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I checked all the tyre pressures myself when I first noticed it. They were all more or less the same. One tyre was 0.1 bar lower than the others, but that is basically nothing. I inflated them to the specified pressures, but it did not make any difference. Anyway, I already got an appointment with the dealership for tomorrow. Based on my description, they said it is most likely a wheel balancing issue, and unfortunately it is quite common. If it turns out not to be that, then I guess I will be giving them some extra work by having them check everything else as well.

But wouldn’t that mean that, with shifting and changes in revs, the intensity should change as well? Because that is not what is happening in this case. This “massage-gun-like” vibration in the seat is quite constant at certain speeds. I’m not a mechanic, just trying to make use of what I’ve researched on the topic. Anyway, if the wheel balancing doesn’t bring any results, I’ll take the shop mechanic out for a test drive. I might just be overreacting to the sport suspension; for now, it’s really not that bad. I guess we’ll know more by the end of next week.

At first, I was also trying to convince myself that it was normal. Mainly because the car has only done 800 km so far, and I remember every single one of them. I definitely did not hit any potholes or speed bumps. But I have driven a few sporty cars over the years, and I have a gut feeling that this is not how it is supposed to be. The vibrations are nowhere near strong enough for me to be completely sure, though. I’m hoping that wheel balancing will either sort it out or reassure me that nothing is actually wrong.

Yesterday I kept investigating the issue and doing some more diagnosis by driving the car. :) The vibration is also noticeable during engine braking at certain speeds — sometimes more, sometimes less. I can feel a stronger vibration through the seat, while the steering wheel only has a very slight vibration (it does not shake, it just vibrates slightly). It occurs in the same way during engine braking as it does during acceleration, so I would rule out the drivetrain, engine mounts, or the driveshaft, although I’m not an expert. It is probably most noticeable around 140 km/h. Below 110 km/h and above 150 km/h, it disappears. I checked the tyre pressures, and at the moment my main suspicion is wheel balancing. I have booked an appointment for next week at a local tyre shop with very good reviews, since the reviews of the official service were not too promising. I’ll keep you posted — maybe my case will help others here as well.

Yes I had this problem on my previous car after running into a pothole as well, but this car is brand new, with new rims and tyres. That's why it seems odd. Maybe the factory balancing is off, but next week i will take it back to the dealership for checking, and we will see what they say.

Hello All, So I am now a proud owner of a 2026 Skoda Octavia RS (2.0 TSI), my first brand new car. I put 400 miles in the car these last 3 days, and I am loving nearly everything about it so far, however I noticed a strange thing today. I took it on the highway, and I noticed minor but strange vibrations from around 130km/h to 150km/h. It's not just on the steering wheel, but on the whole body of the car. I felt it from under my seat first. Not at all too bad or annoying, but still noticable. I am wondering if anyone here had the same "issue", if it is one? I had wheel balancing issues on my previous MK4 1.5 TSI before, but that I mostly felt on my steering wheel. This seems to be present on the whole car. No noise coming from the tires either, and not related to a rev range. I just would just like to confirm if this is standard on all RS cars or something I should go back to the service with, as the car is still under warranty, and it might still be a wheel balancing issue. Thanks for the replys, Tamas