ŠKoda Octavia Recall R/2023/222: Certain Vehicles May Be Fitted With A Wheel Bearing Housing Containing Cavities In The…, Who Is Affected And What To Do
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- 19 Jul 2023
- Launched
- 2
- vehicles in the UK
- 42N1
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Škoda recalled Octavia vehicles built between 17 April 2023 and 17 April 2023. Certain vehicles may be fitted with a wheel bearing housing containing cavities in the material. The dealer will inspect the vehicle and if necessary replace the rear left wheel bearing housing. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
Certain vehicles may be fitted with a wheel bearing housing containing cavities in the material.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: Certain vehicles may be fitted with a wheel bearing housing containing cavities in the material. Defect: Certain vehicles may be fitted with a wheel bearing housing containing cavities in the material. Remedy: Inspect the vehicle and if necessary replace the rear left wheel bearing housing.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: certain vehicles may be fitted with a wheel bearing housing containing cavities in the material.
The Fix
The dealer will inspect the vehicle and if necessary replace the rear left wheel bearing housing.
Are You Affected?
Octavia built between 17 April 2023 and 17 April 2023 may be included. Škoda estimates 2 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 42N1 or the DVSA reference R/2023/222. 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
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|---|---|---|---|
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| 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 | |
| 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 | |
| Octavia, SuperbThe fuse in the high-voltage system of plug-in hybrid vehicles was partly produced with an insufficient amount of so-called fire extinguishing sand | Urgent | R/2022/087 |
This is one of 61 Škoda recalls in DVSA’s data. The Škoda recall launched before it was R/2023/086 on 27 Mar 2023, for on affected vehicles from a certain production period there is a possibility that the gas…. The one launched after it was R/2023/251 on 22 Aug 2023, for on affected vehicles airbags have been fitted which may rupture when activated and may not…. You can also see every Škoda recall and all recalls launched in 2023.
Source: DVSA recall R/2023/222, launched 19 July 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.