ŠKoda Octavia Recall R/2001/059: Fuel Leakage Concern, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 25 Jun 2001
- Launched
- 95
- vehicles in the UK
- 20J5
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Škoda recalled Octavia vehicles built between 1 March 2001 and 31 March 2001. Fuel tank may leak. The dealer will check the fuel tank for leaks and replace where necessary. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
Fuel tank may leak.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: FUEL LEAKAGE CONCERN Defect: Fuel tank may leak. Remedy: Recall affected vehicles check the fuel tank for leaks and replace where necessary.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: fuel leakage concern.
The Fix
The dealer will check the fuel tank for leaks and replace where necessary.
Are You Affected?
Octavia built between 1 March 2001 and 31 March 2001 may be included. Škoda estimates 95 vehicles in the UK. Enter your registration to check, then confirm by VIN with Škoda, because not every car in the date range may be included.
Which Car Is It?
Choose the make and model so we can match recalls to your car.
What To Do Now
- Check your car by registration above, then by VIN with Škoda.
- Book with any franchised Škoda dealer, quoting the campaign code 20J5 or the DVSA reference R/2001/059. See how to get a Škoda 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fabia, Octavia, Rapid, SuperbReplacing TAKATA driver airbag | Urgent | R/2026/342 | |
| Citigo, Fabia, Octavia, Rapid and 3 moreTakata drivers side front airbag | Urgent | R/2026/002 | |
| Octavia, SuperbOn certain vehicles with electromechanical brake servo and DSG (Direct Shift Gearbox) of a limited production period there is a possibility that a heat protection mat was incorrectly fitted. In individual cases the brake fluid reservoir can melt and cause a brake fluid leak into the engine compartment | Urgent | R/2024/017 | |
| OctaviaCertain vehicles may be fitted with a wheel bearing housing containing cavities in the material | Book soon | R/2023/222 | |
| Citigo, Fabia, Kodiaq, Octavia and 3 moreOn affected vehicles from a certain production period there is a possibility that the gas generator cover could be damaged when the driver's airbag is activated | Urgent | R/2023/086 |
This is one of 61 Škoda recalls in DVSA’s data. The Škoda recall launched before it was R/2001/060 on 11 May 2001, for passenger air bag concern. The one launched after it was R/2002/033 on 10 May 2002, for anti lock brake control unit concern. You can also see every Škoda recall, all recalls launched in 2001 and fuel leak recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2001/059, launched 25 June 2001. 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.