Skoda Fabia recalls

On affected vehicles in the event of an accident in which the airbag is deployed the front airbag gas generator could burst sending metal fragments into the vehicle. This could cause serious harm or fatal injuries to the driver and their passengers.

Fix: Replace the front airbag on the driver side.

1 vehicle · built 12 Apr 2017 to 12 Apr 2017

On affected vehicles the propellant in the front airbag may deteriorate due to high humidity and temperature fluctuations. As a result in the event of an accident and airbag deployment fragments could detach from the generator housing and injure the vehicle occupants.

Fix: Replace the front airbag on the driver's side.

6 vehicles · built 14 Jun 2013 to 16 Dec 2015

On affected vehicles there is a risk in the event of an accident that if the passenger airbag is activated the protective effect of the airbag may be reduced and the gas generator cover may rupture resulting in serious or fatal injuries.

Fix: Replace the passenger airbag. Whilst waiting for repair vehicle owners are advised to deactivate the passenger airbag according to the owner's manual and not to use the passenger seat during this time.

124 vehicles · built 12 Sep 2022 to 17 Mar 2025

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

Fix: Replace the passenger airbag module with a modified unit.

3,844 vehicles · built 16 Sep 2021 to 16 Jun 2022

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.

Fix: Replace the driver's airbag in affected vehicles.

• FABIA: 4 vehicles · built 28 Jun 2013 to 16 Jun 2014
• FABIA: 4 vehicles · built 12 Jun 2015 to 5 Jun 2017

The right-hand rear seat backrest frame has a reduced strength weld.

Fix: The right-hand rear seat backrest frame must be replaced.

132 vehicles · built 1 Mar 2021 to 4 Mar 2021

Driver�s airbag may not inflate quickly enough in case of its activation

Fix: The steering wheel airbag has to be replaced in the vehicles affected

393 vehicles · built 8 Jan 2018 to 28 Feb 2018

On affected vehicles the fuel filter may crack around inlet connection. This will allow fuel to leak which may cause a smell within the vehicle interior and possibly contaminate the road environment. This may affect the handling of the vehicle and of other traffic..

Fix: Check type of filter fitted. If not of improved type then replace with improved filter.

4,306 vehicles · built 1 Apr 2011 to 1 Oct 2014

It has been identified that some of the wires within airbag control unit block connector have been incorrectly installed. In the event of a collision this will result in the activation of the curtain airbag on the opposite side to the impact.

Fix: Recalled vehicles will have the wiring to the control unit checked and rectified should this be necessary.

• FABIA: 5,142 vehicles · built 7 Mar 2007 to 24 May 2007
• FABIA: 5,142 vehicles · built 28 Jun 2006 to 24 May 2007

It is advised that on some vehicles fitted with a 3 and 4 cylinder pump injector engine the bolts of the tandem fuel pump cover may break due to a bolt production fault. As a result the pump housing will not be tight and a diesel fuel leak may occur.

Fix: Recalled vehicles will have the pump checked for being of a certain manufacture. If found to be within the affected range the pump housing cover bolts will be replaced.

6,032 vehicles · built 1 Mar 2004 to 31 Aug 2004

The passenger airbag may not release correctly because of a leak in the pressure reservoir of the gas generator.

Fix: Recall the affected vehicles and replace the passenger air bag.

17 vehicles