Vehicle recall R/2023/086

Skoda Octavia and others recall: On affected vehicles from a certain production period there is a possibility that the gas generator

DVSA recall R/2023/086 names the Skoda Octavia, Skoda Yeti, Skoda Fabia, Skoda Kodiaq, Skoda Citigo, Skoda Superb and 1 more Skoda models. It was launched 27 March 2023. It covers vehicles built 14 February 2013 to 5 June 2017.

Recall data updated 22 September 2026

Recall: R/2023/086
Launched: 27 March 2023
Issued by: SKODA
Manufacturer reference: 69DU
Vehicles: 63 across the lines below

What can go wrong

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.

The fix

Replace the driver's airbag in affected vehicles.

Models and build dates

As listed in the DVSA recall file. Vehicle numbers are DVSA figures for each line.
Model	Built	Vehicles
Skoda Citigo	6 November 2013	1
Skoda Fabia	28 June 2013 to 16 June 2014	4
Skoda Fabia	12 June 2015 to 5 June 2017	4
Skoda Kodiaq	5 June 2013	1
Skoda Octavia	14 October 2013 to 30 March 2017	43
Skoda Rapid	5 November 2013 to 22 January 2015	4
Skoda Superb	14 February 2013	1
Skoda Yeti	25 May 2015 to 1 April 2017	5

Is a specific car affected? A recall lists models and build dates, not individual vehicles, so these pages cannot tell you whether one car is included. Enter the registration on the DVSA vehicle recall checker on GOV.UK, or give the vehicle identification number (VIN) to the manufacturer or one of its dealers. Buying used? Ask the seller for proof that any recall work was done.

Other recalls for these models

R/2023/222 Certain vehicles may be fitted with a wheel bearing housing containing cavities in the material. 19 July 2023, Skoda Octavia
R/2023/251 On affected vehicles airbags have been fitted which may rupture when activated and may not function properly 22 August 2023, Skoda Fabia
R/2024/017 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. 17 January 2024, Skoda Octavia, Skoda Superb
R/2022/087 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 7 April 2022, Skoda Octavia, Skoda Superb
R/2022/075 Engine compartment covers could come loose from their attachment 23 March 2022, Skoda Kodiaq, Skoda Octavia, Skoda Superb
R/2022/017 The right- hand rear seat backrest frame has a reduced strength 1 December 2021, Skoda Fabia

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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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