Volkswagen Group Australia has issued a nationwide product safety recall for the Skoda Kodiaq large SUV due to a manufacturing defect that could damage the side airbags in a crash.
“Due to a manufacturing defect, the inner frame edge of the front seats may have been manufactured with improperly machined surfaces. As a result, the frame edge could damage the side airbags during deployment,” the recall notice states.
“In the event of an accident, improper deployment of the airbag may result in inadequate protection and increase the risk of injury or death to vehicle occupants.”
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- In total 696 vehicles produced between 2024 and 2025 are affected
- The list of vehicle identification numbers (VIN) is attached here
- The original recall notice is attached here
It is the first time the Kodiaq has been recalled since 2022, when it was recalled along with the Superb and Kamiq. A previous recall occurred in 2019.
In 2025, the Kodiaq overtook the smaller Kamiq SUV as the brand’s best-selling model in Australia, ahead of the Octavia sedan/estate.
Owners of affected vehicles will be contacted and asked to make an appointment with a Skoda dealer to have the vehicle repaired free of charge.
According to Volkswagen Group Australia, the repair work will take between one and three hours.
Affected owners can contact Skoda on 1800 607 540 or email recalls@myskoda.com.au.
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