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Cupra Tavascan Recall R/2026/311: Reprogramming Matrix Beam Headlights, Who Is Affected And What To Do

DVSA reference R/2026/311, campaign code 94S9. Data updated daily from DVSA.

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How serious
28 Jul 2026
Launched
3,939
vehicles in the UK
94S9
Manufacturer’s campaign code

Cupra recalled Tavascan vehicles built between 9 August 2024 and 14 February 2026. When driving with the advanced full beam assist function a deviation of the light distribution of the Matrix Beam headlights occurs resulting in glare for both the vehicle in front and the oncoming vehicle. The dealer will reprogram the Matrix Beam headlight adjustment control and update the vehicle baseline. You won't usually pay for it.1

What’s Wrong

When driving with the advanced full beam assist function a deviation of the light distribution of the Matrix Beam headlights occurs resulting in glare for both the vehicle in front and the oncoming vehicle.

DVSA's Original Wording

Concern: Reprogramming matrix beam headlights Defect: On affected vehicles when driving with the advanced full beam assist function a deviation of the light distribution of the Matrix Beam headlights occurs resulting in glare for both the vehicle in front and the oncoming vehicle. Remedy: Reprogram the Matrix Beam headlight adjustment control and update the vehicle baseline.

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The Risk

If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could result in glare for both the vehicle in front and the oncoming vehicle.

The Fix

The dealer will reprogram the Matrix Beam headlight adjustment control and update the vehicle baseline. The fix is a software update, which usually takes under an hour at the dealer.

Are You Affected?

Tavascan built between 9 August 2024 and 14 February 2026 may be included. Cupra estimates 3,939 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 94S9 or the DVSA reference R/2026/311. 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 Cupra recall launched before it was R/2026/040 on 4 Feb 2026, for high-voltage modules replacement. The one launched after it was R/2026/372 on 5 Oct 2026, for checking seat belts Terramar and Raval. You can also see every Cupra recall, all recalls launched in 2026 and software recalls across every make.

Source: DVSA recall R/2026/311, launched 28 July 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.