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Škoda Kodiaq (2021–2026)

SUV · Dealer Honesty Score 6/10 (Medium)

Roomy seven-seater saddled with the identical reset-every-drive VW Group speed warning found across the whole range.

Sub-scores — Beeps/nags: 5/10, Screen usability: 6/10, Build quality: 7/10

Nuisance noises & unstoppable warnings

VW Group speed-limit warning

Chimes when it thinks you are over the limit.

Resets every drive: YES · Can disable: PARTIAL

Workaround: Switch it off each drive — it resets every ignition cycle, so the setting does not stick.

Issue: The identical reset-every-drive speed warning found across the whole VW Group range.

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Honest verdict

The Kodiaq is a roomy seven-seater that does the family-hauler job well, but it is saddled with the identical reset-every-drive VW Group speed warning found across the whole range. You will re-silence it every ignition cycle. A practical, spacious SUV with one persistent quirk to live with.

Frequently asked questions

How do I turn off the vw group speed-limit warning on the Škoda Kodiaq?
Switch it off each drive — it resets every ignition cycle, so the setting does not stick. Bear in mind it resets every time you start the car, so you'll need to do this at the start of each drive.
What is the most annoying thing about the Škoda Kodiaq?
Saddled with the identical reset-every-drive VW Group speed warning found across the whole range. We score its overall annoyance at 6/10 on our Dealer Honesty Scale — liveable, but with real quirks.
Is the Škoda Kodiaq (2021–2026) worth buying?
The Kodiaq is a roomy seven-seater that does the family-hauler job well, but it is saddled with the identical reset-every-drive VW Group speed warning found across the whole range. You will re-silence it every ignition cycle. A practical, spacious SUV with one persistent quirk to live with.

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