Kia Picanto Recall R/2018/246: Fuel Filler Neck Rubber Hoses May Crack Over Time, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 11 Sep 2018
- Launched
- 8,998
- vehicles in the UK
- 181033
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Kia recalled Picanto vehicles built between 1 February 2011 and 30 June 2012. Rubber hoses in the fuel filler neck may crack over time and could leak. The dealer will install improved quality levelling and filler hoses replacing all of the potentially defective items. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
Rubber hoses in the fuel filler neck may crack over time and could leak.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: FUEL FILLER NECK RUBBER HOSES MAY CRACK OVER TIME Defect: Rubber hoses in the fuel filler neck may crack over time and could leak. Remedy: Improved quality levelling and filler hoses will be installed replacing all of the potentially defective items.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: fuel filler neck rubber hoses may crack over time.
The Fix
The dealer will install improved quality levelling and filler hoses replacing all of the potentially defective items.
Are You Affected?
Picanto built between 1 February 2011 and 30 June 2012 may be included. Kia estimates 8,998 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 campaign code 181033 or the DVSA reference R/2018/246. 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?.
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This is one of 87 Kia recalls in DVSA’s data. The Kia recall launched before it was R/2018/207 on 14 Aug 2018, for burrs in the inner hydraulic clutch actuator housing can cause damage to the oil seal. The one launched after it was R/2019/167 on 28 May 2019, for a reduction of contact pressure on the main relays causes heat build up in the main power…. You can also see every Kia recall, the Kia Picanto recall history, all recalls launched in 2018 and fuel leak recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2018/246, launched 11 September 2018. 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.