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Škoda Fabia III faults

3 faults documented by at least two sources, listed by version then by mileage at onset when known.

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Reliability
4.0/5

3 known faults

1.0 MPI 60

  1. Driver airbag recall (examples from early 2018)

    Manufacturer recall

    A recall targeted Fabias built between 8 January and 28 February 2018, whose driver airbag could fail to inflate fast enough; the remedy is replacing the steering wheel/airbag. It covers 393 cars according to British sources; the scope in France can be checked by serial number at a Škoda dealer.

    Fixed free of charge by a dealer and not counted in the reliability score: ask for proof the work was done (invoice, or a VIN check at a dealer).

    Versions
    1.0 MPI 60, 1.0 MPI 75, 1.0 TSI 95, 1.0 TSI 110, 1.2 TSI 110 DSG7, 1.4 TDI 90
    Onset
    not documented
    Repair
    not documented

1.0 MPI 75

  1. Driver airbag recall (examples from early 2018)

    Manufacturer recall

    A recall targeted Fabias built between 8 January and 28 February 2018, whose driver airbag could fail to inflate fast enough; the remedy is replacing the steering wheel/airbag. It covers 393 cars according to British sources; the scope in France can be checked by serial number at a Škoda dealer.

    Fixed free of charge by a dealer and not counted in the reliability score: ask for proof the work was done (invoice, or a VIN check at a dealer).

    Versions
    1.0 MPI 60, 1.0 MPI 75, 1.0 TSI 95, 1.0 TSI 110, 1.2 TSI 110 DSG7, 1.4 TDI 90
    Onset
    not documented
    Repair
    not documented

1.0 TSI 95

  1. Driver airbag recall (examples from early 2018)

    Manufacturer recall

    A recall targeted Fabias built between 8 January and 28 February 2018, whose driver airbag could fail to inflate fast enough; the remedy is replacing the steering wheel/airbag. It covers 393 cars according to British sources; the scope in France can be checked by serial number at a Škoda dealer.

    Fixed free of charge by a dealer and not counted in the reliability score: ask for proof the work was done (invoice, or a VIN check at a dealer).

    Versions
    1.0 MPI 60, 1.0 MPI 75, 1.0 TSI 95, 1.0 TSI 110, 1.2 TSI 110 DSG7, 1.4 TDI 90
    Onset
    not documented
    Repair
    not documented

1.0 TSI 110

  1. Driver airbag recall (examples from early 2018)

    Manufacturer recall

    A recall targeted Fabias built between 8 January and 28 February 2018, whose driver airbag could fail to inflate fast enough; the remedy is replacing the steering wheel/airbag. It covers 393 cars according to British sources; the scope in France can be checked by serial number at a Škoda dealer.

    Fixed free of charge by a dealer and not counted in the reliability score: ask for proof the work was done (invoice, or a VIN check at a dealer).

    Versions
    1.0 MPI 60, 1.0 MPI 75, 1.0 TSI 95, 1.0 TSI 110, 1.2 TSI 110 DSG7, 1.4 TDI 90
    Onset
    not documented
    Repair
    not documented

1.2 TSI 110 DSG7

  1. DSG7 dry-clutch gearbox: jerks, mechatronics, clutches

    Severity 2/3 · Costly

    The DSG7 (DQ200) is described as the weak point of the transmission: shuddering and jerks at low speed (Autofixfair), and mechatronics failure (codes P17BF, P189E) on the 1.2 TSI 110 DSG7 (Scanicar). Caradisiac only mentions cases of mechatronics or clutch actuator problems that have become very rare. Autocar advises testing for hesitation when pulling away.

    Versions
    1.2 TSI 110 DSG7
    Onset
    not documented
    Repair
    not documented

  2. Driver airbag recall (examples from early 2018)

    Manufacturer recall

    A recall targeted Fabias built between 8 January and 28 February 2018, whose driver airbag could fail to inflate fast enough; the remedy is replacing the steering wheel/airbag. It covers 393 cars according to British sources; the scope in France can be checked by serial number at a Škoda dealer.

    Fixed free of charge by a dealer and not counted in the reliability score: ask for proof the work was done (invoice, or a VIN check at a dealer).

    Versions
    1.0 MPI 60, 1.0 MPI 75, 1.0 TSI 95, 1.0 TSI 110, 1.2 TSI 110 DSG7, 1.4 TDI 90
    Onset
    not documented
    Repair
    not documented

1.4 TDI 90

  1. Fragile water pump (1.4 TDI)

    Severity 2/3 · Costly

    Caradisiac presents the water pump as the major recurring weakness of the 1.4 TDI three-cylinder, whatever its power output, sometimes needing replacement very regularly. Carverif rates it 4/10, and the Car Reliability Report advises against this engine, which is noisy and prone to costly faults (water pump, particulate filter).

    Versions
    1.4 TDI 90
    Onset
    not documented
    Repair
    not documented

  2. Driver airbag recall (examples from early 2018)

    Manufacturer recall

    A recall targeted Fabias built between 8 January and 28 February 2018, whose driver airbag could fail to inflate fast enough; the remedy is replacing the steering wheel/airbag. It covers 393 cars according to British sources; the scope in France can be checked by serial number at a Škoda dealer.

    Fixed free of charge by a dealer and not counted in the reliability score: ask for proof the work was done (invoice, or a VIN check at a dealer).

    Versions
    1.0 MPI 60, 1.0 MPI 75, 1.0 TSI 95, 1.0 TSI 110, 1.2 TSI 110 DSG7, 1.4 TDI 90
    Onset
    not documented
    Repair
    not documented

Price and diagnose repairs

Read fault codes

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Parts and maintenance

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