Alhambra

All recall notices.

1. Takata front drivers or passenger airbag replacement

   R/2025/348 · 23 Jul 2025

   23 Jul 2025

   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.

   Build window

   Built 14 Mar 2011 – 24 May 2017

   ~2 vehicles affected

2. Driver's side front airbag

   R/2024/160 · 10 Apr 2024

   10 Apr 2024

   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.

   Build window

   Built 14 Mar 2011

   ~1 vehicles affected

3. Front driver airbag replacement

   R/2023/273 · 11 Sep 2023

   11 Sep 2023

   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.�

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   Built 7 Oct 2016 – 24 May 2017

   ~3 vehicles affected

4. A CONDENSER MAY FAIL DUE TO INADEQUATE HEAT TREATMENT IN THE AIRBAG CONTROL UNIT

   R/2019/422 · 5 Dec 2019

   5 Dec 2019

   Defect

   A condenser may fail because of inadequate heat treatment in the airbag control unit.

   Remedy

   The Airbag Control Unit must be reprogrammed in all affected vehicles.

   Build window

   Built 21 Apr 2015 – 11 Dec 2015

   ~1,634 vehicles affected

5. STARTER MOTOR MAY MALFUNCTION AND OVERHEAT

   R/2018/060 · 7 Mar 2018

   7 Mar 2018

   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.

   Build window

   Built 1 Mar 2011 – 30 Nov 2011

   ~1,943 vehicles affected

6. PASSENGER AIRBAG MAY NOT DEPLOY AS INTENDED

   R/2018/032 · 29 Jan 2018

   29 Jan 2018

   Defect

   Due to a process deviation in the production front passenger airbag module the connection between detonator and generator may not be sufficient. This may cause the airbag not to deploy as intended.

   Remedy

   On affected vehicles replace the front passenger air bag module with a correctly manufactured version.

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   Built 13 Sep 2016 – 2 Nov 2016

   ~24 vehicles affected

7. SIDE AIRBAG GAS GENERATOR CANISTER MAY FAIL

   R/2016/064 · 6 Apr 2016

   6 Apr 2016

   Defect

   For certain vehicles manufactured within a specific period it is possible that the gas generator housing may be damaged if a side airbag is deployed. If the airbag/s were deployed the gas generator could explode and dislodge small metal parts which could cause injury to the vehicle occupants.

   Remedy

   Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and check the dates of manufacture for the left and or right side airbags. Where a possibly affected airbag is found it will be replaced.

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   Built 27 Jan 2015 – 28 Jan 2015

   ~35 vehicles affected

8. TWIN-MASS FLYWHEEL MAY FAIL AND RESULT IN A VEHICLE FIRE

   R/2006/059 · 2 Jun 2006

   2 Jun 2006

   Defect

   It has been advised that the twin-mass flywheel can become damaged because of poor internal installation. This can result in a failure of the twin-mass flywheel and under unfavourable circumstances a vehicle fire.

   Remedy

   Recalled vehicles will have the twin-mass flywheel replaced.

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   Built 1 Nov 2002 – 31 Aug 2003

   ~1,085 vehicles affected

9. BOLTS OF THE TANDEM FUEL PUMP COVER MAY BREAK

   R/2004/212 · 18 Feb 2005

   18 Feb 2005

   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.

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   Built 1 Mar 2004 – 31 Aug 2004

   ~5,492 vehicles affected

10. WINDSCREEN WIPER MOTOR MAY FAIL

    R/2002/046 · 23 Jul 2002

    23 Jul 2002

    Defect

    The windscreen wiper motor may cease to work because of an electrical software fault.

    Remedy

    Replace the windscreen wiper motor of all affected vehicles.

    Build window

    Built 6 Nov 2001 – 26 Nov 2001

    ~437 vehicles affected

11. POTENTIAL FAILURE OF BATTERY CHARGING CIRCUIT

    R/1998/107 · 15 Jan 1999

    15 Jan 1999

    Defect

    The power supply of the vehicle can be disrupted without warning (the alternator warning light does not illuminate) due to a break in the wiring loom at the alternator connector.

    Remedy

    Recall affected vehicles and fit new wiring loom.

    Build window

    Built 1 Aug 1996 – 28 Feb 1998

    ~113 vehicles affected

12. OVERHEATING OF BRAKE PADS

    R/1996/112 · 5 Feb 1997

    5 Feb 1997

    Defect

    The brake servo may not release fully allowing the brake pads to remain in contact with the brake discs. This could result in possible overheating and loss of braking efficiency.

    Remedy

    Recall the affected vehicles for the fitment of an additional pull off spring to the brake servo.

    Build window

    Affected build dates not specified

    ~463 vehicles affected