I have owned my Karoq 140TSI Sportline for a few months now, and there is only one thing that bugs me.

I travel on motorways a lot in Australia, where we drive on the left side of the road. When I am driving in the left or middle lane with the ACC operational, I notice that the ACC will match the speed of the vehicle in the next lane over (either the middle or the rightmost). This is very frustrating, as they pose no threat and it is lawful to pass on the inside on a motorway. If I hit the accelerator it tends to override the software, but I really shouldnt have to.

Anyone else noticed this and does anyone have a fix?

Dave

That's how it works, in that it can react to vehicles in the other lanes. It's explained in your vehicle handbook if you have one or the .pdf version.

Thanks for that. Yes, I am aware that it is designed to work that way. What I am suggesting is that it isn't an ideal design, and was asking if there is a way of switching off that feature. I don't want to slow down to the same speed of someone in the right lane when it is perfectly safe to continue at the set speed I have chosen.

Well you can switch off ACC or override it briefly using accelerate or brake. Otherwise it is what it is.

On my 2019 Karoq, driving above maybe 55mph, yes that's how ACC works and won't let me drive faster than traffic in the adjacent right hand lane, unless I use the throttle. However, below that speed my ACC seems to ignore traffic in the adjacent RH lane and lets me 'undertake' that line of traffic.

In some ways, I think that ACC feature above 55mph is a crude if rather imperfect safety feature and don't worry about it. Say you're stuck in an outer lane travelling slowly or at standstill, I think it's very dangerous and inconsiderate for traffic on the adjacent inner lane to be travelling fast. Yes undertaking is OK in such circumstances but not at reckless speeds.

Thanks for thise thoughts.

Daft question, or two.

Does USofA still allow overtaking in any lane on the freeway?

If so, how does ACC behave there?

All based on the assumption they sell Karoqs there.

4 hours ago, DSL said:

Does USofA still allow overtaking in any lane on the freeway?

Yes.

If so, how does ACC behave there?

Don't know.

All based on the assumption they sell Karoqs there.

They don't. Skoda sells in over 100 countries but not in the USA since 1967.

Is it fitted to VWs and Audis as they have plenty in the USA? May not be fitted to USA exports though..

I'm a car expert - Volkswagen, Ford and BMW cars all have 1 amazing feature Luke Chillingsworth, Express 10 May 2026

This item cropped up on Microsoft Edge browser today. It seems car manufacturuers are starting to include Lane Keeping within ACC. It doesn't say if the Lane Keeping can be optionally turned off though. Luke seems to rate the VAG system highly and it is available on some Skodas - but on the Karoq? The Article :--

A motoring expert has praised one amazing technology feature that really stands out in Volkswagen, Ford and BMW models - adaptive cruise control. Jamie Edkins, Carwow news editor, has revealed his top cruise control picks, with the Volkswagen Group Travel Assist tool coming out as a clear winner. Unlike cruise control, which maintains a constant speed, adaptive cruise control is an advanced technology that automatically adjusts speed to maintain a pre-set distance from the car ahead. Despite this, drivers aren't using the tech. A Carwow survey of 1,290 drivers found that one-third said they 'barely use' the tool on motorways. A whopping 85% of drivers polled have adaptive cruise control in their vehicles, but only half (52%) use it every time, with 30% 'rarely' using the feature because they find it too frustrating.

Of those who regularly turn their tools off, 49% said it was because the adaptive cruise control brakes too harshly, with 31% claiming it feels like they are fighting vehicles for control. Jamie stressed that Volkswagen's tech stands out from the rest, with the technology praised for its smooth handling. Jamie said: "My favourite adaptive cruise control system is Volkswagen's Travel Assist, which you'll find on various models from VW, Skoda, Cupra and Audi. My Skoda Octavia vRS Estate has it, as did my Volkswagen ID7, and it's always worked flawlessly.

"It sits bang in the middle of the lane and feels rock-solid. The steering wheel doesn't twitch in your hand at all, and it's easy to take over when changing lanes or exiting the motorway. The only annoying thing is it gets fussy about your hands on the wheel. If I'm not applying enough pressure to it then it'll bong at me to take over the steering, but a light input will settle things down." BMW's Symbiotic Drive tool was the second pick, with the technology really good at spotting slower-moving traffic from a distance and slowing down cars gently. Jamie stressed that he was most impressed by the hands-free feature, with the car driving on motorways completely by itself as long as drivers remain paying attention to the road ahead. BMW's tool can also change lanes automatically, with the feature fitted to the iX3 and soon to be on the i3 saloon. Jamie added: "It's really impressive, but it's a shame that it's not currently legal in the UK."

