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Skoda Fabia safety recalls

Every road vehicle recall DVSA lists for the Skoda Fabia since 1992: what the problem is, how it is put right, how many vehicles it covers and when they were built. Newest first.

Recalls for the Skoda Fabia. Also see car recalls by year and make.

Last updated
Records analysed
11 recalls matched to this model
Methodology
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  • Recalls since 1992 11 launched 2001 to 2026
  • Most recent 2 September 2026 DVSA recall R/2026/342
  • Recalls 2016 to 2025 6 launched in those ten years
  • Busiest year 2023 2 recalls launched

Does a recall affect your Skoda Fabia?

Not every Skoda Fabia is affected. Each recall covers cars built on particular dates or with particular VINs, which DVSA’s file does not list in full. To check a specific car, use GOV.UK’s vehicle recall check with its registration, or ask the manufacturer or a dealer, who can check the VIN.

Skoda Fabia recalls by year

Recalls launched each year, 2001 to 2026

2023 had the most, with 2. 2026 runs to 14 September 2026. A count of recalls is not a measure of safety: one recall can cover a handful of cars or tens of thousands.

Skoda Fabia safety recalls by year of launch
Year Recalls
’01 1
’02 0
’03 0
’04 0
’05 1
’06 0
’07 1
’08 0
’09 0
’10 0
’11 0
’12 0
’13 0
’14 1
’15 0
’16 0
’17 0
’18 0
’19 1
’20 0
’21 1
’22 0
’23 2
’24 0
’25 2
’26 1

Source:DVSA,UK Motoring analysis January 1992 to September 2026 Updated

Every Skoda Fabia recall, newest first

2026 1 recall

Replacing TAKATA driver airbag

Launched 2 September 2026 DVSA recall R/2026/342 Manufacturer ref. 69PC

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.
Vehicles affected
1 Fabia vehicle
Built
12 Apr 2017

2025 2 recalls

Takata drivers side front airbag

Launched 18 July 2025 DVSA recall R/2026/002 Manufacturer ref. 69PB

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.
Vehicles affected
6 Fabia vehicles
Built
14 Jun 2013 to 16 Dec 2015

Passenger Airbag

Launched 9 July 2025 DVSA recall R/2025/278 Manufacturer ref. 69EB

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.
Vehicles affected
124 Fabia vehicles
Built
12 Sept 2022 to 17 Mar 2025
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2023 2 recalls

On affected vehicles airbags have been fitted which may rupture when activated and may not function properly

Launched 22 August 2023 DVSA recall R/2023/251 Manufacturer ref. 69EU

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.
Vehicles affected
3,844 Fabia vehicles
Built
16 Sept 2021 to 16 Jun 2022

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.

Launched 27 March 2023 DVSA recall R/2023/086 Manufacturer ref. 69DU

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.
Vehicles affected
8 Fabia vehicles
Built
28 Jun 2013 to 16 Jun 2014 and 12 Jun 2015 to 5 Jun 2017

2021 1 recall

The right- hand rear seat backrest frame has a reduced strength

Launched 1 December 2021 DVSA recall R/2022/017 Manufacturer ref. 72M5

Defect
The right-hand rear seat backrest frame has a reduced strength weld.
Remedy
The right-hand rear seat backrest frame must be replaced.
Vehicles affected
132 Fabia vehicles
Built
1 Mar 2021 to 4 Mar 2021

2019 1 recall

Air bag may not inflate quickly enough on deployment

Launched 30 May 2019 DVSA recall R/2019/210 Manufacturer ref. 69Y9

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
Vehicles affected
393 across everything the recall covers
Built
8 Jan 2018 to 28 Feb 2018

2014 1 recall

Fuel may leak

Launched 5 December 2014 DVSA recall R/2014/143 Manufacturer ref. 20V7

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.
Vehicles affected
4,306 across everything the recall covers
Built
1 Apr 2011 to 1 Oct 2014
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2007 1 recall

Incorrect curtain airbag may activate

Launched 30 July 2007 DVSA recall R/2007/095 Manufacturer ref. 97M1

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.
Vehicles affected
5,142 across everything the recall covers
Built
28 Jun 2006 to 24 May 2007
Also covers

2005 1 recall

Bolts of the tandem fuel pump cover may break

Launched 17 February 2005 DVSA recall R/2004/215 Manufacturer ref. 20L2

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.
Vehicles affected
6,032 across everything the recall covers
Built
1 Mar 2004 to 31 Aug 2004

2001 1 recall

Passenger air bag concern

Launched 11 May 2001 DVSA recall R/2001/060 Manufacturer ref. 69D7

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.
Vehicles affected
17 Fabia vehicles
Built
from 10 Nov 2000

Data sources and methodology

Datasets used on this page
Figures Source Period Records Updated
Safety recalls Vehicle safety recalls Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
Derived statistics UK Motoring 		January 1992 to September 2026 11 recalls matched to this model 15 September 2026
  • Road vehicle recalls (DVSA numbers starting R/) whose model names match the Skoda Fabia. DVSA records some recalls under a range or chassis name we cannot match, so this list may be incomplete.
  • Vehicles affected is the number the manufacturer reported to DVSA. When one recall covers several models, DVSA often gives only the total.
  • Build dates are the periods the manufacturer gave. Some recalls have none. VINs are not shown.
  • Concerns written in capitals have been put in sentence case, and apostrophes lost in DVSA’s file have been put back. The text is otherwise DVSA’s.
How we calculate these figures All data sources

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