More than 261,000 cars in US recalled by Volkswagen amid fuel leak fears

Volkswagen is to recall more than 261,000 cars in the US (Gene J Puskar/AP/PA)

Volkswagen (VW) is recalling more than 261,000 cars in the US to fix a potential fuel leak that can increase the risk of fires.

The recall covers certain Audi A3s and VW Golfs and GTIs from the 2015 through to 2020 model years, 2015 through to 2019 Golf Sportwagens, and 2019 and 2020 VW Jettas.