Skoda Octavia reliability
The Skoda Octavia fails its MOT less often than most cars 6 to 10 years old: 19.7% of 87,913 tests failed in 2023, against 24.4% on average.
27 DVSA recalls for the Skoda Octavia
Most cover a batch of cars built in a set period, and dealers fix them free. Sweep’s check shows the recalls for a car’s age and whether the DVSA has one outstanding.
Replacing TAKATA driver airbag
On affected vehicles in the event of an accident in which the airbag is deployed the front airbag gas generator could burst sending metal fragments into the vehicle. This could cause serious harm or fatal injuries to the driver and their passengers.
Fix: Replace the front airbag on the driver side.
Recalled models: OCTAVIA · 2 vehicles
Takata drivers side front airbag
On affected vehicles the propellant in the front airbag may deteriorate due to high humidity and temperature fluctuations. As a result in the event of an accident and airbag deployment fragments could detach from the generator housing and injure the vehicle occupants.
Fix: Replace the front airbag on the driver's side.
Recalled models: OCTAVIA · 49 vehicles
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.
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.
Fix: A check of the installation of the heat protection mat on affected vehicles will be conducted. If necessary the correct heat shield condition will be restored and an additional heat shield installed.
Recalled models: OCTAVIA · 15,729 vehicles
Certain vehicles may be fitted with a wheel bearing housing containing cavities in the material.
Certain vehicles may be fitted with a wheel bearing housing containing cavities in the material.
Fix: Inspect the vehicle and if necessary replace the rear left wheel bearing housing.
Recalled models: OCTAVIA · 2 vehicles
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.
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.
Fix: Replace the driver's airbag in affected vehicles.
Recalled models: OCTAVIA · 43 vehicles
The fuse in the high-voltage system of plug-in hybrid vehicles was partly produced with an insufficient amount of so-called fire extinguishing sand
The fuse in the high-voltage system of plug-in hybrid vehicles was partly produced with an insufficient amount of so-called fire extinguishing sand.
Fix: An additional protective insulating mat is to be fitted over the switch box of the high-voltage battery.
Recalled models: OCTAVIA · 2,038 vehicles
Engine compartment covers could come loose from their attachment
On affected vehicles engine compartment covers were fitted that regardless of use (very sporty driving style or poor road condition) and operating period could come loose from their attachment.
Fix: On all affected vehicles the engine compartment cover has to be removed.
Recalled models: OCTAVIA · 1,150 vehicles
E-call service may not always be functional
On affected vehicles the e-call service may not function
Fix: Update the Online Control Unit software on affected vehicles
Recalled models: OCTAVIA · 55 vehicles
The primer may not have been added to the seals of the rear side windows
There is a possibility that Primer was not added to the seals of the rear side windows
Fix: One or both rear side windows have to be replaced on the respective vehicles.
Recalled models: OCTAVIA · 84 vehicles
The camshaft adjuster housing bolts may come loose and break the pulley
The housing bolts on the camshaft adjuster may come loose and break the pulley.
Fix: Replace the camshaft adjuster on the vehicles concerned.
Recalled models: OCTAVIA · 17 vehicles
Air bag may not inflate quickly enough on deployment
Driver�s airbag may not inflate quickly enough in case of its activation
Fix: The steering wheel airbag has to be replaced in the vehicles affected
Recalled models: OCTAVIA · 393 vehicles
Driver airbag generator housing could come loose
Increased humidity may have got into the propellant of the gas generator for the drivers air bag.
Fix: The gas generator of the front airbag on the driver side is replaced.
Recalled models: OCTAVIA · 309 vehicles
A welded connection of the rear seat bench may not have been correctly performed
The rear back rest head restraint mounting is not correctly welded.
Fix: Check and replace rear back rest frame if required.
Recalled models: OCTAVIA · 189 vehicles
Passenger airbag may not deploy as intended
There is a possibility of a faulty weld on the gas generator. If the airbag is deployed there is a risk that parts could be projected into the cabin with risk of injury to the occupants.
Fix: On affected vehicles replace the front passenger air bag module with a correctly manufactured version.
Recalled models: OCTAVIA · 4 vehicles
Rear wheel bearing housings may be incorrectly manufactured and could fail prematurely
The hardening process for the rear wheel bearing housings may not have been correctly performed. In the worst case this could lead to a fractured housing. Should a fractured housing occur there would be abnormal noises bad tyre wear and a theoretical possibility of wheel loss.
