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SEAT Altea, Exeo and other models recalled over a restraint defect

Airbags or seat belts

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.

Check your product

Only vehicles within the listed VIN ranges or build dates are covered. A franchised dealer can confirm from your VIN.

4 identifiers listed for this notice.

  • Altea

    Build datesThe build or first registration date is on the V5C.
    • 21/06/2009 – 21/06/2009
    Manufacturer referenceThe manufacturer’s own campaign number. Quote it to the dealer.
    • SD01

  • Exeo

    Build dates
    • 29/06/2009 – 15/12/2010
    Manufacturer reference
    • SD01

  • Leon

    Build dates
    • 18/12/2009 – 14/04/2016
    Manufacturer reference
    • SD01

  • Alhambra

    Build dates
    • 14/03/2011 – 24/05/2017
    Manufacturer reference
    • SD01

What to do now

The defect affects restraints: an airbag or seat belt may not work properly in a crash.

  1. Check whether your vehicle is affected using its registration number on the GOV.UK vehicle recall checker, or ask a franchised dealer.
  2. Contact a franchised dealer to book the free repair.
  3. Keep the manufacturer’s recall letter if you receive one, and update your address on the V5C so future letters reach you.

Why it matters. Airbags and seat belts only matter in a crash, so a defect can go unnoticed until the worst moment.

Repairs and costs

You should not pay for a safety recall repair. Book it with a franchised dealer for the make and take your V5C or registration number.

If you have already paid for a repair to fix the same defect, ask the manufacturer whether it will reimburse you.

From the official notice

Published by the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (R/2025/348). Quoted as issued.

Summary

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.

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.

Models

Altea, Exeo, Leon, Alhambra

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Questions

Why are SEAT Altea, Exeo and other models being recalled?

The defect affects restraints: an airbag or seat belt may not work properly in a crash. Airbags and seat belts only matter in a crash, so a defect can go unnoticed until the worst moment.

How do I know if my vehicle is affected?

Enter your registration number on the GOV.UK vehicle recall checker or ask a franchised dealer, who can check your VIN against the manufacturer’s campaign. The VIN ranges and build dates published by the DVSA are listed on this page.

What should I do now?

Check whether your vehicle is affected using its registration number on the GOV.UK vehicle recall checker, or ask a franchised dealer. Contact a franchised dealer to book the free repair.

Will the repair cost anything?

You should not pay for a safety recall repair. Book it with a franchised dealer for the make and take your V5C or registration number. If you have already paid for a repair to fix the same defect, ask the manufacturer whether it will reimburse you.

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