Skoda Enyaq
MEB platform motor with 150 kW peak power in the Enyaq iV 60/80 — the electric motor itself is considered robust, but the surrounding electronics (infotainment, software stack) cause frequent complaints. The early 2021 build series was affected by an HV battery service case involving LG Chem cells.
Confidently electric
150 kW at the rear wheels makes for effortless progress — the rear-wheel-drive layout rewards spirited cornering.
Engine Weaknesses 3
Voluntary service measure 93P7 (from Sep. 2022): individual LG Chem cells in model-year-2021 vehicles showed elevated self-discharge. Skoda inspects and replaces affected modules; no fire risk, but risk of premature capacity degradation.
Symptoms: Sudden power drop for 2–3 seconds, unexplained range loss, battery fault message on dashboard.
Infotainment freezes, Travel Assist cuts out unexpectedly, state-of-charge display fails, online connection drops daily. Software updates often fix old bugs at the cost of introducing new ones. No cost under warranty, but significant loss of comfort.
Symptoms: Infotainment restart required, driver assistance systems report faults, range display missing, charge management via app not working.
Several Enyaq iV owners report a humming or droning noise from the rear axle at 100–105 km/h — likely reduction gear bearings or wheel bearings. Individual cases documented from as little as 7,500 km.
Symptoms: Steady hum or drone in the 100–110 km/h speed range, independent of road surface and weather, especially when coasting off throttle.
Vehicle Weaknesses 7
Travel Assist deactivates while driving without warning. In the worst case all driver assistance systems fail simultaneously: Lane Assist, blind-spot warning, FrontAssist and distance radar.
Early 2021 model year vehicles show elevated cell degradation in the high-voltage battery. Skoda initiated service campaign 93P7 for proactive cell module replacement.
The MIB3 infotainment system is a persistent source of issues: touchscreen freezes, navigation responds sluggishly, system crashes while driving. Software updates sometimes introduce new faults.
Over-the-air updates have been repeatedly delayed and introduced new faults after installation: HUD failure, seat heating unavailable, lane-keeping assist requires double confirmation to deactivate.
AC charging stops after a few minutes although charge limit and care mode are correctly configured. DC charging stops spontaneously before reaching full charge and unlocks the cable independently.
The front suspension springs produce a rattling noise on cobblestones and uneven roads. Spring seats or spring cups may be loose.
The paintwork shows a visible orange-peel effect on certain colours (especially white and silver). A quality issue from the factory paint process.
Reports & Tests
The Enyaq performs worse than average at its first MOT inspection. The main problem is the braking system, which leads to a significant fault finding on around one in ten vehicles.
In the breakdown statistics the Enyaq presents a significantly better picture than at the MOT. The model stands out positively in the mid-size segment with low breakdown rates.