Fix: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and replace the right and left rear wheel bearing housings.
Recalled models: OCTAVIA · 122 vehicles
Abs/esc system may fail
On vehicles with ABS/ESC the earth connection may be interrupted. This may cause failure of the ABS/ESC system
Fix: On affected vehicles install new software. Where necessary a new ABS/ESC control unit will be fitted.
Recalled models: OCTAVIA · 2,369 vehicles
Manual child locks on rear passenger doors may disengage without warning
The door child locks may disengage without driver knowledge. Though the door remains close it is possible for the door to then be opened from the inside.
Fix: On affected vehicles inspect lock mechanism and replace where necessary.
Recalled models: OCTAVIA · 3,258 vehicles
Fuel may leak
On 2.0l Common Rail engines of a limited production period faulty material can cause leaks on the high pressure pipes during the service life of the vehicle.
Fix: Anti-vibration balance weights will be fitted on the high-pressure pipes.
Recalled models: OCTAVIA · 1,867 vehicles
Clutch may operate inadvertently with unexpected loss of drive
In rare cases an incorrect interpretation of the clutch temperature can occur which results in the clutch opening unexpectedly with loss of drive.
Fix: Recall affected vehicles and update/reprogramme gearbox control unit.
Recalled models: OCTAVIA · 494 vehicles
Flywheel may fail resulting in fire
It has been identified that the two mass flywheel can become damaged because of a not optimally aligned through-flow restrictor in the clutch pressure pipe. This situation can lead to total failure of the flywheel and under unfavourable conditions a fire
Fix: Recalled vehicles will have the make of the two mass flywheel identified and if necessary replaced together with the breather of the clutch pressure pipe.
Recalled models: OCTAVIA 11 · 1,687 vehicles
Bolts of the tandem fuel pump cover may break
It is advised that on some vehicles fitted with a 3 and 4 cylinder pump injector engine the bolts of the tandem fuel pump cover may break due to a bolt production fault. As a result the pump housing will not be tight and a diesel fuel leak may occur.
Fix: Recalled vehicles will have the pump checked for being of a certain manufacture. If found to be within the affected range the pump housing cover bolts will be replaced.
Recalled models: OCTAVIA 11 · 6,032 vehicles
The side air bag wiring may be incorrect
The wires for the Air Bag Unit block connector were incorrectly located for the side airbags which could result in the opposite side air bag being ignited
Fix: Recall affected vehicles to check and if necessary correct control unit
Recalled models: OCTAVIA · 1,575 vehicles
Rear window wiper may break off
The rear window wiper may loosen during high speed driving. This may cause the wiper to break off.
Fix: Replace the wiper arm and blade
Recalled models: OCTAVIA · 619 vehicles
Brake vacuum supply pipe concern
On Octavia vehicles within the affected chassis number range tension cracks may occur on the vacuum pipe to the brake servo in the area of the pipe connections due to a manufacturing fault. If a vacuum pipe leaks the brake servo loses it's function. Without servo assistance a lot more force must be used on the pedal. But this will not lead to total failure of the brake system.
Fix: The fitted vacuum pipes will be checked and if necessary replaced.
Recalled models: OCTAVIA · 2,301 vehicles
Anti lock brake control unit concern
There is a risk that an electrical fault in the anti lock brake control unit (ABS) can cause overheating of related electrical components. This may lead to fire damage and cause the service brake to revert to a non-anti lock mode of operation.
Fix: Recall affected vehicles to check the part number and supplier code of the ABS control unit. Renew the ABS control unit where found necessary.
Recalled models: OCTAVIA · 2,997 vehicles
Fuel leakage concern
Fuel tank may leak.
Fix: Recall affected vehicles check the fuel tank for leaks and replace where necessary.
Recalled models: OCTAVIA · 95 vehicles
Possibility that an incorrect brake vacuum servo has been fitted
On Skoda Octavia LX vehicles which are not equipped with ABS brake servo units designed only for ABS vehicles have been installed. Due to the different performance of the brake servo units a risk exists that the brakes could lock under severe driving conditions (ice snow).
Fix: Recall vehicles to replace the brake servo unit.
Recalled models: OCTAVIA · 746 vehicles
Checking a Skoda Octavia before you buy
Look at the parts above at the viewing, and read the car’s own MOT history: advisories for the same parts suggest the problem is already starting. Sweep’s free check shows every MOT, advisory and mileage reading for a registration.