SsangYong (KGM) Tivoli Recall R/2018/290: Fuel Pipe May Leak Fuel Into The Engine Bay, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 26 Nov 2018
- Launched
- 3,241
- vehicles in the UK
- ISB2018007
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
SsangYong (KGM) recalled Tivoli vehicles built between 1 July 2015 and 31 August 2018. Fuel pipe may leak fuel into the engine bay. The dealer will fit extra fuel pipe shielding and modified pipe clip. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
Fuel pipe may leak fuel into the engine bay.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: FUEL PIPE MAY LEAK FUEL INTO THE ENGINE BAY Defect: FUEL PIPE MAY LEAK FUEL INTO THE ENGINE BAY. Remedy: FIT EXTRA FUEL PIPE SHIELDING AND MODIFIED PIPE CLIP.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: fuel pipe may leak fuel into the engine bay.
The Fix
The dealer will fit extra fuel pipe shielding and modified pipe clip.
Are You Affected?
Tivoli built between 1 July 2015 and 31 August 2018 may be included. SsangYong (KGM) estimates 3,241 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 ISB2018007 or the DVSA reference R/2018/290. 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 may leak | Urgent | R/2016/218 |
This is one of 10 SsangYong (KGM) recalls in DVSA’s data. The SsangYong (KGM) recall launched before it was R/2017/254 on 29 Sep 2017, for front lower ball joint may fail. The one launched after it was R/2019/171 on 28 May 2019, for insufficient connection of fuel supply pipe connector of the fuel tank. You can also see every SsangYong (KGM) recall, all recalls launched in 2018 and fuel leak recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2018/290, launched 26 November 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.