Carsieve All versions
At a glance
- Years: 2016 to 2024, first generation (NS) and the 2021 facelift. Petrol 1.4 to 2.0 TSI, diesel 2.0 TDI.
- Reliability: 3/5. Several recalls, including a steering bolt campaign (KBA 17091R). DSG shifts are often reported. No engine fault is confirmed in the sources read.
- DIY: 2/5. Tailgate and interior checks are simple. DSG, Haldex and recall work need a workshop and a scanner.
- Prefer: a car with a full service book, DSG and Haldex oil records, and all recall work done.
- Avoid: an open steering bolt or airbag campaign, and a DSG that jerks when pulling away.
Engines and gearboxes
- 1.4 TSI (CZC, CZE, 2017-2018): no fault confirmed in the sources read. See the 1.4 TSI EA211 guide.
- 1.5 TSI (DPC, DAD): no fault confirmed in the sources read. See the 1.5 TSI evo guide.
- 2.0 TSI (CZP, DKZ, DNN, DNP): no fault confirmed in the sources read. See the 2.0 TSI EA888 guide.
- 2.0 TDI (DFG, DTS, DFH, DTU, CUA): no Kodiaq-specific fault confirmed in the sources read. See the 2.0 TDI EA288 guide.
- 6-speed manual: no fault confirmed in the sources read.
- 6-speed DSG (1.4 TSI): shifts can jerk in town. See DSG jerky shifts and clutch wear.
- 7-speed DSG (wet): clutch wear and judder are in the DQ381 guide.
Known issues
| Issue | Affects | Typical km | Repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| DSG jerky shifts and clutch wear | 7-speed and 6-speed DSG | Before about 125,000-150,000 km | Not stated |
| Haldex 4x4 front wheels spin | 4x4 cars | Not stated | Not stated |
| Brake discs and pads wear fast | All cars | Not stated | Parts only, UK 2022: pads about GBP 46, front discs from GBP 186 |
| Electric tailgate opens by itself or does not close | All cars | Not stated | Not stated |
| Start button reluctant start | All cars | Not stated | Not stated |
| Infotainment freezes and phone pairing | All cars | Not stated | Not stated |
| Interior creaks and rattles | All cars, early builds most | Not stated | Not stated |
| Door edge protectors | All cars | Not stated | Not stated |
Before you buy
- On a DSG car, read the fault memory with a scanner and drive from cold. Bad result: jerks when pulling away or shifting, or a fault code. Needs a scanner.
- Check the VIN for open recall campaigns, especially the steering bolt (KBA 17091R) and the 2023 airbag campaign (012656). Bad result: any open campaign.
- On a 4x4, ask for the Haldex oil change record. Bad result: no record, or front wheels that spin when pulling away.
- Check the front and rear brake discs and pads, wheels off or with a torch. Bad result: worn discs or pads, so a brake job is due soon.
- Open and close the tailgate with the key, the button and the switch, several times. Bad result: it stops halfway, opens on its own or does not close.
- Press the start button several times, cold and warm. Bad result: a reluctant start or a button that needs several presses.
- Test the screen, Bluetooth and phone pairing on a full drive. Bad result: a freeze, a restart or a phone that will not pair.
- Drive over bumps and listen to the doors and trim. Bad result: creaks or rattles, or door handles that squeak.
- Check the door edge protectors on the sills. Bad result: a protector knocked off or not deployed.
- Ask the seller for the service book with DSG and Haldex oil records. Bad result: no records.
Running costs
| Operational | €222 |
|---|---|
| Workshop | €133 |
| Fixed costs (tax, insurance) | €149 |
| Total per month | €504 |
| New-car depreciation (not included) | €94 |
ADAC figures for 15,000 km a year over 60 months
Market
Listings on mobile.de priced up to 50,000 EUR, 29 October 2026.
- Listings
- 1,469
- 25th percentile
- €18,990
- Median price
- €22,390
- 75th percentile
- €25,500
- Median mileage
- 116,753 km
- Median first registration
- 2019
- Dealer share
- 74.9%
- Price at 100,000 km
- €23,961
To check a listing's price, open its variant in the table above. Each variant page has a price check.
In detail
DSG jerky shifts and clutch wear
Both the 6-speed DSG (1.4 TSI) and the 7-speed DSG report jerky shifts. The jerks come mostly in town traffic, after cold starts and when towing. CarWiki says the fault is a stutter when shifting. The fix is a workshop job, replacing clutch pads. Za Rulem says DSG problems usually appear before half of the 250,000-300,000 km life, so before about 125,000-150,000 km. It names stop-and-go driving, hard acceleration and driving before warm-up as causes. The 7-speed clutch detail is in the DQ381 guide.
