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Skoda

Superb

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

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Notices on record

22

Skoda Superb · 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 13 Jun 2013 – 10 Nov 2015

    ~21 vehicles affected

  2. 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 16 May 2016

    ~1 vehicles affected

  3. 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 20 Jan 2025 – 17 Mar 2025

    ~55 vehicles affected

  4. 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.

    Build window

    Built 27 Jun 2019 – 23 Nov 2023

    ~15,729 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 14 Feb 2013

    ~1 vehicles affected

  6. 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.

    Build window

    Built 12 Dec 2019 – 14 Feb 2022

    ~2,038 vehicles affected

  7. 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.

    Build window

    Built 10 Sep 2020 – 5 Feb 2022

    ~1,150 vehicles affected

  8. THE SCREW CONNECTION OF THE INPUT ROD BETWEEN THE ELECTRONIC BRAKE BOOSTER AND THE BRAKE PEDAL MAY LOOSEN

    R/2021/321 · 10 Sep 2021

    10 Sep 2021

    Defect

    The bolted connection of the pull rod between the electromechanical brake servo and brake pedal may come loose resulting in a loss of all service braking ability.

    Remedy

    Vehicles are not to be driven and the bolted connection of the input rod between the electromechanical brake servo and brake pedal must be checked and if necessary retightened.

    Build window

    Built 8 Sep 2019 – 22 Oct 2019

    ~2 vehicles affected

  9. THE eCALL FUNCTION MAY BE REDUCED DUE TO A FAULT IN THE DATA COMMUNICATION

    R/2020/111 · 25 Feb 2020

    25 Feb 2020

    Defect

    The eCall function may be reduced.

    Remedy

    The OCU unit of the vehicles affected has to be restarted

    Build window

    Built 12 Dec 2019 – 10 Jan 2020

    ~8 vehicles affected

  10. A FAILURE OF THE FRONT TURN SIGNAL MAY NOT ALWAYS BE DETECTED

    R/2020/034 · 5 Feb 2020

    5 Feb 2020

    Defect

    Failure of the front turn signal my not always be detected in certain circumstances

    Remedy

    A software update of the on-board supply control unit

    Build window

    Built 22 May 2013 – 28 Apr 2015

    ~5,764 vehicles affected

  11. A CONDENSER MAY FAIL IN THE AIRBAG CONTROL UNIT

    R/2019/411 · 26 Nov 2019

    26 Nov 2019

    Defect

    A condenser may fail because of inadequate heat treatment in the airbag control unit.

    Remedy

    On the affected vehicles the software of the airbag control unit must be updated

    Build window

    Built 23 Apr 2015 – 30 Apr 2015

    ~128 vehicles affected

  12. TOO LITTLE TORQUE MAY BE PROVIDED BY THE ENGINE AT LOW ENGINE SPEEDS

    R/2019/303 · 5 Sep 2019

    5 Sep 2019

    Defect

    Too little torque may be provided by the engine at low engine speeds.

    Remedy

    On the affected vehicles the software of the engine control unit must be updated.

    Build window

    Built 12 Oct 2018 – 27 Jun 2019

    ~1,231 vehicles affected

  13. 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

  14. 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.

    Build window

    Built 29 Jun 2002 – 24 Jul 2002

    ~309 vehicles affected

  15. 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.

    Build window

    Built 1 Aug 2017 – 31 Aug 2017

    ~122 vehicles affected

  16. AIRBAG/BELT TENSIONERS MAY NOT TRIGGER IN EVENT OF AN ACCIDENT

    R/2017/091 · 31 Mar 2017

    31 Mar 2017

    Defect

    Due to an error in the manufacturing process the air bag and/or seat belt pretensioner may not trigger in the event of a collision

    Remedy

    On affected vehicles replace air bag assembly and seta belt pretensioner where necessary.

    Build window

    Built 1 May 2016 – 31 Oct 2016

    ~3 vehicles affected

  17. SUNROOF MAY INJURE OCCUPANTS WHEN IT IS CLOSED FROM OUTSIDE VEHICLE

    R/2016/071 · 6 Apr 2016

    6 Apr 2016

    Defect

    On certain vehicles with Panorama sun roof the legally specified limits of the clamping forces for convenience opening and closing of the sun roof may not be kept. When closing the Panorama sun roof from outside with the vehicle key (convenience closing) if any body parts are in the operating area of the sun roof they can get pressed against the roof frame and possibly get injured.

    Remedy

    Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and deactivate the convenience opening and closing of the Panorama sun roof. To do this the software for the on-board supply control unit and the sun roof control unit must be updated/ configured.

    Build window

    Built 1 May 2015 – 1 Apr 2016

    ~366 vehicles affected

  18. SOME ELECTRONIC FUNCTIONS MAY FAIL - WORST CASE ENGINE MAY CUT OUT

    R/2016/005 · 23 Dec 2015

    23 Dec 2015

    Defect

    Due to an incorrectly locked cable clamp at the fuse box certain functions such as vehicle start boot lid and dash board warning lights may not operate. It is also possible the engine may cut out.

    Remedy

    On affected vehicles inspect the cable clamp and where necessary correctly fit.

    Build window

    Built 1 May 2015 – 1 Dec 2015

    ~1,759 vehicles affected

  19. 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.

    Build window

    Built 1 Jan 2009 – 15 Dec 2011

    ~1,867 vehicles affected

  20. 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.

    Build window

    Built 1 Sep 2008 – 31 Aug 2009

    ~494 vehicles affected

  21. RISK OF FIRE

    R/2009/122 · 1 Nov 2009

    1 Nov 2009

    Defect

    The contact resistance on the earth connection of the heating element for the additional air heater can get too high. This can lead to high heat development in the connections scorching and a risk of fire

    Remedy

    Recall affected vehicles and check the tightening torque of the earth connection.

    Build window

    Built 16 Jul 2008 – 25 Feb 2009

    ~5 vehicles affected

  22. 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

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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