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SEAT Cupra Born recalled over a fire risk
Certain vehicles manufactured during a limited production period a high-voltage battery module may not meet quality standards. This may result in significantly reduced autonomy a yellow warning light coming on or a thermal overload inside the high-voltage battery. A thermal overload of this kind may cause a fire in the vehicle.
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.
Cupra Born
- Build datesThe build or first registration date is on the V5C.
- 22/09/2022 – 15/04/2024
- Manufacturer referenceThe manufacturer’s own campaign number. Quote it to the dealer.
- 93S4
What to do now
This recall is about a fire risk.
- Enter your registration number on the GOV.UK recall checker, or ask a franchised dealer to check the VIN.
- Book the recall work with a franchised dealer for the make. Recall repairs are carried out free of charge.
- Make sure the DVLA has your current address, as recall letters go to the registered keeper.
Why it matters. Vehicle fires can start while driving or parked. Some manufacturers advise parking outside until the repair is done.
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/2026/153). Quoted as issued.
Summary
Certain vehicles manufactured during a limited production period a high-voltage battery module may not meet quality standards. This may result in significantly reduced autonomy a yellow warning light coming on or a thermal overload inside the high-voltage battery. A thermal overload of this kind may cause a fire in the vehicle.
Defect
Certain vehicles manufactured during a limited production period a high-voltage battery module may not meet quality standards. This may result in significantly reduced autonomy a yellow warning light coming on or a thermal overload inside the high-voltage battery. A thermal overload of this kind may cause a fire in the vehicle
Remedy
A battery check is carried out on the vehicles. If the check identifies high-voltage battery modules which may be faulty the identified modules must be replaced.
Models
Cupra Born
Open the DVSA notice
Questions
Why are SEAT Cupra Born being recalled?
This recall is about a fire risk. Vehicle fires can start while driving or parked. Some manufacturers advise parking outside until the repair is done.
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?
Enter your registration number on the GOV.UK recall checker, or ask a franchised dealer to check the VIN. Book the recall work with a franchised dealer for the make. Recall repairs are carried out free of charge.
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.