Seat Alhambra - Common problems

Last update 16. 02. 2024

Common problems with the Seat Alhambra

Some problems will only occur after many years of operation, others are related to technical solutions and forced the manufacturer to issue a recall. In the following overview, you will find the most common problems for the Seat Alhambra, for which Seat has announced a recall through the EU Rapex system. For recalls and faults found in the UK scroll down.

If the problem is corrected in time, it may not affect the overall reliability of your Seat Alhambra. However, the fault can often remain unresolved because the previous owner didn´t know about the recall or ignored the manufacturer’s letter.

The good news is that automakers usually provide unlimited time to correct such defects for free. Check to see if all of the potential problems with your Seat Alhambra have been resolved in the past. How to do it, we give advice on a special page.

Latest Alhambra’s Issues in the EU

All Alhambra’s EU Recalls

If you wish to know more about eventual problems of a specific car (e.g. real mileage, potential traffic accidents damages, odometer rollback, repairs, etc.), then we suggest going to HPI-Check.

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Latest Alhambra’s Issues in the UK

SEAT ALHAMBRA (2015) – A CONDENSER IN THE AIRBAG CONTROL UNIT
on 05/12/2019
SEAT ALHAMBRA (21/04/2015 – 11/12/2015) RECALL: Problem description: A condenser may fail because of inadequate heat treatment in the airbag control unit.
SEAT ALHAMBRA – STARTER MOTOR MAY MALFUNCTION AND OVERHEAT
on 03/08/2018
SEAT ALHAMBRA ( 01/03/2011 – 30/11/2011) DEFECT: On vehicles with diesel engines and stop/start system the starter motor may be permanently activated […]
SEAT ALHAMBRA – PASSENGER AIRBAG MAY NOT DEPLOY AS INTENDED
on 03/08/2018
SEAT ALHAMBRA ( 13/09/2016 – 02/11/2016) DEFECT: Due to a process deviation in the production front passenger airbag module the connection between […]