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Reliability and problems of Škoda cars

We have documented 16 engines and 4 gearboxes across 23 generations of 13 models from Škoda. The ones that give the most problems, according to our risk index, are the 1.2 and 1.4 TSI, the 1.9 TDI and the DSG7 DQ200 gearbox. The lowest-risk one is the 09G (Aisin) gearbox (low risk).

6.1 out of 10Average rating of its 20 models with solid evidence: ranked 13 of 32 makes. See the make ranking

51 recalls and campaigns documented in 18 models. See the Škoda recalls

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The Škoda engines that give the most trouble

From highest to lowest risk according to our index, which weights the severity and frequency of their documented faults. The same engine is often fitted to cars from several makes. How we calculate it

  1. 11.2 and 1.4 TSIŠkoda Fabia II, Fabia III, Octavia II, Octavia III, Rapid, Superb II and YetiMost serious fault:Critical severity84Very high risk
  2. 21.9 TDIŠkoda Fabia I, Octavia I, Octavia II and Superb IMost serious fault:Critical severity66High risk
  3. 3DSG7 DQ200 gearboxŠkoda Fabia II, Fabia III, Fabia IV, Kamiq, Karoq, Octavia II, Octavia III, Octavia IV, Superb II, Superb III and YetiMost serious fault:High severity59High risk
  4. 41.2 12VŠkoda Fabia I, Fabia II and RoomsterMost serious fault:Critical severity57High risk
  5. 52.0 TSI / TFSIŠkoda Kodiaq I, Kodiaq II, Octavia III, Octavia IV, Superb II, Superb III and Superb IVMost serious fault:Critical severity54High risk
  6. 62.0 TDIŠkoda Karoq, Kodiaq I, Kodiaq II, Octavia II, Octavia III, Superb I, Superb II, Superb III, Superb IV and YetiMost serious fault:Critical severity48Moderate risk
  7. 7MEB (ID.3, ID.4, ID.7, ID.Buzz, Enyaq, Born, Q4 e-tron)Škoda Elroq and EnyaqMost serious fault:Critical severity48Moderate risk
  8. 81.2 TDIŠkoda Fabia II and RoomsterMost serious fault:High severity45Moderate risk
  9. 91.6 TDIŠkoda Fabia II, Octavia II, Octavia III, Rapid and ScalaMost serious fault:High severity45Moderate risk
  10. 10VW 2.0 TFSI EA113Škoda Octavia IIMost serious fault:High severity41Moderate risk
  11. 111.4 16v and 1.6 MPI/FSIŠkoda Fabia I, Fabia II, Octavia I and Octavia IIMost serious fault:High severity38Moderate risk
  12. 121.4 TDIŠkoda Fabia I, Fabia II and Fabia IIIMost serious fault:High severity38Moderate risk
  13. 13DSG6 DQ250 gearboxŠkoda Octavia II and Octavia IIIMost serious fault:High severity36Moderate risk
  14. 14DSG7 DQ381/DQ500 gearboxŠkoda Kodiaq I and Superb IIIMost serious fault:High severity36Moderate risk
  15. 152.0 FSIŠkoda Octavia IIMost serious fault:Medium severity34Moderate risk
  16. 161.8 T 20vŠkoda Octavia I and Superb IMost serious fault:High severity32Moderate risk
  17. 17VW e-up! / Škoda Citigo e iV / Seat Mii electricŠkoda CitigoMost serious fault:Critical severity30Moderate risk
  18. 181.0 TSI / 1.5 TSIŠkoda Fabia III, Fabia IV, Kamiq, Karoq, Kodiaq I, Kodiaq II, Octavia III, Octavia IV, Rapid, Scala, Superb III and Superb IVMost serious fault:Medium severity23Low risk
  19. 191.0 MPIŠkoda Citigo and Fabia IIIMost serious fault:Medium severity19Low risk
  20. 2009G (Aisin) gearboxŠkoda Octavia IIMost serious fault:High severity14Low risk

Škoda models by generation

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