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4 faults documented by at least two sources, listed by version then by mileage at onset when known.
4 known faults
Bumper places software bugs in the infotainment system at the top of the Octavia IV's faults: frozen screens, slowness, spontaneous restarts. CarVerif recommends checking the electronics (central screen, driver assistance), and an owner cited by Caradisiac reports a screen failure that cut off the driver assistance systems.
The eCall emergency call system may not work, due to a lack of audio connection and data transmission with the emergency centre. The recall concerns Octavia IVs built between 21 November 2019 and 11 May 2020 (Škoda code 91AA).
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).
A faulty rear left wheel hub can affect the suspension and steering. The recall concerns Octavia IV and IV Combi vehicles built from 4 to 18 April 2023 (Škoda code 42N1).
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).
Bumper places software bugs in the infotainment system at the top of the Octavia IV's faults: frozen screens, slowness, spontaneous restarts. CarVerif recommends checking the electronics (central screen, driver assistance), and an owner cited by Caradisiac reports a screen failure that cut off the driver assistance systems.
Bumper reports hesitation and jerks at low speed, especially in dense traffic. CarVerif recommends testing the DSG7 on a used example, including during manoeuvres.
The eCall emergency call system may not work, due to a lack of audio connection and data transmission with the emergency centre. The recall concerns Octavia IVs built between 21 November 2019 and 11 May 2020 (Škoda code 91AA).
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).
A faulty rear left wheel hub can affect the suspension and steering. The recall concerns Octavia IV and IV Combi vehicles built from 4 to 18 April 2023 (Škoda code 42N1).
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).
Bumper places software bugs in the infotainment system at the top of the Octavia IV's faults: frozen screens, slowness, spontaneous restarts. CarVerif recommends checking the electronics (central screen, driver assistance), and an owner cited by Caradisiac reports a screen failure that cut off the driver assistance systems.
Bumper reports hesitation and jerks at low speed, especially in dense traffic. CarVerif recommends testing the DSG7 on a used example, including during manoeuvres.
The eCall emergency call system may not work, due to a lack of audio connection and data transmission with the emergency centre. The recall concerns Octavia IVs built between 21 November 2019 and 11 May 2020 (Škoda code 91AA).
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).
A faulty rear left wheel hub can affect the suspension and steering. The recall concerns Octavia IV and IV Combi vehicles built from 4 to 18 April 2023 (Škoda code 42N1).
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).
Bumper places software bugs in the infotainment system at the top of the Octavia IV's faults: frozen screens, slowness, spontaneous restarts. CarVerif recommends checking the electronics (central screen, driver assistance), and an owner cited by Caradisiac reports a screen failure that cut off the driver assistance systems.
Bumper reports hesitation and jerks at low speed, especially in dense traffic. CarVerif recommends testing the DSG7 on a used example, including during manoeuvres.
The eCall emergency call system may not work, due to a lack of audio connection and data transmission with the emergency centre. The recall concerns Octavia IVs built between 21 November 2019 and 11 May 2020 (Škoda code 91AA).
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).
A faulty rear left wheel hub can affect the suspension and steering. The recall concerns Octavia IV and IV Combi vehicles built from 4 to 18 April 2023 (Škoda code 42N1).
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).
An OBD scanner plugged in under the steering wheel shows stored fault codes, even with warning lights off: useful during the test drive.
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