Skoda Kodiaq 1.5 TSI mHEV Business Edition common faults.

2024–, SUV, petrol, 150 HP.

The list covers this version.

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2 fault write-ups. 1 important. 1 recalls.

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Known faults

1 important faults

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The seven speed dry DSG jerks and cannot find a gear

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The seven speed dry DSG often starts shifting hesitantly as early as 30,000 to 50,000 km: it does not shift smoothly, sometimes it cannot find the gear, and it jerks worst in slow, congested traffic. The cause is wear of the clutch pack and the mechatronics unit. Many people skip the oil change because they believe it is a lifetime fill, and most DSG faults come from that.

What to check

On the test drive pull away slowly several times, imitating congestion: that is when the jerking appears
Watch the 1 to 2 and 2 to 3 shifts cold and warm
Rolling gently from standstill, watch for shuddering: that is clutch wear

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Stop-start drops out, powered tailgate binds

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The stop-start drops out as early as 20,000 to 35,000 km, typically on the 1.0 TSI and 1.6 TDI versions. The cause is the condition of the battery.

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The powered tailgate starts binding at around 40,000 to 60,000 km, typically in the cold. The cause can be a sensor or the mechanism.

What to check

With the engine running, check whether the dash displays why the stop-start is inactive
Ask about a battery replacement: was an AGM or EFB type fitted
Open and close the powered tailgate several times, fully

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Official recall1 recallsShow

The manufacturer fixes these for free at a franchised dealer. Ask with the VIN whether it was done.

SR/00778/26Safety recallInjuriesno date · EU Safety Gate

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.

Remedy: Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): Importer Category of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users Date of entry into force: Unknown

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Variant data

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Factory data

Trim: mHEV Business Edition
Body: SUV
Fuel: petrol
Transmission: automatic
Engine size: 1498 cc
Power: 110 kW (150 HP)
Drive: FWD
Production: 2024–

Factory service interval

The manufacturer specifies this for this version. Of the mileage and the time, the one that comes first is the one that counts.

Air filter
- 60,000 km or 4 years
Cabin (pollen) filter
- 30,000 km or 2 years
Engine oil and oil filter
- LongLife30,000 km or 2 years(valid only with LongLife-approved oil)
- 15,000 km or 1 year
Brake fluid change
- first: 3 years, then 2 years(first change at 3 years, then every two years)
Coolant (antifreeze) change
- first: 193,000 km or 10 years, then 97,000 km or 5 years(G13 / G12++: first change at 120,000 miles or 10 years, then every 60,000 miles or 5 years)

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