SsangYong (KGM) Tivoli Recall R/2019/171: Insufficient Connection Of Fuel Supply Pipe Connector Of The Fuel Tank, Who Is Affected And What To Do

DVSA reference R/2019/171, campaign code ISB2019005. Data updated daily from DVSA.

Urgent
How serious
28 May 2019
Launched
167
vehicles in the UK
ISB2019005
Manufacturer’s campaign code

SsangYong (KGM) recalled Tivoli vehicles built between 18 February 2019 and 30 April 2019. Fuel leakage could occur due to insufficient connection of fuel supply pipe connector of fuel tank. The dealer will check and ensure correct fitment of fuel pipe connections. You won't usually pay for it.1

What’s Wrong

Fuel leakage could occur due to insufficient connection of fuel supply pipe connector of fuel tank.

DVSA's Original Wording

Concern: INSUFFICIENT CONNECTION OF FUEL SUPPLY PIPE CONNECTOR OF THE FUEL TANK Defect: Fuel leakage could occur due to insufficient connection of fuel supply pipe connector of fuel tank. Remedy: Check and ensure correct fitment of fuel pipe connections.

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The Risk

The recall notice describes the concern as: insufficient connection of fuel supply pipe connector of the fuel tank.

The Fix

The dealer will check and ensure correct fitment of fuel pipe connections.

Are You Affected?

Tivoli built between 18 February 2019 and 30 April 2019 may be included. SsangYong (KGM) estimates 167 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.

What To Do Now

  1. Check your car by registration above, then by VIN with SsangYong (KGM).
  2. Book with any franchised SsangYong (KGM) dealer, quoting the campaign code ISB2019005 or the DVSA reference R/2019/171. See how to get a SsangYong (KGM) recall fixed.
  3. Follow the letter's instructions until the repair is done. See can you drive a car with a recall?.
LaunchedVehicle and faultSeverityReference
Korando, TivoliThe fuel pipe may crack over timeUrgentR/2020/222
TivoliFuel pipe may leak fuel into the engine bayUrgentR/2018/290
TivoliFuel may leakUrgentR/2016/218

This is one of 10 SsangYong (KGM) recalls in DVSA’s data. The SsangYong (KGM) recall launched before it was R/2018/290 on 26 Nov 2018, for fuel pipe may leak fuel into the engine bay. The one launched after it was R/2020/222 on 1 Jul 2020, for the fuel pipe may crack over time. You can also see every SsangYong (KGM) recall, all recalls launched in 2019 and fuel leak recalls across every make.


Source: DVSA recall R/2019/171, launched 28 May 2019. Data updated 15 October 2026. How we grade urgency.

Sources

  1. 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.