SsangYong (KGM) Tivoli Recall R/2016/218: Fuel May Leak, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 10 Oct 2016
- Launched
- 1,433
- vehicles in the UK
- ISB2016010
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
SsangYong (KGM) recalled Tivoli vehicles built between 1 July 2015 and 31 January 2016. The fuel supply tank from the fuel tank may leak into the engine bay area. The recall notice describes the fix as: on affected vehicles replace fuel hose. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The fuel supply tank from the fuel tank may leak into the engine bay area. The driver is likely to notice a lack of power and a smell of fuel.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: FUEL MAY LEAK Defect: The fuel supply tank from the fuel tank may leak into the engine bay area. The driver is likely to notice a lack of power and a smell of fuel. Remedy: On affected vehicles replace fuel hose.
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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: on affected vehicles replace fuel hose.
Are You Affected?
Tivoli built between 1 July 2015 and 31 January 2016 may be included. SsangYong (KGM) estimates 1,433 vehicles in the UK. Enter your registration to check, then confirm by VIN with SsangYong (KGM), 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 SsangYong (KGM).
- Book with any franchised SsangYong (KGM) dealer, quoting the campaign code ISB2016010 or the DVSA reference R/2016/218. See how to get a SsangYong (KGM) 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Korando, TivoliThe fuel pipe may crack over time | Urgent | R/2020/222 | |
| TivoliInsufficient connection of fuel supply pipe connector of the fuel tank | Urgent | R/2019/171 | |
| TivoliFuel pipe may leak fuel into the engine bay | Urgent | R/2018/290 |
This is one of 10 SsangYong (KGM) recalls in DVSA’s data. The SsangYong (KGM) recall launched before it was R/2015/042 on 30 Apr 2015, for loss of control. The one launched after it was R/2016/283 on 31 Jan 2017, for shock absorber may fail causing front wheel to rub on wheel arch. You can also see every SsangYong (KGM) recall, all recalls launched in 2016 and fuel leak recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2016/218, launched 10 October 2016. 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.