Cupra recalls
We have documented 15 recalls and campaigns for 4 models from Cupra. The ones with the most: Formentor (6), León (5) and Ateca (3). The most recent, from March 2026, affects the Cupra Born.
Cupra campaigns by model
Open each model to see all its campaigns with their scope, date and the fault they correct.
- Cupra Ateca2018–2020 · Latest: Campaign for engine covers that may come loose (April 2022)3 campaigns
- Cupra Born2021–today · Latest: Recall for fire risk in the high-voltage battery modules (March 2026)1 campaign
- Cupra Formentor2020–today · Latest: Recall for possible brake fluid leak in DSG versions (January 2024)6 campaigns
- Cupra León2020–today · Latest: Campaign for engine mounts with incorrect heat treatment (November 2023)5 campaigns
Latest Cupra campaigns
RecallCupra (SEAT, S.A.), bajo supervisión del KBA alemán · March 2026 · Ref. 16269R
Recall for fire risk in the high-voltage battery modules
Borns built between 7 February 2022 and 21 April 2024: around 19,000-20,000 units worldwide (about 6,000 in Germany), within a joint Volkswagen Group campaign (internal code 93S4) that also covers the ID.3, ID.4, ID.5 and ID.Buzz. The manufacturer has not reported any injuries and promises that, after the work, charging and range will correspond to the original values without restrictions.[1][2][3]
See the fault: Fire risk from defective modules in the high-voltage battery
RecallCupra, según recopilación de Auto Express · January 2024
Recall for possible brake fluid leak in DSG versions
Cupra Formentors with the DSG dual-clutch gearbox, in a series not specified by Auto Express. Inspection of the brake circuit free of charge at official dealers.[4]
RecallSeat (alerta de Safety Gate 45/2023) · November 2023 · Ref. A12/02690/23
Campaign for engine mounts with incorrect heat treatment
258 Cupra Leon and Formentor built from 26 July to 7 August 2023. Seat code 10J3. Alert classified as serious.[5]
See the fault: Engine mounts breaking due to defective heat treatment (2023)
RecallCupra, según recopilación de Auto Express · July 2023
Recall for risk of suspension failure
An unspecified series of Cupra Formentors, according to the Auto Express buying guide. Inspection and repair of the suspension free of charge at official dealers.[4]
RecallSeat (alerta de Safety Gate 39/2022) · October 2022 · Ref. A12/01327/22
Campaign for the fixing of the boot luggage barrier
Around 11,110 vehicles according to Safety Gate (production from 22 October 2020 to 18 June 2022; Seat code 68I3) and around 11,900 across the Leon and Cupra Leon according to the buying guide. Rivets retightened.[6][7]
See the fault: The boot luggage barrier can come loose (2020-2022)
RecallCupra, según recopilación de Auto Express · June 2022
Recall for front airbag wiring fault
More than 10,000 Cupra Formentors worldwide, according to the Auto Express buying guide, which does not detail the production range covered or an official recall reference. Inspection and repair of the front airbag wiring free of charge at official dealers.[4]
RecallSeat (alerta de Safety Gate 18/2022) · May 2022 · Ref. A12/00676/22
Campaign for fire risk due to a defective fuse in plug-in hybrids
16,210 Cupra Leon and Formentor e-Hybrids (types KL and KM) built from 10 October 2020 to 28 February 2022 (Seat code 93N9). Across the Volkswagen Group, around 118,000 plug-in hybrids and more than 15,000 in Spain according to the press. An insulating sheet is fitted.[8][9]
RecallSeat (alerta de Safety Gate 16/2022) · April 2022 · Ref. A12/00608/22
Campaign for engine covers that may come loose
30,466 vehicles with the 2.0 TSI engine (Cupra Ateca, Cupra Formentor, Seat Leon and Cupra Leon) built from 24 July 2020 to 2 March 2022. Seat code 10H7. Announced in the UK in March 2022.[10][11]
See the fault: 2.0 TSI engine cover may come loose and touch the hot turbo area (fire risk)
RecallSeat (alerta de Safety Gate 16/2022) · April 2022 · Ref. A12/00608/22
Campaign for engine covers that can come loose
30,466 vehicles with the 2.0 TSI engine (Leon, Cupra Leon, Cupra Ateca and Cupra Formentor) built from 24 July 2020 to 2 March 2022. Seat code 10H7. Inspection of the cover fixing.[12][13]
See the fault: The 2.0 TSI engine cover can come loose and touch the hot turbo area (fire risk)
RecallCupra, según recopilación de Auto Express · March 2022
Recall for risk of the engine cover coming loose
An unspecified series of Cupra Formentors, according to the Auto Express buying guide. Inspection and reinforcement or replacement of the engine cover fixing free of charge at official dealers.[4]
RecallSeat (alerta de Safety Gate notificada por Francia) · October 2021 · Ref. A12/01388/21
Campaign for defective front seat belt anchorages
About 2,277 Leon and Formentor cars (types KL and KM) built from 18 September 2020 to 23 August 2021. Seat code 69CU; KBA reference 011144.[14]
See the fault: Defective front seat belt anchorages (2020-2021)
RecallCupra, según recopilación de Auto Express · September 2021
Recall for risk of braking failure
An unspecified series of Cupra Formentors, according to the Auto Express buying guide. Inspection of the braking system free of charge at official dealers.[4]
The faults of Cupra engines, with their own campaigns and extended warranties, are in Cupra car problems.
