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Skoda Octavia Recalls

There are currently 25 safety recalls out on the Skoda Octavia. To find out whether your car is affected, you'll need to find your car's VIN number.

How to find your VIN

The VIN can often be found on the lower-left corner of the dashboard, in front of the steering wheel.

You can read the number by looking through the windshield. The VIN may also appear in a number of other locations:

  • Front of the engine block. This should be easy to spot by opening the bonnet, and looking at the front of the engine.
  • Front of the car frame, near the container that holds windshield washer fluid.
  • Rear wheel well. Try looking up, directly above the tyre.
  • Inside the driver-side doorjamb. Open the door, and look underneath where the side-view mirror would be located if the door was shut.
  • Driver-side doorpost. Open the door, and look near the spot where the door latches, not too far from the seatbelt return.
  • Underneath the spare tyre.
VIN Location Diagram

If you still can't locate the VIN, try consulting your vehicle manual. Or, call a dealership or the manufacturer and request guidance.

Step 2 - See if your car is affected
  • Announcement date:
    27/03/2023
    Recalls number:
    R/2023/086
    Car Build Date:
    30/06/2015 - 26/02/2016
    Concern:
    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.
    Defect:
    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.
    Remedy:
    Replace the driver's airbag in affected vehicles.
  • Announcement date:
    07/04/2022
    Recalls number:
    R/2022/087
    VIN start:
    TMBBW7NX2MY054736
    VIN end:
    TMBKW7NX3NY048235
    Car Build Date:
    12/12/2019 - 14/02/2022
    Concern:
    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
    Defect:
    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.
    Remedy:
    An additional protective insulating mat is to be fitted over the switch box of the high-voltage battery.
  • Announcement date:
    23/03/2022
    Recalls number:
    R/2022/075
    VIN start:
    TMBKU8NX1MY034327
    VIN end:
    TMBKU8NX5NY069745
    Car Build Date:
    10/09/2020 - 05/02/2022
    Concern:
    Engine Compartment Covers Could Come Loose From Their Attachment
    Defect:
    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.
    Remedy:
    On all affected vehicles the engine compartment cover has to be removed.
  • Announcement date:
    05/06/2020
    Recalls number:
    R/2020/177
    VIN start:
    TMBKG7NXXLY011693
    VIN end:
    TMBKG7NX4LY017084
    Car Build Date:
    24/04/2020 - 11/05/2020
    Concern:
    E-call Service May Not Always Be Functional
    Defect:
    On affected vehicles the e-call service may not function
    Remedy:
    Update the Online Control Unit software on affected vehicles
  • Announcement date:
    12/09/2019
    Recalls number:
    R/2019/314
    VIN start:
    TMBKG7NE0L0018911
    VIN end:
    TMBKR7NEXL0025519
    Car Build Date:
    12/08/2019 - 20/08/2019
    Concern:
    The Primer May Not Have Been Added To The Seals Of The Rear Side Windows
    Defect:
    There is a possibility that Primer was not added to the seals of the rear side windows
    Remedy:
    One or both rear side windows have to be replaced on the respective vehicles.
  • Announcement date:
    22/08/2019
    Recalls number:
    R/2019/283
    VIN start:
    TMBBB7NE0F0052222
    VIN end:
    TMBBB7NEXF0076253
    Car Build Date:
    01/04/2014 - 30/10/2014
    Concern:
    The Camshaft Adjuster Housing Bolts May Come Loose And Break The Pulley
    Defect:
    The housing bolts on the camshaft adjuster may come loose and break the pulley.
    Remedy:
    Replace the camshaft adjuster on the vehicles concerned.
  • Announcement date:
    22/08/2019
    Recalls number:
    R/2019/283
    VIN start:
    TMBKB7NE0E0196691
    VIN end:
    TMBKB7NEXF0045259
    Car Build Date:
    01/04/2014 - 30/10/2014
    Concern:
    The Camshaft Adjuster Housing Bolts May Come Loose And Break The Pulley
    Defect:
    The housing bolts on the camshaft adjuster may come loose and break the pulley.
    Remedy:
    Replace the camshaft adjuster on the vehicles concerned.
  • Announcement date:
    30/05/2019
    Recalls number:
