ŠKoda Karoq Recall R/2018/329: The Electro-mechanical Parking Brake May Be Released Inappropriately When Disengaging The…, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 23 Nov 2018
- Launched
- 1,179
- vehicles in the UK
- 45H5
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Škoda recalled Karoq vehicles built between 1 July 2017 and 31 August 2018. The electro-mechanical park brake may be released inappropriately when disengaging the clutch pedal. The dealer will update the software for the brake control. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The electro-mechanical park brake may be released inappropriately when disengaging the clutch pedal.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: THE ELECTRO-MECHANICAL PARKING BRAKE MAY BE RELEASED INAPPROPRIATELY WHEN DISENGAGING THE CLUTCH PEDAL Defect: The electro-mechanical park brake may be released inappropriately when disengaging the clutch pedal. Remedy: The software for the brake control will be updated.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: the electro-mechanical parking brake may be released inappropriately when disengaging the clutch pedal.
The Fix
The dealer will update the software for the brake control. The fix is a software update, which usually takes under an hour at the dealer.
Are You Affected?
Karoq built between 1 July 2017 and 31 August 2018 may be included. Škoda estimates 1,179 vehicles in the UK. Enter your registration to check, then confirm by VIN with Škoda, because not every car in the date range may be included.
Which Car Is It?
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What To Do Now
- Check your car by registration above, then by VIN with Škoda.
- Book with any franchised Škoda dealer, quoting the campaign code 45H5 or the DVSA reference R/2018/329. See how to get a Škoda recall fixed.
- Follow the letter's instructions until the repair is done. See can you drive a car with a recall?.
Related Recalls
| Launched | Vehicle and fault | Severity | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Karoq, Kodiaq, SuperbToo little torque may be provided by the engine at low engine speeds | Low | R/2019/303 | |
| Karoq, KodiaqPossible crack on the frame of the left front seat | Low | R/2019/214 | |
| KaroqPossible discrepancy in the manufacturing process of the centre rear seat head restraint | Low | R/2019/079 | |
| Karoq, OctaviaA welded connection of the rear seat bench may not have been correctly performed | Low | R/2018/357 | |
| KaroqA-pillar passenger protection trims may peel off in sub-zero temperatures | Urgent | R/2018/016 |
This is one of 61 Škoda recalls in DVSA’s data. The Škoda recall launched before it was R/2018/041 on 7 Feb 2018, for passenger airbag may not deploy as intended. The one launched after it was R/2018/357 on 14 Dec 2018, for a welded connection of the rear seat bench may not have been correctly performed. You can also see every Škoda recall, all recalls launched in 2018 and brake recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2018/329, launched 23 November 2018. Data updated 15 October 2026. How we grade urgency.
Sources
- The Code does not itself say repairs are free. GOV.UK guidance says "You will not usually have to pay for any repairs or parts under a safety recall." gov.uk Checked 15 Oct 2026.