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Skoda

Fabia

12 UK vehicle recalls on record for this model, listed most recent first.

If your Fabia is covered by any of these notices, contact your authorised Skoda dealer. All recall work is carried out free of charge.

Notices on record

12

Skoda Fabia · DVSA register

All recall notices.

  1. Takata drivers side front airbag

    R/2026/002 · 18 Jul 2025

    18 Jul 2025

    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.

    Build window

    Built 14 Jun 2013 – 16 Dec 2015

    ~6 vehicles affected

  2. Passenger Airbag

    R/2025/278 · 9 Jul 2025

    9 Jul 2025

    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.

    Build window

    Built 12 Sep 2022 – 17 Mar 2025

    ~124 vehicles affected

  3. On affected vehicles airbags have been fitted which may rupture when activated and may not function properly

    R/2023/251 · 22 Aug 2023

    22 Aug 2023

    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.

    Build window

    Built 16 Sep 2021 – 16 Jun 2022

    ~3,844 vehicles affected

  4. 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.

    R/2023/086 · 27 Mar 2023

    27 Mar 2023

    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.

    Build window

    Built 28 Jun 2013 – 16 Jun 2014

    ~4 vehicles affected

  5. 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.

    R/2023/086 · 27 Mar 2023

    27 Mar 2023

    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.

    Build window

    Built 12 Jun 2015 – 5 Jun 2017

    ~4 vehicles affected

  6. THE RIGHT- HAND REAR SEAT BACKREST FRAME HAS A REDUCED STRENGTH

    R/2022/017 · 1 Dec 2021

    1 Dec 2021

    Defect

    The right-hand rear seat backrest frame has a reduced strength weld.

    Remedy

    The right-hand rear seat backrest frame must be replaced.

    Build window

    Built 1 Mar 2021 – 4 Mar 2021

    ~132 vehicles affected

  7. AIR BAG MAY NOT INFLATE QUICKLY ENOUGH ON DEPLOYMENT

    R/2019/210 · 30 May 2019

    30 May 2019

    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

    Build window

    Built 8 Jan 2018 – 28 Feb 2018

    ~393 vehicles affected

  8. FUEL MAY LEAK

    R/2014/143 · 5 Dec 2014

    5 Dec 2014

    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.

    Build window

    Built 1 Apr 2011 – 1 Oct 2014

    ~4,306 vehicles affected

  9. INCORRECT CURTAIN AIRBAG MAY ACTIVATE

    R/2007/095 · 30 Jul 2007

    30 Jul 2007

    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.

    Build window

    Built 7 Mar 2007 – 24 May 2007

    ~5,142 vehicles affected

  10. INCORRECT CURTAIN AIRBAG MAY ACTIVATE

    R/2007/095 · 30 Jul 2007

    30 Jul 2007

    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.

    Build window

    Built 28 Jun 2006 – 24 May 2007

    ~5,142 vehicles affected

  11. BOLTS OF THE TANDEM FUEL PUMP COVER MAY BREAK

    R/2004/215 · 17 Feb 2005

    17 Feb 2005

    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.

    Build window

    Built 1 Mar 2004 – 31 Aug 2004

    ~6,032 vehicles affected

  12. PASSENGER AIR BAG CONCERN

    R/2001/060 · 11 May 2001

    11 May 2001

    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.

    Build window

    From 10 Nov 2000

    ~17 vehicles affected

Data from the DVSA Vehicle Recall register (Crown Copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0). Last indexed: 2026-04-26.

These records are provided for reference. Contact your authorised Skoda dealer or check your vehicle registration at gov.uk/check-if-a-vehicle-has-outstanding-recalls to confirm current status.

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