ŠKoda Citigo, Fabia, Kodiaq And 4 More Recall R/2023/086: On Affected Vehicles From A Certain Production Period There Is A Possibility That The Gas…, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 27 Mar 2023
- Launched
- 63
- vehicles in the UK
- 69DU
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Škoda recalled Citigo, Fabia, Kodiaq and 4 more vehicles built between 14 February 2013 and 5 June 2017. From a certain production period there is a possibility that the gas generator cover could be damaged when the driver's airbag is activated. The dealer will replace the driver's airbag in affected vehicles. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
From a certain production period there is a possibility that the gas generator cover could be damaged when the driver's airbag is activated.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: On 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. Defect: On 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. Remedy: Replace the driver's airbag in affected vehicles.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: on 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.
The Fix
The dealer will replace the driver's airbag in affected vehicles.
Are You Affected?
Citigo, Fabia, Kodiaq and 4 more built between 14 February 2013 and 5 June 2017 may be included. Škoda estimates 63 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 69DU or the DVSA reference R/2023/086. 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 | |
| KodiaqSeat backrest frame cover | Urgent | R/2026/083 | |
| Citigo, Fabia, Octavia, Rapid and 3 moreTakata drivers side front airbag | Urgent | R/2026/002 | |
| Fabia, SuperbPassenger Airbag | Urgent | R/2025/278 | |
| Octavia, SuperbOn certain vehicles with electromechanical brake servo and DSG (Direct Shift Gearbox) of a limited production period there is a possibility that a heat protection mat was incorrectly fitted. In individual cases the brake fluid reservoir can melt and cause a brake fluid leak into the engine compartment | Urgent | R/2024/017 |
This is one of 61 Škoda recalls in DVSA’s data. The Škoda recall launched before it was R/2022/087 on 7 Apr 2022, for the fuse in the high-voltage system of plug-in hybrid vehicles was partly produced with an…. The one launched after it was R/2023/222 on 19 Jul 2023, for certain vehicles may be fitted with a wheel bearing housing containing cavities in the…. You can also see every Škoda recall, the Škoda Fabia recall history, all recalls launched in 2023 and airbag recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2023/086, launched 27 March 2023. 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.