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Skoda Octavia safety recalls

Every road vehicle recall DVSA lists for the Skoda Octavia 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 Octavia. Also see car recalls by year and make.

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Records analysed
27 recalls matched to this model
Methodology
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  • Recalls since 1992 27 launched 1999 to 2026
  • Most recent 2 September 2026 DVSA recall R/2026/342
  • Recalls 2016 to 2025 16 launched in those ten years
  • Busiest year 2019 4 recalls launched

Does a recall affect your Skoda Octavia?

Not every Skoda Octavia 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 Octavia recalls by year

Recalls launched each year, 1999 to 2026

2019 had the most, with 4. 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 Octavia safety recalls by year of launch
Year Recalls
’99 1
’00 0
’01 1
’02 1
’03 2
’04 1
’05 1
’06 1
’07 0
’08 0
’09 1
’10 0
’11 1
’12 0
’13 0
’14 0
’15 0
’16 1
’17 2
’18 2
’19 4
’20 1
’21 0
’22 2
’23 2
’24 1
’25 1
’26 1

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

Every Skoda Octavia 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
2 Octavia vehicles
Built
8 Feb 2016 to 18 Apr 2017

2025 1 recall

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
49 Octavia vehicles
Built
9 Apr 2013 to 9 Jun 2015

2024 1 recall

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.

Launched 17 January 2024 DVSA recall R/2024/017 Manufacturer ref. 47U5

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.
Vehicles affected
15,729 across everything the recall covers
Built
4 May 2020 to 14 Nov 2023
Also covers

2023 2 recalls

Certain vehicles may be fitted with a wheel bearing housing containing cavities in the material.

Launched 19 July 2023 DVSA recall R/2023/222 Manufacturer ref. 42N1

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.
Vehicles affected
2 Octavia vehicles
Built
17 Apr 2023

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
43 Octavia vehicles
Built
14 Oct 2013 to 30 Mar 2017

2022 2 recalls

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

Launched 7 April 2022 DVSA recall R/2022/087 Manufacturer ref. 93O5

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.
Vehicles affected
2,038 across everything the recall covers
Built
12 Dec 2019 to 14 Feb 2022
Also covers

Engine compartment covers could come loose from their attachment

Launched 23 March 2022 DVSA recall R/2022/075 Manufacturer ref. 10H6

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.
Vehicles affected
1,150 across everything the recall covers
Built
10 Sept 2020 to 5 Feb 2022

2020 1 recall

E-call service may not always be functional

Launched 5 June 2020 DVSA recall R/2020/177 Manufacturer ref. 91AA

Defect
On affected vehicles the e-call service may not function
Remedy
Update the Online Control Unit software on affected vehicles
Vehicles affected
55 Octavia vehicles
Built
24 Apr 2020 to 11 May 2020

2019 4 recalls

The primer may not have been added to the seals of the rear side windows

Launched 12 September 2019 DVSA recall R/2019/314 Manufacturer ref. 64F4

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.
Vehicles affected
84 Octavia vehicles
Built
12 Aug 2019 to 20 Aug 2019

The camshaft adjuster housing bolts may come loose and break the pulley

Launched 22 August 2019 DVSA recall R/2019/283 Manufacturer ref. 15H4

Defect
The housing bolts on the camshaft adjuster may come loose and break the pulley.
Remedy
Replace the camshaft adjuster on the vehicles concerned.
Vehicles affected
17 Octavia vehicles
Built
1 Apr 2014 to 30 Oct 2014

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

Driver airbag generator housing could come loose

Launched 15 February 2019 DVSA recall R/2019/051 Manufacturer ref. 69X4

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.
Vehicles affected
309 across everything the recall covers
Built
29 Jun 2002 to 24 Jul 2002
Also covers

2018 2 recalls

A welded connection of the rear seat bench may not have been correctly performed

Launched 14 December 2018 DVSA recall R/2018/357 Manufacturer ref. 72I3

Defect
The rear back rest head restraint mounting is not correctly welded.
Remedy
Check and replace rear back rest frame if required.
Vehicles affected
189 across everything the recall covers
Built
1 May 2018 to 31 Aug 2018
Also covers

