Skoda Karoq 1. Generation 1.0 TSI, 115 PS, 6-speed manual (2017–2020)

Research for this car

• Generation guide Skoda Karoq (since 2017): known problems and buying guide

  Passes TÜV better than average; check open recalls by VIN and the DSG gearbox before you buy.

• Engine guide VW 1.0 TSI three-cylinder petrol (EA211): problems, costs and what to check

  A strong small engine, but check the coolant module, the injector recall and the turbo wastegate before you buy.

Known issues for this car

Before you buy this car

From the generation guide

1. Open and close the tailgate with the key and the button, several times. Bad result: it sticks, stops halfway or does not open.
2. Drive over speed bumps and listen for creaks from the front. Bad result: a creak from the front end.
3. Check the VIN for the parking brake recall. Bad result: an open campaign.
4. Check the VIN for driver airbag campaign 69Y9. Bad result: an open campaign.
5. Check the driver's seat mount for cracks, and the VIN for the seat recall. Bad result: cracks or an open campaign.
6. Check the VIN for the brake pedal plate recall. Bad result: an open campaign.
7. Test the screen, Bluetooth and phone link on a full drive. Bad result: freezes or a restart. Ask for the record of the last software update.
8. Ask a dealer for all open campaigns by VIN. Bad result: any open campaign from the list above.

From the engine guide

1. Camshaft adjuster bolts (listen, 2018-2020 cars). Listen for grinding or scraping at the timing belt cover on a cold start. Ask whether the bolt check (TPI 2038019) was done. Bad: a grinding noise or no record on a 2018-2020 car.
2. Timing belt, water pump and oil (no scanner). Ask for dated invoices with mileage for belt, pump and oil changes. Check the coolant cold. Bad: no record, low coolant, white crystals at the pump.
3. Turbo wastegate (scanner). Warm engine, roll in third, add light throttle; listen for a metallic rattle. Read P2563 and P0299, including deleted entries. Bad: rattle or limp mode.
4. Injectors and recall (scanner). Check the VIN for 24FO, 24FP or 24FQ. Scan fuel trims and misfires. Bad: an open recall, fuel smell or misfire.
5. Intake, coils and plugs (scanner). Scan P0300-P0304 and check for rough idle, misfire under load, or a flashing engine light. Ask for a plug invoice at 60,000 km. Bad: a misfire that moves with a swapped coil.

Running costs

ADAC figures for 15,000 km a year over 60 months

ADAC versions