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Leon

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

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

Notices on record

24

Seat Leon · DVSA register

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 18 Dec 2009 – 14 Apr 2016

    ~67 vehicles affected

  2. Drivers side front airbag

    R/2024/285 · 16 Jul 2024

    16 Jul 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 26 Sep 2012 – 20 Nov 2012

    ~3 vehicles affected

  3. 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 23 Nov 2009 – 28 Apr 2011

    ~18 vehicles affected

  4. In certain vehicles within a range of specified VINs it has been detected that an engine support that did not receive the correct heat treatment may have been fitted.

    R/2023/294 · 16 Oct 2023

    16 Oct 2023

    Defect

    In certain vehicles within a range of specified VINs it has been detected that an engine support that did not receive the correct heat treatment may have been fitted.�

    Remedy

    The fitted engine support must be inspected and if found to be affected the engine support must be replaced.

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    Built 27 Jul 2023 – 7 Aug 2023

    ~43 vehicles affected

  5. 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

  6. THE WIRING HARNESS OF THE AIRBAG CONTROL UNIT MAY POSSIBLY HAVE BEEN CAUGHT BY THE CLUTCH PEDAL DURING INSTALLATION

    R/2022/185 · 28 Jun 2022

    28 Jun 2022

    Defect

    There is a possibility that the wiring harness of the airbag control unit was caught by the clutch pedal during installation.

    Remedy

    The correct position of the airbag control unit wiring harness must be checked and if required secured in the correct position. Repair any existing damage as necessary.

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    Built 28 Apr 2020 – 1 Mar 2021

    ~10,145 vehicles affected

  7. THE WIRING HARNESS OF THE AIRBAG CONTROL UNIT MAY POSSIBLY HAVE BEEN CAUGHT BY THE CLUTCH PEDAL DURING INSTALLATION

    R/2022/185 · 28 Jun 2022

    28 Jun 2022

    Defect

    There is a possibility that the wiring harness of the airbag control unit was caught by the clutch pedal during installation.

    Remedy

    The correct position of the airbag control unit wiring harness must be checked and if required secured in the correct position. Repair any existing damage as necessary.

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    Built 1 Mar 2021 – 17 Jun 2021

    ~10,145 vehicles affected

  8. IN SOME VEHICLESTHE FUSE IN THE HIGH-VOLTAGE SYSTEM HAS BEEN PRODUCED IN PART WITH AN INSUFFICIENT AMOUNT OF EXTINGUISHING SAND

    R/2022/088 · 7 Apr 2022

    7 Apr 2022

    Defect

    In some vehicles the fuse in the high-voltage system has been produced in part with an insufficient amount of extinguishing sand.

    Remedy

    An insulating mat must be placed above the switching unit for the high-voltage battery in all of the affected vehicles.

    Build window

    Built 19 Dec 2020 – 21 Oct 2021

    ~2,347 vehicles affected

  9. 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

  10. IT IS POSSIBLE THAT THE REAR KNUCKLE FASTENING SCREW DOES NOT HAVE THE CORRCT TIGHTENING TORQUE

    R/2021/407 · 10 Nov 2021

    10 Nov 2021

    Defect

    It is possible that the rear knuckle fastening screw does not have the correct tightening torque

    Remedy

    The rear knuckle must be replaced in all affected vehicles.

    Build window

    Built 30 Sep 2020 – 8 Oct 2020

    ~5 vehicles affected

  11. THE FRONT SEAT BELTS ARE NOT PROPERLY ANCHORED

    R/2021/324 · 31 Aug 2021

    31 Aug 2021

    Defect

    The front seat belts may not be properly anchored due to a manufacturing error.

    Remedy

    Check the front seat belts in all the affected vehicles and replace if necessary.

    Build window

    Built 27 Sep 2020 – 10 Aug 2021

    ~346 vehicles affected

  12. 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

  13. THE INLET CAMSHAFT ADJUSTER PULLEY IS LIABLE TO BREAK

    R/2019/262 · 9 Aug 2019

    9 Aug 2019

    Defect

    The pulley of the inlet camshaft adjuster is liable to brake.

