SEAT recalls

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

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

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

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

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.

• ALTEA: 1 vehicle · built 21 Jun 2009 to 21 Jun 2009
• EXEO: 7 vehicles · built 29 Jun 2009 to 15 Dec 2010
• LEON: 67 vehicles · built 18 Dec 2009 to 14 Apr 2016
• ALHAMBRA: 2 vehicles · built 14 Mar 2011 to 24 May 2017

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.

• IBIZA: 126 vehicles · built 30 Aug 2023 to 3 Feb 2025
• ARONA: 84 vehicles · built 23 Jan 2025 to 18 Feb 2025

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

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.

• LEON: 2 vehicles · built 26 Sep 2012 to 20 Nov 2012
• ALTEA XL: 1 vehicle · built 26 Oct 2012 to 26 Oct 2012
• ALHAMBRA: 8 vehicles · built 17 Jul 2012 to 13 Jan 2015

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.

• ALTEA: 5 vehicles · built 2 Nov 2009 to 27 Jul 2010
• LEON: 18 vehicles · built 23 Nov 2009 to 28 Apr 2011
• ALHAMBRA: 1 vehicle · built 14 Mar 2011 to 14 Mar 2011

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

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.�

• CUPRA FORMENTOR: 2,499 vehicles · built 16 Oct 2020 to 31 Mar 2022
• CUPRA LEON: 2,499 vehicles · built 22 Oct 2020 to 30 Mar 2022

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.

• CUPRA FORMENTOR: 43 vehicles · built 26 Jul 2023 to 29 Jul 2023
• LEON: 43 vehicles · built 27 Jul 2023 to 7 Aug 2023

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.�

• ATECA: 5 vehicles · built 18 Oct 2016 to 16 Mar 2017
• ALHAMBRA: 8 vehicles · built 13 Jul 2015 to 24 May 2017
• IBIZA: 8 vehicles · built 4 Jul 2015 to 19 May 2017
• TOLEDO: 2 vehicles · built 8 Jun 2015 to 25 Apr 2017
• LEON: 6,433 vehicles · built 24 Jan 2008 to 10 Feb 2017

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

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

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

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.

• LEON: 10,145 vehicles · built 28 Apr 2020 to 1 Mar 2021
• LEON: 10,145 vehicles · built 1 Mar 2021 to 17 Jun 2021
• FORMENTOR: 10,145 vehicles · built 28 Nov 2020 to 23 Feb 2021
• FORMENTOR: 10,145 vehicles · built 3 Mar 2021 to 18 Jun 2021

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.

• FORMENTOR: 2,347 vehicles · built 19 Dec 2020 to 21 Oct 2021
• LEON: 2,347 vehicles · built 19 Dec 2020 to 21 Oct 2021
• TARRACO: 2,347 vehicles · built 19 Dec 2020 to 21 Oct 2021

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.

• LEON: 2,309 vehicles · built 16 Oct 2020 to 14 Feb 2022
• FORMENTOR: 2,309 vehicles · built 16 Oct 2020 to 14 Feb 2022
• TARRACO: 2,309 vehicles · built 16 Oct 2020 to 14 Feb 2022
• ATECA: 2,309 vehicles · built 16 Oct 2020 to 14 Feb 2022

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

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 vehicle · built 24 Nov 2020 to 24 Nov 2020

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.

• CUPRA FORMENTOR: 346 vehicles · built 27 Sep 2020 to 10 Aug 2021
• LEON: 346 vehicles · built 27 Sep 2020 to 10 Aug 2021

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

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

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.

• ARONA: 81 vehicles · built 26 Feb 2020 to 27 Feb 2020
• IBIZA: 81 vehicles · built 26 Feb 2020 to 27 Feb 2020

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

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

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

In the event of a turn signal (indicator) fault the driver may not realise

Fix: Reprogram the on-board network control unit

• LEON: 23,732 vehicles · built 1 Nov 2016 to 5 Jul 2018
• ATECA: 23,732 vehicles · built 1 Nov 2016 to 5 Jul 2018

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.

• TARRACO: 2,042 vehicles · built 26 Sep 2018 to 7 Jun 2019
• ATECA: 2,042 vehicles · built 26 Sep 2018 to 7 Jun 2019

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

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.

