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Cupra Born Recall R/2026/040: High-voltage Modules Replacement, Who Is Affected And What To Do

DVSA reference R/2026/040, campaign code 93W1. Data updated daily from DVSA.

Urgent
How serious
4 Feb 2026
Launched
2
vehicles in the UK
93W1
Manufacturer’s campaign code

Cupra recalled Born vehicles built between 9 February 2023 and 9 February 2023. It's possible a faulty module has been installed in the high-voltage battery which may cause either a loss of range a yellow warning lamp to light up or a risk of the battery overheating leading to a fire. The dealer will check and replace the affected battery modules. You won't usually pay for it.1

What’s Wrong

It's possible a faulty module has been installed in the high-voltage battery which may cause either a loss of range a yellow warning lamp to light up or a risk of the battery overheating leading to a fire.

DVSA's Original Wording

Concern: High-voltage modules replacement Defect: On affected vehicles it's possible a faulty module has been installed in the high-voltage battery which may cause either a loss of range a yellow warning lamp to light up or a risk of the battery overheating leading to a fire. Remedy: Check and replace the affected battery modules.

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The Risk

If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could cause either a loss of range a yellow warning lamp to light up or a risk of the battery overheating leading to a fire.

The Fix

The dealer will check and replace the affected battery modules.

Are You Affected?

Born built between 9 February 2023 and 9 February 2023 may be included. Cupra estimates 2 vehicles in the UK. Enter your registration to check, then confirm by VIN with Cupra, because not every car in the date range may be included.

What To Do Now

  1. Check your car by registration above, then by VIN with Cupra.
  2. Book with any franchised Cupra dealer, quoting the campaign code 93W1 or the DVSA reference R/2026/040. See how to get a Cupra recall fixed.
  3. Follow the letter's instructions until the repair is done. See can you drive a car with a recall?.

No other recalls for this model in DVSA’s data.

This is one of 3 Cupra recalls in DVSA’s data. The one launched after it was R/2026/311 on 28 Jul 2026, for reprogramming matrix beam headlights. You can also see every Cupra recall, all recalls launched in 2026 and high-voltage battery recalls across every make.

Source: DVSA recall R/2026/040, launched 4 February 2026. Data updated 15 October 2026. How we grade urgency.

Sources

  1. The Code does not itself say repairs are free. GOV.UK guidance says "You will not usually have to pay for any repairs or parts under a safety recall." gov.uk Checked 15 Oct 2026.