Škoda Octavia recalls

27 official safety recalls for the Škoda Octavia 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 2016–2017DVSA 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. Brake fluid reservoir may melt and leak

    Reported January 17, 2024Model years 2020–2023DVSA recall R/2024/01731,458 vehicles affected

    An incorrectly fitted heat protection mat may allow the brake fluid reservoir to melt and leak fluid into the engine compartment. The mat installation will be checked; if needed, the correct heat shield condition will be restored and an additional heat shield installed.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    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.
    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.

  4. Rear wheel bearing housing may contain cavities

    Reported July 19, 2023Model years 2023DVSA recall R/2023/2222 vehicles affected

    Cavities in the material of the rear left wheel bearing housing may be present. The vehicle will be inspected and the housing replaced if necessary.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    Certain vehicles may be fitted with a wheel bearing housing containing cavities in the material.
    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.

  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. High-voltage fuse may have insufficient extinguishing sand

    Reported April 7, 2022Model years 2019–2022DVSA recall R/2022/0874,076 vehicles affected

    The high-voltage system fuse may contain too little fire-extinguishing sand. A protective insulating mat will be fitted over the high-voltage battery switch box.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    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
    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.

  7. Engine compartment cover could come loose

    Reported March 23, 2022Model years 2020–2022DVSA recall R/2022/0753,450 vehicles affected

    An engine compartment cover could come loose from its attachment. Remove the cover.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    ENGINE COMPARTMENT COVERS COULD COME LOOSE FROM THEIR ATTACHMENT
    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.

  8. Emergency call service may not work

    Reported June 5, 2020Model years 2020DVSA recall R/2020/17755 vehicles affected

    The emergency call service may not function. The remedy is to update the online control unit software.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    E-CALL SERVICE MAY NOT ALWAYS BE FUNCTIONAL
    Defect
    On affected vehicles the e-call service may not function
    Remedy
    Update the Online Control Unit software on affected vehicles

  9. Rear side window seals may not be properly primed

    Reported September 12, 2019Model years 2019DVSA recall R/2019/31484 vehicles affected

    Primer may be missing from the rear side window seals. One or both rear side windows will be replaced.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    THE PRIMER MAY NOT HAVE BEEN ADDED TO THE SEALS OF THE REAR SIDE WINDOWS
    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.

  10. Camshaft adjuster bolts may loosen and break the pulley

    Reported August 22, 2019Model years 2014DVSA recall R/2019/28317 vehicles affected

    The camshaft adjuster housing bolts may loosen and break the pulley. The camshaft adjuster will be replaced.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    THE CAMSHAFT ADJUSTER HOUSING BOLTS MAY COME LOOSE AND BREAK THE PULLEY
    Defect
    The housing bolts on the camshaft adjuster may come loose and break the pulley.
    Remedy
    Replace the camshaft adjuster on the vehicles concerned.

  11. 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

  12. Moisture may affect the driver airbag gas generator

    Reported February 15, 2019Model years 2002DVSA recall R/2019/051618 vehicles affected

    Increased humidity may have entered the driver airbag gas generator propellant. The driver-side front airbag gas generator will be replaced.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    DRIVER AIRBAG GENERATOR HOUSING COULD COME LOOSE
    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.

  13. Rear seat head restraint mounting may be poorly welded

    Reported December 14, 2018Model years 2018DVSA recall R/2018/357378 vehicles affected

    The rear seat backrest head restraint mounting may not be correctly welded. The rear backrest frame will be checked and replaced if needed.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    A WELDED CONNECTION OF THE REAR SEAT BENCH MAY NOT HAVE BEEN CORRECTLY PERFORMED
    Defect
    The rear back rest head restraint mounting is not correctly welded.
    Remedy
    Check and replace rear back rest frame if required.

  14. Passenger airbag may project parts into cabin

    Reported February 7, 2018Model years 2014DVSA recall R/2018/0414 vehicles affected

    A faulty weld on the gas generator may cause parts to be projected into the cabin when the passenger airbag deploys, risking injury. The airbag module will be replaced.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    PASSENGER AIRBAG MAY NOT DEPLOY AS INTENDED
    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.

