Skoda Enyaq RS
MEB platform dual-motor drivetrain in the Enyaq iV 80x/vRS with one electric motor per axle. Mechanically fundamentally sound; known weak points are software maturity, 12V electrical system and driveshafts.
Czech electric hammer
250 kW dual motor, all-wheel drive, under 6.5 seconds to 100 — the Enyaq RS is Skoda's electric statement.
Engine Weaknesses 4
Premature failure of individual LG Chem battery cells leads to deactivation of the high-voltage battery. Skoda launched service action 93P7 for inspection and cell replacement where required. Mainly 2021 build year affected.
Symptoms: Sudden brief power loss (2–3 seconds no drive), HV battery warning, vehicle must be recovered
The MEB operating system on early Enyaq generations suffers from buggy software: Travel Assist disables itself spontaneously, infotainment freezes, navigation responds sluggishly.
Symptoms: Travel Assist deactivates unexpectedly while driving, touchscreen freezes, navigation unresponsive, smartphone connectivity drops
The 12V auxiliary battery on the MEB platform fails unusually early on a portion of the Enyaq fleet. Low voltage can result in no gear being selectable other than N.
Symptoms: No gear selectable after charging, 12V supply fault message, vehicle cannot be driven
Sporadic clicking and juddering at the front axle during braking and acceleration caused by defective driveshaft CV joints. The same issue is known on the ID.4 due to identical construction.
Symptoms: Clicking or juddering when pulling away and light braking, especially at low speeds, noises when steering at full lock
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.
