ŠKoda Kodiaq Recall R/2021/016: There May Have Been An Insufficient Weld Connection Between The Brake Pedal And The Brake…, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 23 Dec 2020
- Launched
- 2
- vehicles in the UK
- 46I5
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Škoda recalled Kodiaq vehicles built between 14 July 2020 and 17 July 2020. There may have been an insufficient welded connection between the brake pedal and the brake pedal plate. The dealer will check the brake pedal assembly. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
There may have been an insufficient welded connection between the brake pedal and the brake pedal plate.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: THERE MAY HAVE BEEN AN INSUFFICIENT WELD CONNECTION BETWEEN THE BRAKE PEDAL AND THE BRAKE PEDAL PLATE Defect: There is the possibility that there may have been an insufficient welded connection between the brake pedal and the brake pedal plate. Remedy: Check the brake pedal assembly. In the event of a faulty weld the brake pedal must be replaced.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: there may have been an insufficient weld connection between the brake pedal and the brake pedal plate.
The Fix
The dealer will check the brake pedal assembly.
Are You Affected?
Kodiaq built between 14 July 2020 and 17 July 2020 may be included. Škoda estimates 2 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 46I5 or the DVSA reference R/2021/016. 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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This is one of 61 Škoda recalls in DVSA’s data. The Škoda recall launched before it was R/2020/349 on 1 Dec 2020, for damaged battery cells could have been installed in the high voltage battery which could…. The one launched after it was R/2021/321 on 10 Sep 2021, for the screw connection of the input rod between the electronic brake booster and the brake…. You can also see every Škoda recall, the Škoda Kodiaq recall history, all recalls launched in 2020 and brake recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2021/016, launched 23 December 2020. 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.