Skoda Superb III (2015-2023): known problems and buying guide

Built: 2015–2019
Median price: €15,700
Listings: 986
Running cost per month: €424–€539
Power: 150–280 PS (110–206 kW)
Reliability: 3/5
DIY: 2/5

A roomy, mostly sound used car. Check the Haldex records, the rear brakes and the early infotainment.

Updated 27 October 2026

All versions

Variant	Running cost per month	Median price	Listings	Fuel	Engine codes	Gearbox	Production years
2.0 TDI, 190 PS, 6-speed dual-clutch Research	€455	€16,000	402	Diesel	DFH	Automatic (dual-clutch) (6)	2015–2017
2.0 TDI, 190 PS, 6-speed dual-clutch, all-wheel drive Research	€478	€16,000	402	Diesel	DFH	Automatic (dual-clutch) (6)	2015–2017
2.0 TDI, 190 PS, 7-speed dual-clutch Research	€463	€16,000	402	Diesel	DFH	Automatic (dual-clutch) (7)	2017–2019
2.0 TDI, 190 PS, 7-speed dual-clutch, all-wheel drive Research	€488	€16,000	402	Diesel	DFH	Automatic (dual-clutch) (7)	2017–2019
2.0 TDI, 150 PS, 6-speed dual-clutch Research	€434	€14,490	198	Diesel	DSR	Automatic (dual-clutch) (6)	2015–2017
2.0 TDI, 150 PS, 7-speed dual-clutch Research	€441	€14,490	198	Diesel	DSR	Automatic (dual-clutch) (7)	2017–2019
2.0 TDI, 150 PS, 6-speed manual Research	€424	€14,400	89	Diesel	DSR	Manual (6)	2015–2019
2.0 TDI, 150 PS, 6-speed manual, all-wheel drive Research	€449	€14,400	89	Diesel	DFG	Manual (6)	2015–2018
2.0 TSI, 280 PS, 6-speed dual-clutch, all-wheel drive Research	€539	€19,770	55	Petrol	CJX	Automatic (dual-clutch) (6)	2015–2018

At a glance

Years: built 2015-2023, facelift 2019. Hatch and Combi; front drive or 4x4; iV plug-in hybrid.
Reliability: 3/5. Engines and gearboxes are mostly sound. Weak spots: Haldex, rear brakes and infotainment.
DIY: 2/5. Haldex, DSG and diagnostics need a workshop.
Prefer: a facelifted car with full service history, DSG and Haldex records, and a fresh inspection report.
Avoid: a 4x4 without Haldex proof.

Engines and gearboxes

1.4 TSI (EA211), 125-150 PS: oil use, water pump. See the 1.4 TSI guide.
1.5 TSI (EA211 evo), 150 PS: cold-start judder, oil use, coolant pump. See the 1.5 TSI guide.
1.8 TSI (180 PS) and 2.0 TSI (190-280 PS): water pump, turbo, oil leaks, intake carbon. See the 2.0 TSI guide; the 1.8 is the same family.
1.6 and 2.0 TDI (EA288), 120-200 PS: EGR, AdBlue, DPF, water pump, turbo. See the 2.0 TDI guide.
iV plug-in hybrid, 218 PS: no fault confirmed.
6-speed manual: no fault confirmed.
7-speed dry DSG (DQ200): clutch judder, mechatronic faults. See the DQ200 guide.
6-speed wet DSG (DQ250), 2.0 TDI and 2.0 TSI to about 2017: no fault confirmed in the sources read.
7-speed wet DSG (DQ381), 2.0 TDI and 2.0 TSI from about 2017: mechatronic, clutch faults. See the DQ381 guide.
4x4 (Haldex coupling): the pump strainer clogs and rear drive is lost. See Haldex coupling pump.

Known issues

Issue	Affects	Typical km	Repair cost
Haldex coupling pump	4x4 cars	Not stated	No confirmed price
Rear brakes and first inspection	All cars	At first inspection (about 3 years)	No confirmed price
Electric tailgate	Cars with an electric tailgate	Not stated	No confirmed price
Early infotainment	Cars built 2015-2016	Not stated	No confirmed price

Before you buy

On a 4x4, ask for Haldex oil and strainer proof. Test on a wet road; a scanner can read pump current. No rear drive means walk away.
Check rear discs for rust and scoring. Listen for a scrape at pull-away, and feel the foot brake.
Open and close the tailgate. Listen for a tired strut, test the foot sensor, check for rust at the damper mounts.
On a 2015-2016 car, test navigation, Bluetooth and the screen. Restarts mean the early MIB1 unit.
Check open campaigns by VIN with a Skoda dealer or the KBA, and ask for proof each was closed.

Running costs

Operational	€169
Workshop	€127
Fixed costs (tax, insurance)	€157
Total per month	€453
New-car depreciation (not included)	€86

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.

Find offers on mobile.de

Listings: 986
25th percentile: €13,000
Median price: €15,700
75th percentile: €18,400
Median mileage: 147,765 km
Median first registration: 2017
Dealer share: 55.9%
Price at 100,000 km: €18,796

To check a listing's price, open its variant in the table above. Each variant page has a price check.

In detail

Haldex coupling pump

The Haldex coupling drives the rear wheels through a pre-charge pump and strainer. Oil sludge blocks it; the rear wheels stop driving and the front wheels spin. The Passat B8 uses the same coupling. Clean the strainer. kfz-dietrich gives the Haldex oil interval as three years or 60,000 km. No confirmed price.

Sources: gebrauchtwagenberater.de, kfz-dietrich

Rear brakes and first inspection

AUTO BILD says Superb discs often have a poor contact pattern, and the foot brake is criticised heavily at the first inspection, at about three years. CarWiki's editorial reply says brake problems are reported more often. New discs and pads are the fix. No confirmed price.

Sources: AUTO BILD, CarWiki

Electric tailgate

CarWiki reports that the Combi tailgate drive can jam, and rust at the mounts of the two tailgate dampers. A workshop reports fault code B113E for a tired gas strut and a dead foot sensor. New struts are the fix. No confirmed price.

Sources: CarWiki, kfz-dietrich

Early infotainment

Cars built in 2015 and 2016 use the first MIB1 infotainment unit. Restarts, Bluetooth drop-outs, slow navigation and black screens are reported. The Passat B8 uses the same unit, and a German workshop reports the same faults. Later MIB2 cars are more stable. No confirmed price.