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Seems common in the VAG group, possibly easy to fix?

Hello, When I opened my sunroof, the mechanism on the driver’s side broke. Has this ever happened to you? I don’t understand what happened. Do you think this is covered by the warranty? The car is five and a half years old and has done 126,000 kilometres. The break occurred at the end of the metal spring shaft in the mechanism. Best regards,

Yes, that's what I did.

I’ll ask them when I drop the car off. In any case, I want to keep this car running for as long as possible. It’s reliable and economical – I won’t find another one like it for quite some time.

France, and I have a diesel engine (TDI 150Hp). No PHEV.

Nope, i'm not in Australia, but in western Europe.

Mine is a TDI with DQ 381. The automatic gearbox fluid will be changed in the next few days, as it has reached 120,000 km. Isn’t it every 60,000 kilometres (37,300 mi) for PHEVs with the DQ400e?

iV is PHEV I think. In fact, the photo shows a hatch on the front left-hand side of the vehicle.

I’d asked for this reminder to be sent out during the last review. It was planned anyway, but they were surprised that I knew a recall was underway.

List of different recalls : https://www.octavia-rs.eu/rueckrufaktionen-feldmassnahmen/ 37VQ: Software update for the gear selector control unit: In ŠKODA Octavia vehicles produced during a specific period, there is a risk that the ‘P’ (Park) position of the automatic gearbox may not be active due to a faulty magnetic contact. (12 May 2025) Actually, it seems this recall doesn’t even relate to the problem I’d encountered with the P doing a loud noise after driving in temperatures above 35 degrees. But it sorted it out anyway.

Hello, Here are a few thoughts after 60,000 kilometres, for anyone thinking of buying an Octavia 4. I bought a second-hand car (Octavia 4 estate, TDI 150 hp (110 kW), DSG). It had almost all the features I was looking for. The car had clocked up almost 60,000 kilometres over four years when I bought it. It’s safe and economical to drive (3.7 l/100 at 110 km/h on the motorway and in low/medium mountain terrain, 4.2 at 120). I like the car for its practical features and its comfort. In short, the best car I’ve ever owned. I drive between 20,000 and 30,000 km a year. I did, however, experience a few niggles: - the infotainment system was completely buggy in 1810, until I applied the updates found on this forum; - airbag and oil sensors (fault codes cleared at the dealership); - DSG gearbox making a cracking noise when shifting to P in very hot weather (resolved with recall 37VQ); - battery died after 6 months (it was 4 years old); - A ‘POP’ sound near the wing mirror pillar, causing an error that resolves itself on the next start-up; - A dried-up water droplet just in front of the front-facing camera. The dried residue sometimes triggers an error when the sun shines on it, blocking the adaptive cruise control: an error that resolves itself on the next start-up; - the boot does not open automatically when activated with the key (a problem that is apparently well-known here). The front tyres (Michelin CC2) were replaced at 60,000 km; I plan to replace the rear ones at around 110–120,000 km. So, despite these minor issues, it’s a reliable model, and economical on fuel and tyres.

Nothing’s happened these past few days, despite the heatwave. The 37VQ campaign was a blessing.

This one : Found it : https://www.skoda-parts.com/spare-part/57a071336-protective-mat-skoda-43260.html even if it says "not compatible" on the site.

Hello everyone, We’ve just picked up a 2023 Fabia Mk4 Ambition. I’d like to ask a couple of questions: - The Bolero software is HW 120, SW 1790. Is there a more recent version? - I’d like to fit a flap to protect the boot sill. What’s the part number? Thanks Best regards

That’s how I do it, but I always feel like I’m putting it on wrong, that it’s pulling on the mechanism.

While I’m at it: do you have a video or some instructions on how to tidy the boot cover away properly in these racks? I always struggle with it...

Still 26.2 on the update portal.

As long as the bills are there and everything is properly tracked (including manufacturer recalls), I wouldn’t have a problem with that.

Hello. It also depends on the car’s mileage. If it’s high, that could be a problem; if it’s low, it might be fine…

It is a bit unsettling that the update runs and completes without a single message appearing on the infotainment screen.

One stupid question… where do you find the ocu version?

My mistake – I’d understood from reading the forum that you had to visit a dealership to upgrade beyond the 1700 versions!

Apparently, they are the only ones with the equipment or the right software to carry out updates below these versions. If needed, it’s might be free for the 1805 (97EQ recall campaign) and 1810 (91CP) updates. You might as well make the most of it. Also check Dieteren to see if there are any other recall campaigns pending for your vehicle.

Hello, You should go to the dealer when sw version is <1800.

Hello, I’m wondering whether it’s worth buying an OBD 11. I’d like to be able to check the oil and DSG temperatures, and perhaps the fuel level when I need to top it up. It might also be useful to know if the battery needs changing in the next 2–3 years. €120 for the basic package is a bit pricey. I’m wondering if my Skoda dealer might put up any obstacles if they find out.