2019 Kodiaq – water leaking into driver’s footwell after heavy rain

Hi everyone,

I’m trying to trace a water leak in my right-hand-drive 2019 Skoda Kodiaq Ambition+ 1.5 TSI in New Zealand.

After prolonged or heavy rain, the carpet and padding in the driver’s footwell become wet. The water is clean and odourless, so I believe it is rainwater.

So far, I have lifted the carpet, removed trim around the bonnet release and inspected the driver-side scuttle beneath the windscreen. I removed leaves, dirt and a few small plastic pieces, cleared the drainage area and flushed it with water. It now drains quickly, but I haven’t been able to reproduce the leak during controlled water tests.

I noticed what appeared to be a wet trail on a metal ledge high above the pedals, near the bulkhead. This makes me think water may be entering higher up and travelling behind the dashboard or insulation.

Possible causes I’ve considered include the scuttle seams, a bulkhead grommet, windscreen bonding, the door membrane or the wheel-arch area.

Has anyone experienced this on a first-generation Kodiaq, particularly a right-hand-drive model? Are there any known water-entry points above the driver’s pedals?

Thanks,

Daniel