Recalls & faults: Skoda NJ Fabia Wagon (2015-21)

Recalls: Skoda NJ Fabia Wagon

Overview

Manufacturers, or importers, issue recalls for defects or faults which have the potential to cause injury. Generally, manufacturers will inform the original buyers if their vehicle is subject to a recall and of the steps required to remedy the defect or fault. Please note that the recalls below (if any) are for Australian-delivered vehicles only. Furthermore, the number of recalls should not be taken as an indication of a model’s reliability or its safety more generally.

Recalls: Skoda NJ Fabia Wagon

2015-18 model year Skoda NJ Fabia Wagon: Takata driver’s airbag recall

In July 2018, a recall was issued for 2015-18 model year Skoda NJ Fabia Wagons. In these vehicles, the Takata-supplied driver’s airbag contained propellant wafers that could degrade over time due to the absorption of moisture. If the vehicle was in a collision that triggered the airbag, excessive internal pressure could cause the metal airbag inflator housing to explode/rupture, such that metal fragments would be projected through the airbag material and into the cabin – these metal fragments posed a serious risk of injury or fatality. For the VINs of the recalled vehicles, please see PRA 2018/16909.

2018 model year Skoda NJ Fabia Wagon: driver airbag may not fully inflate

In July 2019, recall campaign 69Y9 was issued for 2018 model year Skoda NJ Fabia Wagon vehicles. In some instances, the front driver airbag may not inflate to its fully capacity fast enough in the event of a collision and this increased the risk of injury to the driver. For the VINs of the recalled vehicles, please see PRA 2019/17652.

2021 Skoda NJ Fabia Wagon: welding of rear middle backrest frame

In January 2022, recall campaign 72M5 was issued for 2021 Skoda NJ Fabia Wagon vehicles. Due to a manufacturing issue with the welding of the rear middle backrest frame, there may be a reduction in the performance of the attached seat belt. In the event of a collision, this condition increased the risk of injury to vehicle occupants. For the VINs of the recalled vehicles, please see REC-005025.

Problems and faults: Skoda NJ Fabia Wagon

Overview

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