Sources
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- 1.Cupra verschickt jetzt Rückrufschreiben an Halter des Modells BornPresseportal · General press · published 26 April 2026 · consulted 27 September 2026 · in German
- 2.VW und Cupra rufen E-Autos in die Werkstatt: Brandgefahrad-hoc-news.de · General press · published 24 March 2026 · consulted 27 September 2026 · in German
- 3.Cupra-Rückruf 2026: Brandgefahr bei Hochvoltbatterie von E-AutoFinanzNachrichten.de · General press · published 27 April 2026 · consulted 27 September 2026 · in German
- 4.Used Cupra Formentor (Mk1, 2020-date) buyer's guide: stylish and family-friendlyAuto Express · Motoring press · consulted 27 September 2026
- 5.Cupra Leon (2023): recall por soportes del motor, alerta Safety Gate 45/2023car-recalls.eu (reproduce la alerta de Safety Gate de la UE) · Other source · published 14 November 2023 · consulted 5 October 2026
- 6.Cupra Leon (2020 – 2022): recall por riesgo de lesión (maletero), alerta Safety Gate 39/2022car-recalls.eu (reproduce la alerta de Safety Gate de la UE) · Other source · published 1 October 2022 · consulted 5 October 2026
- 7.Seat Leon IV & Cupra (seit 2020) – Probleme & RückrufeGebrauchtwagenberater.de · Other source · published 15 December 2022 · consulted 5 October 2026 · in German
- 8.Cupra Leon (2020 – 2022): recall por riesgo de incendio (fusible), alerta Safety Gate 18/2022car-recalls.eu (reproduce la alerta de Safety Gate de la UE) · Other source · published 10 May 2022 · consulted 5 October 2026
- 9.El Grupo Volkswagen llama a revisión a 118.000 coches híbridos enchufables por riesgo de incendioAutofácil · Motoring press · published 19 June 2022 · consulted 5 October 2026 · in Spanish
- 10.Cupra Ateca (2020 – 2022): recall por riesgo de incendio (tapa del motor), alerta Safety Gate 16/2022car-recalls.eu (reproduce la alerta de Safety Gate de la UE) · Other source · published 22 April 2022 · consulted 5 October 2026
- 11.Used Cupra Ateca (Mk1, 2018-date): sporty SUV is practical, stylish and funAuto Express · Motoring press · published 24 November 2025 · consulted 5 October 2026
- 12.Cupra Leon (2020 – 2022): recall por riesgo de incendio (tapa del motor), alerta Safety Gate 16/2022car-recalls.eu (reproduce la alerta de Safety Gate de la UE) · Other source · published 23 April 2022 · consulted 5 October 2026
- 13.Así es como una tapa del motor suelta puede provocar el incendio de tu cocheDiariomotor · Motoring press · published 22 April 2022 · consulted 5 October 2026 · in Spanish
- 14.Cupra Leon (2020 – 2021): recall por riesgo de lesión (anclajes de cinturón), alerta Safety Gate A12/01388/21car-recalls.eu (reproduce la alerta de Safety Gate de la UE) · Other source · published 3 October 2021 · consulted 5 October 2026