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Škoda Octavia IV recalls: manufacturer campaigns

2 documented manufacturer recalls: a defect acknowledged by the brand, fixed free of charge at a dealer, even on a used car.

manufacturer campaigns
2
of 4 versions affected
4
official RappelConso notice
1

Is your version affected?

Find your engine (fuel type and power on the registration document): each row lists the campaigns that concern it. A recall often covers only a production period: only the vehicle identification number (VIN) settles it.

VersionRecalls
  • 1.0 TSI 110Petrol · 110 hp
  • 1.5 TSI 150Petrol · 150 hp
  • 2.0 TDI 150Diesel · 150 hp
  • 1.4 TSI iV 204Hybrid · 204 hp

Each campaign in detail

  1. Faulty eCall recall (Octavias built late 2019 - early 2020)

    Manufacturer recall

    The eCall emergency call system may not work, due to a lack of audio connection and data transmission with the emergency centre. The recall concerns Octavia IVs built between 21 November 2019 and 11 May 2020 (Škoda code 91AA).

    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 TSI 110, 1.5 TSI 150, 2.0 TDI 150, 1.4 TSI iV 204
    Onset
    not documented
    Repair
    not documented

  2. Recall of the rear left wheel hub (April 2023)

    Manufacturer recall

    A faulty rear left wheel hub can affect the suspension and steering. The recall concerns Octavia IV and IV Combi vehicles built from 4 to 18 April 2023 (Škoda code 42N1).

    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 TSI 110, 1.5 TSI 150, 2.0 TDI 150, 1.4 TSI iV 204
    Onset
    not documented
    Repair
    not documented

Official notices published in France (RappelConso)

Notices from the French consumer authority (DGCCRF) linked to this model, collected on 29 October 2026.

  • 20 October 2023 — La poignée de direction arrière gauche peut être défectueuse, affectant la suspension et la direction du véhicule. La stabilité du véhicule peut être altérée, ce qui augmente le risque d’accident.

    Models or references
    Octavia iv, octavia iv combi voiture de tourisme
    Risk
    Blessures
    Official notice (new tab)

Checking that a recall was done

  1. Note the vehicle identification number (VIN): box E of the French registration certificate.
  2. Ask a dealer of the brand whether each campaign was carried out on this VIN: the check and the repair are free.
  3. Ask the seller for the invoice or dealer certificate for each recall.

Where to check online

Recalls of rival models

The same data for the alternatives suggested in the guide.

ModelRecallsKnown faultsReliability
Volkswagen Golf VIII053.5/5
Ford Focus IV214.0/5
Peugeot 308 III033.0/5
Renault Mégane IV043.5/5
Toyota Corolla XII115.0/5

Recall FAQ

How many recalls has the Škoda Octavia IV had?

We have documented 2 manufacturer recalls for the Škoda Octavia IV: Faulty eCall recall (Octavias built late 2019 - early 2020) ; Recall of the rear left wheel hub (April 2023).

Which versions of the Škoda Octavia IV are affected?

Every version in our guides is affected by at least one campaign.

How do I know whether the recalls were done on a used Škoda Octavia IV?

Note the vehicle identification number (VIN): box E of the French registration certificate. Ask a dealer of the brand whether each campaign was carried out on this VIN: the check and the repair are free. Ask the seller for the invoice or dealer certificate for each recall.

Do I have to pay for a recall?

No: a manufacturer recall is fixed free of charge by the brand's dealer network, even on a used car bought privately, as long as the campaign is open.

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