ŠKoda Superb Recall R/2009/122: Risk Of Fire, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 1 Nov 2009
- Launched
- 5
- vehicles in the UK
- R/2009/122
- DVSA reference
Škoda recalled Superb vehicles built between 16 July 2008 and 25 February 2009. The contact resistance on the earth connection of the heating element for the additional air heater can get too high. The dealer will check the tightening torque of the earth connection. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
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.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: RISK OF FIRE Defect: 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 Remedy: Recall affected vehicles and check the tightening torque of the earth connection.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could lead to high heat development in the connections scorching and a risk of fire.
The Fix
The dealer will check the tightening torque of the earth connection.
Are You Affected?
Superb built between 16 July 2008 and 25 February 2009 may be included. Škoda estimates 5 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 DVSA reference R/2009/122. 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?.
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This is one of 61 Škoda recalls in DVSA’s data. The Škoda recall launched before it was R/2007/095 on 30 Jul 2007, for incorrect curtain airbag may activate. The one launched after it was R/2009/124 on 14 Dec 2009, for clutch may operate inadvertently with unexpected loss of drive. You can also see every Škoda recall, all recalls launched in 2009 and fire risk recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2009/122, launched 1 November 2009. 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.