  15. Rear wheel bearing housing may fracture

    Reported November 28, 2017Model years 2017DVSA recall R/2017/319244 vehicles affected

    A rear wheel bearing housing may fracture, causing abnormal noise and poor tyre wear, with a theoretical possibility of wheel loss. Both rear wheel bearing housings will be replaced.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    REAR WHEEL BEARING HOUSINGS MAY BE INCORRECTLY MANUFACTURED AND COULD FAIL PREMATURELY
    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.

  16. ABS or ESC may fail

    Reported June 28, 2017Model years 2008–2010DVSA recall R/2017/198EU Safety Gate A12/0913/172,369 vehicles affected

    An interrupted earth connection may cause the ABS or ESC system to fail. New software will be installed and, where necessary, the control unit will be replaced.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    ABS/ESC SYSTEM MAY FAIL
    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.

  17. 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.

  18. High-pressure fuel pipes may leak

    Reported December 15, 2011Model years 2009–2011DVSA recall R/2011/1715,601 vehicles affected

    Faulty material may cause the high-pressure fuel pipes to leak during the vehicle's service life. Anti-vibration balance weights will be fitted to the pipes.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    FUEL MAY LEAK
    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.

  19. Clutch may open unexpectedly

    Reported December 14, 2009Model years 2008–2009DVSA recall R/2009/124988 vehicles affected

    An incorrect reading of the clutch temperature may cause the clutch to open unexpectedly, resulting in loss of drive. The gearbox control unit will be updated or reprogrammed.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    CLUTCH MAY OPERATE INADVERTENTLY WITH UNEXPECTED LOSS OF DRIVE
    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.

  20. Flywheel may fail and cause a fire

    Reported April 19, 2006Model years 2004–2005DVSA recall R/2006/0351,687 vehicles affected

    A misaligned restrictor in the clutch pressure pipe could damage the dual-mass flywheel, leading to failure and, in unfavourable conditions, fire. The flywheel will be identified and replaced if necessary, along with the pipe breather.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    FLYWHEEL MAY FAIL RESULTING IN FIRE
    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.

  21. 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.

  22. Side airbag wiring may be incorrectly connected

    Reported August 26, 2004DVSA recall R/2004/1361,575 vehicles affected

    Incorrectly positioned wiring for the side airbags may cause the opposite-side airbag to ignite. The control unit will be checked and corrected if necessary.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    THE SIDE AIR BAG WIRING MAY BE INCORRECT
    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

  23. Rear wiper may loosen and break off

    Reported March 31, 2003DVSA recall R/2002/148619 vehicles affected

    The rear wiper may loosen at high speed and break off. The wiper arm and blade will be replaced.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    REAR WINDOW WIPER MAY BREAK OFF
    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

  24. Brake vacuum pipe may crack and leak

    Reported March 26, 2003Model years 1998–1999DVSA recall R/2003/0422,301 vehicles affected

    Cracks may cause the brake vacuum pipe to leak and the brake servo to lose assistance, requiring more force on the pedal. This will not cause total brake failure. The pipes will be checked and replaced if necessary.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    BRAKE VACUUM SUPPLY PIPE CONCERN
    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.

  25. ABS control unit fault may cause overheating

    Reported May 10, 2002Model years 2001DVSA recall R/2002/0332,997 vehicles affected

    An electrical fault in the ABS control unit may overheat nearby electrical parts, causing fire damage and loss of anti-lock braking. The control unit will be checked and replaced if necessary.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    ANTI LOCK BRAKE CONTROL UNIT CONCERN
    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.

  26. Fuel tank may leak

    Reported June 25, 2001Model years 2001DVSA recall R/2001/05995 vehicles affected

    The fuel tank may leak. Dealers will check it and replace it if necessary.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    FUEL LEAKAGE CONCERN
    Defect
    Fuel tank may leak.
    Remedy
    Recall affected vehicles check the fuel tank for leaks and replace where necessary.

  27. Incorrect brake servo may cause the brakes to lock

    Reported May 14, 1999Model years 1998–1999DVSA recall R/1999/019746 vehicles affected

    A brake servo intended for vehicles with ABS may cause the brakes to lock under severe conditions such as ice or snow. The brake servo will be replaced.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    POSSIBILITY THAT AN INCORRECT BRAKE VACUUM SERVO HAS BEEN FITTED
    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.

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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