Škoda Rapid recalls

6 official safety recalls for the Škoda Rapid 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 2012–2014DVSA 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. Driver's airbag cover may be damaged when deployed

    Reported March 27, 2023Model years 2013–2015DVSA 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.

  4. 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

  5. Seat belt pretensioner parts may dislodge

    Reported June 22, 2017Model years 2016DVSA recall R/2017/192EU Safety Gate A12/0893/172,586 vehicles affected

    A faulty connection may allow part of the seat belt pretensioner to dislodge during deployment in a crash and enter the vehicle interior, risking injury. The seat belt will be replaced.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    PARTS OF SEAT BELT PRETENSIONER MAY BE DISLODGED ON DEPLOYMENT
    Defect
    Due to a faulty connection part of the pyrotechnical system could become dislodged on deployment in an accident and enter the vehicle interior putting the occupants at risk of injury. On affected vehicles.
    Remedy
    Replace seat belt on affected vehicles.

  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.

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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