SEAT recalls
DVSA has published 132 safety recalls for SEAT since 1992, 51 of them since 2020. The latest was 14 Jul 2026. Models with the most campaigns: Leon, Ibiza, Alhambra, Ateca, Toledo, Altea, Tarraco, Cupra Formentor.
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TERRAMAR · replacement front seat belt
14 Jul 2026 · R/2026/295
On affected vehicles a joint at the pyrotechnic inflator of the front seat belt retractors was not welded correctly presenting a risk of vehicle occupants being injured by small parts coming loose in the event of an accident.
Fix: Replace the affected seat belts.
101 vehicles · built 7 Jun 2025 to 18 Jun 2026
CUPRA BORN · battery check
9 Apr 2026 · R/2026/153
Certain vehicles manufactured during a limited production period a high-voltage battery module may not meet quality standards. This may result in significantly reduced autonomy a yellow warning light coming on or a thermal overload inside the high-voltage battery. A thermal overload of this kind may cause a fire in the vehicle
Fix: A battery check is carried out on the vehicles. If the check identifies high-voltage battery modules which may be faulty the identified modules must be replaced.
1,886 vehicles · built 22 Sep 2022 to 15 Apr 2024
ROOF BOX CUPRA PART NUMBER 000 071 200 AK · cupra roof box
17 Oct 2025 · R/2025/437
Affected roof boxes could be fitted with defective plastic covers on the locking mechanism which may lead to damage to the roof box itself and to the vehicle. In extreme cases the lid of the roof box can detach and fly off.
Fix: Replace defective roof boxes.
67 vehicles · built 1 Jan 2025 to 17 Oct 2025
EXEO · passenger airbag replacement
27 Aug 2025 · R/2025/391
In some SEAT EXEO (3R) vehicles within the specified range of VINs with a front passenger airbag by Takata a deterioration of the propellant could occur due to high air humidity and temperature changes. As a result in the event of an accident and the activation of the front passenger airbag fragments of the generator housing could become detached and injure the passengers.
Fix: The front passenger airgbag must be replaced.
8,632 vehicles · built 30 Jan 2009 to 16 May 2013
ALTEA · takata front drivers or passenger airbag replacement
23 Jul 2025 · R/2025/348
Urgent Safety Warning – Do Not Drive Your Vehicle Issue: The front airbag in your SEAT vehicle contains an ageing inflator propellant that may explode when deployed due to long-term exposure to heat and humidity. Risk: If the airbag inflator explodes metal fragments may be ejected causing life-threatening or fatal injuries to anyone in the vehicle. Immediate Action Required: Stop driving your vehicle immediately. Contact the SEAT Takata Stop Drive helpline at 0113 526 9646 (Monday to Friday 9:00am to 5:00pm) to arrange your recall service. Mobility assistance is available if needed.
Fix: For important safety reasons it is necessary to replace the inflator or driver/passenger seat’s airbag module of your vehicle.
1 vehicles · built 21 Jun 2009 to 21 Jun 2009
EXEO · takata front drivers or passenger airbag replacement
23 Jul 2025 · R/2025/348
Urgent Safety Warning – Do Not Drive Your Vehicle Issue: The front airbag in your SEAT vehicle contains an ageing inflator propellant that may explode when deployed due to long-term exposure to heat and humidity. Risk: If the airbag inflator explodes metal fragments may be ejected causing life-threatening or fatal injuries to anyone in the vehicle. Immediate Action Required: Stop driving your vehicle immediately. Contact the SEAT Takata Stop Drive helpline at 0113 526 9646 (Monday to Friday 9:00am to 5:00pm) to arrange your recall service. Mobility assistance is available if needed.
Fix: For important safety reasons it is necessary to replace the inflator or driver/passenger seat’s airbag module of your vehicle.
7 vehicles · built 29 Jun 2009 to 15 Dec 2010
LEON · takata front drivers or passenger airbag replacement
23 Jul 2025 · R/2025/348
Urgent Safety Warning – Do Not Drive Your Vehicle Issue: The front airbag in your SEAT vehicle contains an ageing inflator propellant that may explode when deployed due to long-term exposure to heat and humidity. Risk: If the airbag inflator explodes metal fragments may be ejected causing life-threatening or fatal injuries to anyone in the vehicle. Immediate Action Required: Stop driving your vehicle immediately. Contact the SEAT Takata Stop Drive helpline at 0113 526 9646 (Monday to Friday 9:00am to 5:00pm) to arrange your recall service. Mobility assistance is available if needed.
Fix: For important safety reasons it is necessary to replace the inflator or driver/passenger seat’s airbag module of your vehicle.
67 vehicles · built 18 Dec 2009 to 14 Apr 2016
ALHAMBRA · takata front drivers or passenger airbag replacement
23 Jul 2025 · R/2025/348
Urgent Safety Warning – Do Not Drive Your Vehicle Issue: The front airbag in your SEAT vehicle contains an ageing inflator propellant that may explode when deployed due to long-term exposure to heat and humidity. Risk: If the airbag inflator explodes metal fragments may be ejected causing life-threatening or fatal injuries to anyone in the vehicle. Immediate Action Required: Stop driving your vehicle immediately. Contact the SEAT Takata Stop Drive helpline at 0113 526 9646 (Monday to Friday 9:00am to 5:00pm) to arrange your recall service. Mobility assistance is available if needed.
Fix: For important safety reasons it is necessary to replace the inflator or driver/passenger seat’s airbag module of your vehicle.
2 vehicles · built 14 Mar 2011 to 24 May 2017
IBIZA · passenger airbag replacement
30 Jun 2025 · R/2025/230
On affected vehicles defective passenger airbags may have been fitted. On affected vehicles the passenger airbag should be deactivated and the passenger seat not used until the recall action has been completed.
Fix: Affected vehicles will be checked and the passenger airbags replaced if necessary.
126 vehicles · built 30 Aug 2023 to 3 Feb 2025
ARONA · passenger airbag replacement
30 Jun 2025 · R/2025/230
On affected vehicles defective passenger airbags may have been fitted. On affected vehicles the passenger airbag should be deactivated and the passenger seat not used until the recall action has been completed.
Fix: Affected vehicles will be checked and the passenger airbags replaced if necessary.
84 vehicles · built 23 Jan 2025 to 18 Feb 2025
EXEO · passenger airbag replacement
4 Nov 2024 · R/2024/437
Takata has advised that in the event of an accident with airbag activation the front passenger airbag gas generator housing may explode. The cause may be a deterioration of the propellant caused by high air humidity and temperature changes during an extended period of time. In the event of an accident with front passenger airbag activation fragments from the gas generator can cause injuries and endanger the life of the passengers.
Fix: Replace the passenger airbag as necessary.
