Recalls for 2021 Skoda Octavia

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2019–2021 Skoda Octavia FAQ

How should I have the Infotainment system updated?

2021

Have a specialist company carry out the system update to help ensure optimal Infotainment function.

Page 72 in the 2021 manual →

What should I do if the brake fluid level drops quickly?

2021

Stop driving and seek a specialist garage because a significant short-term drop or level below the mark may indicate a leak and brake failure.

Page 156 in the 2021 manual →

2019

With the vehicle on level ground and the engine off, check that brake fluid is between the MIN and MAX marks.

If the level drops significantly soon or falls below MIN, do not continue driving; seek help from a specialist garage.

Page 277 in the 2019 manual →

When should I save the tire pressure values?

2021

Save the new tire-pressure values after changing pressure, changing or repositioning a wheel, and every 10,000 km or once a year.

Page 197 in the 2021 manual →

How do I replace the remote key battery safely?

2021

  1. Take out the key bit, put it partly into the opening, push down on the key fob, and open the battery cover.
  2. Use a thin screwdriver in recess A to take out the battery.
  3. Push any remote-key button to reset the key, fit a new battery meeting the original battery specification, and push the cover until it clicks.
  4. Keep children away from the vehicle key and batteries; if one is swallowed, get medical help immediately.
Page 25 in the 2021 manual →

What does the tire pressure monitoring warning mean?

2021

The warning indicates a change in tire pressure, so stop the vehicle and check the tires and their pressures.

The system cannot warn of very rapid pressure loss, such as a sudden puncture.

Page 197 in the 2021 manual →

What should I do if the breakdown kit cannot inflate a flat tire to 2.0 bar?

2021

If the tire cannot reach 2.0 bar, stop driving and seek help from a specialist garage because it cannot be sealed.

Page 196 in the 2021 manual →

Can I reset the service information myself?

2021

ŠKODA recommends that you do not reset service-event information yourself, because incorrect intervals may cause vehicle faults.

Page 219 in the 2021 manual →

What should I do if the KESSY door-handle sensors do not work?

2019

  1. Unlock or lock the vehicle using the button on the key, then try the door-handle sensors again.
  2. If keyless operation still does not work, enlist the help of a specialist company.
Page 66 in the 2019 manual →

How do I resynchronize the remote control key?

2019

  1. If the remote buttons were pressed beyond their effective range, or the key battery was replaced and remote unlocking fails, press any key button.
  2. Within 1 minute of pressing the button, unlock the door with the key in the lock cylinder.
Page 66 in the 2019 manual →

When is the brake fluid changed?

2019

The brake fluid is changed during the vehicle inspection.

Page 277 in the 2019 manual →

Skoda Octavia complaints to NHTSA

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Complaints that owners filed with NHTSA for each model year. They are unverified reports and are not adjusted for how many vehicles were sold.

YearComplaintsCrashes / fires / injuriesMost reported areas
202100 / 0 / 0None reported
201900 / 0 / 0None reported

NHTSA year/make/model data checked 2026-10-01.

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