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Takata Recall: Škoda Octavia
Škoda Octavia: named in 4 Takata recall campaigns with build periods between 01/2012 and 12/2017. Only a VIN check with the manufacturer confirms whether your vehicle is affected.
Recall campaigns and build periods
Build period of the model (approximation by year, based on manufacturer statements): from 1996. Campaign-wide periods are limited to it; model year is not the first registration.
- 05/2016–12/2017 Driver airbag – extension (recall 69PC) · KBA 16712R · Campaign-wide period – exact scope via VIN
- 04/2014–06/2016 Driver airbag – recall 69PB (October 2025) · KBA 15342R · Campaign-wide period – exact scope via VIN
- 09/2012–06/2014 Driver airbag – older wave (recall 69KH) · KBA 14025R · Campaign-wide period – exact scope via VIN
- 01/2012–12/2017 Driver airbag – wave 69DU (2012–2017) · KBA 12656Restriction according to the KBA: Citigo, Roomster, Fabia II, Fabia III, Rapid, Yeti, Kodiaq, Octavia III, Superb II, Superb III · Campaign-wide period – exact scope via VIN
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Questions about the Škoda Octavia
Is my Škoda Octavia affected by the Takata recall?
According to our research, the Škoda Octavia is named in 4 Takata recall campaigns (build periods 01/2012 to 12/2017), including KBA 16712R, 15342R, 14025R and 1 more. The periods apply to each campaign as a whole; conditions and conflicting sources are marked in the list above. Only a VIN check with the manufacturer tells you whether your vehicle is actually affected.
What happens in the recall of the Škoda Octavia?
The affected airbag or inflator is replaced free of charge at an authorised workshop.
Can I still drive my Škoda Octavia?
Book a workshop appointment soon. If you have received a stop-drive notice, leave the car parked.
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