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 produced with improperly finished surfaces. As a result, the frame edge could damage the side airbags during deployment,” the recall notice said.
“In the event of an accident the airbag not deploying as intended may result in insufficient protection, increasing the risk of injury or death to vehicle occupants.”
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- A total of 696 vehicles produced between 2024 and 2025 are affected
- The Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) list is attached here
- The original recall notice is attached here
It’s the first time the Kodiaq has been recalled since 2022, when it was recalled alongside 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/wagon.
Owners of affected vehicles will be contacted, asking them to schedule an appointment with a Skoda dealer to have the vehicle repaired free of charge.
Volkswagen Group Australia says the rectification work will take between one and three hours.
Concerned owners can contact Skoda on 1800 607 540 or email recalls@myskoda.com.au. MORE: Explore the Skoda Kodiaq showroom
