SEAT Altea recalls
Recalls to 31 Oct 2026, from DVSA's file. Each recall shows its own launch date.
DVSA lists 9 safety recalls naming the SEAT Altea, launched from 2005 to 2025. Most recalls cover only cars built in certain dates or chassis number ranges, so check a specific car on GOV.UK's recall check.
SEAT Altea recalls at a glance
- Recalls
- 9
- 2005 to 2025
- Latest recall
- 23 July 2025
- R/2025/348
Source: DVSA RecallsFile.csv, recalls launched from 1992 to October 2026, downloaded 31 October 2026. Open Government Licence v3.0.
Every SEAT Altea recall
Newest first. The concern is the part or system affected, the defect is what can go wrong, and the remedy is what the manufacturer does to put it right.
Takata front drivers or passenger airbag replacement
R/2025/348, launched 23 July 2025. Also covers the Alhambra, Exeo, Leon
Defect: 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.
Remedy: For important safety reasons it is necessary to replace the inflator or driver/passenger seat’s airbag module of your vehicle.
Drivers side front airbag
R/2024/285, launched 16 July 2024. Also covers the Alhambra, Leon, Toledo
Defect: 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.
Remedy: The driver side front airbag gas generator must be replaced in all affected vehicles.
Driver's side front airbag
R/2024/160, launched 10 April 2024. Also covers the Alhambra, Leon
Defect: 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.
Remedy: The driver side front airbag gas generator must be replaced in all affected vehicles.
STARTER MOTOR MAY MALFUNCTION AND OVERHEAT
R/2018/060, launched 7 March 2018, 1,943 vehicles affected across the models it covers. Also covers the Alhambra, Ibiza, Leon
Defect: 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.
Remedy: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and replace the solenoid switch.
ABS/ESC SYSTEM MAY FAIL
R/2017/216, launched 10 July 2017, 9,703 vehicles affected across the models it covers. Also covers the Leon
Defect: On vehicles with ABS/ESC the earth connection may be interrupted. This may cause failure of the ABS/ESC system.
Remedy: On affected vehicles install new software.
FUEL MAY LEAK
R/2011/168, launched 15 December 2011, 65 vehicles affected across the models it covers. Also covers the Leon
Defect: 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.
Remedy: Anti-vibration balance weights will be fitted on the high-pressure pipes.
CLUTCH MAY OPERATE INADVERTENTLY WITH UNEXPECTED LOSS OF DRIVE.
R/2009/111, launched 30 November 2009, 52 vehicles affected across the models it covers. Also covers the Leon
Defect: In rare cases an incorrect interpretation of the clutch temperature can occur which results in the clutch opening unexpectedly with loss of drive.
Remedy: Recall affected vehicles and update/reprogramme gearbox control unit
FLYWHEEL MAY FAIL
R/2006/033, launched 5 April 2006, 1,477 vehicles affected across the models it covers. Also covers the Leon, Toledo
Defect: 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.
Remedy: 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.
BOLTS OF THE TANDEM FUEL PUMP COVER MAY BREAK
R/2004/212, launched 18 February 2005, 5,492 vehicles affected across the models it covers. Also covers the Alhambra, Cordoba, Ibiza, Leon, Toledo
Defect: 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.
Remedy: 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.
Source: DVSA RecallsFile.csv, recalls launched from 1992 to October 2026, downloaded 31 October 2026. Open Government Licence v3.0.
What to do next
If you own a SEAT Altea, check its registration on GOV.UK and ask a SEAT dealer whether any recall work is outstanding. If you are buying one, ask the seller for proof the work was done, and run a Motoring Insider history check for finance, write-offs and the MOT history.