ŠKoda Yeti Recall R/2016/072: Side Airbag Gas Generator Canister May Fail, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 6 Apr 2016
- Launched
- 217
- vehicles in the UK
- 69M3
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Škoda recalled Yeti vehicles built between 15 January 2015 and 28 January 2015. Manufactured within a specific period it is possible that the gas generator housing may be damaged if a side airbag is deployed. The recall notice describes the fix as: on affected vehicles check the dates of manufacture of side airbags and replace where necessary. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
Manufactured within a specific period it is possible that the gas generator housing may be damaged if a side airbag is deployed. If the airbag/s were deployed the gas generator could explode and dislodge small metal parts which could cause injury to the vehicle occupants.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: SIDE AIRBAG GAS GENERATOR CANISTER MAY FAIL Defect: For certain vehicles manufactured within a specific period it is possible that the gas generator housing may be damaged if a side airbag is deployed. If the airbag/s were deployed the gas generator could explode and dislodge small metal parts which could cause injury to the vehicle occupants. Remedy: On affected vehicles check the dates of manufacture of side airbags and replace where necessary.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could cause injury to the vehicle occupants.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: on affected vehicles check the dates of manufacture of side airbags and replace where necessary.
Are You Affected?
Yeti built between 15 January 2015 and 28 January 2015 may be included. Škoda estimates 217 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 69M3 or the DVSA reference R/2016/072. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Citigo, Fabia, Octavia, Rapid and 3 moreTakata drivers side front airbag | Urgent | R/2026/002 | |
| 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 | |
| Rapid, YetiParts of seat belt pretensioner may be dislodged on deployment | Urgent | R/2017/192 | |
| Octavia, Superb, YetiFuel may leak | Urgent | R/2011/171 | |
| Fabia, Octavia, Rapid, SuperbReplacing TAKATA driver airbag | Urgent | R/2026/342 |
This is one of 61 Škoda recalls in DVSA’s data. The Škoda recall launched before it was R/2016/071 on 6 Apr 2016, for sunroof may injure occupants when it is closed from outside vehicle. The one launched after it was R/2016/158 on 7 Jul 2016, for manual child locks on rear passenger doors may disengage without warning. You can also see every Škoda recall, all recalls launched in 2016 and airbag recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2016/072, 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.