Vehicle recall R/2023/251

Skoda Fabia recall: On affected vehicles airbags have been fitted which may rupture when activated and may not function properly

DVSA recall R/2023/251 names the Skoda Fabia. It was launched 22 August 2023. It covers vehicles built 16 September 2021 to 16 June 2022.

Recall data updated 22 September 2026

Recall: R/2023/251
Launched: 22 August 2023
Issued by: SKODA
Manufacturer reference: 69EU
Vehicles: 3,844 across the lines below

What can go wrong

On affected vehicles airbags have been fitted which may rupture when activated and may not function properly.

The fix

Replace the passenger airbag module with a modified unit.

Models and build dates

As listed in the DVSA recall file. Vehicle numbers are DVSA figures for each line.
Model	Built	Vehicles
Skoda Fabia	16 September 2021 to 16 June 2022	3,844

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Other recalls for these models

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/2022/017 The right- hand rear seat backrest frame has a reduced strength 1 December 2021, Skoda Fabia
R/2025/278 Passenger Airbag 9 July 2025, Skoda Fabia, Skoda Superb
R/2026/002 Takata drivers side front airbag 18 July 2025, Skoda Octavia, Skoda Superb, Skoda Rapid and others
R/2026/342 Replacing TAKATA driver airbag 2 September 2026, Skoda Superb, Skoda Octavia, Skoda Rapid and others
R/2019/210 Air bag may not inflate quickly enough on deployment 30 May 2019, Skoda Kodiaq, Skoda Octavia, Skoda Fabia 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.

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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