Problems with a fire risk on Cupra: affected models and engines
In 5 models from Cupra there are 5 documented faults with a fire risk. The most important: faulty modules in the high-voltage battery with fire risk, defective fuse in the high-voltage battery of the Cupra Leon e-Hybrid (risk of short circuit and fire) and 2.0 TSI engine cover may come loose and touch the hot turbo area (fire risk).
Documented faults, from most to least important
Severity × frequency. Below each one, the Cupra models it appears in.
In Born and Tavascan
By Cupra model
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Engines and gearboxes involved
Frequently asked questions
What faults with a fire risk do Cupra cars have?
In 5 models from Cupra there are 5 documented faults with a fire risk. The most important: faulty modules in the high-voltage battery with fire risk, defective fuse in the high-voltage battery of the Cupra Leon e-Hybrid (risk of short circuit and fire) and 2.0 TSI engine cover may come loose and touch the hot turbo area (fire risk). Each fault has its own page with the affected years and versions, the symptoms and the repair cost.
Which Cupra models have the most problems with a fire risk?
Cupra León (2 faults), Cupra Ateca (1 fault), Cupra Formentor (1 fault) and Cupra Born (1 fault).
Which Cupra engines have faults with a fire risk?
MEB (ID.3, ID.4, ID.7, ID.Buzz, Enyaq, Born, Q4 e-tron) (1 fault).