Skoda Kodiaq 1. Generation 1.4 TSI, 150 PS, 6-speed dual-clutch (2017–2018)

Research for this car

• Generation guide Skoda Kodiaq (2016-2024): known problems and buying guide

  Average reliability with several recalls. Check the steering bolt and airbag campaigns by VIN and test the DSG before you buy.

• Engine guide VW 1.2 and 1.4 TSI (EA211) petrol engines: problems, costs and what to check

  Oil use and water pump leaks are the reported faults. Buy with a belt and pump record and a clean oil check.

Known issues for this car

Before you buy this car

From the generation guide

1. 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.
2. Check the VIN for open recall campaigns, especially the steering bolt (KBA 17091R) and the 2023 airbag campaign (012656). Bad result: any open campaign.
3. 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.
4. 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.
5. Press the start button several times, cold and warm. Bad result: a reluctant start or a button that needs several presses.
6. Test the screen, Bluetooth and phone pairing on a full drive. Bad result: a freeze, a restart or a phone that will not pair.
7. Drive over bumps and listen to the doors and trim. Bad result: creaks or rattles, or door handles that squeak.
8. Check the door edge protectors on the sills. Bad result: a protector knocked off or not deployed.
9. Ask the seller for the service book with DSG and Haldex oil records. Bad result: no records.

From the engine guide

1. Oil level (no scanner needed). Check the dipstick and ask for the oil-use history. Bad: the level falls between services, or blue smoke comes out under hard acceleration. Ask for proof of any ring or head work.
2. Coolant and water pump (no scanner needed). Check the coolant level when the engine is cold, and look under the car for wet stains near the pump. Bad: a low level or any leak. Ask for a dated invoice showing the pump was changed with the belt.
3. Invoices. Ask for dated invoices with the mileage for any belt, pump, oil or software work. No record means budget for the job.
4. Recall check. Enter the VIN in the official recall check for the car's country. Bad: an open campaign on the car.

Running costs

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

ADAC versions