Known faults for Skoda.

Most common faults

Sorted by how many of this make's models each entry applies to.

1. A/C not cooling: N280 valve20 models

   Climate controlCitigo · Fabia I (6Y) · Fabia II (5J) · Fabia III (NJ) · +16

2. DSG7 gearbox mechatronic unit (DQ200)13 models

   GearboxFabia II (5J) · Fabia III (NJ) · Fabia IV · Rapid · +9

3. Cracked EGR cooler12 models

   Cooling / EGRFabia II (5J) · Rapid · Scala · Octavia II (1Z) · +8

4. 1.5 TSI evo cold jerking9 models

   Engine managementFabia IV · Scala · Octavia III (5E) · Octavia IV · +5

5. PD TDI camshaft, injectors and cylinder head8 models

   Injection / cylinder headFabia I (6Y) · Fabia II (5J) · Fabia III (NJ) · Rapid · +4

6. DQ250 DSG mechatronic and oil7 models

   DSG gearboxOctavia II (1Z) · Octavia III (5E) · Karoq · Yeti · +3

7. Haldex all-wheel-drive coupling pump6 models

   TransmissionOctavia II (1Z) · Octavia III (5E) · Yeti · Superb II (3T) · +2

8. Water pump and thermostat housing leaks (EA211)6 models

   CoolingFabia III (NJ) · Rapid · Octavia III (5E) · Yeti · +2

Models by era

Grouped by the launch year of each generation. Photos show the generation listed; if there is no verified photo, no other car is shown instead.

Recalls

Check what each recall covers: market, production period and VIN. Ask the manufacturer whether a repair is outstanding.

• Damaged high-voltage battery cellsElectric powertrain
• Airbag inflator deterioration due to moisturePassive safety
• Fuel tank leakage (20J5)Fuel system
• eCall service unavailable (91AA)Electronics / emergency calling
• Seat edge may damage the side airbag (72SG)Passive safety / seats
• ABS/ESC loss from an interrupted earth connectionBrakes / electronics