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Skoda Superb safety recalls

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

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Records analysed
22 recalls matched to this model
Methodology
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  • Recalls since 1992 22 launched 2005 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 Superb?

Not every Skoda Superb 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 Superb recalls by year

Recalls launched each year, 2005 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 Superb safety recalls by year of launch
Year Recalls
’05 1
’06 0
’07 0
’08 0
’09 2
’10 0
’11 1
’12 0
’13 0
’14 0
’15 1
’16 1
’17 2
’18 0
’19 4
’20 2
’21 1
’22 2
’23 1
’24 1
’25 2
’26 1

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

Every Skoda Superb 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
5 Superb vehicles
Built
2 Aug 2016 to 16 Jun 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
22 Superb vehicles
Built
13 Jun 2013 to 10 Nov 2015 and 16 May 2016

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
55 Superb vehicles
Built
20 Jan 2025 to 17 Mar 2025
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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
27 Jun 2019 to 23 Nov 2023
Also covers

2023 1 recall

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
1 Superb vehicle
Built
14 Feb 2013

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
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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

2021 1 recall

The screw connection of the input rod between the electronic brake booster and the brake pedal may loosen

Launched 10 September 2021 DVSA recall R/2021/321 Manufacturer ref. 47R6

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.
Vehicles affected
2 Superb vehicles
Built
8 Sept 2019 to 22 Oct 2019

2020 2 recalls

THE eCALL FUNCTION MAY BE REDUCED DUE TO A FAULT IN THE DATA COMMUNICATION

Launched 25 February 2020 DVSA recall R/2020/111 Manufacturer ref. 91Y2

Defect
The eCall function may be reduced.
Remedy
The OCU unit of the vehicles affected has to be restarted
Vehicles affected
8 Superb vehicles
Built
12 Dec 2019 to 10 Jan 2020

A failure of the front turn signal may not always be detected

Launched 5 February 2020 DVSA recall R/2020/034 Manufacturer ref. 97DR

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
Vehicles affected
5,764 Superb vehicles
Built
22 May 2013 to 28 Apr 2015

2019 4 recalls

A condenser may fail in the airbag control unit

Launched 26 November 2019 DVSA recall R/2019/411 Manufacturer ref. 69Z9

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
Vehicles affected
128 Superb vehicles
Built
23 Apr 2015 to 30 Apr 2015

Too little torque may be provided by the engine at low engine speeds

Launched 5 September 2019 DVSA recall R/2019/303 Manufacturer ref. 24EV

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.
Vehicles affected
1,231 across everything the recall covers
Built
12 Oct 2018 to 27 Jun 2019

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
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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
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Airbag/belt tensioners may not trigger in event of an accident

Launched 31 March 2017 DVSA recall R/2017/091 Manufacturer ref. 69P7

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.
Vehicles affected
3 Superb vehicles
Built
1 May 2016 to 31 Oct 2016

2016 1 recall

Sunroof may injure occupants when it is closed from outside vehicle

Launched 6 April 2016 DVSA recall R/2016/071 Manufacturer ref. 97BV

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.
Vehicles affected
366 Superb vehicles
Built
1 May 2015 to 1 Apr 2016

2015 1 recall

Some electronic functions may fail - worst case engine may cut out

Launched 23 December 2015 DVSA recall R/2016/005 Manufacturer ref. 97BN

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.
Vehicles affected
1,759 Superb vehicles
Built
1 May 2015 to 1 Dec 2015

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 2 recalls

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

Risk of fire

Launched 1 November 2009 DVSA recall R/2009/122

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.
Vehicles affected
5 Superb vehicles
Built
16 Jul 2008 to 25 Feb 2009

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

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