Vehicle recall R/2016/072

Skoda Yeti recall: Side airbag gas generator canister may fail

DVSA recall R/2016/072 names the Skoda Yeti. It was launched 6 April 2016. It covers vehicles built 15 January 2015 to 28 January 2015.

Recall data updated 22 September 2026

Recall: R/2016/072
Launched: 6 April 2016
Issued by: SKODA
Manufacturer reference: 69M3
Vehicles: 217 across the lines below

What can go wrong

For certain vehicles manufactured within a specific period it is possible that the gas generator housing may be damaged if a side airbag is deployed. If the airbag/s were deployed the gas generator could explode and dislodge small metal parts which could cause injury to the vehicle occupants.

The fix

On affected vehicles check the dates of manufacture of side airbags and replace where necessary.

Models and build dates

As listed in the DVSA recall file. Vehicle numbers are DVSA figures for each line.
Model	Built	Vehicles
Skoda Yeti	15 January 2015 to 28 January 2015	217

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Other recalls for these models

R/2017/192 Parts of seat belt pretensioner may be dislodged on deployment 22 June 2017, Skoda Yeti, Skoda Rapid
R/2011/171 Fuel may leak 15 December 2011, Skoda Superb, Skoda Octavia, Skoda Yeti
R/2023/086 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. 27 March 2023, Skoda Octavia, Skoda Yeti, Skoda Fabia and others
R/2026/002 Takata drivers side front airbag 18 July 2025, Skoda Octavia, Skoda Superb, Skoda Rapid and others

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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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