8 vehicles · built 29 Sep 2009 to 15 Dec 2010
LEON · drivers side front airbag
16 Jul 2024 · R/2024/285
On affected vehicles a deterioration of the driver airbag propellant could occur. In the event of an accident and the activation of the driver airbag fragments of the generator housing could become detached and injure the vehicle occupants.
Fix: The driver side front airbag gas generator must be replaced in all affected vehicles.
2 vehicles · built 26 Sep 2012 to 20 Nov 2012
ALTEA XL · drivers side front airbag
16 Jul 2024 · R/2024/285
On affected vehicles a deterioration of the driver airbag propellant could occur. In the event of an accident and the activation of the driver airbag fragments of the generator housing could become detached and injure the vehicle occupants.
Fix: The driver side front airbag gas generator must be replaced in all affected vehicles.
1 vehicles · built 26 Oct 2012 to 26 Oct 2012
ALHAMBRA · drivers side front airbag
16 Jul 2024 · R/2024/285
On affected vehicles a deterioration of the driver airbag propellant could occur. In the event of an accident and the activation of the driver airbag fragments of the generator housing could become detached and injure the vehicle occupants.
Fix: The driver side front airbag gas generator must be replaced in all affected vehicles.
8 vehicles · built 17 Jul 2012 to 13 Jan 2015
ALTEA · driver's side front airbag
10 Apr 2024 · R/2024/160
On affected vehicles a deterioration of the driver airbag propellant could occur. In the event of an accident and the activation of the driver airbag fragments of the generator housing could become detached and injure the vehicle occupants.
Fix: The driver side front airbag gas generator must be replaced in all affected vehicles.
5 vehicles · built 2 Nov 2009 to 27 Jul 2010
LEON · driver's side front airbag
10 Apr 2024 · R/2024/160
On affected vehicles a deterioration of the driver airbag propellant could occur. In the event of an accident and the activation of the driver airbag fragments of the generator housing could become detached and injure the vehicle occupants.
Fix: The driver side front airbag gas generator must be replaced in all affected vehicles.
18 vehicles · built 23 Nov 2009 to 28 Apr 2011
ALHAMBRA · driver's side front airbag
10 Apr 2024 · R/2024/160
On affected vehicles a deterioration of the driver airbag propellant could occur. In the event of an accident and the activation of the driver airbag fragments of the generator housing could become detached and injure the vehicle occupants.
Fix: The driver side front airbag gas generator must be replaced in all affected vehicles.
1 vehicles · built 14 Mar 2011 to 14 Mar 2011
TARRACO · replacement of curtain airbag
7 Mar 2024 · R/2024/116
In Terraco vehicles within a specified range of VINs curtain airbags with a defective gas generator may have been installed due to a manufacturing error. A defective gas generator may cause the airbag not to work correctly and therefore not provide the required level of protection. In the event of an accident where the curtain airbag is deployed components from the gas generator may become detached and injure vehicle passengers
Fix: Replace curtain airbag
322 vehicles · built 25 Jan 2019 to 20 Feb 2020
CUPRA FORMENTOR · on certain vehicles with electromechanical brake servo and dsg (direct shift gearbox) of a limited production period there is a possibility that a heat protection mat was incorrectly fitted. in individual cases the brake fluid reservoir can melt and cause a brake fluid leak into the engine compartment.
26 Jan 2024 · R/2024/026
On certain vehicles with electromechanical brake servo and DSG (Direct Shift Gearbox) of a limited production period there is a possibility that a heat protection mat was incorrectly fitted. In individual cases the brake fluid reservoir can melt and cause a brake fluid leak into the engine compartment.
Fix: A check of the installation of the heat protection mat on affected vehicles will be conducted. If necessary the correct heat shield condition will be restored and an additional heat shield installed.�
2,499 vehicles · built 16 Oct 2020 to 31 Mar 2022
CUPRA LEON · on certain vehicles with electromechanical brake servo and dsg (direct shift gearbox) of a limited production period there is a possibility that a heat protection mat was incorrectly fitted. in individual cases the brake fluid reservoir can melt and cause a brake fluid leak into the engine compartment.
26 Jan 2024 · R/2024/026
On certain vehicles with electromechanical brake servo and DSG (Direct Shift Gearbox) of a limited production period there is a possibility that a heat protection mat was incorrectly fitted. In individual cases the brake fluid reservoir can melt and cause a brake fluid leak into the engine compartment.
Fix: A check of the installation of the heat protection mat on affected vehicles will be conducted. If necessary the correct heat shield condition will be restored and an additional heat shield installed.�
2,499 vehicles · built 22 Oct 2020 to 30 Mar 2022
CUPRA FORMENTOR · in certain vehicles within a range of specified vins it has been detected that an engine support that did not receive the correct heat treatment may have been fitted.
16 Oct 2023 · R/2023/294
In certain vehicles within a range of specified VINs it has been detected that an engine support that did not receive the correct heat treatment may have been fitted.�
Fix: The fitted engine support must be inspected and if found to be affected the engine support must be replaced.
43 vehicles · built 26 Jul 2023 to 29 Jul 2023
LEON · in certain vehicles within a range of specified vins it has been detected that an engine support that did not receive the correct heat treatment may have been fitted.
16 Oct 2023 · R/2023/294
In certain vehicles within a range of specified VINs it has been detected that an engine support that did not receive the correct heat treatment may have been fitted.�
Fix: The fitted engine support must be inspected and if found to be affected the engine support must be replaced.
43 vehicles · built 27 Jul 2023 to 7 Aug 2023
ATECA · front driver airbag replacement
11 Sep 2023 · R/2023/273
In vehicles produced in a specific period with airbags from manufacturer Takata in the event of an accident with airbag activation the driver airbag gas generator housing may explode.�
Fix: Inspect the driver�s airbag and replace it if necessary.�
5 vehicles · built 18 Oct 2016 to 16 Mar 2017
ALHAMBRA · front driver airbag replacement
11 Sep 2023 · R/2023/273
In vehicles produced in a specific period with airbags from manufacturer Takata in the event of an accident with airbag activation the driver airbag gas generator housing may explode.�
Fix: Inspect the driver�s airbag and replace it if necessary.�
8 vehicles · built 13 Jul 2015 to 24 May 2017
IBIZA · front driver airbag replacement
11 Sep 2023 · R/2023/273
In vehicles produced in a specific period with airbags from manufacturer Takata in the event of an accident with airbag activation the driver airbag gas generator housing may explode.�
Fix: Inspect the driver�s airbag and replace it if necessary.�
8 vehicles · built 4 Jul 2015 to 19 May 2017
TOLEDO · front driver airbag replacement
11 Sep 2023 · R/2023/273
In vehicles produced in a specific period with airbags from manufacturer Takata in the event of an accident with airbag activation the driver airbag gas generator housing may explode.�
Fix: Inspect the driver�s airbag and replace it if necessary.�
2 vehicles · built 8 Jun 2015 to 25 Apr 2017
LEON · front driver airbag replacement
11 Sep 2023 · R/2023/273
In vehicles produced in a specific period with airbags from manufacturer Takata in the event of an accident with airbag activation the driver airbag gas generator housing may explode.�
Fix: Inspect the driver�s airbag and replace it if necessary.�
6,433 vehicles · built 24 Jan 2008 to 10 Feb 2017
TARRACO · possibility that four of the six welding points on the bottom connection of the impact beam for the rear left door are too small
10 Jul 2023 · R/2023/200
On vehicles manufactured in a specific period there is a possibility that four of the six welding points on the bottom connection of the impact beam for the rear left door are too small.
