Vauxhall Agila Recall R/2011/089: Fuel May Leak, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 15 Sep 2011
- Launched
- 16,332
- vehicles in the UK
- 11_C-015
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Vauxhall recalled Agila vehicles built between 21 June 2003 and 30 April 2007. An insufficient paint adhesion to the fuel tank sheet metal surface could lead to corrosion resulting in a fuel odour/leak. The dealer will check the fuel tank for delamination of the paint surface and wax applied as a preventative measure. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
An insufficient paint adhesion to the fuel tank sheet metal surface could lead to corrosion resulting in a fuel odour/leak.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: FUEL MAY LEAK Defect: An insufficient paint adhesion to the fuel tank sheet metal surface could lead to corrosion resulting in a fuel odour/leak. Remedy: The fuel tank will be checked for delamination of the paint surface and wax applied as a preventative measure. If necessary the fuel tank will be replaced.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could lead to corrosion resulting in a fuel odour/leak.
The Fix
The dealer will check the fuel tank for delamination of the paint surface and wax applied as a preventative measure.
Are You Affected?
Agila built between 21 June 2003 and 30 April 2007 may be included. Vauxhall estimates 16,332 vehicles in the UK. Enter your registration to check, then confirm by VIN with Vauxhall, 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 Vauxhall.
- Book with any franchised Vauxhall dealer, quoting the campaign code 11_C-015 or the DVSA reference R/2011/089. See how to get a Vauxhall recall fixed.
- Follow the letter's instructions until the repair is done. See can you drive a car with a recall?.
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| AgilaPossible reduction in brake performance | Urgent | R/2002/161 | |
| Astra LRisk of wrong fuel pipe routing | Urgent | R/2026/196 | |
| MovanoVauxhall Movano fuel pipe leak | Urgent | R/2026/049 |
This is one of 300 Vauxhall recalls in DVSA’s data. The Vauxhall recall launched before it was R/2011/073 on 15 Jul 2011, for spare wheel may become detached. The one launched after it was R/2011/103 on 19 Sep 2011, for rear wheel bearing may shear. You can also see every Vauxhall recall, all recalls launched in 2011 and fuel leak recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2011/089, launched 15 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.