Seat
Ibiza
17 UK vehicle recalls on record for this model, listed most recent first.
If your Ibiza is covered by any of these notices, contact your authorised Seat dealer. All recall work is carried out free of charge.
Notices on record
17
Seat Ibiza · DVSA register
All recall notices.
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Passenger airbag replacement
R/2025/230 · 30 Jun 2025
30 Jun 2025Defect
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.
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Built 30 Aug 2023 – 3 Feb 2025
~126 vehicles affected
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Front driver airbag replacement
R/2023/273 · 11 Sep 2023
11 Sep 2023Defect
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 4 Jul 2015 – 19 May 2017
~3 vehicles affected
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THE BRACKET OF THE DOUBLE BELT BUCKLE MAY HAVE BEEN DAMAGED DURING THE FORMING PROCESS
R/2020/113 · 20 Apr 2020
20 Apr 2020Defect
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.
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Built 26 Feb 2020 – 27 Feb 2020
~81 vehicles affected
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THE ENGINE OIL MAY POSSIBLY REACH THE BRAKE SERVO THROUGH THE VACUUM HOSE
R/2020/090 · 18 Mar 2020
18 Mar 2020Defect
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.
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Built 22 Aug 2019 – 3 Feb 2020
~860 vehicles affected
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THE DRIVER'S AIR BAG MAY NOT INFLATE FAST ENOUGH IN THE EVENT OF ACTIVATION
R/2019/157 · 13 May 2019
13 May 2019Defect
Drivers air bag may not inflate at the correct rate.
Remedy
Replace the drivers front air bag.
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Built 1 Dec 2017 – 17 Dec 2017
~50 vehicles affected
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THE ADJUSTED HANDBRAKE LEVER TRAVEL FOR PARKING CAN INCREASE
R/2019/039 · 4 Feb 2019
4 Feb 2019Defect
Hand brake lever travel increase due to adjuster nut movement.
Remedy
Re-adjust assembly and fit locking device to nut.
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Built 25 May 2017 – 6 Nov 2018
~19,854 vehicles affected
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THE LEFT REAR SEAT BELT DOUBLE BUCKLE MAY UNFASTEN INVOLUNTARILY
R/2018/138 · 26 Nov 2018
26 Nov 2018Defect
Left rear seat belt may unfasten involuntarily.
Remedy
On Affected vehicles a spacer will be fitted in the double buckle of the rear seat.
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Built 1 May 2017 – 26 Sep 2018
~30,794 vehicles affected
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STARTER MOTOR MAY MALFUNCTION AND OVERHEAT
R/2018/060 · 7 Mar 2018
7 Mar 2018Defect
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.
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Built 1 Mar 2011 – 30 Nov 2011
~1,943 vehicles affected
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STEERING COLUMN UJ PINCH BOLT MAT NOT BE TIGHTENED TO CORRECT SPECIFICATION
R/2017/237 · 7 Aug 2017
7 Aug 2017Defect
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.
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Built 29 May 2017 – 13 Jul 2017
~187 vehicles affected
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AIR CONDITIONING HIGH PRESSURE HOSE MAY BE FITTED INCORRECTLY
R/2017/201 · 29 Jun 2017
29 Jun 2017Defect
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.
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Built 1 May 2017 – 15 Jun 2017
~20 vehicles affected
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MANUAL CHILD LOCK MAY DISENGAGE WITHOUT WARNING
R/2016/180 · 5 Aug 2016
5 Aug 2016Defect
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.
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Built 25 Nov 2015 – 14 Apr 2016
~1,334 vehicles affected
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FUEL MAY LEAK
R/2014/148 · 5 Dec 2014
5 Dec 2014Defect
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.
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Built 1 May 2010 – 1 Oct 2014
~7,964 vehicles affected
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BONNET MAY NOT CLOSE PROPERLY
R/2012/073 · 29 Jun 2012
29 Jun 2012Defect
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.
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Built 1 Apr 2010 – 30 Nov 2011
~24,789 vehicles affected
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HEAD AIRBAG MAY FAIL TO ACTIVATE UNDER CERTAIN COLLISION CONDITIONS.
R/2007/116 · 25 Sep 2007
25 Sep 2007Defect
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.
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Built 1 Mar 2004 – 31 Jul 2007
~331 vehicles affected
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BOLTS OF THE TANDEM FUEL PUMP COVER MAY BREAK
R/2004/212 · 18 Feb 2005
18 Feb 2005Defect
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
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TENSION CRACKS MAY OCCUR ON THE VACUUM PIPE TO THE SERVO
R/2004/202 · 2 Feb 2005
2 Feb 2005Defect
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.
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Affected build dates not specified
~26,886 vehicles affected
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LEAKAGE FROM FUEL FILLER PIPE.
R/1994/018 · 20 Jun 1994
20 Jun 1994Defect
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.
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Built 1 Jan 1985 – 31 Dec 1991
~35,235 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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