ŠKoda Octavia Recall R/2002/148: Rear Window Wiper May Break Off, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Book soon
- How serious
- 31 Mar 2003
- Launched
- 619
- vehicles in the UK
- 92A4
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Škoda recalled Octavia vehicles. The rear window wiper may loosen during high speed driving. The dealer will replace the wiper arm and blade. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The rear window wiper may loosen during high speed driving. This may cause the wiper to break off.
DVSA's Original Wording
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
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could cause the wiper to break off.
The Fix
The dealer will replace the wiper arm and blade.
Are You Affected?
Octavia may be included. Škoda estimates 619 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?
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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 92A4 or the DVSA reference R/2002/148. 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
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|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | |
| Octavia, SuperbOn 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 | Urgent | R/2024/017 | |
| OctaviaCertain vehicles may be fitted with a wheel bearing housing containing cavities in the material | Book soon | R/2023/222 | |
| 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/2003/042 on 26 Mar 2003, for brake vacuum supply pipe concern. The one launched after it was R/2004/136 on 26 Aug 2004, for the side air bag wiring may be incorrect. You can also see every Škoda recall and all recalls launched in 2003.
Source: DVSA recall R/2002/148, launched 31 March 2003. 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.