New Delhi: Skoda India has issued a recall for their flagship offering, the Kodiaq, over the risk of failure of the front side airbag protection. Overall, there are 221 units of the Kodiaq made between March 10th and December 8th of 2025 that are affected by this recall.
As per the Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers website, the edge of the front seats’ inner frame might compromise the protection offered from the side airbag on activation. Skoda has said that this could lead to an increased risk of injury to passengers in the event of an accident.
How will Skoda resolve the issue?
Skoda have recalled Kodiaq over the risk of failure of the front side airbag protection.
Skoda India is expected to reach out to owners of the affected cars. Customers will then be directed to visit the authorised service centres, where the concerned part will either be fixed or replaced without any charge. Customers can also check if their car is affected by entering its Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) on Skoda’s recall campaign site or contact an official Skoda after-sales service centre for more information.
The Kodiaq is a premium SUV from Skoda that is priced between Rs 39.99 to Rs 43.95 lakh (ex-showroom). It comes in three variants, which are Lounge, Sportline and Selection L&K, with Lounge being a five-seater while the other two trims are seven-seaters.
In terms of powertrain, the SUV gets a 2.0-litre turbo petrol that makes 204 bhp and 320 Nm of torque and is paired with a seven-speed DCT gearbox. All-wheel drive is standard on the Sportline and Selection L&K variant. In the market, it competes with the likes of Jeep Meridian, Volkswagen Tiguan R-Line and the lot.