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🧸 Product FR March 27, 2026

cupra — born voiture particulière

un module défectueux a été installé dans la batterie haute tension, ce qui peut provoquer une surchauffe et provoquer un incendie.

A defective module was installed in the high-voltage battery, which may cause overheating and lead to a fire.
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8 days in total
May 19, 2026 May 27, 2026
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What is this? A car maker found a bad part in some electric cars. The bad part can make the car battery get too hot and start a fire.

What's happening? The company is fixing the cars. They will replace the bad part in the high-voltage battery.

Does this affect me? If you own a Cupra car made with this battery, your car may be at risk.

What should I do? Call your Cupra dealer right away to check your car. Do not drive if you smell burning or see smoke. Ask your dealer or a mechanic for help.

🤖 This plain-language summary is automatically generated from the official agency notice using AI. It is for general information only — not medical advice. For decisions about your health, always consult a pharmacist or doctor and read the official source linked below.

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cupra
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Type: automobiles et moyens de déplacement · Category: automobiles, motos, scooters · Hazard: incendie · un module défectueux a été installé dans la batterie haute tension, ce qui peut provoquer une surchauffe et provoquer un incendie.

First published
March 27, 2026
Last refreshed by us
1 week ago
Severity (as classified)
Medium
Official source
https://rappel.conso.gouv.fr/fiche-rappel/49462/rapex

All information on this page comes from the official agency notice. We translate and summarise it; we don't add or edit facts.

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Medium FR resolved 1 month ago

cupra — born voiture particulière

A defective module was installed in the high-voltage battery, which may cause overheating and create a fire hazard.

❓ Frequently asked questions

▸ What is this product recall alert about?
cupra — born voiture particulière. A defective module was installed in the high-voltage battery, which may cause overheating and lead to a fire.
▸ When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on March 27, 2026 by Rappel Conso (DGCCRF, France).
▸ Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to France.
▸ How serious is this alert?
Medium risk. A medium risk means harm is possible under certain conditions. Read the notice and act on the recommended steps.
▸ What should I do?
If you have this product at home, stop using it and return it to the point of purchase for a refund. Keep the receipt if you have one — most retailers refund without it for safety recalls.
▸ Where can I find the official notice?
The full official notice is published on rappel.conso.gouv.fr.

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