ŠKoda Octavia, Superb, Yeti Recall R/2011/171: Fuel May Leak, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 15 Dec 2011
- Launched
- 1,867
- vehicles in the UK
- 23K5
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Škoda recalled Octavia, Superb, Yeti vehicles built between 1 January 2009 and 15 December 2011. On 2.0l Common Rail engines of a limited production period faulty material can cause leaks on the high pressure pipes during the service life of the vehicle. The dealer will fit anti-vibration balance weights on the high-pressure pipes. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
On 2.0l Common Rail engines of a limited production period faulty material can cause leaks on the high pressure pipes during the service life of the vehicle.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: FUEL MAY LEAK Defect: On 2.0l Common Rail engines of a limited production period faulty material can cause leaks on the high pressure pipes during the service life of the vehicle. Remedy: Anti-vibration balance weights will be fitted on the high-pressure pipes.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could cause leaks on the high pressure pipes during the service life of the vehicle.
The Fix
The dealer will fit anti-vibration balance weights on the high-pressure pipes.
Are You Affected?
Octavia, Superb, Yeti built between 1 January 2009 and 15 December 2011 may be included. Škoda estimates 1,867 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.
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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 23K5 or the DVSA reference R/2011/171. 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?.
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This is one of 61 Škoda recalls in DVSA’s data. The Škoda recall launched before it was R/2009/124 on 14 Dec 2009, for clutch may operate inadvertently with unexpected loss of drive. The one launched after it was R/2013/059 on 3 May 2013, for side airbag diagnostic function disabled. You can also see every Škoda recall, all recalls launched in 2011 and fuel leak recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2011/171, launched 15 December 2011. 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.