The Cupra versions get a firmer, lowered suspension, wider tyres and 18 to 20 inch wheels from the factory.
It can affect every car in this generation.
vinkodex.Cupra Terramar I common faults.
2024–. The fault list covers this generation and the engines in it. If the listing gives the exact version, pick it below.
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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.
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In the EA211 the water pump and the thermostat are one plastic module, and the pump is driven not by the timing belt but by a separate toothed belt behind the exhaust camshaft.
Applies to the engine DXDB, DUCA, DUCB.
On four wheel drive cars the oil and filter of the Haldex clutch are wear items and have to be replaced, and that service is the one most often skipped.
It can affect every car in this generation.
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.
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On the MQB evo generation the MIB3 touchscreen freezes, restarts on its own, and sometimes stays black.
It can affect every car in this generation.
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The per cylinder ignition coil of these direct injection, turbocharged petrol engines fails.
Applies to the engine DXDB.
Official recall1 recallsShowThe 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: 15 July 2026
SR/02104/26Safety recallInjuries15 July 2026 · EU Safety GateA defective welding connection may cause components in the front pre-tensioner to become detached in the retractor. The restraining effect may be impaired and parts may enter the passenger compartment. This increases the risk of accidents and injuries. 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): Importer Category of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users Date of entry into force: 15/07/2026
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.
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Pick the version.
The fault list opens on the version page.
5 versions
EngineVersionPowerFuel · transmissionBody
1.5 l · 1498 cm³
DUCB
1.5 e-HYBRID Business
2024– · e-HYBRID Business
150 HPpetrol · automaticSUV1.5 l · 1498 cm³
DUCB
1.5 e-HYBRID Essential
2024– · e-HYBRID Essential
150 HPpetrol · automaticSUV1.5 l · 1498 cm³
DUCA
1.5 e-HYBRID VZ America's CUP
2024– · e-HYBRID VZ America's CUP
177 HPpetrol · automaticSUV1.5 l · 1498 cm³
DUCA
1.5 e-HYBRID VZ Performance
2024– · e-HYBRID VZ Performance
177 HPpetrol · automaticSUV1.5 l · 1498 cm³
DUCA
1.5 e-HYBRID VZ Tribe Edition
2024– · e-HYBRID VZ Tribe Edition
177 HPpetrol · automaticSUV
Neighbouring generations
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Previous generation
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This generation
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Next generation
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Common questions
About this generation
Which years does this page cover?
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.