Skoda Superb 4
Weaknesses, engine ratings and buying advice
265–272 PS
2.0L TSI Benzin
265 hp — Superb gets sporty
Fun to Drive!149–150 PS
2.0L TDI Diesel
3 weaknesses
Good ChoiceBody Variants
The Skoda Superb 4 is available as Sedan and Combi — choose your body type for specific insurance data:
Generations
Engine Overview
The Skoda Superb 4 is available with 4 engine variants — from 115 to 272 hp. 1 variants had engine changes — the model year is crucial.
The Skoda 2.0L TDI (Diesel, 149–200 PS) comes with 3 different engines: DSTB (2024–2025, Good Choice) and DXPA (2024–2025, Be Careful) and DXPA (2024–2025, Be Careful). Pay attention to the model year for the 2.0L TDI!
The Skoda 1.5L TSI (Petrol Mild-Hybrid, 149–150 PS) has the DPCA (1.5L TSI) — rated: "Good Choice", 3 known weaknesses.
The Skoda 1.5L TSI eTEC (Petrol Mild-Hybrid, 149–150 PS) has the DPCA-MH (1.5L TSI eTEC) — rated: "Good Choice", 4 known weaknesses.
The Skoda 2.0L TSI (Petrol, 265–272 PS) has the DNPB (2.0L TSI) — rated: "Good Choice", 3 known weaknesses.
Vehicle Weaknesses
| Weakness | Cost | |
|---|---|---|
| Recall: passenger airbag can burst on deployment The passenger airbag gas generator can burst on deployment and propel metal fragments into the interior. KBA recall from July 2025, airbag replaced free of charge. Fabia IV also affected. | Low |
Known Problems and Issues
A total of 23 weaknesses have been documented for the Skoda Superb 4 (2024–2025) — 17 engine-related and 6 vehicle-related. Typical issues affect Other, Electronics, Body, Suspension. Considered reliable: DNPB (2.0L TSI), DPCA-MH (1.5L TSI eTEC), DPCA (1.5L TSI).
Superb (DXPA, 2024–2026) — Be Careful: Wet-belt timing drive wear, Turbocharger bearing damage, EGR valve carbon build-up. Power: 149–150 PS.
Superb (DXPA, 2024–2026) — Be Careful: Wet-belt timing drive wear, Turbocharger bearing damage, EGR valve carbon build-up. Power: 190–200 PS.
What to watch out for with the Skoda Superb? See the detailed listing of all engine and vehicle weaknesses in the sections above.
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Last updated: February 2026 · All information without guarantee