Auto hold not releasing

Dec 31, 2022
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Hello everyone...

I have an issue with my SEAT Leon 2021. Yesterday morning I was able to drive to the end of my road but then randomly was unable to move off normally ever since.

The brakes do not release itself automatically using the auto-hold function. The only way I can get the car to move off is by forcing my foot off the clutch whilst revving high to which the car jumps forward or by turning off auto-hold and pressing the brake switch every time (this does not work uphills)

I have done research and found old threads that this is a common issue especially with VW who I believe have a software update for this.

Has anyone else experienced this and what is the solution? My car is still under warranty but I have no dealers near me so it will take weeks or months to have it checked by dealers.

TIA
 

Glosphil

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Nov 10, 2004
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Gloucestershire
Never happened to me in my 2018 Leon FR bought in 2019, so 5 years ownership.

Closest has having wheel spin when needing to reverse up a very steep drive from a standstill.