Škoda Fabia recalls

11 official safety recalls for the Škoda Fabia 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 airbag inflator may burst

    Reported September 2, 2026Model years 2017DVSA recall R/2026/342EU Safety Gate SR/01853/269 vehicles affected

    If the airbag deploys in a crash, its gas generator could burst and send metal fragments into the vehicle, potentially causing serious or fatal injuries. The driver-side front airbag will be replaced.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    Replacing TAKATA driver airbag
    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.

  2. Driver's airbag inflator may rupture

    Reported July 18, 2025Model years 2013–2015DVSA 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.

  3. Passenger airbag cover may rupture

    Reported July 9, 2025Model years 2022–2025DVSA recall R/2025/278179 vehicles affected

    If activated in a crash, the passenger airbag may provide reduced protection and its gas generator cover may rupture, risking serious or fatal injury. The passenger airbag will be replaced. Until repair, owners are advised to deactivate it and not use the passenger seat.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    Passenger Airbag
    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.

  4. Airbag may rupture when activated

    Reported August 22, 2023Model years 2021–2022DVSA recall R/2023/2513,844 vehicles affected

    An airbag may rupture when activated and may not function properly. The passenger airbag module will be replaced with a modified unit.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    On affected vehicles airbags have been fitted which may rupture when activated and may not function properly
    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.

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

    Reported March 27, 2023Model years 2013–2017DVSA 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.

  6. Rear seat backrest frame weld may be weak

    Reported December 1, 2021Model years 2021DVSA recall R/2022/017132 vehicles affected

    A weak weld may reduce the strength of the right-hand rear seat backrest frame. The frame will be replaced.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    THE RIGHT- HAND REAR SEAT BACKREST FRAME HAS A REDUCED STRENGTH
    Defect
    The right-hand rear seat backrest frame has a reduced strength weld.
    Remedy
    The right-hand rear seat backrest frame must be replaced.

  7. Driver airbag may inflate too slowly

    Reported May 30, 2019Model years 2018DVSA recall R/2019/2101,965 vehicles affected

    The driver airbag may not inflate quickly enough when activated. Replace the steering wheel airbag.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    AIR BAG MAY NOT INFLATE QUICKLY ENOUGH ON DEPLOYMENT
    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

  8. Fuel filter may crack and leak

    Reported December 5, 2014Model years 2011–2014DVSA recall R/2014/143EU Safety Gate A12/1741/148,612 vehicles affected

    The fuel filter may crack around its inlet, allowing fuel to leak. This may cause a smell inside the vehicle, contaminate the road and affect vehicle handling. The filter will be checked and replaced with an improved type if needed.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    FUEL MAY LEAK
    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.

  9. Curtain airbag may deploy on the wrong side

    Reported July 30, 2007Model years 2006–2007DVSA recall R/2007/09520,568 vehicles affected

    Incorrectly installed wiring may cause the curtain airbag on the opposite side from an impact to deploy. The control unit wiring will be checked and corrected if needed.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    INCORRECT CURTAIN AIRBAG MAY ACTIVATE
    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.

  10. Tandem fuel pump cover bolts may break

    Reported February 17, 2005Model years 2004DVSA recall R/2004/21524,128 vehicles affected

    Faulty bolts may break, leaving the pump housing unsealed and allowing diesel to leak. The pump will be checked and, if affected, its cover bolts will be replaced.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    BOLTS OF THE TANDEM FUEL PUMP COVER MAY BREAK
    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.

  11. Passenger airbag may not deploy correctly

    Reported May 11, 2001Model years 2000DVSA recall R/2001/06017 vehicles affected

    A leak in the gas generator pressure reservoir may prevent the passenger airbag from deploying correctly. The passenger airbag will be replaced.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    PASSENGER AIR BAG CONCERN
    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.

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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