Skoda Kodiaq reliability
The Skoda Kodiaq fails its MOT less often than most cars up to 5 years old: 10.3% of 23,796 tests failed in 2023, against 14% on average.
8 DVSA recalls for the Skoda Kodiaq
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.
Seat backrest frame cover
Škoda Auto has discovered that there is a risk with the Kodiaq model from a limited production period that the edge of the inner frame of the front seats may compromise the integrity of the side airbag when activated. This situation may reduce the protective effect of the side airbag which could result in an increased risk of injury to passengers in the event of an accident.For safety reasons your vehicle must be repaired. We strongly recommend that you contact an authorized Škoda service center as soon as possible to arrange a repair date. In the first instance we ask that you contact your local ŠKODA authorised repairer as soon as possible to make an appointment. The ŠKODA authorised repairer closest to you can be found on https://tools.skoda.co.uk/find-a-retailer
Fix: The vehicle will be fitted with sharp edge protection for the inner frame of the front seats to prevent damage to the integrity of the side airbag when it is deployed.
Recalled models: KODIAQ · 3,572 vehicles
On affected vehicles from a certain production period there is a possibility that the gas generator cover could be damaged when the driver's airbag is activated.
On affected vehicles from a certain production period there is a possibility that the gas generator cover could be damaged when the driver's airbag is activated.
Fix: Replace the driver's airbag in affected vehicles.
Recalled models: KODIAQ · 1 vehicles
Engine compartment covers could come loose from their attachment
On affected vehicles engine compartment covers were fitted that regardless of use (very sporty driving style or poor road condition) and operating period could come loose from their attachment.
Fix: On all affected vehicles the engine compartment cover has to be removed.
Recalled models: KODIAQ · 1,150 vehicles
There may have been an insufficient weld connection between the brake pedal and the brake pedal plate
There is the possibility that there may have been an insufficient welded connection between the brake pedal and the brake pedal plate.
Fix: Check the brake pedal assembly. In the event of a faulty weld the brake pedal must be replaced.
Recalled models: KODIAQ · 2 vehicles
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: KODIAQ · 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: KODIAQ · 238 vehicles
Air bag may not inflate quickly enough on deployment
Driver�s airbag may not inflate quickly enough in case of its activation
Fix: The steering wheel airbag has to be replaced in the vehicles affected
Recalled models: KODIAQ · 393 vehicles
One or more fixing nuts in the individual seat frame in the second seat row are missing
Fixing nuts in the frame of the second seat row are missing
Fix: Check and add the nuts where required
Recalled models: KODIAQ · 236 vehicles
Checking a Skoda Kodiaq 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.