KNOWN FAULT · Cupra

Engine mounts that may break because of incorrect heat treatment (recall)

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Engine / equipment: Cupra Formentor and León
Period mentioned: 2023
Symptoms: A sharp knock at the front when accelerating hard or lifting off, as if the engine were moving, and more vibration at idle.
Possible cause described: The engine mounts received incorrect heat treatment and may break, which affects stability. It is recall 10J3 (EU Safety Gate alert 45/2023) for Formentor and León cars built from 26/7 to 7/8/2023.
Check for the garage: Ask the dealer, with the car's details, whether recall 10J3 is outstanding. Until it is checked, avoid hard acceleration and drive gently.
Cost cited in the source: No verified estimate; ask the garage for a quote.A rough figure from the original database, not an up-to-date quote.

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How much does it cost to repair this fault?

No verified estimate; ask the garage for a quote.

A rough figure from the original database, not an up-to-date quote.

How is it checked?

Ask the dealer, with the car's details, whether recall 10J3 is outstanding. Until it is checked, avoid hard acceleration and drive gently.

What are the symptoms?

A sharp knock at the front when accelerating hard or lifting off, as if the engine were moving, and more vibration at idle.

Which cars and years does it affect?

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