Cupra — recall
Automotive · Australia · 2026-05-12
Cupra cars' electric power steering system may become inoperable due to software issue
| Country | Australia |
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| Category | Automotive |
| Published | 2026-05-12 |
| Manufacturer | Volkswagen Group Australia Pty Ltd |
| Models affected | Ateca, Leon, Formentor and Terramar |
| Model year | 2024 - 2026 |
| Units affected | 920 |
| Defect | Due to a software issue, the electric power steering system under certain driving conditions may become temporarily inoperable. Should this occur, steering will remain functional. However, the driver may experience a noticeable increase in steering effort, particularly when cornering. A sudden increase in steering effort could increase the risk of an accident-causing serious injury or death to vehicle occupants and other road users. |
| Remedy | Owners of affected vehicles can contact their preferred CURPA Service Partner to schedule an appointment as soon as possible to have the software update carried out, free of charge. |
| Recall number | REC-006608 |
| Official notice | View source ↗ |
What this means for sellers
| Likely platform / channel actions | OEMs/dealers will run the remedy (repair, replace or refund); component suppliers in the chain may face traceback. |
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| Self-check for comparable products | Check your comparable products' design, materials and QC records against the defect described here. |
| Rules & standards likely involved | the destination market's product-safety rules and mandatory standards |
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