Known for their exceptional build quality, Skoda and Volkswagen have issued a recall for their locally developed offerings in India. This includes Skoda’s Kushaq and Slavia and Volkswagen’s Taigun and Virtus. The two sister brands are part of the Volkswagen Auto conglomerate.

This development can be confirmed by a registration on the SIAM voluntary recall site which mentions that certain units of the models mentioned above which were manufactured between November 29, 2023 and January 20, 2024. In total, 52 units (14 Skoda and 38 Volkswagen) were affected by this recall.

Skoda and Volkswagen models recalled

The recall was officially registered on October 28, 2024. The listing also mentions the reason for this recall. According to the website, it was found that the models manufactured during the aforementioned period suffered an irregularity in the production process at the component supplier’s side. During the welding process, the weld bead on the affected component “track control arm” might have missed.

If this component fails in unavoidable circumstances and during critical driving maneuvers, it may result in a sudden loss of vehicle stability and control, without any prior warning. This could cause an accident, potentially injuring vehicle occupants and causing damage to third parties.

Skoda and Volkswagen have yet to officially announce a recall or share any confirmation on the matter. The automaker should contact owners of affected vehicles to inform them of the recall and have their vehicles inspected at the nearest authorized service center. The faulty track control arm will likely be replaced free of charge on these vehicles.

Skoda, Volkswagen models: engine specifications

All four vehicles are based on the same MQB A0 IN architecture and therefore share the same set of powertrains. There is a 1.0-litre 3-cylinder TSI turbocharged petrol engine that develops 114 PS and 178 Nm of peak torque which can be mated to either a 6-speed manual gearbox or a 6-speed torque converter automatic transmission .

The other option is a 1.5-litre 4-cylinder TSI turbocharged petrol engine that produces 148 PS and 250 Nm of peak torque while being mated to either a 6-speed manual transmission or a 7-speed DSG automatic transmission. This unit also comes with cylinder deactivation technology.