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Skoda - Replacing takata driver airbag

Official notice

2 Sept 2026

Last checked

21 Oct 2026

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An official DVSA notice concerns Skoda - Replacing takata driver airbag. Replacing takata driver airbag Published 2026-09-02.

What to do now

Replace the front airbag on the driver side.

Units affected

7

Recall number

R-2026-342

Official notice

2026-09-02

The hazard

Replacing takata driver airbag

How to check if you're affected

Compare the VIN on your vehicle against the official list. If your VIN is listed, follow the official notice.

Models

FABIA, OCTAVIA, RAPID, SUPERB

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Affected products

Product 1

SKODA FABIA

Product 2

SKODA OCTAVIA

Product 3

SKODA RAPID

Product 4

SKODA SUPERB

Units affected

7

Risk / hazard

Replacing takata driver airbag

Where it was sold

The source does not list specific retailers. See the official notice for where affected products were sold.

Location 1

GB · United Kingdom

Affected area 1

GB · United Kingdom

Company & contacts

Brand

Manufacturer

SKODA

Phone

Not provided

Brand: Skoda. Contact: Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA).

Source & status

Source

Tier

official

Category

VEHICLES

Classification

DVSA recall R-2026-342

App estimate

high

Recall details

Recall number

R-2026-342

Campaign number

69PC

Units affected

7

Classification

DVSA recall R-2026-342

Source tier

official

Documents, notices & source

See the official notice and source documents for full details.

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