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SEAT Ibiza safety recalls

Every road vehicle recall DVSA lists for the SEAT Ibiza 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 Ibiza. Also see car recalls by year and make.

Last updated
Records analysed
17 recalls matched to this model
Methodology
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  • Recalls since 1992 17 launched 1994 to 2025
  • Most recent 30 June 2025 DVSA recall R/2025/230
  • Recalls 2016 to 2025 11 launched in those ten years
  • Busiest year 2005 2 recalls launched

Does a recall affect your SEAT Ibiza?

Not every SEAT Ibiza 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 Ibiza recalls by year

Recalls launched each year, 1994 to 2026

2005 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 Ibiza safety recalls by year of launch
Year Recalls
’94 1
’95 0
’96 0
’97 0
’98 0
’99 0
’00 0
’01 0
’02 0
’03 0
’04 0
’05 2
’06 0
’07 1
’08 0
’09 0
’10 0
’11 0
’12 1
’13 0
’14 1
’15 0
’16 1
’17 2
’18 2
’19 2
’20 2
’21 0
’22 0
’23 1
’24 0
’25 1
’26 0

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

Every SEAT Ibiza recall, newest first

2025 1 recall

Passenger airbag replacement

Launched 30 June 2025 DVSA recall R/2025/230 Manufacturer ref. 69U1

Defect
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.
Vehicles affected
126 Ibiza vehicles
Built
30 Aug 2023 to 3 Feb 2025
Also covers

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 Ibiza vehicles
Built
4 Jul 2015 to 19 May 2017

2020 2 recalls

The bracket of the double belt buckle may have been damaged during the forming process

Launched 20 April 2020 DVSA recall R/2020/113 Manufacturer ref. 69AU

Defect
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.
Vehicles affected
81 across everything the recall covers
Built
26 Feb 2020 to 27 Feb 2020
Also covers

The engine oil may possibly reach the brake servo through the vacuum hose

Launched 18 March 2020 DVSA recall R/2020/090 Manufacturer ref. 47P9

Defect
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.
Vehicles affected
860 Ibiza vehicles
Built
22 Aug 2019 to 3 Feb 2020

2019 2 recalls

The driver's air bag may not inflate fast enough in the event of activation

Launched 13 May 2019 DVSA recall R/2019/157 Manufacturer ref. 69Z1

Defect
Drivers air bag may not inflate at the correct rate.
Remedy
Replace the drivers front air bag.
Vehicles affected
50 across everything the recall covers
Built
1 Dec 2017 to 17 Dec 2017

The adjusted handbrake lever travel for parking can increase

Launched 4 February 2019 DVSA recall R/2019/039 Manufacturer ref. 46I1

Defect
Hand brake lever travel increase due to adjuster nut movement.
Remedy
Re-adjust assembly and fit locking device to nut.
Vehicles affected
19,854 across everything the recall covers
Built
25 May 2017 to 6 Nov 2018
Also covers

2018 2 recalls

The left rear seat belt double buckle may unfasten involuntarily

Launched 26 November 2018 DVSA recall R/2018/138 Manufacturer ref. 69X7

Defect
Left rear seat belt may unfasten involuntarily.
Remedy
On Affected vehicles a spacer will be fitted in the double buckle of the rear seat.
Vehicles affected
30,794 across everything the recall covers
Built
1 May 2017 to 26 Sept 2018
Also covers

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

2017 2 recalls

Steering column uj pinch bolt mat not be tightened to correct specification

Launched 7 August 2017 DVSA recall R/2017/237 Manufacturer ref. 48N7

Defect
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.
Vehicles affected
187 Ibiza vehicles
Built
29 May 2017 to 13 Jul 2017

Air conditioning high pressure hose may be fitted incorrectly

Launched 29 June 2017 DVSA recall R/2017/201 Manufacturer ref. 87F3

Defect
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.
Vehicles affected
20 Ibiza vehicles
Built
1 May 2017 to 15 Jun 2017

2016 1 recall

Manual child lock may disengage without warning

Launched 5 August 2016 DVSA recall R/2016/180 Manufacturer ref. 58D1

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.
Vehicles affected
1,334 across everything the recall covers
Built
25 Nov 2015 to 14 Apr 2016

2014 1 recall

Fuel may leak

Launched 5 December 2014 DVSA recall R/2014/148 Manufacturer ref. 20V8

Defect
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.
Vehicles affected
7,964 Ibiza vehicles
Built
1 May 2010 to 1 Oct 2014

2012 1 recall

Bonnet may not close properly

Launched 29 June 2012 DVSA recall R/2012/073 Manufacturer ref. 55H3

Defect
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.
Vehicles affected
24,789 Ibiza vehicles
Built
1 Apr 2010 to 30 Nov 2011

2007 1 recall

Head airbag may fail to activate under certain collision conditions.

Launched 25 September 2007 DVSA recall R/2007/116

Defect
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.
Vehicles affected
331 across everything the recall covers
Built
1 Mar 2004 to 31 Jul 2007
Also covers
  • SEAT Cordoba

2005 2 recalls

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

Tension cracks may occur on the vacuum pipe to the servo

Launched 2 February 2005 DVSA recall R/2004/202

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.
Vehicles affected
26,886 across everything the recall covers
Built
Build dates not given
Also covers

1994 1 recall

Leakage from fuel filler pipe.

Launched 20 June 1994 DVSA recall R/1994/018

Defect
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.
Vehicles affected
35,235 Ibiza vehicles
Built
1 Jan 1985 to 31 Dec 1991

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 17 recalls matched to this model 15 September 2026
  • Road vehicle recalls (DVSA numbers starting R/) whose model names match the SEAT Ibiza. 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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