Fix: The serial number of the rear left door must be checked and if necessary the rear left door must be replaced.�
4 vehicles · built 13 Jan 2023 to 26 Jan 2023
FORMENTOR · defective wheel supports may fail prematurely and break
10 Jul 2023 · R/2023/199
Certain vehicles may be fitted with a wheel support containing cavities in the material.
Fix: Inspect the rear left wheel support and if necessary replace the�knuckle.
379 vehicles · built 31 Mar 2023 to 20 Apr 2023
CUPRA FORMENTOR · there is a possibility that impact sensors for rear airbags have been installed that do not correspond to the documented parts.
6 Feb 2023 · R/2023/047
There is a possibility that impact sensors for rear airbags have been installed that do not correspond to the documented parts.
Fix: Inspect the vehicle and if necessary replace the impact sensors.
2 vehicles · built 21 Nov 2022 to 22 Nov 2022
LEON · the wiring harness of the airbag control unit may possibly have been caught by the clutch pedal during installation
28 Jun 2022 · R/2022/185
There is a possibility that the wiring harness of the airbag control unit was caught by the clutch pedal during installation.
Fix: The correct position of the airbag control unit wiring harness must be checked and if required secured in the correct position. Repair any existing damage as necessary.
10,145 vehicles · built 28 Apr 2020 to 1 Mar 2021
LEON · the wiring harness of the airbag control unit may possibly have been caught by the clutch pedal during installation
28 Jun 2022 · R/2022/185
There is a possibility that the wiring harness of the airbag control unit was caught by the clutch pedal during installation.
Fix: The correct position of the airbag control unit wiring harness must be checked and if required secured in the correct position. Repair any existing damage as necessary.
10,145 vehicles · built 1 Mar 2021 to 17 Jun 2021
FORMENTOR · the wiring harness of the airbag control unit may possibly have been caught by the clutch pedal during installation
28 Jun 2022 · R/2022/185
There is a possibility that the wiring harness of the airbag control unit was caught by the clutch pedal during installation.
Fix: The correct position of the airbag control unit wiring harness must be checked and if required secured in the correct position. Repair any existing damage as necessary.
10,145 vehicles · built 28 Nov 2020 to 23 Feb 2021
FORMENTOR · the wiring harness of the airbag control unit may possibly have been caught by the clutch pedal during installation
28 Jun 2022 · R/2022/185
There is a possibility that the wiring harness of the airbag control unit was caught by the clutch pedal during installation.
Fix: The correct position of the airbag control unit wiring harness must be checked and if required secured in the correct position. Repair any existing damage as necessary.
10,145 vehicles · built 3 Mar 2021 to 18 Jun 2021
FORMENTOR · in some vehiclesthe fuse in the high-voltage system has been produced in part with an insufficient amount of extinguishing sand
7 Apr 2022 · R/2022/088
In some vehicles the fuse in the high-voltage system has been produced in part with an insufficient amount of extinguishing sand.
Fix: An insulating mat must be placed above the switching unit for the high-voltage battery in all of the affected vehicles.
2,347 vehicles · built 19 Dec 2020 to 21 Oct 2021
LEON · in some vehiclesthe fuse in the high-voltage system has been produced in part with an insufficient amount of extinguishing sand
7 Apr 2022 · R/2022/088
In some vehicles the fuse in the high-voltage system has been produced in part with an insufficient amount of extinguishing sand.
Fix: An insulating mat must be placed above the switching unit for the high-voltage battery in all of the affected vehicles.
2,347 vehicles · built 19 Dec 2020 to 21 Oct 2021
TARRACO · in some vehiclesthe fuse in the high-voltage system has been produced in part with an insufficient amount of extinguishing sand
7 Apr 2022 · R/2022/088
In some vehicles the fuse in the high-voltage system has been produced in part with an insufficient amount of extinguishing sand.
Fix: An insulating mat must be placed above the switching unit for the high-voltage battery in all of the affected vehicles.
2,347 vehicles · built 19 Dec 2020 to 21 Oct 2021
LEON · engine design covers could detach from their fixing
23 Mar 2022 · R/2022/076
In some vehicles within the range of specified VINs it is possible that they have engine design covers installed that could detach from their fixing depending on use (very sporty driving or poor road conditions) and the operating time.
Fix: The engine design cover must be removed on all affected vehicles.
2,309 vehicles · built 16 Oct 2020 to 14 Feb 2022
FORMENTOR · engine design covers could detach from their fixing
23 Mar 2022 · R/2022/076
In some vehicles within the range of specified VINs it is possible that they have engine design covers installed that could detach from their fixing depending on use (very sporty driving or poor road conditions) and the operating time.
Fix: The engine design cover must be removed on all affected vehicles.
2,309 vehicles · built 16 Oct 2020 to 14 Feb 2022
TARRACO · engine design covers could detach from their fixing
23 Mar 2022 · R/2022/076
In some vehicles within the range of specified VINs it is possible that they have engine design covers installed that could detach from their fixing depending on use (very sporty driving or poor road conditions) and the operating time.
Fix: The engine design cover must be removed on all affected vehicles.
2,309 vehicles · built 16 Oct 2020 to 14 Feb 2022
ATECA · engine design covers could detach from their fixing
23 Mar 2022 · R/2022/076
In some vehicles within the range of specified VINs it is possible that they have engine design covers installed that could detach from their fixing depending on use (very sporty driving or poor road conditions) and the operating time.
Fix: The engine design cover must be removed on all affected vehicles.
2,309 vehicles · built 16 Oct 2020 to 14 Feb 2022
LEON · it is possible that the rear knuckle fastening screw does not have the corrct tightening torque
10 Nov 2021 · R/2021/407
It is possible that the rear knuckle fastening screw does not have the correct tightening torque
Fix: The rear knuckle must be replaced in all affected vehicles.
5 vehicles · built 30 Sep 2020 to 8 Oct 2020
CUPRA FORMENTOR · the input rod bolt connection between the electronic brake servo and the brake pedal may come loose
10 Sep 2021 · R/2021/322
The bolted connection of the pull rod between the electromechanical brake servo and brake pedal may come loose resulting in a loss of all service braking ability.�
Fix: Vehicles are not to be driven and the bolted connection of the input rod between the electromechanical brake servo and brake pedal must be checked and if necessary retightened.
