Skoda Karoq reliability
The Skoda Karoq fails its MOT less often than most cars up to 5 years old: 9.7% of 39,143 tests failed in 2023, against 14% on average.
6 DVSA recalls for the Skoda Karoq
Most cover a batch of cars built in a set period, and dealers fix them free. Sweep’s check shows the recalls for a car’s age and whether the DVSA has one outstanding.
Too little torque may be provided by the engine at low engine speeds
Too little torque may be provided by the engine at low engine speeds.
Fix: On the affected vehicles the software of the engine control unit must be updated.
Recalled models: KAROQ · 1,231 vehicles
Possible crack on the frame of the left front seat
There is a possibility that due to a fault in the production process there is a crack on the frame of the left front seat.
Fix: Check and replace the seat frame if a crack is found.
Recalled models: KAROQ · 238 vehicles
Possible discrepancy in the manufacturing process of the centre rear seat head restraint
The centre rear head restraint may not be to specification.
Fix: Check the head restraint and replace if necessary.
Recalled models: KAROQ · 1,627 vehicles
A welded connection of the rear seat bench may not have been correctly performed
The rear back rest head restraint mounting is not correctly welded.
Fix: Check and replace rear back rest frame if required.
Recalled models: KAROQ · 189 vehicles
The electro-mechanical parking brake may be released inappropriately when disengaging the clutch pedal
The electro-mechanical park brake may be released inappropriately when disengaging the clutch pedal.
Fix: The software for the brake control will be updated.
Recalled models: KAROQ · 1,179 vehicles
A-pillar passenger protection trims may peel off in sub-zero temperatures
A-pillar trims are fitted to the vehicle affected with a fleece on their inner side which may peel off during temperatures below zero. This fleece should prevent the broken off parts of the A-pillar trim from entering the vehicles interior during a head airbag activation. If the fleece has peeled off the broken parts of the trim could penetrate into the interior potentially injuring the occupants.
Fix: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and fit new front A-pillar trims.
Recalled models: KAROQ · 125 vehicles
Checking a Skoda Karoq before you buy
Look at the parts above at the viewing, and read the car’s own MOT history: advisories for the same parts suggest the problem is already starting. Sweep’s free check shows every MOT, advisory and mileage reading for a registration.