ŠKoda Karoq, Octavia Recall R/2018/357: A Welded Connection Of The Rear Seat Bench May Not Have Been Correctly Performed, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Low
- How serious
- 14 Dec 2018
- Launched
- 189
- vehicles in the UK
- 72I3
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Škoda recalled Karoq, Octavia vehicles built between 1 May 2018 and 31 August 2018. The rear back rest head restraint mounting is not correctly welded. The dealer will check and replace rear back rest frame if required. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The rear back rest head restraint mounting is not correctly welded.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: A WELDED CONNECTION OF THE REAR SEAT BENCH MAY NOT HAVE BEEN CORRECTLY PERFORMED Defect: The rear back rest head restraint mounting is not correctly welded. Remedy: Check and replace rear back rest frame if required.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: a welded connection of the rear seat bench may not have been correctly performed.
The Fix
The dealer will check and replace rear back rest frame if required.
Are You Affected?
Karoq, Octavia built between 1 May 2018 and 31 August 2018 may be included. Škoda estimates 189 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 72I3 or the DVSA reference R/2018/357. 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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Source: DVSA recall R/2018/357, launched 14 December 2018. 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.