ŠKoda Kamiq, Scala Recall R/2019/376: An Incorrect Dataset Was Uploaded To The Ocu Unit, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Book soon
- How serious
- 1 Nov 2019
- Launched
- 99
- vehicles in the UK
- 91W7
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Škoda recalled Kamiq, Scala vehicles built between 27 August 2019 and 17 September 2019. The functions e-call and Info/Service call may not work correctly due to a software fault. The recall notice describes the fix as: the OCU control unit has to be replaced in the affected vehicles. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The functions e-call and Info/Service call may not work correctly due to a software fault.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: AN INCORRECT DATASET WAS UPLOADED TO THE OCU UNIT Defect: The functions e-call and Info/Service call may not work correctly due to a software fault. Remedy: The OCU control unit has to be replaced in the affected vehicles
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: an incorrect dataset was uploaded to the ocu unit.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: the OCU control unit has to be replaced in the affected vehicles.
Are You Affected?
Kamiq, Scala built between 27 August 2019 and 17 September 2019 may be included. Škoda estimates 99 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 91W7 or the DVSA reference R/2019/376. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kamiq, ScarlaThe e-call function may not work correctly | Book soon | R/2020/086 | |
| OctaviaE-call service may not always be functional | Book soon | R/2020/177 | |
| SuperbThe ecall function may be reduced due to a fault in the data communication | Book soon | R/2020/111 |
This is one of 61 Škoda recalls in DVSA’s data. The Škoda recall launched before it was R/2019/314 on 12 Sep 2019, for the primer may not have been added to the seals of the rear side windows. The one launched after it was R/2019/411 on 26 Nov 2019, for a condenser may fail in the airbag control unit. You can also see every Škoda recall, all recalls launched in 2019 and software recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2019/376, launched 1 November 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.