Used Skoda Superb 2024-present reliability review

What should I look for in a used Skoda Superb?

When viewing a used car, always follow our used car buying checklist.

The Skoda Superb is often used as a family car, taxi or high-mileage company car, so check the interior carefully for excessive wear. Inspect the seats, carpets and door trims for stains or damage, and make sure all seat adjustments work properly. The Superb's huge boot is one of its biggest selling points, so look for scratches or damaged trim that could suggest it's been used to carry heavy loads.

On the outside, inspect the bodywork for dents, scrapes and stone chips, particularly around the bumpers, doors and front end. Check that the panel gaps are even and the paint finish is consistent, while the alloy wheels are worth examining closely for kerb damage.

Check all four tyres for even wear and plenty of tread, because uneven wear could point to suspension or wheel alignment issues. During a test drive, listen for any knocks from the suspension and make sure the steering feels precise. The gearbox should operate smoothly, too.

Take time to test the infotainment system, ensuring the touchscreen, smartphone connectivity, climate controls and any fitted parking cameras or driver assistance features all work correctly without warning messages. As always, a full service history is a valuable sign that the car has been well maintained.

What are the most common problems with a used Skoda Superb?

At the time of writing, the Superb has just one recall listed. To check whether a car has been affected, you can contact your local Skoda dealer. You will not need to pay for anything involving the recall.

Reason for recall

On affected vehicles, there is a risk in the event of an accident that if the passenger airbag is activated, the protective effect of the airbag may be reduced and the gas generator cover may rupture resulting in serious or fatal injuries.

How the manufacturer will repair: Replace the passenger airbag. While waiting for repair, vehicle owners are advised to deactivate the passenger airbag according to the owner's manual and not to use the passenger seat during this time.

Number of affected vehicles: 55

Date of recall: 09/07/2025

Is a used Skoda Superb reliable?

The fourth-generation Skoda Superb is too new to have featured in the latest What Car? Reliability, and the same applies to its sister car, the Volkswagen Passat. But to give you a steer on its dependability, Skoda finished in 16th place out of 30 manufacturers in the brand reliability category. That places it above Audi, Mercedes and Volkswagen, but below BMW and Lexus.

If you would like to see the full reliability list, head to the What Car? Reliability Survey pages for more information.