Skoda recalls

39 recorded safety recalls for Skoda vehicles, grouped by model. Each recall lists the affected component, the safety risk and the manufacturer's remedy.

Source: EU Safety Gate (rapid alert system). These are European recalls and do not always apply to other markets, where the same model can differ or may never have been sold.

European recalls by country

Where each Skoda Safety Gate alert was notified. The same defect is often reported by several countries.

Germany: 33France: 2Czechia: 2Spain: 2

Skoda Octavia

Passenger car
EU Safety Gate alert A12/01114/20 · notified by Germany · reported 2020-08-07
Passenger car
As a consequence, the side windows may become detached and fall onto the road, posing a risk to the following traffic.
EU Safety Gate alert A12/1631/19 · notified by Germany · reported 2019-11-01
Passenger car
The lever of the manual, child-proof, locking system could break owing to prior damage during the manufacturing process. This can cause the child-proof locking system to be turned off without being noticed, especially in the event of strong vibrations, making it possible for the door to be opened from the inside.
EU Safety Gate alert A12/1023/16 · notified by Germany · reported 2016-08-19
Passenger car
The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of Motor Vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.
EU Safety Gate alert A12/00636/22 · notified by Germany · reported 2022-04-29
Passenger car
A thermal overload can lead to an insufficient earth connection and interrupt the current flow to components in the ABS/ESC control unit. This could lead to the vehicle stability control function not working when required.
EU Safety Gate alert A12/0913/17 · notified by Czechia · reported 2017-07-14
Passenger car
Consequently, the driving stability might be impaired, increasing the risk of accidents.
EU Safety Gate alert A12/1492/19 · notified by Germany · reported 2019-10-11

Skoda Superb

Passenger car
As a result, the driver will not be notified of possible failure of the direction indicators, increasing the risk of an accident.
EU Safety Gate alert A12/1894/19 · notified by Germany · reported 2019-12-06
Passenger car
Due to an incorrectly locked connector, some electrical systems, e.g. air bags or dipped headlights, may not operate correctly.
EU Safety Gate alert A12/0297/16 · notified by Germany · reported 2016-03-11
Passenger car
The sunroof could cause crushing injuries when it is closed with the key because the closing force is too high.
EU Safety Gate alert A12/0524/16 · notified by Spain · reported 2016-05-06
Passenger car
Due to abnormalities in the chemical composition of the initiating device, the seat belt tensioner on the passenger seats may fail to trigger in the event of an accident.
EU Safety Gate alert A12/0452/17 · notified by Germany · reported 2017-04-14
Passenger car
EU Safety Gate alert A12/01383/21 · notified by Germany · reported 2021-10-01
Passenger car
This could lead to failure of the rear wheel bearing housing with loss of wheel control.
EU Safety Gate alert A12/0068/18 · notified by Germany · reported 2018-01-26

Skoda Citigo, Fabia, Roomster, Octavia, Rapid, Superb, YETI

Passenger car
The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.
EU Safety Gate alert SR/00680/26 · notified by Germany · reported 2026-03-06
Passenger car
The towing eye fitted to the vehicle may break during use and the tow-rope may strike persons.
EU Safety Gate alert A12/0163/18 · notified by Germany · reported 2018-02-09
Passenger car
The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.
EU Safety Gate alert A12/00787/23 · notified by Germany · reported 2023-04-14
Passenger car
The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.
EU Safety Gate alert A12/02080/24 · notified by Germany · reported 2024-08-09
Passenger car
The front panel of the sun roof may become detached, on account of inadequate bonding, and may fall on to the road causing a hazard for following vehicles.
EU Safety Gate alert A12/1476/16 · notified by Germany · reported 2016-11-18
Passenger car
EU Safety Gate alert A12/00136/21 · notified by Germany · reported 2021-02-05

Skoda Fabia, Rapid, Yeti, Octavia, Superb, Citigo, Kodiaq, Roomster

Passenger car
The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.
EU Safety Gate alert SR/01853/26 · notified by France · reported 2026-06-26
Passenger car
The product does not comply with the requirements laid down in the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of Motor Vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.
EU Safety Gate alert A12/00242/22 · notified by Germany · reported 2022-02-11
Passenger car
As a result, the airbag may not deploy properly in the event of an accident, increasing the risk of an injury.
EU Safety Gate alert A12/1750/19 · notified by Germany · reported 2019-11-22
Passenger car
As a result, engine oil will leak onto the road, posing a risk to the following traffic.
EU Safety Gate alert A12/1689/19 · notified by Germany · reported 2019-11-08
Passenger car
The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.
EU Safety Gate alert A12/02322/23 · notified by Germany · reported 2023-09-29

Skoda Karoq, Octavia

Passenger car
In case of an accident the support and protection provided might be limited increasing the risk of injuries.
EU Safety Gate alert A12/0279/19 · notified by Germany · reported 2019-02-15
Passenger car
In the event of an accident, the central rear head restraint may consequently become detached from the guide rods and lose its supportive and protective effect.
EU Safety Gate alert A12/0765/19 · notified by Germany · reported 2019-05-17
Passenger car
This can reduce its protective function in case of an accident, increasing the risk of injury.
EU Safety Gate alert A12/1302/19 · notified by Germany · reported 2019-08-30
Passenger car
These parts could injure the people in the vehicle.
EU Safety Gate alert A12/0299/18 · notified by Germany · reported 2018-03-02
Passenger car
EU Safety Gate alert A12/00364/21 · notified by Germany · reported 2021-03-19

Skoda Kodiaq

Passenger car
The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.
EU Safety Gate alert SR/00778/26 · notified by Germany · reported 2026-03-20
Passenger car
As a result, the seat could detach, increasing the risk of an injury.
EU Safety Gate alert A12/1070/19 · notified by Germany · reported 2019-07-19
Passenger car
The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of Motor Vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.
EU Safety Gate alert A12/00566/22 · notified by Germany · reported 2022-04-15
Passenger car
EU Safety Gate alert A12/00363/21 · notified by Germany · reported 2021-03-19

Skoda Kamiq, Scala

Passenger car
EU Safety Gate alert A12/00482/20 · notified by Germany · reported 2020-03-27
Passenger car
EU Safety Gate alert A12/00369/21 · notified by Germany · reported 2021-03-19

Skoda Yeti, Rapid

Passenger car
Due to a faulty connection, parts of the front-seat belts tensioners could become detached on deployment in an accident and enter the vehicle interior, putting the occupants at risk of injury.
EU Safety Gate alert A12/0893/17 · notified by Czechia · reported 2017-07-07
Passenger car
In the event that the side airbag is activated, the inflator casing of the airbag may be damaged. Small metal fragments may come away from the casing as a result and could injure the driver or passenger.
EU Safety Gate alert A12/0519/16 · notified by Spain · reported 2016-04-29