Used Skoda Superb 2015-2024 reliability
Category: Executive car
The incredibly spacious Skoda Superb is comfortable, well equipped and great value used
What should I look for in a used Skoda Superb hatchback?
This is a long and fairly wide car, so check the bodywork and alloy wheels carefully for any damage. Make sure the rear seats fold as they should. Look at the condition of the carpet in the boot, as well as the operation of the tailgate.
Check the interior for any stains on the carpet or seat fabric and make sure all the electrical items work as they should.
What are the most common problems with a used Skoda Superb hatchback?
Engine torque
Some Superbs made between 12 October 2018 and 27 June 2019 might not provide enough engine torque at low speeds. Affected cars can be sorted with a simple software update, which can be performed at a Skoda dealership.
Electric failure
Some electrical functions on examples built between 1 May 2015 and 1 December 2015 could stop working due to an incorrectly installed cable clamp in the fuse box. Find out from your dealer if your car is affected.
Sunroof anti-trap function
The anti-trap software on Superbs constructed between 1 May 2015 and 1 April 2016 might not work when the global close feature on the key is used to shut the sunroof. Speak to your dealer to find out if your example is affected. A software update to disable the sunroof from the global closing system will be required.
Rear wheel bearing
The rear wheel bearing housing on some Superbs assembled between 1 August 2017 and 31 August 2017 could shatter because the metal wasn't hardened correctly during manufacture. If your car is affected, it will need to have new housings fitted at a Skoda dealer.
Slow airbag inflation
The driver's airbag on a small number of cars made between 8 January 2018 and 28 February 2018 might not inflate quickly enough in a collision and will require a new unit to be installed by a dealer to fix the problem.
Airbag and seatbelt tensioners
The airbags and seatbelt tensioners on some Superb models built between 1 May 2016 and 31 November 2016 might not trigger in a collision, potentially causing injury. Speak to your local dealer to find out if your car is one of those affected. They'll need to reinstall all the relevant airbags and seatbelt tensioners to eradicate the problem.
Is a used Skoda Superb hatchback reliable?
In our 2023 What Car? Reliability Survey, the Skoda Superb appeared in the executive car class. In petrol form, it achieved ninth place out of 24 cars with an overall score of 92.9% while its diesel counterpart ranked 19th with a score of 86.7%.
Reliability rating 92.9%
Petrol versions of the 2015-2023 Skoda Superb are a far more dependable option than diesels because they're cheaper and quicker to fix; as a result, the latter only scored 86.7% for reliability, ranking 19th in our executive car chart.
Skoda coughed up for 85% of petrol Superb faults, and most cars remained driveable and 45% were fixed in a day or less. Petrol Superb owners told us 23% of their cars had suffered a problem, with the sat-nav/infotainment and other electrical systems giving the most grief.
Reliability rating 86.7%
Almost a third of the diesel 2015-2023 Skoda Superb models in our survey suffered a fault, across a variety of areas – owners reported air con, battery, bodywork, engine, exhaust, and sat nav/infotainment issues – half of which prevented cars from being driven until they were repaired. Additionally, only 50% of repairs were covered under warranty; those that weren’t set owners back between £101 and £1000.
Skoda as a brand came 16th out of 32 manufacturers featured with an overall score of 91.4%. This result put it above rivals like Audi, Mercedes and Volkswagen, but below BMW, Honda and Toyota.
Used Skoda Superb reliability: the owners' view
Most owners praised the Superb for its dependability, with few serious mechanical faults. Common issues were minor and often related to the infotainment system, but these were typically resolved quickly and without significant cost.
The feedback on the dealer service was mostly positive, with many owners noting the professionalism and efficiency of Skoda's network. Fast response times and clear communication were frequently mentioned. However, a few owners noted longer than expected waiting times for repair appointments, though this was not a widespread concern.
Overall, the Skoda Superb has proven to be a reliable vehicle with strong support from its dealer network.
If you would like to see the full reliability list, head to the What Car? Reliability Survey pages for more information.
