ŠKoda Karoq, Kodiaq Recall R/2019/214: Possible Crack On The Frame Of The Left Front Seat, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Low
- How serious
- 9 Jul 2019
- Launched
- 238
- vehicles in the UK
- 72J6
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Škoda recalled Karoq, Kodiaq vehicles built between 1 February 2019 and 5 February 2019. Due to a fault in the production process there is a crack on the frame of the left front seat. The dealer will check and replace the seat frame if a crack is found. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
Due to a fault in the production process there is a crack on the frame of the left front seat.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: POSSIBLE CRACK ON THE FRAME OF THE LEFT FRONT SEAT Defect: There is a possibility that due to a fault in the production process there is a crack on the frame of the left front seat. Remedy: Check and replace the seat frame if a crack is found.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: possible crack on the frame of the left front seat.
The Fix
The dealer will check and replace the seat frame if a crack is found.
Are You Affected?
Karoq, Kodiaq built between 1 February 2019 and 5 February 2019 may be included. Škoda estimates 238 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 72J6 or the DVSA reference R/2019/214. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| KodiaqSeat backrest frame cover | Urgent | R/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 activated | Urgent | R/2023/086 | |
| Kodiaq, Octavia, SuperbEngine compartment covers could come loose from their attachment | Low | R/2022/075 | |
| KodiaqThere may have been an insufficient weld connection between the brake pedal and the brake pedal plate | Urgent | R/2021/016 | |
| Karoq, Kodiaq, SuperbToo little torque may be provided by the engine at low engine speeds | Low | R/2019/303 |
This is one of 61 Škoda recalls in DVSA’s data. The Škoda recall launched before it was R/2019/210 on 30 May 2019, for air bag may not inflate quickly enough on deployment. The one launched after it was R/2019/283 on 22 Aug 2019, for the camshaft adjuster housing bolts may come loose and break the pulley. You can also see every Škoda recall, the Škoda Kodiaq recall history and all recalls launched in 2019.
Source: DVSA recall R/2019/214, launched 9 July 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.