    R/2019/210
    VIN start:
    TMBBP7NE5J0247730
    VIN end:
    TMBBP7NE6J0284625
    Car Build Date:
    08/01/2018 - 28/02/2018
    Concern:
    Air Bag May Not Inflate Quickly Enough On Deployment
    Defect:
    Driver
    Remedy:
    The steering wheel airbag has to be replaced in the vehicles affected
  • Announcement date:
    15/02/2019
    Recalls number:
    R/2019/051
    VIN start:
    TMBHG41U632686836
    VIN end:
    TMBAP21UX38673221
    Car Build Date:
    29/06/2002 - 24/07/2002
    Concern:
    Driver Airbag Generator Housing Could Come Loose
    Defect:
    Increased humidity may have got into the propellant of the gas generator for the drivers air bag.
    Remedy:
    The gas generator of the front airbag on the driver side is replaced.
  • Announcement date:
    14/12/2018
    Recalls number:
    R/2018/357
    VIN start:
    TMBBP7NE4K0006341
    VIN end:
    TMBBG7NE3K0017556
    Car Build Date:
    01/05/2018 - 31/08/2018
    Concern:
    A Welded Connection Of The Rear Seat Bench May Not Have Been Correctly Performed
    Defect:
    The rear back rest head restraint mounting is not correctly welded.
    Remedy:
    Check and replace rear back rest frame if required.
  • Announcement date:
    14/12/2018
    Recalls number:
    R/2018/357
    VIN start:
    TMBKG7NE3J0367445
    VIN end:
    TMBKP7NE6J0371683
    Car Build Date:
    01/05/2018 - 31/08/2018
    Concern:
    A Welded Connection Of The Rear Seat Bench May Not Have Been Correctly Performed
    Defect:
    The rear back rest head restraint mounting is not correctly welded.
    Remedy:
    Check and replace rear back rest frame if required.
  • Announcement date:
    07/02/2018
    Recalls number:
    R/2018/041
    Car Build Date:
    01/07/2014 - 15/11/2014
    Concern:
    Passenger Airbag May Not Deploy As Intended
    Defect:
    There is a possibility of a faulty weld on the gas generator. If the airbag is deployed there is a risk that parts could be projected into the cabin with risk of injury to the occupants.
    Remedy:
    On affected vehicles replace the front passenger air bag module with a correctly manufactured version.
  • Announcement date:
    28/11/2017
    Recalls number:
    R/2017/319
    VIN start:
    TMBBG7NP6J7521942
    VIN end:
    TMBBH7NP2J7523299
    Car Build Date:
    01/08/2017 - 31/08/2017
    Concern:
    Rear Wheel Bearing Housings May Be Incorrectly Manufactured And Could Fail Prematurely
    Defect:
    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.
    Remedy:
    Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and replace the right and left rear wheel bearing housings.
  • Announcement date:
    28/06/2017
    Recalls number:
    R/2017/198
    VIN start:
    TMBBE21Z082179997
    VIN end:
    TMBDS21ZXA2109320
    Car Build Date:
    01/05/2008 - 31/05/2010
    Concern:
    Abs/esc System May Fail
    Defect:
    On vehicles with ABS/ESC the earth connection may be interrupted. This may cause failure of the ABS/ESC system
    Remedy:
    On affected vehicles install new software. Where necessary a new ABS/ESC control unit will be fitted.
  • Announcement date:
    07/07/2016
    Recalls number:
    R/2016/158
    VIN start:
    TMBKK7NE1G0145719
    VIN end:
    TMBKJ7NE3G0180586
    Car Build Date:
    25/11/2015 - 14/04/2016
    Concern:
    Manual Child Locks On Rear Passenger Doors May Disengage Without Warning
    Defect:
    The door child locks may disengage without driver knowledge. Though the door remains close it is possible for the door to then be opened from the inside.
    Remedy:
    On affected vehicles inspect lock mechanism and replace where necessary.
  • Announcement date:
    15/12/2011
    Recalls number:
    R/2011/171
    Car Build Date:
    01/01/2009 - 15/12/2011
    Concern:
    Fuel May Leak
    Defect:
    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.
    Remedy:
    Anti-vibration balance weights will be fitted on the high-pressure pipes.
  • Announcement date:
    14/12/2009
    Recalls number:
    R/2009/124
    VIN start:
    TMB1ZA2006004
    VIN end:
    TMB1ZA2020518
    Car Build Date:
    01/09/2008 - 31/08/2009
    Concern:
    Clutch May Operate Inadvertently With Unexpected Loss Of Drive
    Defect:
