Skoda Kodiaq Fuel Pump: Specs, Fitment & Common Faults
On the Kodiaq, hesitancy specifically when the fuel level drops below a quarter tank is a genuine, documented clue pointing to the in-tank pump — worth knowing before assuming a bigger fault.
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OEM Part Number: 5QA919050C (as quoted in catalogue listings — confirm via VIN) — aftermarket fuel pumps Hüco 132795 / Astemo 2502799
| Fuel pumps / feed units (aftermarket) | VDO 2803580313302 (feed unit, petrol); Hüco 132795 (feed unit, petrol); Hüco 132799 (pump motor, diesel); Astemo 2502799 (feed unit, diesel); Metzger 2250663 (in-tank feed unit with sender, 5-pin); Meat & Doria 771078 (supply module); Ridex 1382F0128 (feed unit, petrol, 4 bar); Ridex 1382F0078 (feed unit with sender, diesel, 0.5 bar / 100 l/h, 4-pin, 12 V) |
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| Types & variants | The Kodiaq is split by fuel: petrol TSI cars take a 4 bar module (Hüco 132795, VDO, Ridex 1382F0128), diesel TDI cars take a 0.5 bar lift module with sender (Ridex 1382F0078, Astemo 2502799) or the diesel pump motor only (Hüco 132799). The Pierburg 7.21440.51.0 is a low-pressure pre-supply pump. Vemo V10-09-0024 is marked for the right-hand fitting position, which on this twin-chamber tank means it is the second (sender-side) unit. |
| Genuine (OE) numbers quoted | 5QA919050C (Meat & Doria 771078); 170429F500 (Meat & Doria 76416) |
| Fitment notes | The Kodiaq tank has two chambers, with the pump module on one side and a sender-only unit on the other, so a fuel gauge fault may be the far-side sender rather than the pump module. Petrol and diesel modules are not interchangeable. The Hüco 132799 pump motor is the diesel cartridge for fitting into the old housing where the sender still works. |
A Genuine Diagnostic Clue: Does It Happen Only With a Low Tank? — Skoda Kodiaq Fuel Pump
A genuinely useful diagnostic clue reported consistently by owners: hesitancy or a longer crank specifically when the fuel level drops below around a quarter tank, that clears up once refuelled, points toward a struggling in-tank low-pressure pump rather than a completely failed unit — the pump can still work adequately with a fuller tank but struggles to pick up fuel efficiently as the level gets low, particularly if there's any sediment or debris settled at the bottom of the tank. This pattern is worth mentioning specifically to whoever is diagnosing the car, since it points toward the in-tank pump rather than the separate, more expensive high-pressure pump mounted on the engine.
Skoda Kodiaq Fuel Pump: A Part That Fails at the Worst Possible Moments
Rather than failing conveniently while parked, this component on the Skoda Kodiaq tends to give up mid-journey, which is about the worst possible moment. Learning to recognise the early symptoms is the best defence against being caught out.
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Skoda Kodiaq Fuel Pump: What It Does
The Skoda Kodiaq's fuel pump function — pulling fuel from the tank and pressurising it for the engine — is straightforward, but its usual location isn't: it sits submerged inside the tank itself, which is precisely why access for replacement is more work than the part's size suggests.
Skoda Kodiaq Fuel Pump: Generations & Engines: Fuel Pump Type
| NS7 (2016–present), 1.4/1.5/2.0 TSI petrol, incl. Sportline/RS derivatives | Petrol (direct injection): in-tank low-pressure pump plus a separate engine-mounted high-pressure pump |
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| NS7 (2016–present), 2.0 TDI diesel | Diesel: in-tank lift pump feeds a separate engine-mounted high-pressure injection pump (common rail) — never interchangeable with the petrol pump |
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Skoda Kodiaq Fuel Pump: Warning Signs, DIY Difficulty & Aftermarket Advice
These are the same regardless of make or model — see our full Fuel Pump Guide for symptoms to watch for (including the low-pressure vs high-pressure distinction on direct-injection engines), confirming fitment against your VIN, and OE suppliers worth knowing.
More Skoda Fuel Pump
The same part, covered across other Skoda models.