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Ateca

11 UK vehicle recalls on record for this model, listed most recent first.

If your Ateca is covered by any of these notices, contact your authorised Seat dealer. All recall work is carried out free of charge.

Notices on record

11

Seat Ateca · DVSA register

All recall notices.

  1. 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.�

    Build window

    Built 12 Jun 2015 – 14 Apr 2016

    ~221 vehicles affected

  2. ENGINE DESIGN COVERS COULD DETACH FROM THEIR FIXING

    R/2022/076 · 23 Mar 2022

    23 Mar 2022

    Defect

    In some vehicles within the range of specified VINs it is possible that they have engine design covers installed that could detach from their fixing depending on use (very sporty driving or poor road conditions) and the operating time.

    Remedy

    The engine design cover must be removed on all affected vehicles.

    Build window

    Built 16 Oct 2020 – 14 Feb 2022

    ~2,309 vehicles affected

  3. POSSIBLE FAULT IN A TURN SIGNAL

    R/2019/356 · 14 Oct 2019

    14 Oct 2019

    Defect

    In the event of a turn signal (indicator) fault the driver may not realise

    Remedy

    Reprogram the on-board network control unit

    Build window

    Built 1 Nov 2016 – 5 Jul 2018

    ~23,732 vehicles affected

  4. AT LOW ENGINE SPEEDS THE ENGINE PRODUCES INSUFFICIENT TORQUE

    R/2019/305 · 9 Sep 2019

    9 Sep 2019

    Defect

    Too little torque may be provided by the engine at low engine speeds.

    Remedy

    On the affected vehicles the software of the engine control unit must be updated.

    Build window

    Built 26 Sep 2018 – 7 Jun 2019

    ~2,042 vehicles affected

  5. CRACKS IN THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE SEAT FRAME/PAN

    R/2019/230 · 17 Jul 2019

    17 Jul 2019

    Defect

    There is a possibility that due to a manufacturing error there is a crack on the frame of the left front seat.

    Remedy

    Check and replace the seat frame if a crack is found.

    Build window

    Built 1 Feb 2019 – 19 Feb 2019

    ~122 vehicles affected

  6. THE DRIVER'S AIR BAG MAY NOT INFLATE FAST ENOUGH IN THE EVENT OF ACTIVATION

    R/2019/157 · 13 May 2019

    13 May 2019

    Defect

    Drivers air bag may not inflate at the correct rate.

    Remedy

    Replace the drivers front air bag.

    Build window

    Built 1 Dec 2017 – 17 Dec 2017

    ~50 vehicles affected

  7. INTERNAL SAFETY PINS MAY BE MISSING FROM THE REAR SEAT CENTRE HEADREST

    R/2019/078 · 6 Mar 2019

    6 Mar 2019

    Defect

    The centre rear head restraint may not be to specification.

    Remedy

    Check the head restraint and replace if necessary.

    Build window

    Built 10 Apr 2018 – 22 Jun 2018

    ~2,477 vehicles affected

  8. POSSIBLE DEVIATIONS IN A WELD IN THE REAR SEATS

    R/2018/353 · 12 Dec 2018

    12 Dec 2018

    Defect

    The rear back rest head restraint mounting is not correctly welded.

    Remedy

    Check and replace rear back rest frame if required.

    Build window

    Built 1 May 2018 – 31 Aug 2018

    ~2 vehicles affected

  9. ELECTRIC PARKING BRAKE CAN BE UNINTENTIONALLY RELEASED WHEN DISENGAGING THE CLUTCH PEDAL

    R/2018/313 · 13 Nov 2018

    13 Nov 2018

    Defect

    The electro-mechanical park brake may be released inappropriately.

    Remedy

    The software for the brake control will be updated.

    Build window

    Built 1 Apr 2016 – 6 Aug 2018

    ~4,243 vehicles affected

  10. THE INCLINATION OF THE LEFT HEADLIGHT MAY BE ADJUSTED AT AN INCORRECT ANGLE

    R/2018/312 · 12 Nov 2018

    12 Nov 2018

    Defect

    An incorrect inclination angle of the headlights can dazzle other road users.

    Remedy

    The software of the headlight control unit must be updated.

    Build window

    Built 1 Jul 2018 – 14 Oct 2018

    ~2,290 vehicles affected

  11. REAR WHEEL BEARING HOUSINGS MAY FAIL

    R/2017/304 · 17 Nov 2017

    17 Nov 2017

    Defect

    It is possible the tempering process for the rear wheel bearing housing was not correct. This could allow the housing to crack and fail

    Remedy

    On affected vehicles replace the bearing housing with a correctly manufactured version.

    Build window

    Built 24 Aug 2017 – 29 Aug 2017

    ~4 vehicles affected

Data from the DVSA Vehicle Recall register (Crown Copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0). Last indexed: 2026-04-26.

These records are provided for reference. Contact your authorised Seat dealer or check your vehicle registration at gov.uk/check-if-a-vehicle-has-outstanding-recalls to confirm current status.

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