ŠKoda Karoq Recall R/2019/079: Possible Discrepancy In The Manufacturing Process Of The Centre Rear Seat Head Restraint, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Low
- How serious
- 6 Mar 2019
- Launched
- 1,627
- vehicles in the UK
- 72I9
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Škoda recalled Karoq vehicles built between 18 April 2018 and 26 June 2018. The centre rear head restraint may not be to specification. The dealer will check the head restraint and replace if necessary. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The centre rear head restraint may not be to specification.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: POSSIBLE DISCREPANCY IN THE MANUFACTURING PROCESS OF THE CENTRE REAR SEAT HEAD RESTRAINT Defect: The centre rear head restraint may not be to specification. Remedy: Check the head restraint and replace if necessary.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: possible discrepancy in the manufacturing process of the centre rear seat head restraint.
The Fix
The dealer will check the head restraint and replace if necessary.
Are You Affected?
Karoq built between 18 April 2018 and 26 June 2018 may be included. Škoda estimates 1,627 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 72I9 or the DVSA reference R/2019/079. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Karoq, Kodiaq, SuperbToo little torque may be provided by the engine at low engine speeds | Low | R/2019/303 | |
| Karoq, KodiaqPossible crack on the frame of the left front seat | Low | R/2019/214 | |
| Karoq, OctaviaA welded connection of the rear seat bench may not have been correctly performed | Low | R/2018/357 | |
| KaroqThe electro-mechanical parking brake may be released inappropriately when disengaging the clutch pedal | Urgent | R/2018/329 | |
| KaroqA-pillar passenger protection trims may peel off in sub-zero temperatures | Urgent | R/2018/016 |
This is one of 61 Škoda recalls in DVSA’s data. The Škoda recall launched before it was R/2019/051 on 15 Feb 2019, for driver airbag generator housing could come loose. The one launched after it was R/2019/162 on 16 May 2019, for one or more fixing nuts in the individual seat frame in the second seat row are missing. You can also see every Škoda recall and all recalls launched in 2019.
Source: DVSA recall R/2019/079, launched 6 March 2019. 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.