Skoda Octavia recalls
Recalls to 31 Oct 2026, from DVSA's file. Each recall shows its own launch date.
DVSA lists 28 safety recalls naming the Skoda Octavia, launched from 1999 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 Octavia recalls at a glance
- Recalls
- 28
- 1999 to 2026
- Latest recall
- 16 October 2026
- R/2026/376
Source: DVSA RecallsFile.csv, recalls launched from 1992 to October 2026, downloaded 31 October 2026. Open Government Licence v3.0.
Every Skoda Octavia 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.
48LS - Steering Screw Replacement
R/2026/376, launched 16 October 2026. Also covers the Karoq, Kodiaq, Superb
Defect: On affected vehicles corrosion can may cause a bolt head on the steering rack to break off. This can result in a loss of steering control and increase the risk of injury.
Remedy: The steering bolt will be replaced with a more corrosion-resistant one.
Replacing TAKATA driver airbag
R/2026/342, launched 2 September 2026. Also covers the Fabia, 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, Fabia, 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.
On certain vehicles with electromechanical brake servo and DSG (Direct Shift Gearbox) of a limited production period there is a possibility that a heat protection mat was incorrectly fitted. In individual cases the brake fluid reservoir can melt and cause a brake fluid leak into the engine compartment.
R/2024/017, launched 17 January 2024, 15,729 vehicles affected across the models it covers. Also covers the Superb
Defect: On certain vehicles with electromechanical brake servo and DSG (Direct Shift Gearbox) of a limited production period there is a possibility that a heat protection mat was incorrectly fitted. In individual cases the brake fluid reservoir can melt and cause a brake fluid leak into the engine compartment.
Remedy: A check of the installation of the heat protection mat on affected vehicles will be conducted. If necessary the correct heat shield condition will be restored and an additional heat shield installed.
Certain vehicles may be fitted with a wheel bearing housing containing cavities in the material.
R/2023/222, launched 19 July 2023, 2 vehicles affected across the models it covers
Defect: Certain vehicles may be fitted with a wheel bearing housing containing cavities in the material.
Remedy: Inspect the vehicle and if necessary replace the rear left wheel bearing housing.
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, Fabia, Kodiaq, 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 FUSE IN THE HIGH-VOLTAGE SYSTEM OF PLUG-IN HYBRID VEHICLES WAS PARTLY PRODUCED WITH AN INSUFFICIENT AMOUNT OF SO-CALLED FIRE EXTINGUISHING SAND
R/2022/087, launched 7 April 2022, 2,038 vehicles affected across the models it covers. Also covers the Superb
Defect: The fuse in the high-voltage system of plug-in hybrid vehicles was partly produced with an insufficient amount of so-called fire extinguishing sand.
Remedy: An additional protective insulating mat is to be fitted over the switch box of the high-voltage battery.
ENGINE COMPARTMENT COVERS COULD COME LOOSE FROM THEIR ATTACHMENT
R/2022/075, launched 23 March 2022, 1,150 vehicles affected across the models it covers. Also covers the Kodiaq, Superb
Defect: On affected vehicles engine compartment covers were fitted that regardless of use (very sporty driving style or poor road condition) and operating period could come loose from their attachment.
Remedy: On all affected vehicles the engine compartment cover has to be removed.
E-CALL SERVICE MAY NOT ALWAYS BE FUNCTIONAL
R/2020/177, launched 5 June 2020, 55 vehicles affected across the models it covers
Defect: On affected vehicles the e-call service may not function
Remedy: Update the Online Control Unit software on affected vehicles
THE PRIMER MAY NOT HAVE BEEN ADDED TO THE SEALS OF THE REAR SIDE WINDOWS
R/2019/314, launched 12 September 2019, 84 vehicles affected across the models it covers
Defect: There is a possibility that Primer was not added to the seals of the rear side windows
Remedy: One or both rear side windows have to be replaced on the respective vehicles.
THE CAMSHAFT ADJUSTER HOUSING BOLTS MAY COME LOOSE AND BREAK THE PULLEY
R/2019/283, launched 22 August 2019, 17 vehicles affected across the models it covers
Defect: The housing bolts on the camshaft adjuster may come loose and break the pulley.
Remedy: Replace the camshaft adjuster on the vehicles concerned.
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 Fabia, Kodiaq, 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
DRIVER AIRBAG GENERATOR HOUSING COULD COME LOOSE
R/2019/051, launched 15 February 2019, 309 vehicles affected across the models it covers. Also covers the Superb
Defect: Increased humidity may have got into the propellant of the gas generator for the drivers air bag.
Remedy: The gas generator of the front airbag on the driver side is replaced.
A WELDED CONNECTION OF THE REAR SEAT BENCH MAY NOT HAVE BEEN CORRECTLY PERFORMED
R/2018/357, launched 14 December 2018, 189 vehicles affected across the models it covers. Also covers the Karoq
Defect: The rear back rest head restraint mounting is not correctly welded.
Remedy: Check and replace rear back rest frame if required.
PASSENGER AIRBAG MAY NOT DEPLOY AS INTENDED
R/2018/041, launched 7 February 2018, 4 vehicles affected across the models it covers
Defect: There is a possibility of a faulty weld on the gas generator. If the airbag is deployed there is a risk that parts could be projected into the cabin with risk of injury to the occupants.
