ŠKoda Karoq, Kodiaq, Superb Recall R/2019/303: Too Little Torque May Be Provided By The Engine At Low Engine Speeds, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Low
- How serious
- 5 Sep 2019
- Launched
- 1,231
- vehicles in the UK
- 24EV
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Škoda recalled Karoq, Kodiaq, Superb vehicles built between 12 October 2018 and 27 June 2019. Too little torque may be provided by the engine at low engine speeds. The dealer will update the software of the engine control unit. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
Too little torque may be provided by the engine at low engine speeds.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: TOO LITTLE TORQUE MAY BE PROVIDED BY THE ENGINE AT LOW ENGINE SPEEDS Defect: Too little torque may be provided by the engine at low engine speeds. Remedy: On the affected vehicles the software of the engine control unit must be updated.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: too little torque may be provided by the engine at low engine speeds.
The Fix
The dealer will update the software of the engine control unit. The fix is a software update, which usually takes under an hour at the dealer.
Are You Affected?
Karoq, Kodiaq, Superb built between 12 October 2018 and 27 June 2019 may be included. Škoda estimates 1,231 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 24EV or the DVSA reference R/2019/303. 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?.
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Source: DVSA recall R/2019/303, launched 5 September 2019. 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.