1 vehicles · built 24 Nov 2020 to 24 Nov 2020
CUPRA FORMENTOR · the front seat belts are not properly anchored
31 Aug 2021 · R/2021/324
The front seat belts may not be properly anchored due to a manufacturing error.
Fix: Check the front seat belts in all the affected vehicles and replace if necessary.
346 vehicles · built 27 Sep 2020 to 10 Aug 2021
LEON · the front seat belts are not properly anchored
31 Aug 2021 · R/2021/324
The front seat belts may not be properly anchored due to a manufacturing error.
Fix: Check the front seat belts in all the affected vehicles and replace if necessary.
346 vehicles · built 27 Sep 2020 to 10 Aug 2021
CUPRA FORMENTOR · the front assist is not configured correctly
9 Dec 2020 · R/2021/009
The Front Assist is not configured correctly.
Fix: The Front Assist assistants must be activated in all affected vehicles.
55 vehicles · built 20 Oct 2020 to 31 Oct 2020
E-MII · damaged battery cells could have been installed in the high voltage battery which could lead to a thermail overload
25 Nov 2020 · R/2020/348
On affected vehicles damaged battery cells could have been installed in the high voltage battery which could lead to a thermal overload.
Fix: Replace the batteries.
2 vehicles · built 19 May 2020 to 19 May 2020
ARONA · the bracket of the double belt buckle may have been damaged during the forming process
20 Apr 2020 · R/2020/113
It is possible that the bracket of the double belt buckle has been damaged during the forming process.
Fix: The double belt buckle must be replaced in all affected vehicles.
81 vehicles · built 26 Feb 2020 to 27 Feb 2020
IBIZA · the bracket of the double belt buckle may have been damaged during the forming process
20 Apr 2020 · R/2020/113
It is possible that the bracket of the double belt buckle has been damaged during the forming process.
Fix: The double belt buckle must be replaced in all affected vehicles.
81 vehicles · built 26 Feb 2020 to 27 Feb 2020
IBIZA · the engine oil may possibly reach the brake servo through the vacuum hose
18 Mar 2020 · R/2020/090
It is possible that engine oil reaches the brake servo through the vacuum hose from the tandem pump to the brake servo.
Fix: The vacuum line from the tandem pump is replaced. It must also be checked whether other components have come into contact with oil and therefore need to be replaced too.
860 vehicles · built 22 Aug 2019 to 3 Feb 2020
TARRACO · the fuel tank walls may not be to the correct thickness
7 Feb 2020 · R/2020/031
The specified wall thickness of the fuel tank can in some places fall below the threshold.
Fix: For all affected vehicles the fuel tank has to be replaced
7 vehicles · built 10 Oct 2019 to 11 Oct 2019
ALHAMBRA · a condenser may fail due to inadequate heat treatment in the airbag control unit
5 Dec 2019 · R/2019/422
A condenser may fail because of inadequate heat treatment in the airbag control unit.
Fix: The Airbag Control Unit must be reprogrammed in all affected vehicles.
1,634 vehicles · built 21 Apr 2015 to 11 Dec 2015
LEON · possible fault in a turn signal
14 Oct 2019 · R/2019/356
In the event of a turn signal (indicator) fault the driver may not realise
Fix: Reprogram the on-board network control unit
23,732 vehicles · built 1 Nov 2016 to 5 Jul 2018
ATECA · possible fault in a turn signal
14 Oct 2019 · R/2019/356
In the event of a turn signal (indicator) fault the driver may not realise
Fix: Reprogram the on-board network control unit
23,732 vehicles · built 1 Nov 2016 to 5 Jul 2018
TARRACO · at low engine speeds the engine produces insufficient torque
9 Sep 2019 · R/2019/305
Too little torque may be provided by the engine at low engine speeds.
Fix: On the affected vehicles the software of the engine control unit must be updated.
2,042 vehicles · built 26 Sep 2018 to 7 Jun 2019
ATECA · at low engine speeds the engine produces insufficient torque
9 Sep 2019 · R/2019/305
Too little torque may be provided by the engine at low engine speeds.
Fix: On the affected vehicles the software of the engine control unit must be updated.
2,042 vehicles · built 26 Sep 2018 to 7 Jun 2019
LEON · the inlet camshaft adjuster pulley is liable to break
9 Aug 2019 · R/2019/262
The pulley of the inlet camshaft adjuster is liable to brake.
Fix: The inlet camshaft adjuster must be replaced in affected vehicles.
1,383 vehicles · built 23 Jan 2014 to 30 Oct 2014
ATECA · cracks in the right side of the seat frame/pan
17 Jul 2019 · R/2019/230
There is a possibility that due to a manufacturing error there is a crack on the frame of the left front seat.
Fix: Check and replace the seat frame if a crack is found.
122 vehicles · built 1 Feb 2019 to 19 Feb 2019
TARRACO · cracks in the right side of the seat frame/pan
17 Jul 2019 · R/2019/230
There is a possibility that due to a manufacturing error there is a crack on the frame of the left front seat.
Fix: Check and replace the seat frame if a crack is found.
122 vehicles · built 1 Feb 2019 to 19 Feb 2019
ATECA · the driver's air bag may not inflate fast enough in the event of activation
13 May 2019 · R/2019/157
Drivers air bag may not inflate at the correct rate.
Fix: Replace the drivers front air bag.
50 vehicles · built 1 Dec 2017 to 17 Dec 2017
TOLEDO · the driver's air bag may not inflate fast enough in the event of activation
13 May 2019 · R/2019/157
Drivers air bag may not inflate at the correct rate.
Fix: Replace the drivers front air bag.
50 vehicles · built 1 Dec 2017 to 17 Dec 2017
IBIZA · the driver's air bag may not inflate fast enough in the event of activation
13 May 2019 · R/2019/157
Drivers air bag may not inflate at the correct rate.
Fix: Replace the drivers front air bag.
50 vehicles · built 1 Dec 2017 to 17 Dec 2017
ARONA · the driver's air bag may not inflate fast enough in the event of activation
13 May 2019 · R/2019/157
Drivers air bag may not inflate at the correct rate.
Fix: Replace the drivers front air bag.
50 vehicles · built 1 Dec 2017 to 17 Dec 2017
LEON · the driver's air bag may not inflate fast enough in the event of activation
13 May 2019 · R/2019/157
Drivers air bag may not inflate at the correct rate.
Fix: Replace the drivers front air bag.
50 vehicles · built 1 Dec 2017 to 17 Dec 2017
ATECA · internal safety pins may be missing from the rear seat centre headrest
6 Mar 2019 · R/2019/078
The centre rear head restraint may not be to specification.
Fix: Check the head restraint and replace if necessary.
2,477 vehicles · built 10 Apr 2018 to 22 Jun 2018
IBIZA · the adjusted handbrake lever travel for parking can increase
4 Feb 2019 · R/2019/039
Hand brake lever travel increase due to adjuster nut movement.
