ŠKoda Superb Recall R/2020/034: A Failure Of The Front Turn Signal May Not Always Be Detected, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Low
- How serious
- 5 Feb 2020
- Launched
- 5,764
- vehicles in the UK
- 97DR
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Škoda recalled Superb vehicles built between 22 May 2013 and 28 April 2015. Failure of the front turn signal my not always be detected in certain circumstances. The recall notice describes the fix as: a software update of the on-board supply control unit. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
Failure of the front turn signal my not always be detected in certain circumstances.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: A FAILURE OF THE FRONT TURN SIGNAL MAY NOT ALWAYS BE DETECTED Defect: Failure of the front turn signal my not always be detected in certain circumstances Remedy: A software update of the on-board supply control unit
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: a failure of the front turn signal may not always be detected.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: a software update of the on-board supply control unit. The fix is a software update, which usually takes under an hour at the dealer.
Are You Affected?
Superb built between 22 May 2013 and 28 April 2015 may be included. Škoda estimates 5,764 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 97DR or the DVSA reference R/2020/034. 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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This is one of 61 Škoda recalls in DVSA’s data. The Škoda recall launched before it was R/2019/411 on 26 Nov 2019, for a condenser may fail in the airbag control unit. The one launched after it was R/2020/111 on 25 Feb 2020, for the ecall function may be reduced due to a fault in the data communication. You can also see every Škoda recall and all recalls launched in 2020.
Source: DVSA recall R/2020/034, launched 5 February 2020. 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.