UK Vehicle Recall Check
Skoda is the Volkswagen Group’s value-orientated mainstream brand, with the Octavia, Karoq and Kodiaq consistently among the UK’s most-bought family cars. Enter any UK registration to see whether an outstanding manufacturer recall is on file.
Enter the vehicle's UK registration to begin.
Our combined check pulls the DVSA recall database, the SMMT manufacturer feed and the DVLA recall archive going back to 1992, so where a recall exists you get the live outstanding status, the recall description and every past campaign for the same model in one place.
The UK government's official recall register. Confirms whether a recall is outstanding for the vehicle.
Industry data from vehicle manufacturers. Typically includes the recall description, not just a flag.
Every UK recall campaign issued since 1992. Surfaces the historical campaigns for the same make and model alongside the live status.
Skoda shares its platforms, engines and many components with Volkswagen, Audi, SEAT and Cupra, and many Skoda recall campaigns mirror those across the wider Volkswagen Group — including the Enyaq iV battery-management updates, rear coil-spring fracture programmes on the Kodiaq, and long-running airbag campaigns inherited from the Takata era. Skoda repairs every safety recall free of charge — but because used Skodas trade hands often, recall letters frequently never reach the current keeper.
Looking for the recall history of a specific Skoda? Each model page covers known UK safety campaigns, generation coverage and model-specific FAQs. The combined DVSA + SMMT check is the same on every page.
Recall data is available for every UK-registered Skoda, including the Citigo, Fabia, Scala, Octavia, Octavia vRS, Superb, Kamiq, Karoq, Kodiaq, Enyaq iV, Enyaq Coupé iV, Elroq, Rapid, Yeti and Roomster. Enter any UK registration above to check.
A non-exhaustive editorial summary of recent UK safety campaigns. Run a check to see whether any of these apply to a specific vehicle.
Software-update recall on the all-electric Enyaq range covering high-voltage battery management and driver-assistance systems (shared with the wider VW Group ID platform).
Rear coil-spring fracture risk on selected SUVs, addressed through a free dealer inspection and spring replacement where required (shared with the VW Tiguan/Touareg programme).
Ongoing Takata airbag inflator replacement programme covering a range of older Skoda model years across the UK fleet.
The full list of DVLA-recorded Skoda safety recalls. Showing the most recent 20 of the archive — run a check on a specific registration to see whether any recall is outstanding for that vehicle.
| Date | Model | Concern |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 2026 | KODIAQ | Seat backrest frame cover |
| Jul 2025 | YETI | Takata drivers side front airbag |
| Jul 2025 | CITIGO | Takata drivers side front airbag |
| Jul 2025 | SUPERB | Takata drivers side front airbag |
| Jul 2025 | RAPID | Takata drivers side front airbag |
| Jul 2025 | ROOMSTER | Takata drivers side front airbag |
| Jul 2025 | OCTAVIA | Takata drivers side front airbag |
| Jul 2025 | FABIA | Takata drivers side front airbag |
| Jul 2025 | FABIA | Passenger Airbag |
| Jul 2025 | SUPERB | Passenger Airbag |
| Jan 2024 | SUPERB | On 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. |
| Jan 2024 | OCTAVIA | On 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. |
| Aug 2023 | FABIA | On affected vehicles airbags have been fitted which may rupture when activated and may not function properly |
| Jul 2023 | OCTAVIA | Certain vehicles may be fitted with a wheel bearing housing containing cavities in the material. |
| Mar 2023 | CITIGO | 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. |
| Mar 2023 | FABIA | 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. |
| Mar 2023 | YETI | 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. |
| Mar 2023 | KODIAQ | 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. |
| Mar 2023 | OCTAVIA | 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. |
| Mar 2023 | SUPERB | 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. |
Every Skoda check returns the same structured response. Below are two examples. One with a recall outstanding, and one with a clear record.
1 recall found. Contact the manufacturer or a main dealer to arrange a free repair.
Vehicle
AB21ABC
Skoda Citigo
VIN ABCDE123456F78910
Recall details
Checked 17/05/2026, 10:00:00 (source: SMMT)
Both the DVSA and SMMT databases were checked. Nothing currently outstanding for this VRM.
Vehicle
CD22XYZ
Skoda Citigo
VIN ZYXWV987654U32109
Checked 17/05/2026, 10:00:00 (source: SMMT)
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Enter the vehicle's registration mark (VRM) and pay £1.99. We query the DVSA recall database and the SMMT manufacturer feed in a single request and return the combined result. For most Skoda vehicles you'll see whether a recall is outstanding, the source database, and (where available) a description of the recall.
DVSA (the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency) maintains the UK government's official recall register and flags whether a recall is outstanding. SMMT (the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders) aggregates manufacturer-supplied data which often includes the recall description as well as the outstanding flag. Combining both maximises coverage and detail.
Both DVSA and SMMT data sources are continually updated as manufacturers report new safety campaigns. Each check returns a timestamp showing when the data was last verified for that vehicle.
Some vehicles aren't currently listed in either database (very new registrations, very old vehicles, grey imports, and certain commercial variants are the usual reasons). When that happens we'll show "Unknown" and direct you to the manufacturer's recall portal so you can confirm directly. A refund is available if you'd like one.
Contact any authorised franchised dealer for the brand. Manufacturers carry out safety recalls free of charge, regardless of who currently owns the vehicle and regardless of age. You'll typically need the vehicle's VIN; the report includes it where the database returns one.
No account is needed to start a check. After payment we'll email you a magic link so you can access the report any time, and a shareable link if you want to send the result to a buyer, seller, or dealer.
Yes. All UK-registered Skoda electric vehicles are covered by the same DVSA + SMMT combined check, including ID-platform software and battery-management campaigns.
The 2015 EA189 emissions technical measure is not a DVSA safety recall and may not appear on this report. The check surfaces outstanding safety recalls (airbags, brakes, fire risk, battery, etc.). For the EA189 status on your VIN, contact a Skoda Dealer directly.
Each Volkswagen Group brand has its own dedicated recall check. Use the Volkswagen, Audi, SEAT or Cupra pages for those vehicles — recall data is brand- and VIN-specific.
Skoda is part of Volkswagen Group. Recall checks for these sister brands are available too.
Skoda maintains an official recall lookup tool. Our combined check pulls from DVSA and SMMT to give you broader coverage, but you can also check the manufacturer's portal directly.
Combined DVSA + SMMT recall data for every UK-registered manufacturer.