Skoda Superb 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.

• SUPERB: 4 vehicles · built 2 Aug 2016 to 16 Jun 2017
• SUPERB: 1 vehicle · built 30 Nov 2016 to 30 Nov 2016

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.

• SUPERB: 21 vehicles · built 13 Jun 2013 to 10 Nov 2015
• SUPERB: 1 vehicle · built 16 May 2016 to 16 May 2016

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.

55 vehicles · built 20 Jan 2025 to 17 Mar 2025

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.

Fix: A check of the installation of the heat protection mat on affected vehicles will be conducted. If necessary the correct heat shield condition will be restored and an additional heat shield installed.

15,729 vehicles · built 27 Jun 2019 to 23 Nov 2023

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.

1 vehicle · built 14 Feb 2013 to 14 Feb 2013

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.

Fix: An additional protective insulating mat is to be fitted over the switch box of the high-voltage battery.

2,038 vehicles · built 12 Dec 2019 to 14 Feb 2022

On affected vehicles engine compartment covers were fitted that regardless of use (very sporty driving style or poor road condition) and operating period could come loose from their attachment.

Fix: On all affected vehicles the engine compartment cover has to be removed.

1,150 vehicles · built 10 Sep 2020 to 5 Feb 2022

The bolted connection of the pull rod between the electromechanical brake servo and brake pedal may come loose resulting in a loss of all service braking ability.

Fix: Vehicles are not to be driven and the bolted connection of the input rod between the electromechanical brake servo and brake pedal must be checked and if necessary retightened.

2 vehicles · built 8 Sep 2019 to 22 Oct 2019

The eCall function may be reduced.

Fix: The OCU unit of the vehicles affected has to be restarted

8 vehicles · built 12 Dec 2019 to 10 Jan 2020

Failure of the front turn signal my not always be detected in certain circumstances

Fix: A software update of the on-board supply control unit

5,764 vehicles · built 22 May 2013 to 28 Apr 2015

A condenser may fail because of inadequate heat treatment in the airbag control unit.

Fix: On the affected vehicles the software of the airbag control unit must be updated

128 vehicles · built 23 Apr 2015 to 30 Apr 2015

Too little torque may be provided by the engine at low engine speeds.

Fix: On the affected vehicles the software of the engine control unit must be updated.

1,231 vehicles · built 12 Oct 2018 to 27 Jun 2019

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

Increased humidity may have got into the propellant of the gas generator for the drivers air bag.

Fix: The gas generator of the front airbag on the driver side is replaced.

309 vehicles · built 29 Jun 2002 to 24 Jul 2002

The hardening process for the rear wheel bearing housings may not have been correctly performed. In the worst case this could lead to a fractured housing. Should a fractured housing occur there would be abnormal noises bad tyre wear and a theoretical possibility of wheel loss.

Fix: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and replace the right and left rear wheel bearing housings.

122 vehicles · built 1 Aug 2017 to 31 Aug 2017

Due to an error in the manufacturing process the air bag and/or seat belt pretensioner may not trigger in the event of a collision

Fix: On affected vehicles replace air bag assembly and seta belt pretensioner where necessary.

3 vehicles · built 1 May 2016 to 31 Oct 2016

On certain vehicles with Panorama sun roof the legally specified limits of the clamping forces for convenience opening and closing of the sun roof may not be kept. When closing the Panorama sun roof from outside with the vehicle key (convenience closing) if any body parts are in the operating area of the sun roof they can get pressed against the roof frame and possibly get injured.

Fix: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and deactivate the convenience opening and closing of the Panorama sun roof. To do this the software for the on-board supply control unit and the sun roof control unit must be updated/ configured.

366 vehicles · built 1 May 2015 to 1 Apr 2016

Due to an incorrectly locked cable clamp at the fuse box certain functions such as vehicle start boot lid and dash board warning lights may not operate. It is also possible the engine may cut out.

Fix: On affected vehicles inspect the cable clamp and where necessary correctly fit.

1,759 vehicles · built 1 May 2015 to 1 Dec 2015

On 2.0l Common Rail engines of a limited production period faulty material can cause leaks on the high pressure pipes during the service life of the vehicle.

Fix: Anti-vibration balance weights will be fitted on the high-pressure pipes.

1,867 vehicles · built 1 Jan 2009 to 15 Dec 2011

In rare cases an incorrect interpretation of the clutch temperature can occur which results in the clutch opening unexpectedly with loss of drive.

Fix: Recall affected vehicles and update/reprogramme gearbox control unit.

494 vehicles · built 1 Sep 2008 to 31 Aug 2009

The contact resistance on the earth connection of the heating element for the additional air heater can get too high. This can lead to high heat development in the connections scorching and a risk of fire

Fix: Recall affected vehicles and check the tightening torque of the earth connection.

5 vehicles · built 16 Jul 2008 to 25 Feb 2009

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