Skoda Rapid recalls
Recalls to 31 Oct 2026, from DVSA's file. Each recall shows its own launch date.
DVSA lists 6 safety recalls naming the Skoda Rapid, launched from 2016 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 Rapid recalls at a glance
- Recalls
- 6
- 2016 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 Rapid 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 Fabia, Octavia, 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, Octavia, 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 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, Octavia, 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.
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, Octavia, 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
PARTS OF SEAT BELT PRETENSIONER MAY BE DISLODGED ON DEPLOYMENT
R/2017/192, launched 22 June 2017, 1,293 vehicles affected across the models it covers. Also covers the Yeti
Defect: Due to a faulty connection part of the pyrotechnical system could become dislodged on deployment in an accident and enter the vehicle interior putting the occupants at risk of injury. On affected vehicles.
Remedy: Replace seat belt on affected vehicles.
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, Octavia
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.
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 Rapid, 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.