ŠKoda Kodiaq Recall R/2019/162: One Or More Fixing Nuts In The Individual Seat Frame In The Second Seat Row Are Missing, Who Is Affected And What To Do

DVSA reference R/2019/162, campaign code 72J1. Data updated daily from DVSA.

Low
How serious
16 May 2019
Launched
236
vehicles in the UK
72J1
Manufacturer’s campaign code

Škoda recalled Kodiaq vehicles built between 17 December 2018 and 21 December 2018. Fixing nuts in the frame of the second seat row are missing. The dealer will check and add the nuts where required. You won't usually pay for it.1

What’s Wrong

Fixing nuts in the frame of the second seat row are missing.

DVSA's Original Wording

Concern: ONE OR MORE FIXING NUTS IN THE INDIVIDUAL SEAT FRAME IN THE SECOND SEAT ROW ARE MISSING Defect: Fixing nuts in the frame of the second seat row are missing Remedy: Check and add the nuts where required

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The Risk

The recall notice describes the concern as: one or more fixing nuts in the individual seat frame in the second seat row are missing.

The Fix

The dealer will check and add the nuts where required.

Are You Affected?

Kodiaq built between 17 December 2018 and 21 December 2018 may be included. Škoda estimates 236 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 72J1 or the DVSA reference R/2019/162. 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?.
LaunchedVehicle and faultSeverityReference
KodiaqSeat backrest frame coverUrgentR/2026/083
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 activatedUrgentR/2023/086
Kodiaq, Octavia, SuperbEngine compartment covers could come loose from their attachmentLowR/2022/075
KodiaqThere may have been an insufficient weld connection between the brake pedal and the brake pedal plateUrgentR/2021/016
Karoq, Kodiaq, SuperbToo little torque may be provided by the engine at low engine speedsLowR/2019/303

This is one of 61 Škoda recalls in DVSA’s data. The Škoda recall launched before it was R/2019/079 on 6 Mar 2019, for possible discrepancy in the manufacturing process of the centre rear seat head restraint. The one launched after it was R/2019/210 on 30 May 2019, for air bag may not inflate quickly enough on deployment. You can also see every Škoda recall, the Škoda Kodiaq recall history and all recalls launched in 2019.


Source: DVSA recall R/2019/162, launched 16 May 2019. 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.