoSome vehicles do not have an audible warning when the rear fog lamp is left switched on | Book soon | R/2022/122 | |
| PicantoFuel filler neck rubber hoses may crack over time | Urgent | R/2018/246 |
This is one of 87 Kia recalls in DVSA’s data. The Kia recall launched before it was R/2009/092 on 9 Nov 2009, for brake light may not operate. The one launched after it was R/2010/063 on 14 Jun 2010, for brakes may not perform correctly. You can also see every Kia recall, the Kia Picanto recall history, all recalls launched in 2010 and fuel leak recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2010/062, launched 14 June 2010. 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.