Skoda Superb reliability
The Skoda Superb fails its MOT less often than most cars 6 to 10 years old: 20.6% of 31,498 tests failed in 2023, against 24.4% on average.
22 DVSA recalls for the Skoda Superb
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: SUPERB · 4 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: SUPERB · 21 vehicles
Passenger Airbag
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.
Fix: 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.
Recalled models: SUPERB · 55 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: SUPERB · 15,729 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: SUPERB · 1 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: SUPERB · 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: SUPERB · 1,150 vehicles
The screw connection of the input rod between the electronic brake booster and the brake pedal may loosen
The bolted connection of the pull rod between the electromechanical brake servo and brake pedal may come loose resulting in a loss of all service braking ability.
Fix: Vehicles are not to be driven and the bolted connection of the input rod between the electromechanical brake servo and brake pedal must be checked and if necessary retightened.
Recalled models: SUPERB · 2 vehicles
THE eCALL FUNCTION MAY BE REDUCED DUE TO A FAULT IN THE DATA COMMUNICATION
The eCall function may be reduced.
Fix: The OCU unit of the vehicles affected has to be restarted
Recalled models: SUPERB · 8 vehicles
A failure of the front turn signal may not always be detected
Failure of the front turn signal my not always be detected in certain circumstances
Fix: A software update of the on-board supply control unit
Recalled models: SUPERB · 5,764 vehicles
A condenser may fail in the airbag control unit
A condenser may fail because of inadequate heat treatment in the airbag control unit.
Fix: On the affected vehicles the software of the airbag control unit must be updated
Recalled models: SUPERB · 128 vehicles
Too little torque may be provided by the engine at low engine speeds
Too little torque may be provided by the engine at low engine speeds.
Fix: On the affected vehicles the software of the engine control unit must be updated.
Recalled models: SUPERB · 1,231 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: SUPERB · 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: SUPERB · 309 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: SUPERB · 122 vehicles
Airbag/belt tensioners may not trigger in event of an accident
Due to an error in the manufacturing process the air bag and/or seat belt pretensioner may not trigger in the event of a collision
Fix: On affected vehicles replace air bag assembly and seta belt pretensioner where necessary.
Recalled models: SUPERB · 3 vehicles
Sunroof may injure occupants when it is closed from outside vehicle
On certain vehicles with Panorama sun roof the legally specified limits of the clamping forces for convenience opening and closing of the sun roof may not be kept. When closing the Panorama sun roof from outside with the vehicle key (convenience closing) if any body parts are in the operating area of the sun roof they can get pressed against the roof frame and possibly get injured.
Fix: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and deactivate the convenience opening and closing of the Panorama sun roof. To do this the software for the on-board supply control unit and the sun roof control unit must be updated/ configured.
Recalled models: SUPERB · 366 vehicles
Some electronic functions may fail - worst case engine may cut out
Due to an incorrectly locked cable clamp at the fuse box certain functions such as vehicle start boot lid and dash board warning lights may not operate. It is also possible the engine may cut out.
Fix: On affected vehicles inspect the cable clamp and where necessary correctly fit.
Recalled models: SUPERB · 1,759 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: SUPERB · 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: SUPERB · 494 vehicles
Risk of fire
The contact resistance on the earth connection of the heating element for the additional air heater can get too high. This can lead to high heat development in the connections scorching and a risk of fire
Fix: Recall affected vehicles and check the tightening torque of the earth connection.
Recalled models: SUPERB · 5 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: SUPERB · 6,032 vehicles
Checking a Skoda Superb 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.