repeat electronic issues on nearly new car, where do I stand?
I Bought a 2025 Cupra Leon 2L diesel automatic demo earlier this year (7th Jan 2026). It had roughly 100km on it when I bought it and I do about 1000km a week commuting.
By February, the car had already spent around 3–4 weeks back with Cupra due to electrical/electronic issues.
Now it has gone back in again for a second issue. The latest incident involved:
- the car braking itself aggressively at low speed while turning
- and shifting itself from Drive into Park twice while manoeuvring
No warning lights came on and initial diagnostics came back with “no fault found”. The dealership are investigating further and have provided a loaner car.
My concern is that regardless of outcome:
- if they find a fault and repair it, I’ve still lost confidence in a near-new car having repeat electronic issues so early
- if they find no fault, then I’m left driving a car that experienced serious unexplained behaviour
Legally in Ireland, where would I realistically stand if I wanted to reject the car or pursue a refund/replacement? I know dealers are entitled to attempt repairs, but does this history strengthen my position at all?
Not looking for outrage or “sue them immediately” advice — just trying to understand what my actual consumer rights/options realistically are.