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SEAT Leon safety recalls

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

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Records analysed
22 recalls matched to this model
Methodology
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  • Recalls since 1992 22 launched 2002 to 2025
  • Most recent 23 July 2025 DVSA recall R/2025/348
  • Recalls 2016 to 2025 16 launched in those ten years
  • Busiest year 2019 3 recalls launched

Does a recall affect your SEAT Leon?

Not every SEAT Leon 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 Leon recalls by year

Recalls launched each year, 2002 to 2026

2019 had the most, with 3. A count of recalls is not a measure of safety: one recall can cover a handful of cars or tens of thousands.

SEAT Leon safety recalls by year of launch
Year Recalls
’02 1
’03 0
’04 0
’05 2
’06 1
’07 0
’08 0
’09 1
’10 0
’11 1
’12 0
’13 0
’14 0
’15 0
’16 1
’17 1
’18 1
’19 3
’20 0
’21 2
’22 3
’23 2
’24 2
’25 1
’26 0

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

Every SEAT Leon 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
67 Leon vehicles
Built
18 Dec 2009 to 14 Apr 2016

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
2 Leon vehicles
Built
26 Sept 2012 to 20 Nov 2012

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
18 Leon vehicles
Built
23 Nov 2009 to 28 Apr 2011

2023 2 recalls

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.

Launched 16 October 2023 DVSA recall R/2023/294 Manufacturer ref. 10J3

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.
Vehicles affected
43 across everything the recall covers
Built
27 Jul 2023 to 7 Aug 2023
Also covers

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
6,433 Leon vehicles
Built
24 Jan 2008 to 10 Feb 2017

2022 3 recalls

The wiring harness of the airbag control unit may possibly have been caught by the clutch pedal during installation

Launched 28 June 2022 DVSA recall R/2022/185 Manufacturer ref. 69DQ

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.
Vehicles affected
10,145 across everything the recall covers
Built
28 Apr 2020 to 17 Jun 2021
Also covers

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

Launched 7 April 2022 DVSA recall R/2022/088 Manufacturer ref. 93N9

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.
Vehicles affected
2,347 across everything the recall covers
Built
19 Dec 2020 to 21 Oct 2021

Engine design covers could detach from their fixing

Launched 23 March 2022 DVSA recall R/2022/076 Manufacturer ref. 10H7

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.
Vehicles affected
2,309 across everything the recall covers
Built
16 Oct 2020 to 14 Feb 2022

2021 2 recalls

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

Launched 10 November 2021 DVSA recall R/2021/407 Manufacturer ref. 40R8

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.
Vehicles affected
5 Leon vehicles
Built
30 Sept 2020 to 8 Oct 2020

The front seat belts are not properly anchored

Launched 31 August 2021 DVSA recall R/2021/324 Manufacturer ref. 69CU

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.
Vehicles affected
346 across everything the recall covers
Built
27 Sept 2020 to 10 Aug 2021
Also covers

2019 3 recalls

Possible fault in a turn signal

Launched 14 October 2019 DVSA recall R/2019/356 Manufacturer ref. 94M1

Defect
In the event of a turn signal (indicator) fault the driver may not realise
Remedy
Reprogram the on-board network control unit
Vehicles affected
23,732 across everything the recall covers
Built
1 Nov 2016 to 5 Jul 2018
Also covers

The inlet camshaft adjuster pulley is liable to break

Launched 9 August 2019 DVSA recall R/2019/262 Manufacturer ref. 15H1

Defect
The pulley of the inlet camshaft adjuster is liable to brake.
Remedy
The inlet camshaft adjuster must be replaced in affected vehicles.
Vehicles affected
1,383 Leon vehicles
Built
23 Jan 2014 to 30 Oct 2014

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

2018 1 recall

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 1 recall

ABS/ESC system may fail

Launched 10 July 2017 DVSA recall R/2017/216 Manufacturer ref. 45G5

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.
Vehicles affected
9,703 across everything the recall covers
Built
1 May 2008 to 31 May 2010
Also covers

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

2011 1 recall

Fuel may leak

Launched 15 December 2011 DVSA recall R/2011/168 Manufacturer ref. 23k6

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.
Vehicles affected
65 across everything the recall covers
Built
1 Jan 2009 to 31 Dec 2009
Also covers

2009 1 recall

Clutch may operate inadvertently with unexpected loss of drive.

Launched 30 November 2009 DVSA recall R/2009/111 Manufacturer ref. 35B2

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
Vehicles affected
52 across everything the recall covers
Built
1 Sept 2008 to 31 Aug 2009
Also covers

2006 1 recall

Flywheel may fail

Launched 5 April 2006 DVSA recall R/2006/033 Manufacturer ref. 13S2

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.
Vehicles affected
1,477 across everything the recall covers
Built
1 Feb 2004 to 30 Jun 2005
Also covers

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

2002 1 recall

Anti lock brake control unit concern

Launched 23 May 2002 DVSA recall R/2002/032 Manufacturer ref. 45S1

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.
Vehicles affected
1,412 Leon vehicles
Built
1 Mar 2001 to 30 Sept 2001

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