SEAT Ibiza recalls
Recalls to 31 Oct 2026, from DVSA's file. Each recall shows its own launch date.
DVSA lists 17 safety recalls naming the SEAT Ibiza, launched from 1994 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 Ibiza recalls at a glance
- Recalls
- 17
- 1994 to 2025
- Latest recall
- 30 June 2025
- R/2025/230
Source: DVSA RecallsFile.csv, recalls launched from 1992 to October 2026, downloaded 31 October 2026. Open Government Licence v3.0.
Every SEAT Ibiza 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.
Passenger airbag replacement
R/2025/230, launched 30 June 2025. Also covers the Arona
Defect: 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.
Remedy: Affected vehicles will be checked and the passenger airbags replaced if necessary.
Front driver airbag replacement
R/2023/273, launched 11 September 2023. Also covers the Alhambra, Ateca, Leon, Toledo
Defect: 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.
Remedy: Inspect the driver’s airbag and replace it if necessary.
THE BRACKET OF THE DOUBLE BELT BUCKLE MAY HAVE BEEN DAMAGED DURING THE FORMING PROCESS
R/2020/113, launched 20 April 2020, 81 vehicles affected across the models it covers. Also covers the Arona
Defect: It is possible that the bracket of the double belt buckle has been damaged during the forming process.
Remedy: The double belt buckle must be replaced in all affected vehicles.
THE ENGINE OIL MAY POSSIBLY REACH THE BRAKE SERVO THROUGH THE VACUUM HOSE
R/2020/090, launched 18 March 2020, 860 vehicles affected across the models it covers
Defect: It is possible that engine oil reaches the brake servo through the vacuum hose from the tandem pump to the brake servo.
Remedy: 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.
THE DRIVER'S AIR BAG MAY NOT INFLATE FAST ENOUGH IN THE EVENT OF ACTIVATION
R/2019/157, launched 13 May 2019, 50 vehicles affected across the models it covers. Also covers the Arona, Ateca, Leon, Toledo
Defect: Drivers air bag may not inflate at the correct rate.
Remedy: Replace the drivers front air bag.
THE ADJUSTED HANDBRAKE LEVER TRAVEL FOR PARKING CAN INCREASE
R/2019/039, launched 4 February 2019, 19,854 vehicles affected across the models it covers. Also covers the Arona
Defect: Hand brake lever travel increase due to adjuster nut movement.
Remedy: Re-adjust assembly and fit locking device to nut.
THE LEFT REAR SEAT BELT DOUBLE BUCKLE MAY UNFASTEN INVOLUNTARILY
R/2018/138, launched 26 November 2018, 30,794 vehicles affected across the models it covers. Also covers the Arona
Defect: Left rear seat belt may unfasten involuntarily.
Remedy: On Affected vehicles a spacer will be fitted in the double buckle of the rear seat.
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, Altea, 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.
STEERING COLUMN UJ PINCH BOLT MAT NOT BE TIGHTENED TO CORRECT SPECIFICATION
R/2017/237, launched 7 August 2017, 187 vehicles affected across the models it covers
Defect: 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.
Remedy: Check the tightness the steering column bolt on affected vehicles. Where necessary tighten to correct torque.
AIR CONDITIONING HIGH PRESSURE HOSE MAY BE FITTED INCORRECTLY
R/2017/201, launched 29 June 2017, 20 vehicles affected across the models it covers
Defect: 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.
Remedy: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and replace the air conditioning high pressure hose with a quality assured component.
MANUAL CHILD LOCK MAY DISENGAGE WITHOUT WARNING
R/2016/180, launched 5 August 2016, 1,334 vehicles affected across the models it covers. Also covers the Leon, Mii, Toledo
Defect: 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.
Remedy: 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.
FUEL MAY LEAK
R/2014/148, launched 5 December 2014, 7,964 vehicles affected across the models it covers
Defect: 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..
Remedy: Check type of filter fitted. If not of improved type then replace with improved filter.
BONNET MAY NOT CLOSE PROPERLY
R/2012/073, launched 29 June 2012, 24,789 vehicles affected across the models it covers
Defect: 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.
Remedy: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to rework the A pillar housing and sound proofing.
HEAD AIRBAG MAY FAIL TO ACTIVATE UNDER CERTAIN COLLISION CONDITIONS.
R/2007/116, launched 25 September 2007, 331 vehicles affected across the models it covers. Also covers the Cordoba
Defect: 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.
Remedy: Recalled vehicles will have the subject wiring connections checked and corrected if necessary.
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, Altea, Cordoba, 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.
TENSION CRACKS MAY OCCUR ON THE VACUUM PIPE TO THE SERVO
R/2004/202, launched 2 February 2005, 26,886 vehicles affected across the models it covers. Also covers the Cordoba, Inca, Leon, Toledo, Vario
Defect: 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.
Remedy: Recalled vehicles will have the vacuum pipes checked and if necessary replaced.
LEAKAGE FROM FUEL FILLER PIPE.
R/1994/018, launched 20 June 1994, 35,235 vehicles affected across the models it covers
Defect: The handbrake cable may chafe on the fuel filler pipe causing perforation of the pipe and leakage of fuel.
Remedy: 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.
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 Ibiza, 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.