2024 CUPRA Formentor Problems: 2 Issues Every Owner Should Know
2024 model year · NHTSA recalls, manufacturer TSBs, and owner forum reports · Updated May 2026
According to Au7o's research across NHTSA recalls, manufacturer TSBs, and owner forum reports, the 2024 CUPRA Formentor has 2 documented known issues, with 1 rated critical. The most serious is Formentor MQB Evo Electric Parking Brake Actuator Failure ($250-$900 repair). Across all issues, repair costs range from $250 to $900. DIY maintenance guides at au7o.io.
All 2 Known Issues
On the 2020-2024 CUPRA Formentor, the electric parking brake actuators (one per rear caliper) on MQB Evo platform — used across CUPRA Formentor/Leon/Ateca, SEAT Leon Mk4, VW Golf Mk8, Audi A3 8Y — can fail with a sudden grinding noise or refuse to release. Symptoms: brake warning light, "Parking brake fault", inability to drive away.
Common Symptoms
- parking brake fault
- will not release
- grinding from caliper
How to Fix
Single actuator replacement €250-€450 incl. coding. If both fail at similar mileage (common), replacing as a pair is more cost-effective. Use the manual emergency release procedure (button in console + key) to free the car if stuck.
On the 2021-2024 CUPRA Formentor, the Formentor e-Hybrid (PHEV) — shared platform with VW Tiguan eHybrid, Skoda Octavia iV, SEAT Leon e-Hybrid — has had documented charging-port latch failures and 12V auxiliary drain during long parking when HV battery is depleted. Pattern across the MQB Evo PHEV family.
Common Symptoms
- will not charge
- charging port stuck
- dead 12V
How to Fix
Update vehicle software (dealer check; some markets had recall). Use a 12V battery maintainer for parked stretches over 1 week. Charging port latch under warranty for early VINs — file a claim.