Cupra Born (2022–2023)
What the hazard is
A reduction in driving range and/or vehicle fire could increase the risk of injury or death to vehicle occupants, other road users and bystanders, and/or damage to property.
What to do
Owners of affected vehicles can contact their preferred CUPRA dealership to schedule an appointment as soon as possible to have the software update carried out, free of charge. Until the repair is completed, CUPRA asks consumers to limit the charging capacity to 80% charge and park the vehicle outdoors to maintain a sufficient distance from property and/or other vehicles.
Defect
Due to a manufacturing issue, the cell modules installed in the high voltage battery may be defective, which could cause a thermal overload leading to a vehicle fire. Additionally, this may cause reduction in driving range. A warning light (check engine) may illuminate on the instrument cluster.