Seat Issues
The most common Seat problems
Problems solved during Seat’s recalls do not usually determine the reliability of the vehicle itself. Even the common-recalled model can be a good choice, and vice versa.
It is good to be informed, however, what problems the manufacturer has recalled most often. At least to know whether the defect was corrected by the previous owner, when buying a second-hand car. You should check your vehicle VIN with your nearest Seat dealer using our special page.
The most common Seat faults by keywords
Airbags
4. 3. 2018
Seat Alhambra (2016 - 2017)
13. 9. 2016 - 2. 11. 2016
The passenger airbag module may have been produced with an inadequate welded connection between the ...
421
4. 3. 2018
Seat Leon (2014 - 2015)
19. 9. 2014 - 6. 10. 2014
In the event of deployment of the passenger airbag, the casing of the gas generator could be damaged ...
1,173
4. 3. 2016
Seat Alhambra (2015)
MY 2015
There is the possibility that the gas generator casing could be damaged when the side airbag is depl ...
765
18. 9. 2015
Seat Mii (2013)
VI. 2013
The airbag might not deploy correctly due to a fault in the gas generator welding process.
The recal ...
959
18. 9. 2015
Seat Ibiza (2013)
VI. 2013
The airbag might not deploy correctly due to a fault in the gas generator welding process.
The recal ...
1,289
End of Airbags Sumary
Brakes
11. 8. 2017
Seat Altea (2007 - 2009)
12. 11. 2007 - 16. 6. 2009
The earth connection for the control unit for the ABS/ESP system may be interrupted due to a thermo- ...
888
11. 8. 2017
Seat Leon (2007 - 2009)
12. 11. 2007 - 16. 6. 2009
The earth connection for the control unit for the ABS/ESP system may be interrupted due to a thermo- ...
2,443
End of Brakes Sumary
Engine
23. 7. 2017
Seat Ibiza (2016 - 2017)
31. 10. 2016 - 1. 6. 2017
An air-conditioning pipe may rupture in the event of a frontal collision. If this happens, the infla ...
1,397
14. 11. 2014
Seat Ibiza (2010 - 2014)
MY 2010 - 2014
Vibrations may be transmitted to the diesel fuel filter cover via pressure pulses in the fuel lines. ...
1,560
End of Engine Sumary
Gearbox
End of Gearbox Sumary
Suspension
3. 2. 2018
Seat Ateca (2017)
24. 8. 2017 - 29. 8. 2017
Improperly case-hardened wheel-bearing housings on the rear axle may break. This may lead to a loss ...
1,160
End of Suspension Sumary
Steering
8. 9. 2017
Seat Ibiza (2017)
31. 1. 2017 - 13. 7. 2017
The tightening torque on the steering column bolt may be incorrect, which may result in a failure of ...
2,055
End of Steering Sumary
Fuel Tank
End of Fuel Tank Sumary
Bodywork
20. 1. 2018
Seat Mii (2017)
18. 5. 2017 - 20. 10. 2017
The towing eye supplied with the car may have defective welding. If the towing eye is used, it may b ...
666
4. 11. 2016
Seat Mii (2016)
2. - 19. 2. 2016
The front trim of the sun roof may not be securely stuck down. As a result, the sun roof’s fro ...
705
End of Bodywork Sumary
Electronic
23. 3. 2018
Seat Alhambra (2011)
18. 3. 2011 - 28. 5. 2011
The spring on the starter relay may remain in the wrong position. The starter relay may consequently ...
250
23. 3. 2018
Seat Ibiza (2011)
18. 3. 2011 - 28. 5. 2011
The spring on the starter relay may remain in the wrong position. The starter relay may consequently ...
830
23. 3. 2018
Seat Leon (2011)
18. 3. 2011 - 28. 5. 2011
The spring on the starter relay may remain in the wrong position. The starter relay may consequently ...
487
23. 3. 2018
Seat Altea (2011)
18. 3. 2011 - 28. 5. 2011
The spring on the starter relay may remain in the wrong position. The starter relay may consequently ...
242
End of Electronic Sumary
Door Locks
12. 8. 2016
Seat Ibiza (2016)
model 2016
There is a possibility that the locking lever of the manual child lock was damaged during manufactur ...
1,284
12. 8. 2016
Seat Leon (2016)
model 2016
There is a possibility that the locking lever of the manual child lock was damaged during manufactur ...
1,850
12. 8. 2016
Seat Toledo (2016)
model 2016
There is a possibility that the locking lever of the manual child lock was damaged during manufactur ...
2,002
12. 8. 2016
Seat Mii (2016)
MY 2016
There is a possibility that the locking lever of the manual child lock was damaged during manufactur ...
701
End of Door Locks Sumary
Stabilization
11. 8. 2017
Seat Altea (2007 - 2009)
12. 11. 2007 - 16. 6. 2009
The earth connection for the control unit for the ABS/ESP system may be interrupted due to a thermo- ...
888
11. 8. 2017
Seat Leon (2007 - 2009)
12. 11. 2007 - 16. 6. 2009
The earth connection for the control unit for the ABS/ESP system may be interrupted due to a thermo- ...
2,443
End of Stabilization Sumary
Seat Belts
27. 7. 2018
Seat Ibiza (2018)
I. 2018 - VII. 2018
The seat-belt buckles may open unexpectedly. There is, therefore, an increased risk of injury in the ...
894
27. 7. 2018
Seat Arona (2018)
I. 2018 - VII. 2018
The seat-belt buckles may open unexpectedly. There is, therefore, an increased risk of injury in the ...
552
11. 8. 2017
Seat Toledo (2016)
VI. 2016 - X. 2016
In the event of an accident where the seatbelt pre-tensioner is deployed, parts of the micro gas gen ...
315
End of Seat Belts Sumary
Fuel
24. 8. 2018
Seat Ibiza TGI - CNG (2018)
I. 2018 - VIII. 2018
The nuts of the gas pipes may not be sufficiently tightened, causing a leak of gas. In the presence ...
914
14. 11. 2014
Seat Ibiza (2010 - 2014)
MY 2010 - 2014
Vibrations may be transmitted to the diesel fuel filter cover via pressure pulses in the fuel lines. ...
1,560
End of Fuel Sumary
Seats
End of Seats Sumary
Headlamps
End of Headlamps Sumary
Tyres
End of Tyres Sumary