    Remedy

    The inlet camshaft adjuster must be replaced in affected vehicles.

    Build window

    Built 23 Jan 2014 – 30 Oct 2014

    ~1,383 vehicles affected

  14. 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

  15. 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

  16. ABS/ESC SYSTEM MAY FAIL

    R/2017/216 · 10 Jul 2017

    10 Jul 2017

    Defect

    On vehicles with ABS/ESC the earth connection may be interrupted. This may cause failure of the ABS/ESC system.

    Remedy

    On affected vehicles install new software.

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    Built 1 May 2008 – 31 May 2010

    ~9,703 vehicles affected

  17. MANUAL CHILD LOCK MAY DISENGAGE WITHOUT WARNING

    R/2016/180 · 5 Aug 2016

    5 Aug 2016

    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.

    Build window

    Built 25 Nov 2015 – 14 Apr 2016

    ~1,334 vehicles affected

  18. FUEL MAY LEAK

    R/2011/168 · 15 Dec 2011

    15 Dec 2011

    Defect

    On 2.0l Common Rail engines of a limited production period faulty material can cause leaks on the high pressure pipes during the service life of the vehicle.

    Remedy

    Anti-vibration balance weights will be fitted on the high-pressure pipes.

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    Built 1 Jan 2009 – 31 Dec 2009

    ~65 vehicles affected

  19. CLUTCH MAY OPERATE INADVERTENTLY WITH UNEXPECTED LOSS OF DRIVE.

    R/2009/111 · 30 Nov 2009

    30 Nov 2009

    Defect

    In rare cases an incorrect interpretation of the clutch temperature can occur which results in the clutch opening unexpectedly with loss of drive.

    Remedy

    Recall affected vehicles and update/reprogramme gearbox control unit

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    Built 1 Sep 2008 – 31 Aug 2009

    ~52 vehicles affected

  20. FLYWHEEL MAY FAIL

    R/2006/033 · 5 Apr 2006

    5 Apr 2006

    Defect

    The two mass flywheel can become damaged because of a non-optimally designed through-flow restrictor in the clutch pressure pipe. This can lead to a total failure of the flywheel and under unfavourable circumstances to a vehicle fire.

    Remedy

    Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and establish the manufacturer of the two mass flywheel. Where necessary replace the flywheel and the breather of the clutch pressure pipe.

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    Built 1 Feb 2004 – 30 Jun 2005

    ~1,477 vehicles affected

  21. 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

  22. TENSION CRACKS MAY OCCUR ON THE VACUUM PIPE TO THE SERVO

    R/2004/202 · 2 Feb 2005

    2 Feb 2005

    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.

    Build window

    Affected build dates not specified

    ~26,886 vehicles affected

  23. ANTI LOCK BRAKE CONTROL UNIT CONCERN

    R/2002/032 · 23 May 2002

    23 May 2002

    Defect

    There is a risk that an electrical fault in the anti lock brake control unit (ABS) can cause overheating of related electrical components. This may lead to fire damage and cause the service brake to revert to a non-anti lock mode of operation.

    Remedy

    Recall affected vehicles to check the part number and supplier code of the ABS control unit. Renew the ABS control unit where found necessary.

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    Built 1 Mar 2001 – 30 Sep 2001

    ~1,412 vehicles affected

  24. ANTI LOCK BRAKE CONTROL UNIT CONCERN

    R/2002/032 · 23 May 2002

    23 May 2002

    Defect

    There is a risk that an electrical fault in the anti lock brake control unit (ABS) can cause overheating of related electrical components. This may lead to fire damage and cause the service brake to revert to a non-anti lock mode of operation.

    Remedy

    Recall affected vehicles to check the part number and supplier code of the ABS control unit. Renew the ABS control unit where found necessary.

    Build window

    Affected build dates not specified

    ~1,412 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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