Passenger airbag may not deploy as intended

Launched 7 February 2018 DVSA recall R/2018/041 Manufacturer ref. 69V1

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.
Vehicles affected
4 Octavia vehicles
Built
1 Jul 2014 to 15 Nov 2014

2017 2 recalls

Rear wheel bearing housings may be incorrectly manufactured and could fail prematurely

Launched 28 November 2017 DVSA recall R/2017/319 Manufacturer ref. 42I4

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.
Vehicles affected
122 across everything the recall covers
Built
1 Aug 2017 to 31 Aug 2017
Also covers

ABS/ESC system may fail

Launched 28 June 2017 DVSA recall R/2017/198 Manufacturer ref. 45F4

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.
Vehicles affected
2,369 Octavia vehicles
Built
1 May 2008 to 31 May 2010

2016 1 recall

Manual child locks on rear passenger doors may disengage without warning

Launched 7 July 2016 DVSA recall R/2016/158 Manufacturer ref. 58D2

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.
Vehicles affected
3,258 across everything the recall covers
Built
25 Nov 2015 to 14 Apr 2016

2011 1 recall

Fuel may leak

Launched 15 December 2011 DVSA recall R/2011/171 Manufacturer ref. 23K5

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.
Vehicles affected
1,867 across everything the recall covers
Built
1 Jan 2009 to 15 Dec 2011

2009 1 recall

Clutch may operate inadvertently with unexpected loss of drive

Launched 14 December 2009 DVSA recall R/2009/124 Manufacturer ref. 37F2

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.
Vehicles affected
494 across everything the recall covers
Built
1 Sept 2008 to 31 Aug 2009
Also covers

2006 1 recall

Flywheel may fail resulting in fire

Launched 19 April 2006 DVSA recall R/2006/035 Manufacturer ref. 13C9

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.
Vehicles affected
1,687 Octavia vehicles
Built
1 Feb 2004 to 30 Jun 2005
DVSA lists it as
“OCTAVIA 11”

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
DVSA lists it as
“OCTAVIA 11”, “OCTAVIA”

2004 1 recall

The side air bag wiring may be incorrect

Launched 26 August 2004 DVSA recall R/2004/136

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
Vehicles affected
1,575 Octavia vehicles
Built
Build dates not given

2003 2 recalls

Rear window wiper may break off

Launched 31 March 2003 DVSA recall R/2002/148 Manufacturer ref. 92A4

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
Vehicles affected
619 Octavia vehicles
Built
Build dates not given

Brake vacuum supply pipe concern

Launched 26 March 2003 DVSA recall R/2003/042 Manufacturer ref. 47J1

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.
Vehicles affected
2,301 Octavia vehicles
Built
1 Sept 1998 to 30 Jun 1999

2002 1 recall

Anti lock brake control unit concern

Launched 10 May 2002 DVSA recall R/2002/033 Manufacturer ref. 45B4

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.
Vehicles affected
2,997 vehicles
Built
1 Mar 2001 to 30 Sept 2001

2001 1 recall

Fuel leakage concern

Launched 25 June 2001 DVSA recall R/2001/059 Manufacturer ref. 20J5

Defect
Fuel tank may leak.
Remedy
Recall affected vehicles check the fuel tank for leaks and replace where necessary.
Vehicles affected
95 Octavia vehicles
Built
1 Mar 2001 to 31 Mar 2001

1999 1 recall

Possibility that an incorrect brake vacuum servo has been fitted

Launched 14 May 1999 DVSA recall R/1999/019

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.
Vehicles affected
746 Octavia vehicles
Built
1 May 1998 to 31 Jan 1999

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 27 recalls matched to this model 15 September 2026
  • Road vehicle recalls (DVSA numbers starting R/) whose model names match the Skoda Octavia. 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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