Cupra Formentor 1-FL
Weaknesses, engine ratings and buying advice
310–333 PS
2.0L TSI Benzin
Comparison Test Winner with Sharp Tuning
Fun to Drive!149–176 PS
1.5L TSI eHybrid Benzin
3 weaknesses
Good ChoiceGenerations
Engine Overview
The Cupra Formentor 1-FL is available with 7 engine variants — from 149 to 333 hp.
The Cupra TDI (Diesel, 150 PS) has the DTT (2.0L TDI) — rated: "Be Careful", 4 known weaknesses.
The Cupra 1.5L eTSI (Petrol Mild-Hybrid, 149 PS) has the DXD (1.5L eTSI) — rated: "Be Careful", 4 known weaknesses.
The Cupra 2.0 TSI 265 (Petrol, 265 PS) has the DNPA (2.0L TSI) — rated: "Be Careful", 4 known weaknesses.
The Cupra 2.0 TSI 4Drive (Petrol, 203 PS) has the DNPA (2.0L TSI) — rated: "Be Careful", 4 known weaknesses.
The Cupra e-Hybrid (Petrol Plug-in-Hybrid, 204 PS) has the DUC (1.5L TSI eHybrid) — rated: "Good Choice", 3 known weaknesses.
The Cupra VZ (Petrol, 333 PS) has the DNFB (2.0L TSI) — rated: "Be Careful", 4 known weaknesses.
The Cupra VZ e-Hybrid (Petrol Plug-in-Hybrid, 272 PS) has the DUC (1.5L TSI eHybrid) — rated: "Good Choice", 3 known weaknesses.
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Vehicle Weaknesses
| Weakness | Cost | |
|---|---|---|
| Facelift Software — severe electronics issues after update The 2024 Formentor facelift launched with serious software problems. Cupra withdrew software version 1899 after a short time. Version 1900 reportedly also contains numerous bugs. Dealers replace control units as a stopgap measure. Symptoms: Complete system failure; all driver assistance off; KESSY not working; infotainment permanently frozen; vehicle not driveable | Medium | |
| Total Driver Assistance Failure — ongoing issue even post-facelift All driver assistance systems (Front Assist, lane keeping, blind spot, Travel Assist) sporadically drop out completely while driving. Restarting does not always help. The cause is often the steering wheel control unit or dirty radar sensors. Workshop visits frequently bring only temporary improvement. Symptoms: All driver assistance systems deactivated simultaneously; multiple fault messages on display; no ACC and no lane-keep assist available; sometimes functional again after restart | Medium | |
| Steering Wheel Buttons Non-Functional — capacitive system faulty As with the Leon Facelift, the capacitive steering wheel buttons frequently fail to respond. The touch sensors do not reliably detect input. Steering wheel replacement has been performed as a fix but the problem can return after a short time. Symptoms: Steering wheel buttons unresponsive; cruise control and volume not adjustable; steering wheel heater activating on its own | Low |
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Known Problems and Issues
A total of 24 weaknesses have been documented for the Cupra Formentor 1-FL (2024–2026) — 19 engine-related and 5 vehicle-related. Typical issues affect Electronics, Brakes, Body. Considered reliable: DUC (1.5L TSI eHybrid).
Formentor (DTT, 2024–2026) — Be Careful: DPF Blockage from Short-Trip Driving, Oil Dilution from Incomplete DPF Regeneration, Oil-Bath Timing Belt for Oil Pump Drive. Power: 150 PS.
Formentor (DNPA, 2024–2026) — Be Careful: Water Pump Failure and Engine Overheating, Timing Chain Elongation at High Mileage, Oil Consumption from Piston Rings and Oil Separator. Power: 203 PS.
Formentor (DNPA, 2024–2026) — Be Careful: Water Pump Failure and Engine Overheating, Timing Chain Elongation at High Mileage, Oil Consumption from Piston Rings and Oil Separator. Power: 265 PS.
Formentor (DNFB, 2024–2026) — Be Careful: Thermal Overload at 310–333 PS Tune, Oil Pump Starvation at High Performance Tune, DQ500 DSG Under High Torque — shudder and wear. Power: 333 PS.
Formentor (DXD, 2024–2026) — Be Careful: Belt Starter-Generator (48V BSG) Failure, 48V Lithium-Ion Battery — Capacity Loss and Failure, DQ200 DSG Juddering and Shift Issues. Power: 149 PS.
What to watch out for with the Cupra Formentor? See the detailed listing of all engine and vehicle weaknesses in the sections above.
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Last updated: February 2026 · All information without guarantee