Volkswagen Golf Recall R/2016/174: Fuel May Leak, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 25 Jul 2016
- Launched
- 8
- vehicles in the UK
- 15F7
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Volkswagen recalled Golf vehicles built between 1 March 2016 and 1 April 2016. A tooling problem during manufacture could result in the cylinder head not being to specification. The recall notice describes the fix as: that are likely to be affected and replace the cylinder head. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
A tooling problem during manufacture could result in the cylinder head not being to specification. It is possible that the fuel rail could loosen and fuel leaks cannot be ruled out. The customer may notice a smell of fuel because of the leak. In the most unfavourable case it is thought possible the fuel could ignite in the engine compartment.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: FUEL MAY LEAK Defect: A tooling problem during manufacture could result in the cylinder head not being to specification. It is possible that the fuel rail could loosen and fuel leaks cannot be ruled out. The customer may notice a smell of fuel because of the leak. In the most unfavourable case it is thought possible the fuel could ignite in the engine compartment. Remedy: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and replace the cylinder head.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could result in the cylinder head not being to specification.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: that are likely to be affected and replace the cylinder head.
Are You Affected?
Golf built between 1 March 2016 and 1 April 2016 may be included. Volkswagen estimates 8 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.
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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 15F7 or the DVSA reference R/2016/174. 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/2016/145 on 23 Jun 2016, for child lock may disengage. The one launched after it was R/2016/206 on 1 Sep 2016, for cng tank may burst. You can also see every Volkswagen recall, all recalls launched in 2016 and fire risk recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2016/174, launched 25 July 2016. 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.