Vehicle recall R/2026/083

Skoda Kodiaq recall: Seat backrest frame cover

DVSA recall R/2026/083 names the Skoda Kodiaq. It was launched 20 February 2026. It covers vehicles built 23 October 2024 to 17 May 2025.

Recall data updated 22 September 2026

Recall: R/2026/083
Launched: 20 February 2026
Issued by: SKODA
Manufacturer reference: 72SG
Vehicles: 3,572 across the lines below

What can go wrong

Škoda Auto has discovered that there is a risk with the Kodiaq model from a limited production period that the edge of the inner frame of the front seats may compromise the integrity of the side airbag when activated. This situation may reduce the protective effect of the side airbag which could result in an increased risk of injury to passengers in the event of an accident.For safety reasons your vehicle must be repaired. We strongly recommend that you contact an authorized Škoda service centre as soon as possible to arrange a repair date. In the first instance we ask that you contact your local ŠKODA authorised repairer as soon as possible to make an appointment. The ŠKODA authorised repairer closest to you can be found on https://tools.skoda.co.uk/find-a-retailer

The fix

The vehicle will be fitted with sharp edge protection for the inner frame of the front seats to prevent damage to the integrity of the side airbag when it is deployed.

Models and build dates

As listed in the DVSA recall file. Vehicle numbers are DVSA figures for each line.
Model	Built	Vehicles
Skoda Kodiaq	23 October 2024 to 17 May 2025	3,572

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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/2022/075 Engine compartment covers could come loose from their attachment 23 March 2022, Skoda Kodiaq, Skoda Octavia, Skoda Superb
R/2021/016 There may have been an insufficient weld connection between the brake pedal and the brake pedal plate 23 December 2020, 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
R/2019/214 Possible crack on the frame of the left front seat 9 July 2019, Skoda Karoq, Skoda Kodiaq
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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