Octavia

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.

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   Built 9 Apr 2013 – 9 Jun 2015

   ~49 vehicles affected

2. 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.

   R/2024/017 · 17 Jan 2024

   17 Jan 2024

   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.

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   Built 4 May 2020 – 14 Nov 2023

   ~15,729 vehicles affected

3. Certain vehicles may be fitted with a wheel bearing housing containing cavities in the material.

   R/2023/222 · 19 Jul 2023

   19 Jul 2023

   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.

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   Built 17 Apr 2023

   ~2 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.

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   Built 14 Oct 2013 – 30 Mar 2017

   ~43 vehicles affected

5. 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

   R/2022/087 · 7 Apr 2022

   7 Apr 2022

   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.

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   Built 12 Dec 2019 – 14 Feb 2022

   ~2,038 vehicles affected

6. ENGINE COMPARTMENT COVERS COULD COME LOOSE FROM THEIR ATTACHMENT

   R/2022/075 · 23 Mar 2022

   23 Mar 2022

   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.

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   Built 10 Sep 2020 – 5 Feb 2022

   ~1,150 vehicles affected

7. E-CALL SERVICE MAY NOT ALWAYS BE FUNCTIONAL

   R/2020/177 · 5 Jun 2020

   5 Jun 2020

   Defect

   On affected vehicles the e-call service may not function

   Remedy

   Update the Online Control Unit software on affected vehicles

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   Built 24 Apr 2020 – 11 May 2020

   ~55 vehicles affected

8. THE PRIMER MAY NOT HAVE BEEN ADDED TO THE SEALS OF THE REAR SIDE WINDOWS

   R/2019/314 · 12 Sep 2019

   12 Sep 2019

   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.

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   Built 12 Aug 2019 – 20 Aug 2019

   ~84 vehicles affected

9. THE CAMSHAFT ADJUSTER HOUSING BOLTS MAY COME LOOSE AND BREAK THE PULLEY

   R/2019/283 · 22 Aug 2019

   22 Aug 2019

   Defect

   The housing bolts on the camshaft adjuster may come loose and break the pulley.

   Remedy

   Replace the camshaft adjuster on the vehicles concerned.

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   Built 1 Apr 2014 – 30 Oct 2014

   ~17 vehicles affected

10. 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

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    Built 8 Jan 2018 – 28 Feb 2018

    ~393 vehicles affected

11. DRIVER AIRBAG GENERATOR HOUSING COULD COME LOOSE

    R/2019/051 · 15 Feb 2019

    15 Feb 2019

    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.

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    Built 29 Jun 2002 – 24 Jul 2002

    ~309 vehicles affected

12. A WELDED CONNECTION OF THE REAR SEAT BENCH MAY NOT HAVE BEEN CORRECTLY PERFORMED

    R/2018/357 · 14 Dec 2018

    14 Dec 2018

    Defect

    The rear back rest head restraint mounting is not correctly welded.

    Remedy

    Check and replace rear back rest frame if required.

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    Built 1 May 2018 – 31 Aug 2018

    ~189 vehicles affected

13. PASSENGER AIRBAG MAY NOT DEPLOY AS INTENDED

    R/2018/041 · 7 Feb 2018

    7 Feb 2018

    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.

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    Built 1 Jul 2014 – 15 Nov 2014

    ~4 vehicles affected

14. REAR WHEEL BEARING HOUSINGS MAY BE INCORRECTLY MANUFACTURED AND COULD FAIL PREMATURELY

    R/2017/319 · 28 Nov 2017

    28 Nov 2017

    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.

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    Built 1 Aug 2017 – 31 Aug 2017

    ~122 vehicles affected

15. ABS/ESC SYSTEM MAY FAIL

    R/2017/198 · 28 Jun 2017

    28 Jun 2017

    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.

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    Built 1 May 2008 – 31 May 2010

    ~2,369 vehicles affected

16. MANUAL CHILD LOCKS ON REAR PASSENGER DOORS MAY DISENGAGE WITHOUT WARNING

    R/2016/158 · 7 Jul 2016

    7 Jul 2016

    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.

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    Built 25 Nov 2015 – 14 Apr 2016

    ~3,258 vehicles affected

17. FUEL MAY LEAK

    R/2011/171 · 15 Dec 2011

    15 Dec 2011

    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.

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    Built 1 Jan 2009 – 15 Dec 2011

    ~1,867 vehicles affected

18. CLUTCH MAY OPERATE INADVERTENTLY WITH UNEXPECTED LOSS OF DRIVE

    R/2009/124 · 14 Dec 2009

    14 Dec 2009

    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.

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    Built 1 Sep 2008 – 31 Aug 2009

    ~494 vehicles affected

19. 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.

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    Built 1 Mar 2004 – 31 Aug 2004

    ~6,032 vehicles affected

20. THE SIDE AIR BAG WIRING MAY BE INCORRECT

    R/2004/136 · 26 Aug 2004

    26 Aug 2004

    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

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    Affected build dates not specified

    ~1,575 vehicles affected

21. REAR WINDOW WIPER MAY BREAK OFF

    R/2002/148 · 31 Mar 2003

    31 Mar 2003

    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

    Build window

    Affected build dates not specified

    ~619 vehicles affected

22. BRAKE VACUUM SUPPLY PIPE CONCERN

    R/2003/042 · 26 Mar 2003

    26 Mar 2003

    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.

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    Built 1 Sep 1998 – 30 Jun 1999

    ~2,301 vehicles affected

23. ANTI LOCK BRAKE CONTROL UNIT CONCERN

    R/2002/033 · 10 May 2002

    10 May 2002

    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.

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    Built 1 Mar 2001 – 30 Sep 2001

    ~2,997 vehicles affected

24. FUEL LEAKAGE CONCERN

    R/2001/059 · 25 Jun 2001

    25 Jun 2001

    Defect

    Fuel tank may leak.

    Remedy

    Recall affected vehicles check the fuel tank for leaks and replace where necessary.

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    Built 1 Mar 2001 – 31 Mar 2001

    ~95 vehicles affected

25. POSSIBILITY THAT AN INCORRECT BRAKE VACUUM SERVO HAS BEEN FITTED

    R/1999/019 · 14 May 1999

    14 May 1999

    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.

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    Built 1 May 1998 – 31 Jan 1999

    ~746 vehicles affected