Skoda Kodiaq Front Suspension Strut: Specs, Fitment & Common Faults

On the Kodiaq, a genuine preventive tip some owners swear by — annual bump stop lubrication — plus a real warranty warning worth knowing.

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OEM Part Number: confirm via VIN — front struts (aftermarket) Bilstein 23-238978 / KYB 3358020

Accuracy note: Covers the Skoda Kodiaq (2016-) as listed in the UK aftermarket catalogues. Front struts, lower arms and top mounts are sold by side and by suspension spec — standard, sport / lowered (S line, M Sport, R-Line, ST-Line etc.), heavy-duty and adaptive / electronic damping all use different part numbers, and some makers split by engine or front axle load. The references below are UK aftermarket catalogue listings for this generation, labelled by brand; genuine numbers are shown only where a listing quotes one. Confirm the fit against your VIN, and replace struts and top mounts in pairs.

Front strut / shock absorber (aftermarket)	Sachs 317 330 (twin-tube gas, ST36/25X167A, 55 mm); KYB 3358020 (Excel-G); Monroe 742117SP (twin-tube gas, both sides); Bilstein 23-238978 (B4 DampTronic, electronic suspension); Bilstein 23-254343 (B6 DampTronic); Monroe C2516S (electronically adjustable); Bilstein 35-274018 (B6 mono-tube)
Front lower arm / wishbone (aftermarket)	LH Delphi TC3440 (with ball joint, 495 mm); LH febi 170515 (no ball joint); LH Meyle 116 050 0195; LH Lemförder 42369 01; LH Vaico V10-7550; RH Delphi TC3441 and TC3842; RH febi 170514
Top mount / strut bearing (aftermarket)	Sachs 802 696 (left/right, no bearing); Lemförder 36951 01; Sachs 801 051; Lemförder 37555 01; Sachs 803 024 (kit); febi 44799
Genuine (OE) numbers quoted	Bilstein 23-238978 shock 5QF 413 031 AC, 5QF 413 032 A; Sachs 802 696 and Lemförder 36951 01 mounts 5Q0 412 331 C, D, E and 5QD 412 331 A, C; Sachs 801 051 and Lemförder 37555 01 mounts 5Q0 412 249 E, F
Fitment notes	Standard struts plus adaptive options for electronic suspension

A Genuine Preventive Tip Some Owners Swear By: Annual Bump Stop Lubrication — Skoda Kodiaq Front Suspension

Front-end knocking at low speed is genuinely well-documented on this platform, and one specific, recurring cause worth knowing about is the front bump stops or strut mounts running dry — several owners report this specifically causing a knock that replacing drop links or bushes alone doesn't resolve, and that lubricating these components roughly once a year noticeably reduces or eliminates the noise. One documented case saw a dealer initially replace worn anti-roll bar drop link joints (which fixed the noise temporarily), before it eventually required a full shock absorber replacement to fully resolve at higher speeds — suggesting more than one component can genuinely be contributing at once, and a single fix isn't always the complete answer.

A genuinely important warranty warning worth knowing: one documented owner with a valid Skoda-approved used car warranty was still charged for a drop link replacement, with the dealer justifying the charge by claiming the original worn parts were "pattern" (non-genuine aftermarket) items rather than Skoda originals — despite this being described as a common, well-known VAG platform issue. If you're relying on a warranty for a suspension repair, it's worth asking directly and in writing whether the parts being replaced are considered genuine Skoda components before agreeing to any charge, since this distinction can determine whether you're billed at all.

Skoda Kodiaq Front Suspension Strut: The System That Quietly Does All the Work

On the Skoda Kodiaq, every pothole, bump and cornering load gets filtered through these parts long before it's felt inside the car, which is precisely why wear rarely shows up as one clean symptom. A methodical, process-of-elimination check tends to find the actual culprit much faster than guessing.

Skoda Kodiaq Front Suspension Strut: Watch: Replacing It

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Skoda Kodiaq Front Suspension reference plate

Before you buy: suspension components vary by trim, engine weight and whether your car has the standard or sport-tuned setup. Always confirm against your VIN before ordering.

Skoda Kodiaq Front Suspension Strut: What It Does

The Skoda Kodiaq's front struts fold two components into one: the damper and the coil spring's mount. A worn strut means the car keeps moving after a bump rather than settling promptly, and that lingering movement can accelerate uneven tyre wear over time.

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Skoda Kodiaq Front Suspension Strut: Warning Signs, DIY Difficulty & Aftermarket Advice

These are the same regardless of make or model — see our full Front Suspension Strut Guide for symptoms of worn bushings and ball joints, confirming fitment against your VIN, and rubber vs polyurethane guidance.

More Skoda Front Suspension Strut

The same part, covered across other Skoda models.