ŠKoda Fabia Recall R/2001/060: Passenger Air Bag Concern, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 11 May 2001
- Launched
- 17
- vehicles in the UK
- 69D7
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Škoda recalled Fabia vehicles. The passenger airbag may not release correctly because of a leak in the pressure reservoir of the gas generator. The dealer will replace the passenger air bag. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The passenger airbag may not release correctly because of a leak in the pressure reservoir of the gas generator.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: PASSENGER AIR BAG CONCERN Defect: The passenger airbag may not release correctly because of a leak in the pressure reservoir of the gas generator. Remedy: Recall the affected vehicles and replace the passenger air bag.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: passenger air bag concern.
The Fix
The dealer will replace the passenger air bag.
Are You Affected?
Fabia may be included. Škoda estimates 17 vehicles in the UK. Enter your registration to check, then confirm by VIN with Škoda, because not every car in the date range may be included.
Which Car Is It?
Choose the make and model so we can match recalls to your car.
What To Do Now
- Check your car by registration above, then by VIN with Škoda.
- Book with any franchised Škoda dealer, quoting the campaign code 69D7 or the DVSA reference R/2001/060. See how to get a Škoda recall fixed.
- Follow the letter's instructions until the repair is done. See can you drive a car with a recall?.
Related Recalls
| Launched | Vehicle and fault | Severity | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fabia, Octavia, Rapid, SuperbReplacing TAKATA driver airbag | Urgent | R/2026/342 | |
| Citigo, Fabia, Octavia, Rapid and 3 moreTakata drivers side front airbag | Urgent | R/2026/002 | |
| Fabia, SuperbPassenger Airbag | Urgent | R/2025/278 | |
| FabiaOn affected vehicles airbags have been fitted which may rupture when activated and may not function properly | Urgent | R/2023/251 | |
| Citigo, Fabia, Kodiaq, Octavia and 3 moreOn 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 | Urgent | R/2023/086 |
This is one of 61 Škoda recalls in DVSA’s data. The Škoda recall launched before it was R/1999/019 on 14 May 1999, for possibility that an incorrect brake vacuum servo has been fitted. The one launched after it was R/2001/059 on 25 Jun 2001, for fuel leakage concern. You can also see every Škoda recall, the Škoda Fabia recall history, all recalls launched in 2001 and airbag recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2001/060, launched 11 May 2001. Data updated 15 October 2026. How we grade urgency.
Sources
- The Code does not itself say repairs are free. GOV.UK guidance says "You will not usually have to pay for any repairs or parts under a safety recall." gov.uk Checked 15 Oct 2026.