    In rare cases an incorrect interpretation of the clutch temperature can occur which results in the clutch opening unexpectedly with loss of drive.
    Remedy:
    Recall affected vehicles and update/reprogramme gearbox control unit.
  • Announcement date:
    17/02/2005
    Recalls number:
    R/2004/215
    Car Build Date:
    01/03/2004 - 31/08/2004
    Concern:
    Bolts Of The Tandem Fuel Pump Cover May Break
    Defect:
    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.
    Remedy:
    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.
  • Announcement date:
    26/08/2004
    Recalls number:
    R/2004/136
    VIN start:
    TMB0001Z048008496
    VIN end:
    TMB0001Z058018099
    Car Build Date:
    01/01/1970 - 01/01/1970
    Concern:
    The Side Air Bag Wiring May Be Incorrect
    Defect:
    The wires for the Air Bag Unit block connector were incorrectly located for the side airbags which could result in the opposite side air bag being ignited
    Remedy:
    Recall affected vehicles to check and if necessary correct control unit
  • Announcement date:
    31/03/2003
    Recalls number:
    R/2002/148
    VIN start:
    TMB***1U*32665031
    VIN end:
    TMB***1U*32675256
    Car Build Date:
    01/01/1970 - 01/01/1970
    Concern:
    Rear Window Wiper May Break Off
    Defect:
    The rear window wiper may loosen during high speed driving. This may cause the wiper to break off.
    Remedy:
    Replace the wiper arm and blade
  • Announcement date:
    31/03/2003
    Recalls number:
    R/2002/148
    VIN start:
    TMB***1U*38665036
    VIN end:
    TMB***1U*38667146
    Car Build Date:
    01/01/1970 - 01/01/1970
    Concern:
    Rear Window Wiper May Break Off
    Defect:
    The rear window wiper may loosen during high speed driving. This may cause the wiper to break off.
    Remedy:
    Replace the wiper arm and blade
  • Announcement date:
    26/03/2003
    Recalls number:
    R/2003/042
    VIN start:
    TMB***1U*X2148718 TMB***1UY2285279
    VIN end:
    TMB***1U*X2227663 TMB***IUY2294866
    Car Build Date:
    01/09/1998 - 30/06/1999
    Concern:
    Brake Vacuum Supply Pipe Concern
    Defect:
    On Octavia vehicles within the affected chassis number range tension cracks may occur on the vacuum pipe to the brake servo in the area of the pipe connections due to a manufacturing fault. If a vacuum pipe leaks the brake servo loses it's function. Without servo assistance a lot more force must be used on the pedal. But this will not lead to total failure of the brake system.
    Remedy:
    The fitted vacuum pipes will be checked and if necessary replaced.
  • Announcement date:
    10/05/2002
    Recalls number:
    R/2002/033
    VIN start:
    TMB...1U.12 484950 to TMB...1U.12 518701
    Car Build Date:
    01/03/2001 - 30/09/2001
    Concern:
    Anti Lock Brake Control Unit Concern
    Defect:
    There is a risk that an electrical fault in the anti lock brake control unit (ABS) can cause overheating of related electrical components. This may lead to fire damage and cause the service brake to revert to a non-anti lock mode of operation.
    Remedy:
    Recall affected vehicles to check the part number and supplier code of the ABS control unit. Renew the ABS control unit where found necessary.
  • Announcement date:
    25/06/2001
    Recalls number:
    R/2001/059
    VIN start:
    Various
    Car Build Date:
    01/03/2001 - 31/03/2001
    Concern:
    Fuel Leakage Concern
    Defect:
    Fuel tank may leak.
    Remedy:
    Recall affected vehicles check the fuel tank for leaks and replace where necessary.
  • Announcement date:
    14/05/1999
    Recalls number:
    R/1999/019
    VIN start:
    TMB zzz 1U..2115295 to TMB zzz 1U..2193893
    Car Build Date:
    01/05/1998 - 31/01/1999
    Concern:
    Possibility That An Incorrect Brake Vacuum Servo Has Been Fitted
    Defect:
    On Skoda Octavia LX vehicles which are not equipped with ABS brake servo units designed only for ABS vehicles have been installed. Due to the different performance of the brake servo units a risk exists that the brakes could lock under severe driving conditions (ice snow).
    Remedy:
    Recall vehicles to replace the brake servo unit.
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