Skoda Kodiaq Battery: Specs, Fitment & Common Faults

A genuine known issue confirmed by Skoda dealers on 2017-built Kodiaqs — repeated battery drain that needs both the battery and a power module replaced together to actually fix.

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OEM Part Number: Type 096

Accuracy note: The Kodiaq (2016 on) uses a 278 mm type 096 across the range: EFB (70Ah / 700–760A) on the 1.4 / 1.5 TSI petrols and AGM (70Ah / 760A, Bosch S5 A08 / Varta A7) on the 2.0 TDI and vRS; a 315 mm type 100 AGM (80Ah / 800A, Varta A6) is fitted to some high-spec cars. Code the new battery after fitting. Check the three-digit type code, Ah and CCA printed on the battery you are removing before ordering — this model was built in more than one size. Stop-start cars must have an EFB or AGM battery, never a standard one.

1.4 TSI 150 / 1.5 TSI 150 / 2.0 TSI 180 / 190	Type 096 EFB (70Ah / 700–760A, Varta N70) or AGM. Aftermarket: Yuasa YBX7096 EFB (75Ah / 700A) or YBX9096 AGM (70Ah / 760A); Varta N70 EFB / A7 AGM; Bosch S4E 081 / S5A 080
2.0 TDI 150 / 190 / 200 and vRS	Type 096 AGM (70Ah / 760A, Bosch S5A 080 / Varta A7). Aftermarket: Yuasa YBX9096 AGM (70Ah / 760A); Varta A7; Bosch S5A 080
Some 4x4 and high-spec cars	Type 100 AGM (80Ah / 800A, Varta A6). Aftermarket: Yuasa YBX9115 AGM (80Ah / 800A); Varta A6 / F21; Bosch S5A 110

Confirmed: A Genuine Known Issue on 2017-Built Kodiaqs — Skoda Kodiaq Battery

If your Kodiaq is a 2017-build car, this is worth knowing directly: a well-documented pattern of repeated battery drain and stop-start warnings on early Kodiaqs has been confirmed by Skoda dealers as a known issue specifically tied to this build year, with multiple owners reporting the same fix — replacing both the battery and an associated power control module together, since replacing just one alone doesn't fully resolve it. One owner reported the fault returning even after the power module alone was replaced, requiring a second visit to have the battery itself changed too, after which the fault cleared. If you're experiencing repeated flat batteries or stop-start error warnings on an early Kodiaq, it's worth directly asking Skoda whether this known issue applies to your specific car rather than simply replacing the battery once and hoping.

A genuinely useful distinguishing test: a persistent "Stop-start system: power consumption is high" warning that stays on even with all obvious accessories switched off, and remains present even after a dealer confirms the battery tests as fully charged and healthy, points toward this known module-related fault rather than a simple battery health issue — worth mentioning this specific detail directly to the dealer.

Skoda Kodiaq Battery: The Part Everyone Blames First, Not Always Correctly

When a Skoda Kodiaq won't start, the battery is the first suspect more often than anything else, and it's right often enough that checking it first is a reasonable move. It isn't always the actual cause though, which is worth knowing before paying for a replacement that solves nothing.

Skoda Kodiaq Battery: Watch: Replacing It

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Before you buy: battery size, capacity and type (standard vs AGM/EFB for stop-start systems) vary by trim and engine. Always confirm against your VIN before ordering.

Skoda Kodiaq Battery: What It Does

Starting the engine and running electrical systems whenever the engine isn't turning — that's the Skoda Kodiaq's 12V battery job. If it has stop-start, it works much harder than older designs, since the engine cuts out and restarts constantly, which is exactly why it needs a specific AGM or EFB battery rather than a standard one.

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Skoda Kodiaq Battery: Warning Signs, DIY Difficulty & Aftermarket Advice

These are the same regardless of make or model — see our full Battery Guide for warning signs to watch for, confirming fitment against your VIN, and matching the right technology (standard, EFB, AGM) when buying aftermarket.

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