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Cupra Formentor I common faults.

2020–2024. The fault list covers this generation and the engines in it. If the listing gives the exact version, pick it below.

Cupra Formentor I

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What to watch for

What can go wrong on this car?

The list covers the generation, the engines and the transmissions. Once you pick the version, only the faults that apply to it stay.

critical1

2.0 TSI (EA888 gen3): too little oil pressure at idle

critical

In these engines the oil pump is adjustable, and the factory setting deliberately keeps the oil pressure low at low revs to reduce the drag of driving it.

Applies to the engine DNFB.

Repair: 800–3,500 EUR

expensive7

The seven speed dry DSG jerks and cannot find a gear

expensive

The seven speed dry DSG often starts shifting hesitantly as early as 30,000 to 50,000 km: it does not shift smoothly, sometimes it cannot find the gear, and it jerks worst in slow, congested traffic.

It can affect every car in this generation.

6 more faults belong to this generation. On the version page, only the ones that apply stay.

Official recall5 recallsShow

The manufacturer fixes these for free at a franchised dealer. Ask with the VIN whether it was done. The list covers the whole generation. We did not filter it by model year. Some apply only to a narrower production window.

Most recent: 10 January 2024

A12/00858/24Safety recallFire10 January 2024 · EU Safety Gate

Due to the incorrect assembly of the heat shield, the brake fluid reservoir nozzle can be melted by the exhaust system heat. This can result in brake fluid leakage, creating a risk of fire. The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.

Remedy: Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): Manufacturer Category of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users Date of entry into force: 10/01/2024

The authority's notice

A12/00608/22Safety recallBurns, Fireno date · EU Safety Gate

The engine covers installed could detach from their fixings depending on the conditions of use (e.g. very sporty driving, or poor road surfaces) and their age. A loose engine cover could come into contact with the hot area of the exhaust gas turbocharger, increasing the risk of burns or fire. The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of Motor Vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicle.

Remedy: Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): Manufacturer Category of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users Date of entry into force: Unknown

The authority's notice

A12/00676/22Safety recallFire, Injuriesno date · EU Safety Gate

A faulty fuse can cause an arc flash in the event of a short circuit and cause a fire. The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of Motor Vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.

Remedy: Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): Manufacturer Category of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users Date of entry into force: Unknown

The authority's notice

A12/01881/23Safety recallInjuriesno date · EU Safety Gate

The two rear left wheel bearing housings may prematurely fail and break, which could impair the vehicle’s stability and increase the risk of an accident. The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.

Remedy: Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): Manufacturer Category of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users Date of entry into force: Unknown

The authority's notice

A12/02690/23Safety recallInjuriesno date · EU Safety Gate

The engine mounts can break. This affects the stability of driving, creating a risk of an accident. The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.

Remedy: Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): Manufacturer Category of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users Date of entry into force: Unknown

The authority's notice

Engines and transmissions in this generation

A fault is often tied to the engine, not to the whole generation. You find the engine code in the registration document.

I · 2020–2024

Pick the version.

The fault list opens on the version page.

12 versions

Neighbouring generations

I · 2020–2024

I (KM). If the listing is from the changeover year, look at the neighbour too.

Previous generation

This is the earliest.

This generation

I · 2020–2024

Next generation

I.5 · 2024–

Common questions

About this generation

Which years does this page cover?

2020–2024. The changeover year can fall in two generations. If the listing is from that year, look at the neighbour too.

Does the fault apply to every car like this?

No. It depends on the engine and the transmission too.

Is it free?

The fault list is.

Information, not an expert opinion

We write the descriptions, and we put the source next to them. A person reviews them before they go out. They are still information, not a technical expert opinion.

  • A fault on the list does not mean the car you are looking at has it.
  • A fault missing from the list does not mean the model is fault-free. Write-ups are made model by model. Not all of them are done.
  • You decide whether to buy. This is no substitute for an inspection. That needs a workshop and a history check.
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