Fix: Re-adjust assembly and fit locking device to nut.
19,854 vehicles · built 25 May 2017 to 6 Nov 2018
ARONA · the adjusted handbrake lever travel for parking can increase
4 Feb 2019 · R/2019/039
Hand brake lever travel increase due to adjuster nut movement.
Fix: Re-adjust assembly and fit locking device to nut.
19,854 vehicles · built 25 May 2017 to 6 Nov 2018
ATECA · possible deviations in a weld in the rear seats
12 Dec 2018 · R/2018/353
The rear back rest head restraint mounting is not correctly welded.
Fix: Check and replace rear back rest frame if required.
2 vehicles · built 1 May 2018 to 31 Aug 2018
ARONA · the left rear seat belt double buckle may unfasten involuntarily
26 Nov 2018 · R/2018/138
Left rear seat belt may unfasten involuntarily.
Fix: On Affected vehicles a spacer will be fitted in the double buckle of the rear seat.
30,794 vehicles · built 1 May 2017 to 26 Sep 2018
IBIZA · the left rear seat belt double buckle may unfasten involuntarily
26 Nov 2018 · R/2018/138
Left rear seat belt may unfasten involuntarily.
Fix: On Affected vehicles a spacer will be fitted in the double buckle of the rear seat.
30,794 vehicles · built 1 May 2017 to 26 Sep 2018
ATECA · electric parking brake can be unintentionally released when disengaging the clutch pedal
13 Nov 2018 · R/2018/313
The electro-mechanical park brake may be released inappropriately.
Fix: The software for the brake control will be updated.
4,243 vehicles · built 1 Apr 2016 to 6 Aug 2018
ATECA · the inclination of the left headlight may be adjusted at an incorrect angle
12 Nov 2018 · R/2018/312
An incorrect inclination angle of the headlights can dazzle other road users.
Fix: The software of the headlight control unit must be updated.
2,290 vehicles · built 1 Jul 2018 to 14 Oct 2018
ALTEA · starter motor may malfunction and overheat
7 Mar 2018 · R/2018/060
On vehicles with diesel engines and stop/start system the starter motor may be permanently activated because the return spring in the solenoid switch is bent or broken. If the permanent current supply to the starter motor is not noticed overheating of the component with local scorching damage and a vehicle fire is possible.
Fix: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and replace the solenoid switch.
1,943 vehicles · built 1 Mar 2011 to 30 Nov 2011
ALHAMBRA · starter motor may malfunction and overheat
7 Mar 2018 · R/2018/060
On vehicles with diesel engines and stop/start system the starter motor may be permanently activated because the return spring in the solenoid switch is bent or broken. If the permanent current supply to the starter motor is not noticed overheating of the component with local scorching damage and a vehicle fire is possible.
Fix: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and replace the solenoid switch.
1,943 vehicles · built 1 Mar 2011 to 30 Nov 2011
IBIZA · starter motor may malfunction and overheat
7 Mar 2018 · R/2018/060
On vehicles with diesel engines and stop/start system the starter motor may be permanently activated because the return spring in the solenoid switch is bent or broken. If the permanent current supply to the starter motor is not noticed overheating of the component with local scorching damage and a vehicle fire is possible.
Fix: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and replace the solenoid switch.
1,943 vehicles · built 1 Mar 2011 to 30 Nov 2011
LEON · starter motor may malfunction and overheat
7 Mar 2018 · R/2018/060
On vehicles with diesel engines and stop/start system the starter motor may be permanently activated because the return spring in the solenoid switch is bent or broken. If the permanent current supply to the starter motor is not noticed overheating of the component with local scorching damage and a vehicle fire is possible.
Fix: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and replace the solenoid switch.
1,943 vehicles · built 1 Mar 2011 to 30 Nov 2011
ALHAMBRA · passenger airbag may not deploy as intended
29 Jan 2018 · R/2018/032
Due to a process deviation in the production front passenger airbag module the connection between detonator and generator may not be sufficient. This may cause the airbag not to deploy as intended.
Fix: On affected vehicles replace the front passenger air bag module with a correctly manufactured version.
24 vehicles · built 13 Sep 2016 to 2 Nov 2016
MII · towing eye may be defetcive
27 Dec 2017 · R/2018/005
The welding of the towing eye in the vehicle tool kit may not be fail-proof and may detach if the vehicle is towed.
Fix: On affected vehicles replace the towing eye with an improved version.
3,697 vehicles · built 1 Oct 2015 to 31 Oct 2017
MII · towing eye may be defetcive
27 Dec 2017 · R/2018/005
The welding of the towing eye in the vehicle tool kit may not be fail-proof and may detach if the vehicle is towed.
Fix: On affected vehicles replace the towing eye with an improved version.
3,697 vehicles · built 29 Mar 2017 to 30 Apr 2017
ATECA · rear wheel bearing housings may fail
17 Nov 2017 · R/2017/304
It is possible the tempering process for the rear wheel bearing housing was not correct. This could allow the housing to crack and fail
Fix: On affected vehicles replace the bearing housing with a correctly manufactured version.
4 vehicles · built 24 Aug 2017 to 29 Aug 2017
IBIZA · steering column uj pinch bolt mat not be tightened to correct specification
7 Aug 2017 · R/2017/237
The steering column UJ pinch bolt may not have been tightened to the correct specification. Under heavy steering loads such as at low speeds movement between UJ and column is possible.
Fix: Check the tightness the steering column bolt on affected vehicles. Where necessary tighten to correct torque.
187 vehicles · built 29 May 2017 to 13 Jul 2017
LEON · abs/esc system may fail
10 Jul 2017 · R/2017/216
On vehicles with ABS/ESC the earth connection may be interrupted. This may cause failure of the ABS/ESC system.
Fix: On affected vehicles install new software.
9,703 vehicles · built 1 May 2008 to 31 May 2010
ALTEA · abs/esc system may fail
10 Jul 2017 · R/2017/216
On vehicles with ABS/ESC the earth connection may be interrupted. This may cause failure of the ABS/ESC system.
Fix: On affected vehicles install new software.
9,703 vehicles · built 1 May 2008 to 31 May 2010
TOLEDO · parts of the front seat belt pretensioner(s) pyrotechnical system could enter the cabin
7 Jul 2017 · R/2017/212
Due to a faulty connection parts of the pyrotechnical system could enter the vehicles cabin during deployment.
Fix: On affected vehicles replace the seatbelt(s)
35 vehicles · built 1 May 2016 to 31 Oct 2016
IBIZA · air conditioning high pressure hose may be fitted incorrectly
29 Jun 2017 · R/2017/201
A faulty air conditioning high pressure hose may have been fitted. In the event of a frontal collision there could be a leak of polluting and flammable gas.
Fix: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and replace the air conditioning high pressure hose with a quality assured component.
