ŠKoda Fabia Recall R/2022/017: The Right- Hand Rear Seat Backrest Frame Has A Reduced Strength, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Low
- How serious
- 1 Dec 2021
- Launched
- 132
- vehicles in the UK
- 72M5
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Škoda recalled Fabia vehicles built between 1 March 2021 and 4 March 2021. The right-hand rear seat backrest frame has a reduced strength weld. The dealer will replace the right-hand rear seat backrest frame. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The right-hand rear seat backrest frame has a reduced strength weld.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: THE RIGHT- HAND REAR SEAT BACKREST FRAME HAS A REDUCED STRENGTH Defect: The right-hand rear seat backrest frame has a reduced strength weld. Remedy: The right-hand rear seat backrest frame must be replaced.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: the right- hand rear seat backrest frame has a reduced strength.
The Fix
The dealer will replace the right-hand rear seat backrest frame.
Are You Affected?
Fabia built between 1 March 2021 and 4 March 2021 may be included. Škoda estimates 132 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 72M5 or the DVSA reference R/2022/017. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fabia, Octavia, Rapid, SuperbReplacing TAKATA driver airbag | Urgent | R/2026/342 | |
| Citigo, Fabia, Octavia, Rapid and 3 moreTakata drivers side front airbag | Urgent | R/2026/002 | |
| Fabia, SuperbPassenger Airbag | Urgent | R/2025/278 | |
| FabiaOn affected vehicles airbags have been fitted which may rupture when activated and may not function properly | Urgent | R/2023/251 | |
| 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 |
This is one of 61 Škoda recalls in DVSA’s data. The Škoda recall launched before it was R/2021/321 on 10 Sep 2021, for the screw connection of the input rod between the electronic brake booster and the brake…. The one launched after it was RCOMP/2022/002 on 25 Feb 2022, for incorrect plastic covers of the locking mechanism used in production. You can also see every Škoda recall, the Škoda Fabia recall history and all recalls launched in 2021.
Source: DVSA recall R/2022/017, launched 1 December 2021. 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.