ŠKoda Fabia Recall R/2023/251: On Affected Vehicles Airbags Have Been Fitted Which May Rupture When Activated And May Not…, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 22 Aug 2023
- Launched
- 3,844
- vehicles in the UK
- 69EU
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Škoda recalled Fabia vehicles built between 16 September 2021 and 16 June 2022. Airbags have been fitted which may rupture when activated and may not function properly. The dealer will replace the passenger airbag module with a modified unit. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
Airbags have been fitted which may rupture when activated and may not function properly.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: On affected vehicles airbags have been fitted which may rupture when activated and may not function properly Defect: On affected vehicles airbags have been fitted which may rupture when activated and may not function properly. Remedy: Replace the passenger airbag module with a modified unit.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: on affected vehicles airbags have been fitted which may rupture when activated and may not function properly.
The Fix
The dealer will replace the passenger airbag module with a modified unit.
Are You Affected?
Fabia built between 16 September 2021 and 16 June 2022 may be included. Škoda estimates 3,844 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 69EU or the DVSA reference R/2023/251. 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 | |
| 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 | |
| FabiaThe right- hand rear seat backrest frame has a reduced strength | Low | R/2022/017 |
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Source: DVSA recall R/2023/251, launched 22 August 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.