Skoda Kodiaq I facelift (NS7) (2021–2024) (2021 – 2024)

Reliability score : 8.6/10

The Skoda Kodiaq I phase 2 (Facelift - Type NS7), launched in mid-2021, represents the maturity of the large Czech family SUV based on the MQB A2 platform. This facelift brings aesthetic tweaks (more upright grille, raised hood, slimmer headlights with optional Matrix LED technology), a technological update (MIB3 infotainment system), and an optimization of the engines to meet Euro 6d-ISC-FCM standards. The major change of this facelift concerns the sporty RS version, which abandons the fiery but polluting 2.0 BiTDI (240 hp) in favor of the 2.0 TSI petrol block (245 hp) from the Golf GTI. Although the market is trending towards hybridization, this generation of Kodiaq skipped PHEV or MHEV powertrains, relying on traditional combustion engines from the "EVO" family. The 2.0 TDI EVO remains

Common issues

Dysfonctionnements du système AdBlue (SCR) Medium

🔧 40 000 – 80 000 km

💶 600 – 1 200 €

Utiliser un AdBlue de qualité et éviter de rouler avec un réservoir vide.

Colmatage du filtre à particules diesel (FAP) Medium

🔧 50 000 – 100 000 km

💶 800 – 2 000 €

Effectuer régulièrement des trajets longs à régime moteur stable pour la régénération.

Glitches et bugs du système d'infodivertissement Low

🔧 Dès 10 000 km

💶 0 – 300 €

Vérifier les mises à jour logicielles régulières chez le concessionnaire.

Fuites au niveau de la pompe à eau ou du boîtier de thermostat Medium

🔧 60 000 – 120 000 km

💶 400 – 800 €

Surveiller régulièrement le niveau de liquide de refroidissement.

Estimated maintenance costs

Oil change	£100 – 200
Timing belt	£600 – 1 200
Complete brakes	£300 – 550
Estimated annual budget	£700 – 1 300

Indicative estimates (independent garage, UK market). Prices vary by region and year.