Skoda Kodiaq2020

Known issues

• DPF (diesel particulate filter) regeneration failures and clogging, particularly on low-mileage or urban driving patterns — may require professional cleaning (€400–€800)
• High-pressure fuel injector carbon deposits and occasional misfires in early 2.0 TDI engines
• EGR valve carbon buildup leading to performance loss and rough idle after 80,000+ miles
• DSG 7-speed automatic gearbox judder on low-speed manoeuvres and kickdown hesitation (affects some automatic variants)
• Water ingress into rear light clusters and condensation issues
• Electrical gremlins with infotainment system and occasional touchscreen freezing

Good for

• Spacious three-row SUV with excellent boot space and flexible seating configurations
• Economical motorway cruising with 40–48 mpg achievable on longer runs with the diesel engine
• Solid build quality and practical Czech engineering with reliable Volkswagen Group platform
• Strong resale value and low depreciation compared to rival brands