Skoda Fabia recalls
Recalls to 31 Oct 2026, from DVSA's file. Each recall shows its own launch date.
DVSA lists 11 safety recalls naming the Skoda Fabia, launched from 2001 to 2026. Most recalls cover only cars built in certain dates or chassis number ranges, so check a specific car on GOV.UK's recall check.
Skoda Fabia recalls at a glance
- Recalls
- 11
- 2001 to 2026
- Latest recall
- 2 September 2026
- R/2026/342
Source: DVSA RecallsFile.csv, recalls launched from 1992 to October 2026, downloaded 31 October 2026. Open Government Licence v3.0.
Every Skoda Fabia recall
Newest first. The concern is the part or system affected, the defect is what can go wrong, and the remedy is what the manufacturer does to put it right.
Replacing TAKATA driver airbag
R/2026/342, launched 2 September 2026. Also covers the Octavia, Rapid, Superb
Defect: On affected vehicles in the event of an accident in which the airbag is deployed the front airbag gas generator could burst sending metal fragments into the vehicle. This could cause serious harm or fatal injuries to the driver and their passengers.
Remedy: Replace the front airbag on the driver side.
Takata drivers side front airbag
R/2026/002, launched 18 July 2025. Also covers the Citigo, Octavia, Rapid, Roomster, Superb, Yeti
Defect: On affected vehicles the propellant in the front airbag may deteriorate due to high humidity and temperature fluctuations. As a result in the event of an accident and airbag deployment fragments could detach from the generator housing and injure the vehicle occupants.
Remedy: Replace the front airbag on the driver's side.
Passenger Airbag
R/2025/278, launched 9 July 2025. Also covers the Superb
Defect: On affected vehicles there is a risk in the event of an accident that if the passenger airbag is activated the protective effect of the airbag may be reduced and the gas generator cover may rupture resulting in serious or fatal injuries.
Remedy: Replace the passenger airbag. Whilst waiting for repair vehicle owners are advised to deactivate the passenger airbag according to the owner's manual and not to use the passenger seat during this time.
On affected vehicles airbags have been fitted which may rupture when activated and may not function properly
R/2023/251, launched 22 August 2023, 3,844 vehicles affected across the models it covers
Defect: On affected vehicles airbags have been fitted which may rupture when activated and may not function properly.
Remedy: Replace the passenger airbag module with a modified unit.
On affected vehicles from a certain production period there is a possibility that the gas generator cover could be damaged when the driver's airbag is activated.
R/2023/086, launched 27 March 2023. Also covers the Citigo, Kodiaq, Octavia, Rapid, Superb, Yeti
Defect: On affected vehicles from a certain production period there is a possibility that the gas generator cover could be damaged when the driver's airbag is activated.
Remedy: Replace the driver's airbag in affected vehicles.
THE RIGHT- HAND REAR SEAT BACKREST FRAME HAS A REDUCED STRENGTH
R/2022/017, launched 1 December 2021, 132 vehicles affected across the models it covers
Defect: The right-hand rear seat backrest frame has a reduced strength weld.
Remedy: The right-hand rear seat backrest frame must be replaced.
AIR BAG MAY NOT INFLATE QUICKLY ENOUGH ON DEPLOYMENT
R/2019/210, launched 30 May 2019, 393 vehicles affected across the models it covers. Also covers the Kodiaq, Octavia, Rapid, Superb
Defect: Driver’s airbag may not inflate quickly enough in case of its activation
Remedy: The steering wheel airbag has to be replaced in the vehicles affected
FUEL MAY LEAK
R/2014/143, launched 5 December 2014, 4,306 vehicles affected across the models it covers. Also covers the Roomster
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.
INCORRECT CURTAIN AIRBAG MAY ACTIVATE
R/2007/095, launched 30 July 2007, 5,142 vehicles affected across the models it covers. Also covers the Roomster
Defect: It has been identified that some of the wires within airbag control unit block connector have been incorrectly installed. In the event of a collision this will result in the activation of the curtain airbag on the opposite side to the impact.
Remedy: Recalled vehicles will have the wiring to the control unit checked and rectified should this be necessary.
BOLTS OF THE TANDEM FUEL PUMP COVER MAY BREAK
R/2004/215, launched 17 February 2005, 6,032 vehicles affected across the models it covers. Also covers the Octavia, Superb
Defect: It is advised that on some vehicles fitted with a 3 and 4 cylinder pump injector engine the bolts of the tandem fuel pump cover may break due to a bolt production fault. As a result the pump housing will not be tight and a diesel fuel leak may occur.
Remedy: Recalled vehicles will have the pump checked for being of a certain manufacture. If found to be within the affected range the pump housing cover bolts will be replaced.
PASSENGER AIR BAG CONCERN
R/2001/060, launched 11 May 2001, 17 vehicles affected across the models it covers
Defect: The passenger airbag may not release correctly because of a leak in the pressure reservoir of the gas generator.
Remedy: Recall the affected vehicles and replace the passenger air bag.
Source: DVSA RecallsFile.csv, recalls launched from 1992 to October 2026, downloaded 31 October 2026. Open Government Licence v3.0.
What to do next
If you own a Skoda Fabia, check its registration on GOV.UK and ask a Skoda dealer whether any recall work is outstanding. If you are buying one, ask the seller for proof the work was done, and run a Motoring Insider history check for finance, write-offs and the MOT history.