New Enyaq Coupe making Grinding/Rumbling noise when turning

[KousafYhan]

Hi Everyone.
I am hoping somone maybe be able to help or guide me with some advice regarding an issue on my new Enyaq 85X.
So I have when the steering wheel is tuned almost full but then when straightening up, there is a point when it seems like there is a Grinding/Rumbling sound that you can feel with vibration on driver said and also passenger as said by ŠKODA service centre. This is always happening at that specific point but it is at roundabouts and tuning into roads.
The speed is between 15-30, possibly more but I’m noticing more driving around city, it’s too fast then easy to go over that point, if doing manoeuvres then not noticed, not happening stationary.
I have taken this to be looked at but even though they heard and felt, I was told after a check they do not know, I have today visited ŠKODA dealership to drive a VRS which strangely did the same thing but slightly less loud, even though this was described as a “characteristic”, it is a ridiculous flaw to have, I’m assuming mine is getting worse or damaging somthing, it sounds and feels exactly like the bumps slowing you down at carriageways coming to a junction.
I will of course continue the path to further escalate but for now I’m hoping someone may know what’s happening.
It’s sadly taken the joy slightly, it’s at a point where it’s turning into almost any road so it’s constant.
Any questions I can answer please ask, I do not know much about the car as it’s my first electric but I am willing to try anything out.

[Activ8]

Are you able to get under the car on a four post lift / MOT ramp?
Know a friendly garage mechanic, MOT Tester?
Any faults being diagnosed by the car?
Steering fluid levels ok? Leaking?
Any debis under the car?
Is it the same in Sport Mode?

[ENYAQ60_SE]

Hi KousafYhan,

I drove a 2021 Enyaq HB and I have it for the last 2 years. If the wheels are turned so much to either side the noise comes out. I had the same response from the service center, but as a 30 years driving experience it is touching something inside the engine where the steering wheel rod connects to the horizontal wheel rod. This is my humble opinion. My service center was not very keen to chase it further and I did not want to spend money on it.

You are the second person , complained on this other than me as far as I know. So, it may be related with our cars, unfortunately.

We are upgrading to a new Coupe this summer and haping it wont repeat this problem. If it does, then it must be/ is a design issue which needs to be addressed.

At the moment, the only thing is to go to your service center and ask for a favour to have the car examined thoroughly.

Please keep this post updated.

Cheers

Murat

[KousafYhan]

Are you able to get under the car on a four post lift / MOT ramp?
Know a friendly garage mechanic, MOT Tester?
Any faults being diagnosed by the car?
Steering fluid levels ok? Leaking?
Any debis under the car?
Is it the same in Sport Mode?

Thank you so much for your reply.
So I had taken this firstly to thier service centre, the engineer drove with me and clearly heard as well as told me there is a vibration on his side of the passenger foot area(same as driver). He then had put onto mount and after some hours of examinations he said there is nothing he can see that would cause this.
No Debris from what I can see and it’s in D/B drive and all Driving modes from Eco, Sport, Normal etc.
No faults are showing, no damage or visible damage to wheels or tyres, currently around 600miles clocked from new. It’s frustrating because I then checked a Vrs model with Skoda reporting my issue but even their Vrs model did it but slightly at a lower level of noise/vibration.
Regardless of this being a characteristic with 4x4 model coupe or just all Enyaq coupes as far I can think, this is still wrong and feels dangerous. I will be organising another trip to the service centre but I’m assuming they will only visually check rather than removing anything for more closer look.

[KousafYhan]

Hi KousafYhan,

I drove a 2021 Enyaq HB and I have it for the last 2 years. If the wheels are turned so much to either side the noise comes out. I had the same response from the service center, but as a 30 years driving experience it is touching something inside the engine where the steering wheel rod connects to the horizontal wheel rod. This is my humble opinion. My service center was not very keen to chase it further and I did not want to spend money on it.

You are the second person , complained on this other than me as far as I know. So, it may be related with our cars, unfortunately.

