Cupra Born recall: Charging Limitation to 80%
- What's wrong
- 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.
- What to do
- Contact a Cupra dealer to book the free repair. 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…
What’s wrong
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.
The fix
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.
Vehicles affected
| Model | Built from | Built to | Vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|
| Born | 12 Sep 2022 | 16 May 2024 | 495 |
How to check your vehicle
Use the official DVSA checker with your registration number to see if your exact vehicle is included. If it is, the manufacturer should have written to the registered keeper. The repair is free, even if you bought the vehicle second-hand.
Updated 14 October 2026. This page summarises an official notice. Details can change – always follow the official notice.