20 vehicles · built 1 May 2017 to 15 Jun 2017
LEON · manual child lock may disengage without warning
5 Aug 2016 · R/2016/180
The child lock can disengage without the driver knowing and the door can again be opened from the inside. If children leave the car unnoticed and run into the road there is a risk of accident.
Fix: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and check the function of the manual child lock. If necessary the door lock/s will be replaced.
1,334 vehicles · built 25 Nov 2015 to 14 Apr 2016
IBIZA · manual child lock may disengage without warning
5 Aug 2016 · R/2016/180
The child lock can disengage without the driver knowing and the door can again be opened from the inside. If children leave the car unnoticed and run into the road there is a risk of accident.
Fix: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and check the function of the manual child lock. If necessary the door lock/s will be replaced.
1,334 vehicles · built 25 Nov 2015 to 14 Apr 2016
TOLEDO · manual child lock may disengage without warning
5 Aug 2016 · R/2016/180
The child lock can disengage without the driver knowing and the door can again be opened from the inside. If children leave the car unnoticed and run into the road there is a risk of accident.
Fix: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and check the function of the manual child lock. If necessary the door lock/s will be replaced.
1,334 vehicles · built 25 Nov 2015 to 14 Apr 2016
MII · manual child lock may disengage without warning
5 Aug 2016 · R/2016/180
The child lock can disengage without the driver knowing and the door can again be opened from the inside. If children leave the car unnoticed and run into the road there is a risk of accident.
Fix: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and check the function of the manual child lock. If necessary the door lock/s will be replaced.
1,334 vehicles · built 25 Nov 2015 to 14 Apr 2016
ALHAMBRA · side airbag gas generator canister may fail
6 Apr 2016 · R/2016/064
For certain vehicles manufactured within a specific period it is possible that the gas generator housing may be damaged if a side airbag is deployed. If the airbag/s were deployed the gas generator could explode and dislodge small metal parts which could cause injury to the vehicle occupants.
Fix: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and check the dates of manufacture for the left and or right side airbags. Where a possibly affected airbag is found it will be replaced.
35 vehicles · built 27 Jan 2015 to 28 Jan 2015
MII · driver's airbag may not deploy correctly
7 Sep 2015 · R/2015/175
The driver's air bag may not correctly deploy because of a faulty welding process on the gas generator. In an air bag deployment the effect of the faulty welding process is to limit the protection and thereby increase the risk of injury.
Fix: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and replace the driver's air bag.
10 vehicles · built 12 Jun 2013 to 15 Jun 2013
IBIZA · fuel may leak
5 Dec 2014 · R/2014/148
On affected vehicles the fuel filter may crack around inlet connection. This will allow fuel to leak which may cause a smell within the vehicle interior and possibly contaminate the road environment. This may affect the handling of the vehicle and of other traffic..
Fix: Check type of filter fitted. If not of improved type then replace with improved filter.
7,964 vehicles · built 1 May 2010 to 1 Oct 2014
MII · side airbag diagnostic function disabled
3 May 2013 · R/2013/058
Some vehicles may be fitted with airbag control units with incorrect parameters programmed. On these vehicles the diagnostic function for the side crash sensors is deactivated resulting in potential faults not being recognised and the airbag warning not illuminating.
Fix: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to re programme the airbag control unit.
872 vehicles · built 14 Jan 2013 to 19 Mar 2013
IBIZA · bonnet may not close properly
29 Jun 2012 · R/2012/073
The bonnet release lever may foul the A pillar housing and not allow the bonnet to close properly. This could in very exceptional circumstances allow the bonnet to open when the vehicle is in motion.
Fix: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to rework the A pillar housing and sound proofing.
24,789 vehicles · built 1 Apr 2010 to 30 Nov 2011
ALTEA · fuel may leak
15 Dec 2011 · R/2011/168
On 2.0l Common Rail engines of a limited production period faulty material can cause leaks on the high pressure pipes during the service life of the vehicle.
Fix: Anti-vibration balance weights will be fitted on the high-pressure pipes.
65 vehicles · built 1 Jan 2009 to 31 Dec 2009
LEON · fuel may leak
15 Dec 2011 · R/2011/168
On 2.0l Common Rail engines of a limited production period faulty material can cause leaks on the high pressure pipes during the service life of the vehicle.
Fix: Anti-vibration balance weights will be fitted on the high-pressure pipes.
65 vehicles · built 1 Jan 2009 to 31 Dec 2009
ALTEA · clutch may operate inadvertently with unexpected loss of drive.
30 Nov 2009 · R/2009/111
In rare cases an incorrect interpretation of the clutch temperature can occur which results in the clutch opening unexpectedly with loss of drive.
Fix: Recall affected vehicles and update/reprogramme gearbox control unit
52 vehicles · built 1 Sep 2008 to 31 Aug 2009
LEON · clutch may operate inadvertently with unexpected loss of drive.
30 Nov 2009 · R/2009/111
In rare cases an incorrect interpretation of the clutch temperature can occur which results in the clutch opening unexpectedly with loss of drive.
Fix: Recall affected vehicles and update/reprogramme gearbox control unit
52 vehicles · built 1 Sep 2008 to 31 Aug 2009
IBIZA · head airbag may fail to activate under certain collision conditions.
25 Sep 2007 · R/2007/116
It has been identified that some SEAT vehicles fitted with right hand drive head airbag equipment due to an assembly error in the wiring may experience incorrect head airbag activation under certain collision conditions.
Fix: Recalled vehicles will have the subject wiring connections checked and corrected if necessary.
331 vehicles · built 1 Mar 2004 to 31 Jul 2007
CORDOBA · head airbag may fail to activate under certain collision conditions.
25 Sep 2007 · R/2007/116
It has been identified that some SEAT vehicles fitted with right hand drive head airbag equipment due to an assembly error in the wiring may experience incorrect head airbag activation under certain collision conditions.
Fix: Recalled vehicles will have the subject wiring connections checked and corrected if necessary.
331 vehicles · built 1 Mar 2004 to 31 Jul 2007
CORDOBA · head airbag may fail to activate under certain collision conditions.
25 Sep 2007 · R/2007/116
It has been identified that some SEAT vehicles fitted with right hand drive head airbag equipment due to an assembly error in the wiring may experience incorrect head airbag activation under certain collision conditions.
Fix: Recalled vehicles will have the subject wiring connections checked and corrected if necessary.
331 vehicles
ALHAMBRA · twin-mass flywheel may fail and result in a vehicle fire
2 Jun 2006 · R/2006/059
It has been advised that the twin-mass flywheel can become damaged because of poor internal installation. This can result in a failure of the twin-mass flywheel and under unfavourable circumstances a vehicle fire.
Fix: Recalled vehicles will have the twin-mass flywheel replaced.