Remedy: On affected vehicles replace the front passenger air bag module with a correctly manufactured version.
REAR WHEEL BEARING HOUSINGS MAY BE INCORRECTLY MANUFACTURED AND COULD FAIL PREMATURELY
R/2017/319, launched 28 November 2017, 122 vehicles affected across the models it covers. Also covers the Superb
Defect: The hardening process for the rear wheel bearing housings may not have been correctly performed. In the worst case this could lead to a fractured housing. Should a fractured housing occur there would be abnormal noises bad tyre wear and a theoretical possibility of wheel loss.
Remedy: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and replace the right and left rear wheel bearing housings.
ABS/ESC SYSTEM MAY FAIL
R/2017/198, launched 28 June 2017, 2,369 vehicles affected across the models it covers
Defect: On vehicles with ABS/ESC the earth connection may be interrupted. This may cause failure of the ABS/ESC system
Remedy: On affected vehicles install new software. Where necessary a new ABS/ESC control unit will be fitted.
MANUAL CHILD LOCKS ON REAR PASSENGER DOORS MAY DISENGAGE WITHOUT WARNING
R/2016/158, launched 7 July 2016, 3,258 vehicles affected across the models it covers. Also covers the Citigo, Rapid
Defect: The door child locks may disengage without driver knowledge. Though the door remains close it is possible for the door to then be opened from the inside.
Remedy: On affected vehicles inspect lock mechanism and replace where necessary.
FUEL MAY LEAK
R/2011/171, launched 15 December 2011, 1,867 vehicles affected across the models it covers. Also covers the Superb, Yeti
Defect: On 2.0l Common Rail engines of a limited production period faulty material can cause leaks on the high pressure pipes during the service life of the vehicle.
Remedy: Anti-vibration balance weights will be fitted on the high-pressure pipes.
CLUTCH MAY OPERATE INADVERTENTLY WITH UNEXPECTED LOSS OF DRIVE
R/2009/124, launched 14 December 2009, 494 vehicles affected across the models it covers. Also covers the Superb
Defect: In rare cases an incorrect interpretation of the clutch temperature can occur which results in the clutch opening unexpectedly with loss of drive.
Remedy: Recall affected vehicles and update/reprogramme gearbox control unit.
FLYWHEEL MAY FAIL RESULTING IN FIRE
R/2006/035, launched 19 April 2006, 1,687 vehicles affected across the models it covers
Defect: It has been identified that the two mass flywheel can become damaged because of a not optimally aligned through-flow restrictor in the clutch pressure pipe. This situation can lead to total failure of the flywheel and under unfavourable conditions a fire
Remedy: Recalled vehicles will have the make of the two mass flywheel identified and if necessary replaced together with the breather of the clutch pressure pipe.
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 Fabia, 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.
THE SIDE AIR BAG WIRING MAY BE INCORRECT
R/2004/136, launched 26 August 2004, 1,575 vehicles affected across the models it covers
Defect: The wires for the Air Bag Unit block connector were incorrectly located for the side airbags which could result in the opposite side air bag being ignited
Remedy: Recall affected vehicles to check and if necessary correct control unit
REAR WINDOW WIPER MAY BREAK OFF
R/2002/148, launched 31 March 2003, 619 vehicles affected across the models it covers
Defect: The rear window wiper may loosen during high speed driving. This may cause the wiper to break off.
Remedy: Replace the wiper arm and blade
BRAKE VACUUM SUPPLY PIPE CONCERN
R/2003/042, launched 26 March 2003, 2,301 vehicles affected across the models it covers
Defect: On Octavia vehicles within the affected chassis number range tension cracks may occur on the vacuum pipe to the brake servo in the area of the pipe connections due to a manufacturing fault. If a vacuum pipe leaks the brake servo loses it's function. Without servo assistance a lot more force must be used on the pedal. But this will not lead to total failure of the brake system.
Remedy: The fitted vacuum pipes will be checked and if necessary replaced.
ANTI LOCK BRAKE CONTROL UNIT CONCERN
R/2002/033, launched 10 May 2002, 2,997 vehicles affected across the models it covers
Defect: There is a risk that an electrical fault in the anti lock brake control unit (ABS) can cause overheating of related electrical components. This may lead to fire damage and cause the service brake to revert to a non-anti lock mode of operation.
Remedy: Recall affected vehicles to check the part number and supplier code of the ABS control unit. Renew the ABS control unit where found necessary.
FUEL LEAKAGE CONCERN
R/2001/059, launched 25 June 2001, 95 vehicles affected across the models it covers
Defect: Fuel tank may leak.
Remedy: Recall affected vehicles check the fuel tank for leaks and replace where necessary.
POSSIBILITY THAT AN INCORRECT BRAKE VACUUM SERVO HAS BEEN FITTED
R/1999/019, launched 14 May 1999, 746 vehicles affected across the models it covers
Defect: On Skoda Octavia LX vehicles which are not equipped with ABS brake servo units designed only for ABS vehicles have been installed. Due to the different performance of the brake servo units a risk exists that the brakes could lock under severe driving conditions (ice snow).
Remedy: Recall vehicles to replace the brake servo unit.
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 Octavia, 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.