Two independent recalls: the passenger airbag does not deploy properly because of a leaking pressure vessel, and the frame of the right rear seat backrest has a weld of lower strength.
It can affect every car in this generation.
vinkodex.Skoda Fabia IV common faults.
2021–. The fault list covers this generation and the engines in it. If the listing gives the exact version, pick it below.
What to watch for
What can go wrong on this car?
The list covers the generation, the engines and the transmissions. Once you pick the version, only the faults that apply to it stay.
critical1
expensive4
The light, magnesium cased MQ200 and the MQ250, sized for higher torque, are the most widespread manual gearboxes in the transverse engine VAG models.
Applies to the transmission MQ200.
The injector does not close fully, and with the engine standing fuel drips into the cylinder.
Applies to the engine CHZD, DKRF, DLAA and 5 more.
A thin wall of the mechatronics valve body can crack, which causes a loss of pressure.
Applies to the transmission DQ200.
In the EA211 the water pump and the thermostat are one plastic module, and the pump is driven not by the timing belt but by a separate toothed belt behind the exhaust camshaft.
Applies to the engine CHZB, CHZD, CHZJ and 10 more.
comfort1
At low revs, mostly when cold and in the lower gears, the engine jerks; in extreme cases it stalls in a roundabout or at a junction.
Applies to the engine DADA.
cheap repair2
The dash shows "Error: Workshop!
Applies to the transmission DQ200.
Infotainment and electrical faults (MQB-A0)
cheap repairThe touchscreen system freezes, restarts on its own or does not respond.
It can affect every car in this generation.
1 more faults belong to this generation. On the version page, only the ones that apply stay.
Official recall3 recallsShowThe manufacturer fixes these for free at a franchised dealer. Ask with the VIN whether it was done. The list covers the whole generation. We did not filter it by model year. Some apply only to a narrower production window.
A12/00242/22Safety recallInjuriesno date · EU Safety GateThe backrest of the right rear seat is incorrectly welded. In the event of an accident, the occupant may not be properly restrained in the seat and may be injured. The product does not comply with the requirements laid down in the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of Motor Vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.
Remedy: Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): Manufacturer Category of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users Date of entry into force: Unknown
A12/02322/23Safety recallInjuriesno date · EU Safety GateThe front airbags may be faulty and malfunction if activated, increasing the risk of injury to the occupants. The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.
Remedy: Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): Importer Category of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users Date of entry into force: Unknown
SR/02896/25Safety recallInjuriesno date · EU Safety GateIf the front passenger airbag is deployed as a result of an accident, the gas generator housing may burst or components of the gas generator housing may come loose and cause serious or fatal injuries to vehicle occupants. The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.
Remedy: Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): Other Category of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users Date of entry into force: Unknown
Engines and transmissions in this generation
A fault is often tied to the engine, not to the whole generation. You find the engine code in the registration document.
IV · 2021–
Pick the version.
The fault list opens on the version page.
13 versions
EngineVersionPowerFuel · transmissionBody
1.0 l · 999 cm³
DFNA · DSGB · MQ200
1.0 MPI Greentech Ambition
2021– · MPI Greentech Ambition
80 HPpetrol · manualhatchback1.0 l · 999 cm³
CHZB · CHZL · MQ200
1.0 TSI 70kW Greentech Active
2021– · 70kW Greentech Active
95 HPpetrol · manualhatchback1.0 l · 999 cm³
CHZB · CHZL · MQ200
1.0 TSI 70kW Greentech Ambition
2021– · 70kW Greentech Ambition
95 HPpetrol · manualhatchback1.0 l · 999 cm³
CHZB · CHZL · MQ200
1.0 TSI 70kW Greentech Business Edition
2021– · 70kW Greentech Business Edition
95 HPpetrol · manualhatchback1.0 l · 999 cm³
CHZB · CHZL · MQ200
1.0 TSI 70kW Greentech Essence
2021– · 70kW Greentech Essence
95 HPpetrol · manualhatchback1.0 l · 999 cm³
CHZB · CHZL · MQ200
1.0 TSI 70kW Greentech Monte Carlo
2021– · 70kW Greentech Monte Carlo
95 HPpetrol · manualhatchback1.0 l · 999 cm³
CHZB · CHZL · MQ200
1.0 TSI 70kW Greentech Selection
2021– · 70kW Greentech Selection
95 HPpetrol · manualhatchback1.0 l · 999 cm³
DLAA · DQ200
1.0 TSI 81kW Greentech Ambition
2021– · 81kW Greentech Ambition
110 HPpetrol · automatichatchback1.0 l · 999 cm³
DLAA · DQ200
1.0 TSI 81kW Greentech Business Edition
2021– · 81kW Greentech Business Edition
110 HPpetrol · automatichatchback1.0 l · 999 cm³
DLAA · DQ200
1.0 TSI 81kW Greentech Monte Carlo
2021– · 81kW Greentech Monte Carlo
110 HPpetrol · automatichatchback1.0 l · 999 cm³
CHZD · CHZJ · DQ200
1.0 TSI 85kW Greentech Business Edition
2021– · 85kW Greentech Business Edition
116 HPpetrol · automatichatchback1.0 l · 999 cm³
CHZD · CHZJ · DQ200
1.0 TSI 85kW Greentech Monte Carlo
2021– · 85kW Greentech Monte Carlo
116 HPpetrol · automatichatchback1.0 l · 999 cm³
DKRF · CHZD · DQ200
1.0 TSI 85kW Greentech Selection
2021– · 85kW Greentech Selection
116 HPpetrol · automatichatchback
Neighbouring generations
IV · 2021–
IV (PJ). If the listing is from the changeover year, look at the neighbour too.
Common questions
About this generation
Which years does this page cover?
2021–. The changeover year can fall in two generations. If the listing is from that year, look at the neighbour too.
Does the fault apply to every car like this?
No. It depends on the engine and the transmission too.
Is it free?
The fault list is.
Information, not an expert opinion
We write the descriptions, and we put the source next to them. A person reviews them before they go out. They are still information, not a technical expert opinion.
- A fault on the list does not mean the car you are looking at has it.
- A fault missing from the list does not mean the model is fault-free. Write-ups are made model by model. Not all of them are done.
- You decide whether to buy. This is no substitute for an inspection. That needs a workshop and a history check.