1,085 vehicles · built 1 Nov 2002 to 31 Aug 2003
TOLEDO · flywheel may fail
5 Apr 2006 · R/2006/033
The two mass flywheel can become damaged because of a non-optimally designed through-flow restrictor in the clutch pressure pipe. This can lead to a total failure of the flywheel and under unfavourable circumstances to a vehicle fire.
Fix: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and establish the manufacturer of the two mass flywheel. Where necessary replace the flywheel and the breather of the clutch pressure pipe.
1,477 vehicles · built 1 Feb 2004 to 30 Jun 2005
ALTEA · flywheel may fail
5 Apr 2006 · R/2006/033
The two mass flywheel can become damaged because of a non-optimally designed through-flow restrictor in the clutch pressure pipe. This can lead to a total failure of the flywheel and under unfavourable circumstances to a vehicle fire.
Fix: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and establish the manufacturer of the two mass flywheel. Where necessary replace the flywheel and the breather of the clutch pressure pipe.
1,477 vehicles · built 1 Feb 2004 to 30 Jun 2005
LEON · flywheel may fail
5 Apr 2006 · R/2006/033
The two mass flywheel can become damaged because of a non-optimally designed through-flow restrictor in the clutch pressure pipe. This can lead to a total failure of the flywheel and under unfavourable circumstances to a vehicle fire.
Fix: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and establish the manufacturer of the two mass flywheel. Where necessary replace the flywheel and the breather of the clutch pressure pipe.
1,477 vehicles · built 1 Feb 2004 to 30 Jun 2005
TOLEDO · bolts of the tandem fuel pump cover may break
18 Feb 2005 · R/2004/212
It is advised that on some vehicles fitted with a 3 and 4 cylinder pump injector engine the bolts of the tandem fuel pump cover may break due to a bolt production fault. As a result the pump housing will not be tight and a diesel fuel leak may occur.
Fix: Recalled vehicles will have the pump checked for being of a certain manufacture. If found to be within the affected range the pump housing cover bolts will be replaced.
5,492 vehicles · built 1 Mar 2004 to 31 Aug 2004
CORDOBA · bolts of the tandem fuel pump cover may break
18 Feb 2005 · R/2004/212
It is advised that on some vehicles fitted with a 3 and 4 cylinder pump injector engine the bolts of the tandem fuel pump cover may break due to a bolt production fault. As a result the pump housing will not be tight and a diesel fuel leak may occur.
Fix: Recalled vehicles will have the pump checked for being of a certain manufacture. If found to be within the affected range the pump housing cover bolts will be replaced.
5,492 vehicles · built 1 Mar 2004 to 31 Aug 2004
ALTEA TOLEDO · bolts of the tandem fuel pump cover may break
18 Feb 2005 · R/2004/212
It is advised that on some vehicles fitted with a 3 and 4 cylinder pump injector engine the bolts of the tandem fuel pump cover may break due to a bolt production fault. As a result the pump housing will not be tight and a diesel fuel leak may occur.
Fix: Recalled vehicles will have the pump checked for being of a certain manufacture. If found to be within the affected range the pump housing cover bolts will be replaced.
5,492 vehicles · built 1 Mar 2004 to 31 Aug 2004
ALHAMBRA · bolts of the tandem fuel pump cover may break
18 Feb 2005 · R/2004/212
It is advised that on some vehicles fitted with a 3 and 4 cylinder pump injector engine the bolts of the tandem fuel pump cover may break due to a bolt production fault. As a result the pump housing will not be tight and a diesel fuel leak may occur.
Fix: Recalled vehicles will have the pump checked for being of a certain manufacture. If found to be within the affected range the pump housing cover bolts will be replaced.
5,492 vehicles · built 1 Mar 2004 to 31 Aug 2004
LEON · bolts of the tandem fuel pump cover may break
18 Feb 2005 · R/2004/212
It is advised that on some vehicles fitted with a 3 and 4 cylinder pump injector engine the bolts of the tandem fuel pump cover may break due to a bolt production fault. As a result the pump housing will not be tight and a diesel fuel leak may occur.
Fix: Recalled vehicles will have the pump checked for being of a certain manufacture. If found to be within the affected range the pump housing cover bolts will be replaced.
5,492 vehicles · built 1 Mar 2004 to 31 Aug 2004
IBIZA · bolts of the tandem fuel pump cover may break
18 Feb 2005 · R/2004/212
It is advised that on some vehicles fitted with a 3 and 4 cylinder pump injector engine the bolts of the tandem fuel pump cover may break due to a bolt production fault. As a result the pump housing will not be tight and a diesel fuel leak may occur.
Fix: Recalled vehicles will have the pump checked for being of a certain manufacture. If found to be within the affected range the pump housing cover bolts will be replaced.
5,492 vehicles · built 1 Mar 2004 to 31 Aug 2004
INCA · tension cracks may occur on the vacuum pipe to the servo
2 Feb 2005 · R/2004/202
Tension cracks may occur on the vacuum pipe to the brake servo in the area of the connections due to a manufacturing fault. Should a vacuum pipe leak the brake servo will loose it's function. This will result in an increase of force which must be applied to the brake pedal. But will not result in a total failure of the braking system.
Fix: Recalled vehicles will have the vacuum pipes checked and if necessary replaced.
26,886 vehicles
VARIO · tension cracks may occur on the vacuum pipe to the servo
2 Feb 2005 · R/2004/202
Tension cracks may occur on the vacuum pipe to the brake servo in the area of the connections due to a manufacturing fault. Should a vacuum pipe leak the brake servo will loose it's function. This will result in an increase of force which must be applied to the brake pedal. But will not result in a total failure of the braking system.
Fix: Recalled vehicles will have the vacuum pipes checked and if necessary replaced.
26,886 vehicles
LEON · tension cracks may occur on the vacuum pipe to the servo
2 Feb 2005 · R/2004/202
Tension cracks may occur on the vacuum pipe to the brake servo in the area of the connections due to a manufacturing fault. Should a vacuum pipe leak the brake servo will loose it's function. This will result in an increase of force which must be applied to the brake pedal. But will not result in a total failure of the braking system.
Fix: Recalled vehicles will have the vacuum pipes checked and if necessary replaced.
26,886 vehicles
IBIZA · tension cracks may occur on the vacuum pipe to the servo
2 Feb 2005 · R/2004/202
Tension cracks may occur on the vacuum pipe to the brake servo in the area of the connections due to a manufacturing fault. Should a vacuum pipe leak the brake servo will loose it's function. This will result in an increase of force which must be applied to the brake pedal. But will not result in a total failure of the braking system.
Fix: Recalled vehicles will have the vacuum pipes checked and if necessary replaced.
26,886 vehicles
TOLEDO · tension cracks may occur on the vacuum pipe to the servo
2 Feb 2005 · R/2004/202
Tension cracks may occur on the vacuum pipe to the brake servo in the area of the connections due to a manufacturing fault. Should a vacuum pipe leak the brake servo will loose it's function. This will result in an increase of force which must be applied to the brake pedal. But will not result in a total failure of the braking system.
