ŠKoda Fabia, Superb Recall R/2025/278: Passenger Airbag, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 9 Jul 2025
- Launched
- 179
- vehicles in the UK
- 69EB
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Škoda recalled Fabia, Superb vehicles built between 12 September 2022 and 17 March 2025. There is a risk in the event of an accident that if the passenger airbag is activated the protective effect of the airbag may be reduced and the gas generator cover may rupture resulting in serious or fatal injuries. The dealer will replace the passenger airbag. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
There is a risk in the event of an accident that if the passenger airbag is activated the protective effect of the airbag may be reduced and the gas generator cover may rupture resulting in serious or fatal injuries.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: Passenger Airbag Defect: On affected vehicles there is a risk in the event of an accident that if the passenger airbag is activated the protective effect of the airbag may be reduced and the gas generator cover may rupture resulting in serious or fatal injuries. Remedy: Replace the passenger airbag. Whilst waiting for repair vehicle owners are advised to deactivate the passenger airbag according to the owner's manual and not to use the passenger seat during this time.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could result in serious or fatal injuries.
The Fix
The dealer will replace the passenger airbag.
Are You Affected?
Fabia, Superb built between 12 September 2022 and 17 March 2025 may be included. Škoda estimates 179 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 69EB or the DVSA reference R/2025/278. 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 | |
| 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 | |
| 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/2024/017 on 17 Jan 2024, for on certain vehicles with electromechanical brake servo and DSG (Direct Shift Gearbox) of a…. The one launched after it was R/2026/002 on 18 Jul 2025, for takata drivers side front airbag. You can also see every Škoda recall, the Škoda Fabia recall history, all recalls launched in 2025 and airbag recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2025/278, launched 9 July 2025. 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.