Model Year 24/25 Halloween post: Spiders not covered under warranty

[StephenS]

A progressively worse intermittent fault with an impaired front sensor. Dealer promised a software update would fix it. It only got worse. After 6 months' wait a second dealer visit and bumper removal revealed the problem to be a spider nest - and by now a sizeable spider - between sensor and bumper.

£276 bill - spiders not being covered under warranty. But you'd have thought there would be a cover over the rear of the sensor to protect the space around it.

The spider wasn't harmed during the dealer visit. I decided against bringing her home again though.

Any Top Tips for cleaning around this difficult to access sensor would be welcomed.

 

[Syphon]

Oh dear, sorry to hear, you're not alone: https://www.seatcupra.net/forums/threads/spider-egg-sac-blocking-the-radar-sensor.482697/

 

[trew]

It's interesting that you were charged £276, but the person @Syphon linked to got it done for free. Is someone's dealer taking the mick?

 

[ifa]

It's interesting that you were charged £276, but the person @Syphon linked to got it done for free. Is someone's dealer taking the mick?

Diagnostic problem . But problem from owner side.

 

[trew]

Diagnostic problem . But problem from owner side.

As an owner, I say that's just wrong. It's a design flaw. It shouldn't be possible for an insect to cause a component to malfunction. The unit should be sealed to prevent insect ingress. What's an owner supposed to do? Sit up all night with a shotgun, looking for spiders?