We are upgrading to a new Coupe this summer and haping it wont repeat this problem. If it does, then it must be/ is a design issue which needs to be addressed.

At the moment, the only thing is to go to your service center and ask for a favour to have the car examined thoroughly.

Please keep this post updated.

Cheers

Murat

Thank you for your reply. I do agree with your theory, on my car I have noticed it’s not when the wheel is turned heavily but rather at half turn, there is a point when I feel I can keep it at the grinding/rumbling phase but will lose it if I steer more of less then that almost half turn, but I agree it could be the rods or the connection the wheel perhaps.
This was checked and they of course mentioned it could be a characteristic of the car, strangely i then went to Skoda regarding this and test drove the Vrs model which did the same exact thing but at a slightly lower levers or noise and vibration, the Skoda worker said eveything under the sun to let me just accept my problem as is but agreed it’s something going on and no it’s not quite at all, due to both cars being 4x4 models we agreed it could be an issue in the build.
I was upset that they could genuinely not even cont at a higher power for a thorough check regarding somthing as vital as steering/wheel connection, they were very adamant it’s not normal but as both cars do it maybe it’s somthing you just got to accept or wait till it gets worse to then have more to report. I would be happy if they could have removed some covers of the wheels, just somthing more internal so that more was visible then perhaps just looking at the visual aspect of an almost brand new car, just like your garage they were not welcoming to the idea of looking a little deeper.

[legless]

I've noticed something similar to this on my 85 hatch - a low pitched rumbling sound (similar to that of a dry skid) when taking moderate turns at 15-20mph-ish.

I didn't get this from either my previous vRS Coupe or the 80 hatch before then, but the only real difference I can see is the tyres.

The 80 and vRS had Bridgestone tyres (on 21" and 20" wheels respectively), and the current 85 (2WD) Sportline has 20" Hankooks. Could this be the difference?

[KousafYhan]

I've noticed something similar to this on my 85 hatch - a low pitched rumbling sound (similar to that of a dry skid) when taking moderate turns at 15-20mph-ish.

I didn't get this from either my previous vRS Coupe or the 80 hatch before then, but the only real difference I can see is the tyres.

The 80 and vRS had Bridgestone tyres (on 21" and 20" wheels respectively), and the current 85 (2WD) Sportline has 20" Hankooks. Could this be the difference?

Hi. That’s something to look into, the overall noise and feeling is of a ground noise, there are times even on a flat surface the noise comes from just the type of road which makes me wonder that perhaps at an angle it might be coping not as well, I honestly don’t know but I will mention this when taking back to service.
Currently I will be contacting Škoda and mentioning that as it’s not just my car that maybe there is an issue with build, perhaps a need for a recall even.
I just find it strange that Škoda would let you just assume it’s a feature that happens and a driver should just adjust to it as if it’s a special feature.

[ENYAQ60_SE]

Hello again,

I have sent the car for MOT and asked them to check the scratchy sounds from wheels.

Today the car came back and they said it was the brakes. They cleaned all the brake pads and disks with a solution.

And the problem is solved , no noise from front wheels with an extra £80.

[R&R]

I have a new 85x it also makes a rumbling sound from the front wheels when turning at a T junction. It has now been with the dealer for over a week and Skoda technical are advising what should be checked they believe it’s got something to do with the front drive shaft. I will update here when they have fixed it.

[KousafYhan]

I have a new 85x it also makes a rumbling sound from the front wheels when turning at a T junction. It has now been with the dealer for over a week and Skoda technical are advising what should be checked they believe it’s got something to do with the front drive shaft. I will update here when they have fixed it.

Hi friend. I hope all is ok with your car now.
I was just wondering what had happened with your issue and if this is resolved hopefully?
I have been away but an appointment set this Friday, gathering information as they seemed to not have any ideas the last time I went in.
I have the same model as yours and I’ve noticed the noise is the same or if not even louder(more stronger). I went to the showroom to test drive a vrs model and to my suprise it did the same this, the salesmen was scratching his head but was neglegent to take it further. Will not be leaving with my car if it’s not sorted this time around.