Volkswagen T5 Recall R/2008/084: Fuel Supply And Return Pipe Can Leak, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 7 Jul 2008
- Launched
- 486
- vehicles in the UK
- R/2008/084
- DVSA reference
Volkswagen recalled T5 vehicles built between 1 March 2008 and 30 April 2008. On a small number of 5 cylinder diesel engines the welding on a seal plug in the H piece between the fuel supply and return pipes has the potential to leak. The recall notice describes the fix as: fuel pipe replaced with a quality assured component. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
On a small number of 5 cylinder diesel engines the welding on a seal plug in the H piece between the fuel supply and return pipes has the potential to leak. In extreme unfavourable conditions this leaking fuel may lead to a vehicle fire.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: FUEL SUPPLY AND RETURN PIPE CAN LEAK Defect: On a small number of 5 cylinder diesel engines the welding on a seal plug in the H piece between the fuel supply and return pipes has the potential to leak. In extreme unfavourable conditions this leaking fuel may lead to a vehicle fire. Remedy: Recall all affected vehicles to have the fuel pipe replaced with a quality assured component.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could lead to a vehicle fire.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: fuel pipe replaced with a quality assured component.
Are You Affected?
T5 built between 1 March 2008 and 30 April 2008 may be included. Volkswagen estimates 486 vehicles in the UK. Enter your registration to check, then confirm by VIN with Volkswagen, 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 Volkswagen.
- Book with any franchised Volkswagen dealer, quoting the DVSA reference R/2008/084. See how to get a Volkswagen 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| T5On T5/T6 california vehicles with kitchen the bolted connections on the gas system may not have been correctly fitted | Low | R/2018/287 | |
| T5Risk of fire | Urgent | R/2012/037 | |
| EOS, Golf, Passat, Scirocco and 2 moreFuel may leak | Urgent | R/2011/169 | |
| T5Bonnet may open | Book soon | R/2010/088 | |
| T5Front right hand tyre may fail | Book soon | R/2007/112 |
This is one of 220 Volkswagen recalls in DVSA’s data. The Volkswagen recall launched before it was R/2008/009 on 29 Jan 2008, for fire may occur. The one launched after it was R/2008/097 on 16 Jul 2008, for fire may occur. You can also see every Volkswagen recall, all recalls launched in 2008 and fire risk recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2008/084, launched 7 July 2008. 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.