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SEAT Alhambra safety recalls

Every road vehicle recall DVSA lists for the SEAT Alhambra since 1992: what the problem is, how it is put right, how many vehicles it covers and when they were built. Newest first.

Recalls for the SEAT Alhambra. Also see car recalls by year and make.

Last updated
Records analysed
13 recalls matched to this model
Methodology
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  • Recalls since 1992 13 launched 1997 to 2025
  • Most recent 23 July 2025 DVSA recall R/2025/348
  • Recalls 2016 to 2025 8 launched in those ten years
  • Busiest year 2018 2 recalls launched

Does a recall affect your SEAT Alhambra?

Not every SEAT Alhambra is affected. Each recall covers cars built on particular dates or with particular VINs, which DVSA’s file does not list in full. To check a specific car, use GOV.UK’s vehicle recall check with its registration, or ask the manufacturer or a dealer, who can check the VIN.

SEAT Alhambra recalls by year

Recalls launched each year, 1997 to 2026

2018 had the most, with 2. A count of recalls is not a measure of safety: one recall can cover a handful of cars or tens of thousands.

SEAT Alhambra safety recalls by year of launch
Year Recalls
’97 1
’98 0
’99 1
’00 0
’01 0
’02 1
’03 0
’04 0
’05 1
’06 1
’07 0
’08 0
’09 0
’10 0
’11 0
’12 0
’13 0
’14 0
’15 0
’16 1
’17 0
’18 2
’19 1
’20 0
’21 0
’22 0
’23 1
’24 2
’25 1
’26 0

Source:DVSA,UK Motoring analysis January 1992 to September 2026 Updated

Every SEAT Alhambra recall, newest first

2025 1 recall

Takata front drivers or passenger airbag replacement

Launched 23 July 2025 DVSA recall R/2025/348 Manufacturer ref. SD01

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.
Vehicles affected
2 Alhambra vehicles
Built
14 Mar 2011 to 24 May 2017

2024 2 recalls

Drivers side front airbag

Launched 16 July 2024 DVSA recall R/2024/285 Manufacturer ref. 69FT

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.
Vehicles affected
8 Alhambra vehicles
Built
17 Jul 2012 to 13 Jan 2015
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Driver's side front airbag

Launched 10 April 2024 DVSA recall R/2024/160 Manufacturer ref. 69GH

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.
Vehicles affected
1 Alhambra vehicle
Built
14 Mar 2011
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2023 1 recall

Front driver airbag replacement

Launched 11 September 2023 DVSA recall R/2023/273 Manufacturer ref. 69EC

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.
Vehicles affected
8 Alhambra vehicles
Built
13 Jul 2015 to 24 May 2017

2019 1 recall

A condenser may fail due to inadequate heat treatment in the airbag control unit

Launched 5 December 2019 DVSA recall R/2019/422 Manufacturer ref. 69Z6

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.
Vehicles affected
1,634 Alhambra vehicles
Built
21 Apr 2015 to 11 Dec 2015

2018 2 recalls

Starter motor may malfunction and overheat

Launched 7 March 2018 DVSA recall R/2018/060 Manufacturer ref. 27F7

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.
Vehicles affected
1,943 across everything the recall covers
Built
1 Mar 2011 to 30 Nov 2011

Passenger airbag may not deploy as intended

Launched 29 January 2018 DVSA recall R/2018/032 Manufacturer ref. 69T1

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.
Vehicles affected
24 Alhambra vehicles
Built
13 Sept 2016 to 2 Nov 2016

2016 1 recall

Side airbag gas generator canister may fail

Launched 6 April 2016 DVSA recall R/2016/064 Manufacturer ref. 69M2

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.
Vehicles affected
35 Alhambra vehicles
Built
27 Jan 2015 to 28 Jan 2015

2006 1 recall

Twin-mass flywheel may fail and result in a vehicle fire

Launched 2 June 2006 DVSA recall R/2006/059 Manufacturer ref. 13S3

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.
Vehicles affected
1,085 Alhambra vehicles
Built
1 Nov 2002 to 31 Aug 2003

2005 1 recall

Bolts of the tandem fuel pump cover may break

Launched 18 February 2005 DVSA recall R/2004/212 Manufacturer ref. 20S3

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.
Vehicles affected
5,492 across everything the recall covers
Built
1 Mar 2004 to 31 Aug 2004

2002 1 recall

Windscreen wiper motor may fail

Launched 23 July 2002 DVSA recall R/2002/046 Manufacturer ref. 92S1

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.
Vehicles affected
437 Alhambra vehicles
Built
6 Nov 2001 to 26 Nov 2001

1999 1 recall

Potential failure of battery charging circuit

Launched 15 January 1999 DVSA recall R/1998/107

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.
Vehicles affected
113 vehicles
Built
1 Aug 1996 to 28 Feb 1998

1997 1 recall

Overheating of brake pads

Launched 5 February 1997 DVSA recall R/1996/112

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.
Vehicles affected
463 Alhambra vehicles
Built
Build dates not given

Data sources and methodology

Datasets used on this page
Figures Source Period Records Updated
Safety recalls Vehicle safety recalls Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
Derived statistics UK Motoring 		January 1992 to September 2026 13 recalls matched to this model 15 September 2026
  • Road vehicle recalls (DVSA numbers starting R/) whose model names match the SEAT Alhambra. DVSA records some recalls under a range or chassis name we cannot match, so this list may be incomplete.
  • Vehicles affected is the number the manufacturer reported to DVSA. When one recall covers several models, DVSA often gives only the total.
  • Build dates are the periods the manufacturer gave. Some recalls have none. VINs are not shown.
  • Concerns written in capitals have been put in sentence case, and apostrophes lost in DVSA’s file have been put back. The text is otherwise DVSA’s.
How we calculate these figures All data sources

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