Ford's Bluecruise system rounded out the top three, with the manufacturer praised for its hands-free tech. Unlike BMW's, Ford's adaptive cruise control system is the only hands-free system approved for use on UK roads. The Bluecruise tech allows road users to let go of the steering wheel completely, and it's currently fitted to the stunning Ford Mustang Mach-E, with more models expected to follow later this year. Jamie added: "You can use it on most motorways, but if you're on a road where it's not allowed then the system won't engage. I was apprehensive when I first turned it on, but the nerves quite quickly subsided after some trouble-free, hands-free miles."

1 hour ago, croquemonsieur said:

I'm a car* expert

A useful tagline that serves to alert you that the following wall of text is likely complete cobblers.

* Other "experts" are available.

This seems to intimate that the VW ACC is different to the Skoda, Audi and Seat versions. And there is nothing to say that, for instance, all of the Skoda systems are identical over the years fitted. For instance, on my Karoq, you can switch off lane assist permanently, but I don't think you can on newer cars. And on my Skoda, if you have lane assist on, it doesn't keep you in the middle of the lane, it just whinges at you if you stray too close to the cenre line (almost impossible to avoid on some roads where I live), and telling me to 'keep to the centre of the lane'.

The EU updated their rules (that we comply with) making a few more safety items to be active every time you switch on. That they can’t be. Permanently switched off.

Go figure….

Does that mean that all new cars have to incorporate permanent lane keeping amongst other safety features - could be awkward on ordinary roads. I wonder if the incorporation of Lane Keeping within VAG Travel Assist allows for its sneaky removal by turning off Travel Assist.

Thankfully my new Karoq, bought in March, allows you to turn off both stop/start and lane assist. Phew!

5 hours ago, croquemonsieur said:

Does that mean that all new cars have to incorporate permanent lane keeping amongst other safety features - could be awkward on ordinary roads.

Semi-permanent in that you can turn it off, but it automatically re-enables on restart.

Not sure what issue you perceive with "ordinary" roads?

Fair enough if are still able to turn it off, on the latest cars I assume that Lane Changing only works properly on motorways and possibly other dual carraigeway roads with proper lane markings, but even with the latter, I imagine Lane Changing gets in the way when trying to traverse a roundabout? So the "issue" if driving on ordinary single carraigeway roads, without no lane markings - wouldn't that confuse the system and the car maybe just want to drive down the middle of the road. Surely you shouldn't have Lane Changing engaged in such circumstances, but I'm just speculating as I've never driven a car with Lane Changing and don't know the ins & outs.

@croquemonsieur

Lane Assist is inactive below 37 MPH, so not an issue on roundabouts.

It also needs to "see" a clearly defined centre line AND nearside boundary. If one is absent the system again deactivates.

Thanks. Wouldn't mind trying out Lane Changing then, to see if I'd get on with it. Probably OK, as I'm usually prepared to adapt my driving style to the way a car handles and rides to any driver assist systems incorporated, including any foibles.

On my 2025 Superb, it required an abnormal amount of input regardless of having my eyes yon the road, side mirrors and rear view mirror, talking to my Passanger and having full control of the wheel. If the motor was empty, straight as a die, I still had issues with it telling me to take control of the wheel, gripping harder didn’t have any effect, I needed to move the wheel a few mm left/right to stop this. Following between the lines was ridicules, it would over steer for even the most minor adjustment moving from one side of the carriage way to the opposite.

However, I think there has been at least 1 minor update. Yesterday I drove from East Bristol to West Swindon, set the speed to 66mph. For the first time ever no ridiculous warnings to open my eyes or take control. No more steering flaws. It worked as flawless as the older version in my ex Passat. Finally, I’m happy to use it.

I’m all for safety systems, however, don’t release the software until it works properly every time you use it.

Switching these services off is safer than using unpredictable systems.

Driving around some of Bristols narrow roads with a solid line of cars on one slide of the road, almost always results in the bright red imminent crash warning light and horn sounding. This is an every day occurrence for me!

On 31/03/2026 at 14:39, Northcoastnobes said:

I have owned my Karoq 140TSI Sportline for a few months now, and there is only one thing that bugs me.

I travel on motorways a lot in Australia, where we drive on the left side of the road. When I am driving in the left or middle lane with the ACC operational, I notice that the ACC will match the speed of the vehicle in the next lane over (either the middle or the rightmost). This is very frustrating, as they pose no threat and it is lawful to pass on the inside on a motorway. If I hit the accelerator it tends to override the software, but I really shouldnt have to.

Anyone else noticed this and does anyone have a fix?

Dave

Dave i have the same vehicle in Australia and i have coded out the LHS undertake using OBD Eleven. if i can find the coding i used i will post here, just away atm and dont have access. thanks Heath