Skoda Kodiaq
Registered from 2012 to 2025.
About this model
The Škoda Kodiaq is a full-size SUV with optional three-row seating manufactured by the Czech manufacturer Škoda Auto since 2016. The vehicle sits in Škoda's D-SUV, above the Kamiq and Karoq. The vehicle is based on the Volkswagen Group MQB platform closely shared with the similarly sized Volkswagen Tiguan Allspace and the SEAT Tarraco.
From the Wikipedia article Škoda Kodiaq, licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0.
What fails its inspection
Great Britain's MOT record for the 2019 2.0 diesel. 505 of 5,397 tests failed, 9%.
Better than 45% of 2019 cars. The typical one fails 9%, across 908 models with enough tests behind them to say.
| Where | Share of failures | Failed tests |
|---|---|---|
| Tyres and wheels | 35% | 176 |
| Brakes | 28% | 143 |
| Suspension | 25% | 128 |
| Lights and electrics | 16% | 79 |
| Visibility | 8% | 38 |
| Exhaust and emissions | 6% | 29 |
The defects inspectors cite
- A suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn
- A brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm
- A tyre seriously damaged
- Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
- Audible warning inoperative
- Engine MIL illuminated indicating a malfunction
Where it stands out against its peers
- Suspension: failed more often than 93% of 2019 cars — 25% of its 505 failed tests, where an ordinary 2019 car has 7%.
Same model year only, at least 30 peer cars, zeros included. Every car has a worst part; this shows which, and how far from ordinary it is. A high share means more to check, not a verdict.
NHTSA's investigations are American; no European regulator publishes an equivalent record, so this section has nothing to draw on for a European car. There is no European equivalent of the service-bulletin register either.
Before you buy one
Built from what this car fails on, not from general knowledge of the model.
- Tyres and wheels — 35% of its failures
- A tyre seriously damaged
- Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
- A tyre cords visible or damaged
- Brakes — 28% of its failures
- A brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm
- Suspension — 25% of its failures
- A suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn
- Exhaust and emissions — 6% of its failures
- Lights and electrics — 16% of its failures
- Visibility — 8% of its failures
- Wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen
When it starts failing
At 100–120k miles this one fails 5% of its inspections, against the 16% an ordinary car of the same age fails.
| Odometer | Failure rate | Rate | Its age | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0–20k miles | 3% | 5% | 343 | |
| 20–40k miles | 9% | 9% | 2,683 | |
| 40–60k miles | 11% | 12% | 1,771 | |
| 60–80k miles | 11% | 14% | 444 | |
| 80–100k miles | 13% | 14% | 98 | |
| 100–120k miles | 5% | 16% | 40 |
5,379 British inspections, grouped by the odometer reading recorded at the test.
Half of these have more than 20k miles on them. That is how far people drive this car, not how long it lasts.
Specification
| Year | Measured |
|---|---|
| 2022 | 2.0 diesel · 158 hp · 1754 kg · 2788 mm wheelbase · 5.8 L/100km (WLTP) |
| 2021 | 1.5 petrol · 148 hp · 1578 kg · 2788 mm wheelbase · 6.9 L/100km (WLTP) |
| 2020 | 1.5 petrol · 148 hp · 1578 kg · 2788 mm wheelbase · 6.9 L/100km (WLTP) |
| 2019 | 2.0 diesel · 168 hp · 1765 kg · 2788 mm wheelbase · 6.9 L/100km (WLTP) |
| 2018 | 2.0 diesel · 1814 kg · 1566 mm wheelbase · 7.0 L/100km (WLTP) |
| 2017 | 2.0 diesel · 179 hp · 1763 kg · 2788 mm wheelbase · 5.7 L/100km (NEDC) |
Recalls
Filed by the manufacturer with a regulator. A recall is repaired free of charge, whoever owns the car now.
A12/00566/22
Engine design covers installed on affected vehicles could come loose from the attachment depending on use (e.g. very sporty driving style or poor road surface conditions) and the running time. If the design cover is not fastened, there is a possibility that it will come into contact with the hot area of the exhaust gas turbocharger, increasing the risk of burns or fire. 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.
Recall of the product from end users
A12/00787/23
The airbag may deteriorate over time and if deployed, excessive internal pressure may cause the inflator body to burst and metal fragments could pass through the cushion material causing injury to 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.
Recall of the product from end users
A12/02080/24
The propellant in the driver airbag may deteriorate over time. If the airbags deploy, it could result in fragments from the inflator injuring the vehicle's 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.
Recall of the product from end users
SR/00778/26
An edge of the inner frame of the front seats may affect the integrity of the side airbag in case of side airbag activation. This could reduce the protective effect of the side airbag and increase the risk of injury to the occupants in the event of an accident. 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.
Recall of the product from end users
SR/01853/26
The propellant in the driver airbag may deteriorate over time. If the airbags deploy, it could result in fragments from the inflator injuring the vehicle's 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.
Recall of the product from end users