Vehicle recall R/2016/005

Skoda Superb recall: Some electronic functions may fail - the most serious case engine may cut out

DVSA recall R/2016/005 names the Skoda Superb. It was launched 23 December 2015. It covers vehicles built 1 May 2015 to 1 December 2015.

Recall data updated 22 September 2026

Recall: R/2016/005
Launched: 23 December 2015
Issued by: SKODA
Manufacturer reference: 97BN
Vehicles: 1,759 across the lines below

What can go wrong

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.

The fix

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

Models and build dates

As listed in the DVSA recall file. Vehicle numbers are DVSA figures for each line.
Model	Built	Vehicles
Skoda Superb	1 May 2015 to 1 December 2015	1,759

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Other recalls for these models

R/2016/071 Sunroof may injure occupants when it is closed from outside vehicle 6 April 2016, Skoda Superb
R/2017/091 Airbag/belt tensioners may not trigger in event of an accident 31 March 2017, Skoda Superb
R/2017/319 Rear wheel bearing housings may be incorrectly manufactured and could fail prematurely 28 November 2017, Skoda Superb, Skoda Octavia
R/2019/051 Driver airbag generator housing could come loose 15 February 2019, Skoda Octavia, Skoda Superb
R/2019/210 Air bag may not inflate quickly enough on deployment 30 May 2019, Skoda Kodiaq, Skoda Octavia, Skoda Fabia and others
R/2019/303 Too little torque may be provided by the engine at low engine speeds 5 September 2019, Skoda Karoq, Skoda Kodiaq, Skoda Superb

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Source

Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Source: DVSA vehicle recall records (RecallsFile.csv), recalls launched 1992 to 2026. Recall data updated 22 September 2026.

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