ŠKoda Octavia Recall R/2004/136: The Side Air Bag Wiring May Be Incorrect, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 26 Aug 2004
- Launched
- 1,575
- vehicles in the UK
- R/2004/136
- DVSA reference
Škoda recalled Octavia vehicles. 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. The dealer will check and if necessary correct control unit. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
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.
DVSA's Original Wording
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
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could result in the opposite side air bag being ignited.
The Fix
The dealer will check and if necessary correct control unit.
Are You Affected?
Octavia may be included. Škoda estimates 1,575 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 DVSA reference R/2004/136. 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 | |
| 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/2002/148 on 31 Mar 2003, for rear window wiper may break off. The one launched after it was R/2004/215 on 17 Feb 2005, for bolts of the tandem fuel pump cover may break. You can also see every Škoda recall, all recalls launched in 2004 and airbag recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2004/136, launched 26 August 2004. 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.