Sources: CarWiki, Gebrauchtwagenberater, Auto Motor und Sport, Za Rulem
Haldex 4x4 front wheels spin
On 4x4 cars the front wheels can spin more easily. CarWiki and Gebrauchtwagenberater both tie this to a missed or overdue Haldex oil change. The fix is to change the clutch oil on schedule. Za Rulem calls the Haldex 5th generation very reliable with proper maintenance. It gives the coupling oil interval as every 30,000-40,000 km and says to check for a leak at the angle gearbox.
Sources: CarWiki, Gebrauchtwagenberater, Za Rulem
Brake discs and pads wear fast
CarWiki says the car weighs about 1,600 to 2,000 kg and the brake system is somewhat under-dimensioned. It says TÜV inspections flag worn brakes more often than average. Gebrauchtwagenberater says the discs fail far too often because of the weight. Firmenauto says the discs are prone to wear. RAC Drive priced parts in the UK in June 2022, excluding VAT, for a 2018 2.0 TDI vRS: front pads about GBP 46 and front discs from about GBP 186.
Sources: CarWiki, Gebrauchtwagenberater, firmenauto, RAC Drive
Electric tailgate opens by itself or does not close
PistonHeads says the tailgate can open on its own or not close fully. It names a possibly faulty microswitch and says the fault seems to be a Skoda thing. Some owners report a failed control unit for the window and the auto-close tailgate. RAC Drive reports that the tailgate cover sometimes stops rolling back.
Sources: PistonHeads, RAC Drive
Start button reluctant start
The engine of an AUTO BILD test car started only reluctantly. The cause was a loose contact at the start button, found at about 96,800 km. Za Rulem reports start button failures on Czech-built cars. Kolesa.ru mentions start-stop button failures.
Sources: AUTO BILD, Za Rulem, Kolesa.ru
Infotainment freezes and phone pairing
Kolesa.ru says the head unit freezes and shuts down while driving, and the reverse camera display fails. RAC Drive reports Mirrorlink pairing faults. Auto Express long-term test: the radio presets were lost, the Skoda Connect app would not link to the phone, and the dealer could not fix it. A CarWiki reader reports freezes and a slow boot.
Sources: Kolesa.ru, RAC Drive, Auto Express, CarWiki
Interior creaks and rattles
RAC Drive reports door handles that creak, rattling sounds, and upholstery parts coming apart on some cars. Za Rulem reports squeaking internal door handles. CarWiki says early builds have rattles from panels not fitted precisely. The fix is extra sound insulation and rework of the plastic parts.
Sources: RAC Drive, Za Rulem, CarWiki
Door edge protectors
RAC Drive reports door guards that jam out and get knocked off. PistonHeads says the door edge protectors did not always deploy correctly.
Sources: RAC Drive, PistonHeads
Recalls
| Country | Code | Years | What is done |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 17091R | 2016-2024; VIN decides | Steering bolt can break off and cause steering failure. Bolt replaced with a more corrosion-resistant one. |
| Germany | 012656 | Campaign October 2023, build years not stated | Airbag gas generator fault; metal parts can come loose when the airbag fires. Owners told not to drive until repaired. |
| UK and Germany | not given | Built 2020-2022 | Engine cover can come loose. It can melt and start a fire. |
| UK and Germany | not given | Built July 2020 | Brake pedal plate weld can fail and the plate can detach. |
| UK, 238 cars | not given | Built February 2019 | Front seat frames can crack. |
| UK and Germany | not given | Built 2018 | Rear seat not secured with enough nuts or bolts. Dealer retrofit in Germany. |
| UK and Germany | not given | Built up to 2018 | Airbag may not deploy correctly; driver airbag named in Germany, 393 UK cars built January and February 2018. Remedy: airbag replaced. |
Campaigns change. Check the VIN with a dealer before you buy.
Maintenance
- DSG oil: change every 50,000 to 60,000 km (Gebrauchtwagenberater). See the DQ381 guide.
- 2.0 TDI cam belt: change every five years, whatever the mileage. PistonHeads gives GBP 550, or GBP 695 with the water pump (2023).
- Records: ask for the service book with DSG and Haldex oil records.
Sources
English
- Auto Express: used Skoda Kodiaq review
- Auto Express: Kodiaq long-term test
- RAC Drive: Kodiaq 2017-2021 used review
- RAC Drive: Kodiaq vRS BI-TDI used review
- PistonHeads: Kodiaq vRS used buying guide
German
- CarWiki: Skoda Kodiaq problems
- Gebrauchtwagenberater: Kodiaq problems
- Gebrauchtwagenberater: steering bolt recall
- autohaus.de: steering bolt recall
- Autozeitung: airbag recall 2023
- AUTO BILD: Kodiaq 100,000 km test
- Auto Motor und Sport: Kodiaq Scout long-term test
- firmenauto: Kodiaq used car check