Fix: Recalled vehicles will have the vacuum pipes checked and if necessary replaced.
26,886 vehicles
CORDOBA · tension cracks may occur on the vacuum pipe to the servo
2 Feb 2005 · R/2004/202
Tension cracks may occur on the vacuum pipe to the brake servo in the area of the connections due to a manufacturing fault. Should a vacuum pipe leak the brake servo will loose it's function. This will result in an increase of force which must be applied to the brake pedal. But will not result in a total failure of the braking system.
Fix: Recalled vehicles will have the vacuum pipes checked and if necessary replaced.
26,886 vehicles
INCA · brake servo vacuum pipe may crack and leak
28 Jul 2003 · R/2003/110
The brake servo vacuum supply pipe may crack and leak. This could result in a loss of power assistance and require the driver to apply a lot more force to the brake pedal.
Fix: Examine the condition of the vacuum supply pipe and fit an improved quality replacement where necessary.
373 vehicles · built 1 Nov 2002 to 31 Jan 2003
ALHAMBRA · windscreen wiper motor may fail
23 Jul 2002 · R/2002/046
The windscreen wiper motor may cease to work because of an electrical software fault.
Fix: Replace the windscreen wiper motor of all affected vehicles.
437 vehicles · built 6 Nov 2001 to 26 Nov 2001
AROSA · brake vacuum supply pipe concern
6 Jul 2002 · R/2002/081
On Arosa vehicles in the affected chassis number range tension cracks may occur on the vacuum pipe to the brake servo in the area of the connections of the pipes because of a manufacturing fault. If a vacuum pipe leaks the brake servo loses its function. Without the servo assistance a lot more force must be used on the pedal. But this will not lead to a failure of the brake system
Fix: The fitted vacuum pipes will be checked and if necessary replaced.
7,113 vehicles
LEON · anti lock brake control unit concern
23 May 2002 · R/2002/032
There is a risk that an electrical fault in the anti lock brake control unit (ABS) can cause overheating of related electrical components. This may lead to fire damage and cause the service brake to revert to a non-anti lock mode of operation.
Fix: Recall affected vehicles to check the part number and supplier code of the ABS control unit. Renew the ABS control unit where found necessary.
1,412 vehicles · built 1 Mar 2001 to 30 Sep 2001
LEON · anti lock brake control unit concern
23 May 2002 · R/2002/032
There is a risk that an electrical fault in the anti lock brake control unit (ABS) can cause overheating of related electrical components. This may lead to fire damage and cause the service brake to revert to a non-anti lock mode of operation.
Fix: Recall affected vehicles to check the part number and supplier code of the ABS control unit. Renew the ABS control unit where found necessary.
1,412 vehicles
ALHAMBRA · potential failure of battery charging circuit
15 Jan 1999 · R/1998/107
The power supply of the vehicle can be disrupted without warning (the alternator warning light does not illuminate) due to a break in the wiring loom at the alternator connector.
Fix: Recall affected vehicles and fit new wiring loom.
113 vehicles · built 1 Aug 1996 to 28 Feb 1998
· potential failure of battery charging circuit
15 Jan 1999 · R/1998/107
The power supply of the vehicle can be disrupted without warning (the alternator warning light does not illuminate) due to a break in the wiring loom at the alternator connector.
Fix: Recall affected vehicles and fit new wiring loom.
113 vehicles · built 1 Aug 1996 to 28 Feb 1998
ALHAMBRA · overheating of brake pads
5 Feb 1997 · R/1996/112
The brake servo may not release fully allowing the brake pads to remain in contact with the brake discs. This could result in possible overheating and loss of braking efficiency.
Fix: Recall the affected vehicles for the fitment of an additional pull off spring to the brake servo.
463 vehicles
TOLEDO · insecurity of fan blade
25 Apr 1996 · R/1996/011
The pulley on the engine cooling fan may loosen causing the fan motor to seize leading to a possible electrical overload with fire risk.
Fix: Recall the affected vehicles for the fitment of a modified cooling fan and pulley.
64 vehicles · built 1 Jan 1995 to 31 Dec 1995
· insecurity of fan blade
25 Apr 1996 · R/1996/011
The pulley on the engine cooling fan may loosen causing the fan motor to seize leading to a possible electrical overload with fire risk.
Fix: Recall the affected vehicles for the fitment of a modified cooling fan and pulley.
64 vehicles · built 1 Jan 1995 to 31 Dec 1995
TOLEDO · seizure of cooling fan motor
25 Apr 1996 · R/1996/010
The bearing on the engine cooling fan may seize resulting in an electrical overload with potential fire risk.
Fix: Recall the affected vehicles for the fitment of a cooling fan which incorporates a modified bearing.
1,509 vehicles · built 1 Jan 1993 to 31 Dec 1995
MARBELLA · possible short circuit/fire risk
26 Apr 1995 · R/1995/006
The wiring loom from the ignition coil to the ECU may chafe on a cylinder head bolt. This could eventually result in an electrical short circuit and/or fire risk.
Fix: Recall the affected vehicles for the fitment of brackets and cable ties to secure the wiring loom clear of the cylinder head bolt in question.
1,200 vehicles · built 1 Mar 1993 to 31 Dec 1993
IBIZA · leakage from fuel filler pipe.
20 Jun 1994 · R/1994/018
The handbrake cable may chafe on the fuel filler pipe causing perforation of the pipe and leakage of fuel.
Fix: Recall the affected vehicles for repositioning and securing of the handbrake cable to ensure adequate clearance between the cable and the filler pipe. At the same time any filler pipes found to be perforated will be replaced.
35,235 vehicles · built 1 Jan 1985 to 31 Dec 1991
TOLEDO · possible brake pipe chafing on certain models
22 Jun 1993 · R/1993/026
The steel brake pipe from the master cylinder to the ABS valve block may chafe on the air cleaner hose. This could result in failure of the pipe with loss of braking on one circuit.
Fix: Recall the affected vehicles shorten and re-route the air cleaner hose to avoid possible contact with the brake pipe. Where chafing has taken place the brake pipe will be replaced.
800 vehicles · built 1 Aug 1991 to 30 Nov 1992
TOLEDO · abs wiring modification
25 Jan 1993 · R/1992/073
The anti-lock brake electronic control unit may malfunction due to receiving a reversed polarity feed through its earthing system which shares a common earth point with other electrical systems on the vehicle.
Fix: Recall the affected vehicles and alter the wiring system to provide a separate earthing point for the ABS system.
713 vehicles · built 1 Oct 1991 to 28 Feb 1993
Source: DVSA recalls register, check-vehicle-recalls.service.gov.uk, copy dated 6 Sep 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. Recall text is as published; only the manufacturer name is tidied.