Vehicle recallDVSA
Cupra Born recalled over an electrical or software fault
In CUPRA Born vehicles equipped with high-voltage batteries of a certain type there is a suspicion that manufacturing problems may have occurred in certain components of the high-voltage battery on the part of the supplier.
Check your product
Only vehicles within the listed VIN ranges or build dates are covered. A franchised dealer can confirm from your VIN.
1 identifier listed for this notice.
Born
- Build datesThe build or first registration date is on the V5C.
- 12/09/2022 – 16/05/2024
- Manufacturer referenceThe manufacturer’s own campaign number. Quote it to the dealer.
- 93W4
What to do now
Some Cupra Born need a software or electrical fix.
- Check whether your vehicle is affected using its registration number on the GOV.UK vehicle recall checker, or ask a franchised dealer.
- Contact a franchised dealer to book the free repair.
- Keep the manufacturer’s recall letter if you receive one, and update your address on the V5C so future letters reach you.
Why it matters. Electrical and software faults can affect lights, warnings, cameras or driver assistance systems, and some can lead to a loss of function while driving.
Repairs and costs
Manufacturers contact registered keepers using DVLA records, but letters can go astray. You can book the free repair yourself once you know your vehicle is affected.
The DVSA monitors recalls and can be contacted if a manufacturer or dealer does not act.
From the official notice
Published by the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (R/2026/396). Quoted as issued.
Summary
In CUPRA Born vehicles equipped with high-voltage batteries of a certain type there is a suspicion that manufacturing problems may have occurred in certain components of the high-voltage battery on the part of the supplier.
Defect
In CUPRA Born vehicles equipped with high-voltage batteries of a certain type there is a suspicion that manufacturing problems may have occurred in certain components of the high-voltage battery on the part of the supplier.
Remedy
In an initial phase customers whose vehicles are equipped with high-voltage batteries from the affected batch will receive a recall letter including warning labels to attach to the charging socket and the dashboard as well as the instruction to not charge above 80% (Battery Care Mode) for safety reasons. Furthermore where technical requirements exist we will limit the maximum available charging capacity of your vehicle to 80% (Battery Care Mode) via the system.
Models
Born
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Questions
Why are Cupra Born being recalled?
Some Cupra Born need a software or electrical fix. Electrical and software faults can affect lights, warnings, cameras or driver assistance systems, and some can lead to a loss of function while driving.
How do I know if my vehicle is affected?
Enter your registration number on the GOV.UK vehicle recall checker or ask a franchised dealer, who can check your VIN against the manufacturer’s campaign. The VIN ranges and build dates published by the DVSA are listed on this page.
What should I do now?
Check whether your vehicle is affected using its registration number on the GOV.UK vehicle recall checker, or ask a franchised dealer. Contact a franchised dealer to book the free repair.
Will the repair cost anything?
Manufacturers contact registered keepers using DVLA records, but letters can go astray. You can book the free repair yourself once you know your vehicle is affected. The DVSA monitors recalls and can be contacted if a manufacturer or dealer does not act.