Used Skoda Kamiq 2019-present reliability

Do still complete all the usual checks for kerb damage and scratches and dents to the bodywork and paint as you would with any other used car purchase. Also, inspect the interior for any signs of stains to carpets and seat covers.

When we ran a long term Kamiq, the infotainment system came under some criticism for crashing. A similar system in the Scala we tried also game some trouble and required an update, so make sure the system you're using is running the latest software.

Emergency call system

There have been two recalls issued relating to the emergency call system, which automatically sends an SOS signal to the emergency service either when the 'SOS' button is pushed, or when the system deems it necessary to (such as when the airbags are deployed in a collision). However, a software issue on examples made between 10 July 2019 and 7 February 2020 could prevent the system from functioning correctly and will require an update at a Skoda dealer.

In addition to this, some Kamiqs built between 27 August and 17 September 2019 will need to have the online connectivity unit (OCU) that is a part of this feature replaced as part of the second recall.

The Kamiq unfortunately finished in 20th place out of 22 cars in the small SUV class in our most recent What Car? Reliability Survey.

Reliability rating 88.6%

A total of 43% of examples of the Skoda Kamiq went wrong, mainly with engine, exhaust or sat-nav/ infotainment glitches. Skoda paid for 93% of repairs, and those who had to pay didn’t need to find more than £50 per fault. However, only 22% of cars were put right within a day, with 35% being out of action for more than a week.

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However, Skoda as a brand managed a middling 16th-place finish out of 32 car manufacturers.

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