• ATECA: 122 vehicles · built 1 Feb 2019 to 19 Feb 2019
• TARRACO: 122 vehicles · built 1 Feb 2019 to 19 Feb 2019

Drivers air bag may not inflate at the correct rate.

Fix: Replace the drivers front air bag.

• ATECA: 50 vehicles · built 1 Dec 2017 to 17 Dec 2017
• TOLEDO: 50 vehicles · built 1 Dec 2017 to 17 Dec 2017
• IBIZA: 50 vehicles · built 1 Dec 2017 to 17 Dec 2017
• ARONA: 50 vehicles · built 1 Dec 2017 to 17 Dec 2017
• LEON: 50 vehicles · built 1 Dec 2017 to 17 Dec 2017

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

Hand brake lever travel increase due to adjuster nut movement.

Fix: Re-adjust assembly and fit locking device to nut.

• IBIZA: 19,854 vehicles · built 25 May 2017 to 6 Nov 2018
• ARONA: 19,854 vehicles · built 25 May 2017 to 6 Nov 2018

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

Left rear seat belt may unfasten involuntarily.

Fix: On Affected vehicles a spacer will be fitted in the double buckle of the rear seat.

• ARONA: 30,794 vehicles · built 1 May 2017 to 26 Sep 2018
• IBIZA: 30,794 vehicles · built 1 May 2017 to 26 Sep 2018

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

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

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.

• ALTEA: 1,943 vehicles · built 1 Mar 2011 to 30 Nov 2011
• ALHAMBRA: 1,943 vehicles · built 1 Mar 2011 to 30 Nov 2011
• IBIZA: 1,943 vehicles · built 1 Mar 2011 to 30 Nov 2011
• LEON: 1,943 vehicles · built 1 Mar 2011 to 30 Nov 2011

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

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.

• MII: 3,697 vehicles · built 1 Oct 2015 to 31 Oct 2017
• MII: 3,697 vehicles · built 29 Mar 2017 to 30 Apr 2017

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

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

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.

• LEON: 9,703 vehicles · built 1 May 2008 to 31 May 2010
• ALTEA: 9,703 vehicles · built 1 May 2008 to 31 May 2010

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

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

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.

• LEON: 1,334 vehicles · built 25 Nov 2015 to 14 Apr 2016
• IBIZA: 1,334 vehicles · built 25 Nov 2015 to 14 Apr 2016
• TOLEDO: 1,334 vehicles · built 25 Nov 2015 to 14 Apr 2016
• MII: 1,334 vehicles · built 25 Nov 2015 to 14 Apr 2016

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

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

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

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

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

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.

• ALTEA: 65 vehicles · built 1 Jan 2009 to 31 Dec 2009
• LEON: 65 vehicles · built 1 Jan 2009 to 31 Dec 2009

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

• ALTEA: 52 vehicles · built 1 Sep 2008 to 31 Aug 2009
• LEON: 52 vehicles · built 1 Sep 2008 to 31 Aug 2009

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.

• IBIZA: 331 vehicles · built 1 Mar 2004 to 31 Jul 2007
• CORDOBA: 331 vehicles · built 1 Mar 2004 to 31 Jul 2007
• CORDOBA: 331 vehicles

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

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.

• TOLEDO: 1,477 vehicles · built 1 Feb 2004 to 30 Jun 2005
• ALTEA: 1,477 vehicles · built 1 Feb 2004 to 30 Jun 2005
• LEON: 1,477 vehicles · built 1 Feb 2004 to 30 Jun 2005

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.

• TOLEDO: 5,492 vehicles · built 1 Mar 2004 to 31 Aug 2004
• CORDOBA: 5,492 vehicles · built 1 Mar 2004 to 31 Aug 2004
• ALTEA TOLEDO: 5,492 vehicles · built 1 Mar 2004 to 31 Aug 2004
• ALHAMBRA: 5,492 vehicles · built 1 Mar 2004 to 31 Aug 2004
• LEON: 5,492 vehicles · built 1 Mar 2004 to 31 Aug 2004
• IBIZA: 5,492 vehicles · built 1 Mar 2004 to 31 Aug 2004

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.

• INCA: 26,886 vehicles
• VARIO: 26,886 vehicles
• LEON: 26,886 vehicles
• IBIZA: 26,886 vehicles
• TOLEDO: 26,886 vehicles
• CORDOBA: 26,886 vehicles