ŠKoda Fabia, Roomster Recall R/2014/143: Fuel May Leak, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 5 Dec 2014
- Launched
- 4,306
- vehicles in the UK
- 20V7
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Škoda recalled Fabia, Roomster vehicles built between 1 April 2011 and 1 October 2014. The fuel filter may crack around inlet connection. The dealer will check type of filter fitted. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The fuel filter may crack around inlet connection. This will allow fuel to leak which may cause a smell within the vehicle interior and possibly contaminate the road environment. This may affect the handling of the vehicle and of other traffic.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: FUEL MAY LEAK Defect: On affected vehicles the fuel filter may crack around inlet connection. This will allow fuel to leak which may cause a smell within the vehicle interior and possibly contaminate the road environment. This may affect the handling of the vehicle and of other traffic.. Remedy: Check type of filter fitted. If not of improved type then replace with improved filter.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could cause a smell within the vehicle interior and possibly contaminate the road environment.
The Fix
The dealer will check type of filter fitted.
Are You Affected?
Fabia, Roomster built between 1 April 2011 and 1 October 2014 may be included. Škoda estimates 4,306 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?
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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 20V7 or the DVSA reference R/2014/143. 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 | |
| Fabia, SuperbPassenger Airbag | Urgent | R/2025/278 | |
| FabiaOn affected vehicles airbags have been fitted which may rupture when activated and may not function properly | Urgent | R/2023/251 | |
| 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/2013/059 on 3 May 2013, for side airbag diagnostic function disabled. The one launched after it was R/2016/005 on 23 Dec 2015, for some electronic functions may fail: worst case engine may cut out. You can also see every Škoda recall, the Škoda Fabia recall history, all recalls launched in 2014 and fuel leak recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2014/143, launched 5 December 2014. 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.