Volkswagen Beetle Recall R/2015/044: Fuel May Leak Resulting In Possible Fire, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 20 Apr 2015
- Launched
- 49
- vehicles in the UK
- 24BL
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Volkswagen recalled Beetle vehicles built between 1 April 2014 and 31 August 2014. Fuel can leak from a fuel delivery rail due to insufficient soldering during production. The recall notice describes the fix as: on affected vehicles replace fuel rail. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
Fuel can leak from a fuel delivery rail due to insufficient soldering during production.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: FUEL MAY LEAK RESULTING IN POSSIBLE FIRE Defect: It is possible that fuel can leak from a fuel delivery rail due to insufficient soldering during production. Remedy: On affected vehicles replace fuel rail.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: fuel may leak resulting in possible fire.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: on affected vehicles replace fuel rail.
Are You Affected?
Beetle built between 1 April 2014 and 31 August 2014 may be included. Volkswagen estimates 49 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 24BL or the DVSA reference R/2015/044. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| BeetleUSA Imported vehicle Recall Driver side airbag module replacement | Urgent | R/2026/104 | |
| Beetle, Crafter, EOS, FOX and 9 moreTakata front drivers or passenger airbag replacement | Stop driving | R/2025/357 | |
| BeetleIncorrectly coated brake pistons | Urgent | R/2018/150 | |
| Beetle, EOS, Golf, Jetta and 5 moreStarter motor may malfunction and overheat | Urgent | R/2018/062 | |
| Beetle, JettaDirectional control may be lost | Book soon | R/2015/002 |
This is one of 220 Volkswagen recalls in DVSA’s data. The Volkswagen recall launched before it was R/2014/176 on 15 Feb 2015, for unintentional airbag deployment. The one launched after it was R/2015/059 on 20 Apr 2015, for fuel may leak. You can also see every Volkswagen recall, all recalls launched in 2015 and fire risk recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2015/044, launched 20 April 2015. 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.