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.
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Takata drivers side front airbag
R/2026/002 · 18 Jul 2025
18 Jul 2025Defect
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.
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Built 14 Jun 2013 – 16 Dec 2015
~6 vehicles affected
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Passenger Airbag
R/2025/278 · 9 Jul 2025
9 Jul 2025Defect
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.
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Built 12 Sep 2022 – 17 Mar 2025
~124 vehicles affected
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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 2023Defect
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.
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Built 16 Sep 2021 – 16 Jun 2022
~3,844 vehicles affected
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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 2023Defect
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.
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Built 28 Jun 2013 – 16 Jun 2014
~4 vehicles affected
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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 2023Defect
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.
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Built 12 Jun 2015 – 5 Jun 2017
~4 vehicles affected
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THE RIGHT- HAND REAR SEAT BACKREST FRAME HAS A REDUCED STRENGTH
R/2022/017 · 1 Dec 2021
1 Dec 2021Defect
The right-hand rear seat backrest frame has a reduced strength weld.
Remedy
The right-hand rear seat backrest frame must be replaced.
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Built 1 Mar 2021 – 4 Mar 2021
~132 vehicles affected
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AIR BAG MAY NOT INFLATE QUICKLY ENOUGH ON DEPLOYMENT
R/2019/210 · 30 May 2019
30 May 2019Defect
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
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Built 8 Jan 2018 – 28 Feb 2018
~393 vehicles affected
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FUEL MAY LEAK
R/2014/143 · 5 Dec 2014
5 Dec 2014Defect
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.
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Built 1 Apr 2011 – 1 Oct 2014
~4,306 vehicles affected
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INCORRECT CURTAIN AIRBAG MAY ACTIVATE
R/2007/095 · 30 Jul 2007
30 Jul 2007Defect
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.
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Built 7 Mar 2007 – 24 May 2007
~5,142 vehicles affected
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INCORRECT CURTAIN AIRBAG MAY ACTIVATE
R/2007/095 · 30 Jul 2007
30 Jul 2007Defect
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.
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Built 28 Jun 2006 – 24 May 2007
~5,142 vehicles affected
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BOLTS OF THE TANDEM FUEL PUMP COVER MAY BREAK
R/2004/215 · 17 Feb 2005
17 Feb 2005Defect
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.
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Built 1 Mar 2004 – 31 Aug 2004
~6,032 vehicles affected
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PASSENGER AIR BAG CONCERN
R/2001/060 · 11 May 2001
11 May 2001Defect
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.
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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.
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