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Škoda Kamiq I faults

5 faults documented by at least two sources, listed by version then by mileage at onset when known.

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Reliability
4.0/5

5 known faults

1.0 TSI 95

  1. Defective seat cover stitching (recall, side airbags)

    Manufacturer recall

    On Kamiqs built between July and September 2019, the seat cover stitching can be defective, which can impair the operation of the side airbags in an accident (Rapex alert of March 2020, Škoda recall code 74D7). The recall does not concern every vehicle: have the serial number checked at a dealer.

    Fixed free of charge by a dealer and not counted in the reliability score: ask for proof the work was done (invoice, or a VIN check at a dealer).

    Versions
    1.0 TSI 95, 1.0 TSI 110, 1.5 TSI 150 DSG7, 1.6 TDI 115
    Onset
    not documented
    Repair
    not documented

  2. Faulty eCall module (recalls)

    Manufacturer recall

    A software fault in the eCall communication module can prevent the emergency call button from working (European alert of 2021). What Car? mentions two eCall recalls: one for software on cars built between 10 July 2019 and 7 February 2020, the other for replacing the connectivity unit on cars built from late August to mid-September 2019.

    Fixed free of charge by a dealer and not counted in the reliability score: ask for proof the work was done (invoice, or a VIN check at a dealer).

    Versions
    1.0 TSI 95, 1.0 TSI 110, 1.5 TSI 150 DSG7, 1.6 TDI 115
    Onset
    not documented
    Repair
    not documented

  3. Misfires and cut-outs of the 1.0 TSI at low speed

    Severity 1/3 · Annoying

    The Carverif guide recommends looking for misfires, engine or EPC warning lights and cut-outs at low speed on the 1.0 TSI. One owner of a 2019 1.0 TSI 116 hp describes an engine that cut out at low speed three times in three years, and What Car? cites the engine and fuel system among the reported faults.

    Versions
    1.0 TSI 95, 1.0 TSI 110
    Onset
    not documented
    Repair
    not documented

1.0 TSI 110

  1. Defective seat cover stitching (recall, side airbags)

    Manufacturer recall

    On Kamiqs built between July and September 2019, the seat cover stitching can be defective, which can impair the operation of the side airbags in an accident (Rapex alert of March 2020, Škoda recall code 74D7). The recall does not concern every vehicle: have the serial number checked at a dealer.

    Fixed free of charge by a dealer and not counted in the reliability score: ask for proof the work was done (invoice, or a VIN check at a dealer).

    Versions
    1.0 TSI 95, 1.0 TSI 110, 1.5 TSI 150 DSG7, 1.6 TDI 115
    Onset
    not documented
    Repair
    not documented

  2. Faulty eCall module (recalls)

    Manufacturer recall

    A software fault in the eCall communication module can prevent the emergency call button from working (European alert of 2021). What Car? mentions two eCall recalls: one for software on cars built between 10 July 2019 and 7 February 2020, the other for replacing the connectivity unit on cars built from late August to mid-September 2019.

    Fixed free of charge by a dealer and not counted in the reliability score: ask for proof the work was done (invoice, or a VIN check at a dealer).

    Versions
    1.0 TSI 95, 1.0 TSI 110, 1.5 TSI 150 DSG7, 1.6 TDI 115
    Onset
    not documented
    Repair
    not documented

  3. Misfires and cut-outs of the 1.0 TSI at low speed

    Severity 1/3 · Annoying

    The Carverif guide recommends looking for misfires, engine or EPC warning lights and cut-outs at low speed on the 1.0 TSI. One owner of a 2019 1.0 TSI 116 hp describes an engine that cut out at low speed three times in three years, and What Car? cites the engine and fuel system among the reported faults.

    Versions
    1.0 TSI 95, 1.0 TSI 110
    Onset
    not documented
    Repair
    not documented

1.5 TSI 150 DSG7

  1. Defective seat cover stitching (recall, side airbags)

    Manufacturer recall

    On Kamiqs built between July and September 2019, the seat cover stitching can be defective, which can impair the operation of the side airbags in an accident (Rapex alert of March 2020, Škoda recall code 74D7). The recall does not concern every vehicle: have the serial number checked at a dealer.

    Fixed free of charge by a dealer and not counted in the reliability score: ask for proof the work was done (invoice, or a VIN check at a dealer).

    Versions
    1.0 TSI 95, 1.0 TSI 110, 1.5 TSI 150 DSG7, 1.6 TDI 115
    Onset
    not documented
    Repair
    not documented

  2. Faulty eCall module (recalls)

    Manufacturer recall

    A software fault in the eCall communication module can prevent the emergency call button from working (European alert of 2021). What Car? mentions two eCall recalls: one for software on cars built between 10 July 2019 and 7 February 2020, the other for replacing the connectivity unit on cars built from late August to mid-September 2019.

    Fixed free of charge by a dealer and not counted in the reliability score: ask for proof the work was done (invoice, or a VIN check at a dealer).

    Versions
    1.0 TSI 95, 1.0 TSI 110, 1.5 TSI 150 DSG7, 1.6 TDI 115
    Onset
    not documented
    Repair
    not documented

  3. Jerky gear changes of the dry-clutch DSG7

    Severity 2/3 · Costly

    Used-car guides report on the dry-clutch DSG7 (DQ200) jerks when pulling away, hesitation during manoeuvres or irregular gear changes; a guide places these often between 50,000 and 100,000 km and states that a control unit update and an oil change can help. A car that shudders or shows a flashing gear without a written diagnosis should be ruled out.

    Versions
    1.5 TSI 150 DSG7
    Onset
    not documented
    Repair
    not documented

1.6 TDI 115

  1. Defective seat cover stitching (recall, side airbags)

    Manufacturer recall

    On Kamiqs built between July and September 2019, the seat cover stitching can be defective, which can impair the operation of the side airbags in an accident (Rapex alert of March 2020, Škoda recall code 74D7). The recall does not concern every vehicle: have the serial number checked at a dealer.

    Fixed free of charge by a dealer and not counted in the reliability score: ask for proof the work was done (invoice, or a VIN check at a dealer).

    Versions
    1.0 TSI 95, 1.0 TSI 110, 1.5 TSI 150 DSG7, 1.6 TDI 115
    Onset
    not documented
    Repair
    not documented

  2. Faulty eCall module (recalls)

    Manufacturer recall

    A software fault in the eCall communication module can prevent the emergency call button from working (European alert of 2021). What Car? mentions two eCall recalls: one for software on cars built between 10 July 2019 and 7 February 2020, the other for replacing the connectivity unit on cars built from late August to mid-September 2019.

    Fixed free of charge by a dealer and not counted in the reliability score: ask for proof the work was done (invoice, or a VIN check at a dealer).

    Versions
    1.0 TSI 95, 1.0 TSI 110, 1.5 TSI 150 DSG7, 1.6 TDI 115
    Onset
    not documented
    Repair
    not documented

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