ŠKoda Superb Recall R/2017/091: Airbag/belt Tensioners May Not Trigger In Event Of An Accident, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 31 Mar 2017
- Launched
- 3
- vehicles in the UK
- 69P7
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Škoda recalled Superb vehicles built between 1 May 2016 and 31 October 2016. Due to an error in the manufacturing process the air bag and/or seat belt pretensioner may not trigger in the event of a collision. The recall notice describes the fix as: on affected vehicles replace air bag assembly and seta belt pretensioner where necessary. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
Due to an error in the manufacturing process the air bag and/or seat belt pretensioner may not trigger in the event of a collision.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: AIRBAG/BELT TENSIONERS MAY NOT TRIGGER IN EVENT OF AN ACCIDENT Defect: Due to an error in the manufacturing process the air bag and/or seat belt pretensioner may not trigger in the event of a collision Remedy: On affected vehicles replace air bag assembly and seta belt pretensioner where necessary.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: airbag/belt tensioners may not trigger in event of an accident.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: on affected vehicles replace air bag assembly and seta belt pretensioner where necessary.
Are You Affected?
Superb built between 1 May 2016 and 31 October 2016 may be included. Škoda estimates 3 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 69P7 or the DVSA reference R/2017/091. 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 | |
| Fabia, SuperbPassenger Airbag | Urgent | R/2025/278 | |
| 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 | |
| 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/2016/219 on 21 Sep 2016, for panoramic sunroof may detach. The one launched after it was R/2017/192 on 22 Jun 2017, for parts of seat belt pretensioner may be dislodged on deployment. You can also see every Škoda recall, all recalls launched in 2017 and airbag recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2017/091, launched 31 March 2017. 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.