Škoda Citigo recalls

7 official safety recalls for the Škoda Citigo from NHTSA (United States), DVSA (United Kingdom) and the EU Safety Gate, newest first. Recall repairs are normally free at the maker’s dealers.

Whether your car is affected and still needs the repair depends on its VIN or registration. Check it on the official site for your country:

  1. Driver's airbag inflator may rupture

    Reported July 18, 2025Model years 2012–2016DVSA recall R/2026/002108 vehicles affected

    High humidity and temperature fluctuations may degrade the airbag propellant. In a crash, deployment could detach fragments from the generator housing and injure occupants. The driver's front airbag will be replaced.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    Takata drivers side front airbag
    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.

  2. Driver's airbag cover may be damaged when deployed

    Reported March 27, 2023Model years 2013DVSA recall R/2023/08662 vehicles affected

    The gas generator cover may be damaged when the driver's airbag activates. Replace the driver's airbag.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    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.
    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.

  3. Damaged high-voltage battery cells may overheat

    Reported December 1, 2020Model years 2020DVSA recall R/2020/3491 vehicle affected

    Damaged cells in the high-voltage battery could cause thermal overload. The batteries will be replaced.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    DAMAGED BATTERY CELLS COULD HAVE BEEN INSTALLED IN THE HIGH VOLTAGE BATTERY WHICH COULD LEAD TO A THERMAL OVERLOAD
    Defect
    On affected vehicles damaged battery cells could have been installed in the high voltage battery which could lead to a thermal overload.
    Remedy
    Replace the batteries.

  4. Towing eye weld may fail during use

    Reported December 21, 2017Model years 2015–2017DVSA recall R/2017/34824,280 vehicles affected

    The towing eye weld may fail during use, causing loss of propulsion and potentially allowing the towrope and eye to cause property damage or injury. The towing eye will be replaced.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    TOWING EYE IN THE VEHICLE TOOL KIT MAY DETACH DURING USE
    Defect
    The welding of the towing eye in the vehicle tool kit may not be to specification. As a result the weld on the eye may fail during use causing loss of propulsion and the towrope with the attached eye can potentially cause property damage and personal injury.
    Remedy
    Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and replace the towing eye in the vehicle tool kit.

  5. Panoramic sunroof front panel may loosen

    Reported September 21, 2016Model years 2016DVSA recall R/2016/2192 vehicles affected

    The front panel may not be bonded correctly and could loosen, causing rattling; if undetected, it could endanger following traffic. The panel will be replaced.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    PANORAMIC SUNROOF MAY DETACH
    Defect
    The front panel of the panoramic sunroof may not have been bonded correctly which can lead to rattling noises during a journey. If the loosening front panel is not detected this poses a potential danger for the following traffic.
    Remedy
    Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and replace the front panel of the panoramic sunroof.

  6. Rear door child locks may disengage

    Reported July 7, 2016Model years 2015–2016DVSA recall R/2016/1589,774 vehicles affected

    The rear door child locks may disengage without the driver's knowledge, allowing a door to be opened from inside. The lock mechanism will be inspected and replaced where necessary.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    MANUAL CHILD LOCKS ON REAR PASSENGER DOORS MAY DISENGAGE WITHOUT WARNING
    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.

  7. Side airbag faults may go undetected

    Reported May 3, 2013Model years 2013DVSA recall R/2013/059EU Safety Gate A12/0599/131,563 vehicles affected

    Incorrect airbag control unit settings may disable diagnostics for the side crash sensors, so faults may go undetected and the airbag warning may not illuminate. The control unit will be reprogrammed.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    SIDE AIRBAG DIAGNOSTIC FUNCTION DISABLED
    Defect
    Some vehicles may be fitted with airbag control units with incorrect parameters programmed. On these vehicles the diagnostic function for the side crash sensors is deactivated resulting in potential faults not being recognised and the airbag warning not illuminating.
    Remedy
    Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to re programme the airbag control unit.

Sources: NHTSA (US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration), DVSA (UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency) and the EU Safety Gate (European Commission) recall data. Each recall covers vehicles sold in that market; models sold elsewhere may differ.

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