Vehicle recall R/2018/016

Skoda Karoq recall: A-pillar passenger protection trims may peel off in sub-zero temperatures

DVSA recall R/2018/016 names the Skoda Karoq. It was launched 15 January 2018. It covers vehicles built 21 October 2017 to 31 December 2017.

Recall data updated 22 September 2026

Recall: R/2018/016
Launched: 15 January 2018
Issued by: SKODA
Manufacturer reference: 70G7
Vehicles: 125 across the lines below

What can go wrong

A-pillar trims are fitted to the vehicle affected with a fleece on their inner side which may peel off during temperatures below zero. This fleece should prevent the broken off parts of the A-pillar trim from entering the vehicles interior during a head airbag activation. If the fleece has peeled off the broken parts of the trim could penetrate into the interior potentially injuring the occupants.

The fix

Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and fit new front A-pillar trims.

Models and build dates

As listed in the DVSA recall file. Vehicle numbers are DVSA figures for each line.
Model	Built	Vehicles
Skoda Karoq	21 October 2017 to 31 December 2017	125

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Other recalls for these models

R/2018/329 The electro-mechanical parking brake may be released inappropriately when disengaging the clutch pedal 23 November 2018, Skoda Karoq
R/2018/357 A welded connection of the rear seat bench may not have been correctly performed 14 December 2018, Skoda Karoq, Skoda Octavia
R/2019/079 Possible discrepancy in the manufacturing process of the centre rear seat head restraint 6 March 2019, Skoda Karoq
R/2019/214 Possible crack on the frame of the left front seat 9 July 2019, Skoda Karoq, Skoda Kodiaq
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.

Recall wording is DVSA's, with capitals and punctuation tidied and American spellings such as tire, center and windshield given in British English. We list a recall when its make and model match a car or van family with at least 1,000 DVSA MOT tests from 2022 to 2025, and when the maker of the vehicle issued it.

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