More than a million vehicles affected by the insecure anchoring of the TSI 2.0 engine cover

"An Official EU Notice to Protect Drivers"

Volkswagen has recently been the subject of an official recall by the EU due to problems with the engine cover on models including the CUPRA Formentor, SEAT Ateca, SEAT León, Skoda Octavia and many others. According to the information provided by the Directorate General of Traffic (DGT), the anchors on the engine cover are not entirely safe and can come out of place and reach the exhaust, which could cause fires.

The recall affects more than a million vehicles with 2.0 TSI engines, including Audi models and
Tarraco, produced from MY20/21. The DGT has sent letters to the owners of the vehicles
affected, notifying them of the problem and encouraging them to take their vehicles to a dealer
for the necessary repair to be made.

Driver safety is a priority for Volkswagen, and the company is working
proactive way to address this issue and ensure the safety of your customers. The repair
It is free and is done in a short period of time, which minimizes the impact for the
owners of the affected vehicles.

If you own one of the affected models, we recommend that you take measures to protect your
safety and that of your passengers, and to contact your dealer to schedule an appointment for
repair as soon as possible. Driver safety is a priority for Volkswagen, and the
company will work diligently to resolve this issue and ensure the satisfaction of your
customers.