Volkswagen Polo Recall R/2014/144: Fuel May Leak, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 5 Dec 2014
- Launched
- 18,314
- vehicles in the UK
- 20U7
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Volkswagen recalled Polo vehicles built between 1 April 2010 and 1 April 2014. The fuel filter may crack around inlet connection. The dealer will check type of filter fitted. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The fuel filter may crack around inlet connection. This will allow fuel to leak which may cause a smell within the vehicle interior and possibly contaminate the road environment. This may affect the handling of the vehicle and of other traffic.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: FUEL MAY LEAK Defect: On affected vehicles the fuel filter may crack around inlet connection. This will allow fuel to leak which may cause a smell within the vehicle interior and possibly contaminate the road environment. This may affect the handling of the vehicle and of other traffic.. Remedy: Check type of filter fitted. If not of improved type then replace with improved filter.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could cause a smell within the vehicle interior and possibly contaminate the road environment.
The Fix
The dealer will check type of filter fitted.
Are You Affected?
Polo built between 1 April 2010 and 1 April 2014 may be included. Volkswagen estimates 18,314 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 campaign code 20U7 or the DVSA reference R/2014/144. 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?.
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This is one of 220 Volkswagen recalls in DVSA’s data. The Volkswagen recall launched before it was R/2014/067 on 19 Jul 2014, for suspension may crack. The one launched after it was R/2015/001 on 29 Dec 2014, for gearbox prop shaft may detach. You can also see every Volkswagen recall, all recalls launched in 2014 and fuel leak recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2014/144, launched 5 December 2014. 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.