Volkswagen T5 Recall R/2018/287: On T5/T6 California Vehicles With Kitchen The Bolted Connections On The Gas System May Not…, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Low
- How serious
- 5 Nov 2018
- Launched
- 24
- vehicles in the UK
- 76A4
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Volkswagen recalled T5 vehicles built between 7 February 2015 and 18 May 2018. Kitchen bolted gas connections may not have been correctly fitted. The dealer will perform gas systems check and re-tighten connections. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
Kitchen bolted gas connections may not have been correctly fitted.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: ON T5/T6 CALIFORNIA VEHICLES WITH KITCHEN THE BOLTED CONNECTIONS ON THE GAS SYSTEM MAY NOT HAVE BEEN CORRECTLY FITTED Defect: Kitchen bolted gas connections may not have been correctly fitted. Remedy: Perform gas systems check and re-tighten connections.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: on T5/T6 california vehicles with kitchen the bolted connections on the gas system may not have been correctly fitted.
The Fix
The dealer will perform gas systems check and re-tighten connections.
Are You Affected?
T5 built between 7 February 2015 and 18 May 2018 may be included. Volkswagen estimates 24 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 76A4 or the DVSA reference R/2018/287. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | |
| T5Fuel supply and return pipe can leak | Urgent | R/2008/084 | |
| 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/2018/301 on 1 Nov 2018, for electric parking brake can be unintentionally released whwn disengaging the clutch pedal. The one launched after it was R/2018/142 on 26 Nov 2018, for the left rear seat belt double buckle may unfasten involuntarily. You can also see every Volkswagen recall and all recalls launched in 2018.
Source: DVSA recall R/2018/287, launched 5 November 2018. 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.