ŠKoda Citigo Recall R/2017/348: Towing Eye In The Vehicle Tool Kit May Detach During Use, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 21 Dec 2017
- Launched
- 12,140
- vehicles in the UK
- 50D8
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Škoda recalled Citigo vehicles built between 1 October 2015 and 30 June 2017. The welding of the towing eye in the vehicle tool kit may not be to specification. The recall notice describes the fix as: that are likely to be affected and replace the towing eye in the vehicle tool kit. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The welding of the towing eye in the vehicle tool kit may not be to specification. As a result the weld on the eye may fail during use causing loss of propulsion and the towrope with the attached eye can potentially cause property damage and personal injury.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: TOWING EYE IN THE VEHICLE TOOL KIT MAY DETACH DURING USE Defect: The welding of the towing eye in the vehicle tool kit may not be to specification. As a result the weld on the eye may fail during use causing loss of propulsion and the towrope with the attached eye can potentially cause property damage and personal injury. Remedy: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and replace the towing eye in the vehicle tool kit.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could cause loss of propulsion and the towrope with the attached eye can potentially cause property damage and personal injury.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: that are likely to be affected and replace the towing eye in the vehicle tool kit.
Are You Affected?
Citigo built between 1 October 2015 and 30 June 2017 may be included. Škoda estimates 12,140 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 50D8 or the DVSA reference R/2017/348. 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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|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | |
| CitigoPanoramic sunroof may detach | Low | R/2016/219 | |
| Citigo, Octavia, RapidManual child locks on rear passenger doors may disengage without warning | Book soon | R/2016/158 | |
| CitigoSide airbag diagnostic function disabled | Urgent | R/2013/059 |
This is one of 61 Škoda recalls in DVSA’s data. The Škoda recall launched before it was R/2017/319 on 28 Nov 2017, for rear wheel bearing housings may be incorrectly manufactured and could fail prematurely. The one launched after it was R/2018/016 on 15 Jan 2018, for a-pillar passenger protection trims may peel off in sub-zero temperatures. You can also see every Škoda recall, all recalls launched in 2017 and loss of power recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2017/348, launched 21 December 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.