ŠKoda Citigo Recall R/2016/219: Panoramic Sunroof May Detach, Who Is Affected And What To Do

DVSA reference R/2016/219, campaign code 60C6. Data updated daily from DVSA.

Low
How serious
21 Sep 2016
Launched
2
vehicles in the UK
60C6
Manufacturer’s campaign code

Škoda recalled Citigo vehicles built between 1 March 2016 and 5 April 2016. The front panel of the panoramic sunroof may not have been bonded correctly which can lead to rattling noises during a journey. The recall notice describes the fix as: that are likely to be affected and replace the front panel of the panoramic sunroof. You won't usually pay for it.1

What’s Wrong

The front panel of the panoramic sunroof may not have been bonded correctly which can lead to rattling noises during a journey. If the loosening front panel is not detected this poses a potential danger for the following traffic.

DVSA's Original Wording

Concern: PANORAMIC SUNROOF MAY DETACH Defect: The front panel of the panoramic sunroof may not have been bonded correctly which can lead to rattling noises during a journey. If the loosening front panel is not detected this poses a potential danger for the following traffic. Remedy: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and replace the front panel of the panoramic sunroof.

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The Risk

If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could lead to rattling noises during a journey.

The Fix

The recall notice describes the fix as: that are likely to be affected and replace the front panel of the panoramic sunroof.

Are You Affected?

Citigo built between 1 March 2016 and 5 April 2016 may be included. Škoda estimates 2 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.

What To Do Now

  1. Check your car by registration above, then by VIN with Škoda.
  2. Book with any franchised Škoda dealer, quoting the campaign code 60C6 or the DVSA reference R/2016/219. See how to get a Škoda recall fixed.
  3. 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/2016/158 on 7 Jul 2016, for manual child locks on rear passenger doors may disengage without warning. The one launched after it was R/2017/091 on 31 Mar 2017, for airbag/belt tensioners may not trigger in event of an accident. You can also see every Škoda recall and all recalls launched in 2016.


Source: DVSA recall R/2016/219, launched 21 September 2016. Data updated 15 October 2026. How we grade urgency.

Sources

  1. 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.