Suzuki Wagon R+ Recall R/2011/088: Fuel May Leak, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 19 Sep 2011
- Launched
- 3,405
- vehicles in the UK
- R11/04
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Suzuki recalled Wagon R+ vehicles. The protection coating on the vehicles fuel tank has insufficient adhesion this could cause delamination of the coating from the underlying coating. The dealer will check the fuel tank. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The protection coating on the vehicles fuel tank has insufficient adhesion this could cause delamination of the coating from the underlying coating. This could result in corrosion of the fuel tank and if not rectified could result in a fuel leak.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: FUEL MAY LEAK Defect: The protection coating on the vehicles fuel tank has insufficient adhesion this could cause delamination of the coating from the underlying coating. This could result in corrosion of the fuel tank and if not rectified could result in a fuel leak. Remedy: Recall all affected vehicles to check the fuel tank. Depending on the tank is corroded or not and the extent of the corrosion the tank will either receive additional corrosion protection or a replacement tank.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could cause delamination of the coating from the underlying coating.
The Fix
The dealer will check the fuel tank.
Are You Affected?
Wagon R+ may be included. Suzuki estimates 3,405 vehicles in the UK. Enter your registration to check, then confirm by VIN with Suzuki, 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 Suzuki.
- Book with any franchised Suzuki dealer, quoting the campaign code R11/04 or the DVSA reference R/2011/088. See how to get a Suzuki 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wagon R+The gearshift cable may break whilst in service | Low | R/2004/140 | |
| Wagon R+Front suspension fastners may not be to the correct torque | Book soon | R/2004/104 | |
| Wagon R+Incorrect specification shock absorbers fitted to front suspension | Book soon | R/2004/102 | |
| Wagon R+Handbrake may self release | Low | R/2000/112 | |
| Wagon R+Security of steering rack rear suspension and engine mounting fasteners | Urgent | R/2000/111 |
This is one of 90 Suzuki recalls in DVSA’s data. The Suzuki recall launched before it was R/2011/033 on 5 May 2011, for tyre may foul body. The one launched after it was R/2011/155 on 12 Jan 2012, for eSP may not function correctly. You can also see every Suzuki recall, all recalls launched in 2011 and fuel leak recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2011/088, launched 19 September 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.