Skoda Superb recalls
Recalls to 31 Oct 2026, from DVSA's file. Each recall shows its own launch date.
DVSA lists 23 safety recalls naming the Skoda Superb, launched from 2005 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 Superb recalls at a glance
- Recalls
- 23
- 2005 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 Superb 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, Octavia
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, Octavia, Rapid
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, Rapid, Roomster, 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 Fabia
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 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 Octavia
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.
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, Rapid, 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 Octavia
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, Octavia
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.
THE SCREW CONNECTION OF THE INPUT ROD BETWEEN THE ELECTRONIC BRAKE BOOSTER AND THE BRAKE PEDAL MAY LOOSEN
R/2021/321, launched 10 September 2021, 2 vehicles affected across the models it covers
Defect: The bolted connection of the pull rod between the electromechanical brake servo and brake pedal may come loose resulting in a loss of all service braking ability.
Remedy: Vehicles are not to be driven and the bolted connection of the input rod between the electromechanical brake servo and brake pedal must be checked and if necessary retightened.
THE eCALL FUNCTION MAY BE REDUCED DUE TO A FAULT IN THE DATA COMMUNICATION
R/2020/111, launched 25 February 2020, 8 vehicles affected across the models it covers
Defect: The eCall function may be reduced.
Remedy: The OCU unit of the vehicles affected has to be restarted
A FAILURE OF THE FRONT TURN SIGNAL MAY NOT ALWAYS BE DETECTED
R/2020/034, launched 5 February 2020, 5,764 vehicles affected across the models it covers
Defect: Failure of the front turn signal my not always be detected in certain circumstances
Remedy: A software update of the on-board supply control unit
A CONDENSER MAY FAIL IN THE AIRBAG CONTROL UNIT
R/2019/411, launched 26 November 2019, 128 vehicles affected across the models it covers
Defect: A condenser may fail because of inadequate heat treatment in the airbag control unit.
Remedy: On the affected vehicles the software of the airbag control unit must be updated
TOO LITTLE TORQUE MAY BE PROVIDED BY THE ENGINE AT LOW ENGINE SPEEDS
R/2019/303, launched 5 September 2019, 1,231 vehicles affected across the models it covers. Also covers the Karoq, Kodiaq
Defect: Too little torque may be provided by the engine at low engine speeds.
Remedy: On the affected vehicles the software of the engine control unit must be updated.
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, Rapid
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 Octavia
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.
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 Octavia
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.
AIRBAG/BELT TENSIONERS MAY NOT TRIGGER IN EVENT OF AN ACCIDENT
R/2017/091, launched 31 March 2017, 3 vehicles affected across the models it covers
Defect: Due to an error in the manufacturing process the air bag and/or seat belt pretensioner may not trigger in the event of a collision
Remedy: On affected vehicles replace air bag assembly and seta belt pretensioner where necessary.
SUNROOF MAY INJURE OCCUPANTS WHEN IT IS CLOSED FROM OUTSIDE VEHICLE
R/2016/071, launched 6 April 2016, 366 vehicles affected across the models it covers
Defect: On certain vehicles with Panorama sun roof the legally specified limits of the clamping forces for convenience opening and closing of the sun roof may not be kept. When closing the Panorama sun roof from outside with the vehicle key (convenience closing) if any body parts are in the operating area of the sun roof they can get pressed against the roof frame and possibly get injured.
Remedy: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and deactivate the convenience opening and closing of the Panorama sun roof. To do this the software for the on-board supply control unit and the sun roof control unit must be updated/ configured.
SOME ELECTRONIC FUNCTIONS MAY FAIL - WORST CASE ENGINE MAY CUT OUT
R/2016/005, launched 23 December 2015, 1,759 vehicles affected across the models it covers
Defect: Due to an incorrectly locked cable clamp at the fuse box certain functions such as vehicle start boot lid and dash board warning lights may not operate. It is also possible the engine may cut out.
Remedy: On affected vehicles inspect the cable clamp and where necessary correctly fit.
FUEL MAY LEAK
R/2011/171, launched 15 December 2011, 1,867 vehicles affected across the models it covers. Also covers the Octavia, 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 Octavia
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.
RISK OF FIRE
R/2009/122, launched 1 November 2009, 5 vehicles affected across the models it covers
Defect: The contact resistance on the earth connection of the heating element for the additional air heater can get too high. This can lead to high heat development in the connections scorching and a risk of fire
Remedy: Recall affected vehicles and check the tightening torque of the earth connection.
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, Octavia
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.
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 Superb, 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.