ŠKoda Superb Recall R/2016/071: Sunroof May Injure Occupants When It Is Closed From Outside Vehicle, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Low
- How serious
- 6 Apr 2016
- Launched
- 366
- vehicles in the UK
- 97BV
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Škoda recalled Superb vehicles built between 1 May 2015 and 1 April 2016. With Panorama sun roof the legally specified limits of the clamping forces for convenience opening and closing of the sun roof may not be kept. The dealer will update to do this the software for the on-board supply control unit and the sun roof control unit/ configured. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
With Panorama sun roof the legally specified limits of the clamping forces for convenience opening and closing of the sun roof may not be kept. When closing the Panorama sun roof from outside with the vehicle key (convenience closing) if any body parts are in the operating area of the sun roof they can get pressed against the roof frame and possibly get injured.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: SUNROOF MAY INJURE OCCUPANTS WHEN IT IS CLOSED FROM OUTSIDE VEHICLE Defect: On certain vehicles with Panorama sun roof the legally specified limits of the clamping forces for convenience opening and closing of the sun roof may not be kept. When closing the Panorama sun roof from outside with the vehicle key (convenience closing) if any body parts are in the operating area of the sun roof they can get pressed against the roof frame and possibly get injured. Remedy: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and deactivate the convenience opening and closing of the Panorama sun roof. To do this the software for the on-board supply control unit and the sun roof control unit must be updated/ configured.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: sunroof may injure occupants when it is closed from outside vehicle.
The Fix
The dealer will update to do this the software for the on-board supply control unit and the sun roof control unit/ configured. The fix is a software update, which usually takes under an hour at the dealer.
Are You Affected?
Superb built between 1 May 2015 and 1 April 2016 may be included. Škoda estimates 366 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 97BV or the DVSA reference R/2016/071. 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/2016/005 on 23 Dec 2015, for some electronic functions may fail: worst case engine may cut out. The one launched after it was R/2016/072 on 6 Apr 2016, for side airbag gas generator canister may fail. You can also see every Škoda recall and all recalls launched in 2016.
Source: DVSA recall R/2016/071, launched 6 April 2016. 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.