SEAT Ibiza Recall R/1994/018: Leakage From Fuel Filler Pipe, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 20 Jun 1994
- Launched
- 35,235
- vehicles in the UK
- R/1994/018
- DVSA reference
SEAT recalled Ibiza vehicles built between 1 January 1985 and 31 December 1991. The handbrake cable may chafe on the fuel filler pipe causing perforation of the pipe and leakage of fuel. The dealer will repositioning and securing of the handbrake cable to ensure adequate clearance between the cable and the filler pipe. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The handbrake cable may chafe on the fuel filler pipe causing perforation of the pipe and leakage of fuel.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: LEAKAGE FROM FUEL FILLER PIPE. 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.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could cause perforation of the pipe and leakage of fuel.
The Fix
The dealer will repositioning and securing of the handbrake cable to ensure adequate clearance between the cable and the filler pipe.
Are You Affected?
Ibiza built between 1 January 1985 and 31 December 1991 may be included. SEAT estimates 35,235 vehicles in the UK. Enter your registration to check, then confirm by VIN with SEAT, because not every car in the date range may be included.
Which Car Is It?
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What To Do Now
- Check your car by registration above, then by VIN with SEAT.
- Book with any franchised SEAT dealer, quoting the DVSA reference R/1994/018. See how to get a SEAT recall fixed.
- Follow the letter's instructions until the repair is done. See can you drive a car with a recall?.
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This is one of 72 SEAT recalls in DVSA’s data. The SEAT recall launched before it was R/1993/026 on 22 Jun 1993, for possible brake pipe chafing on certain models. The one launched after it was R/1995/006 on 26 Apr 1995, for possible short circuit/fire risk. You can also see every SEAT recall, the SEAT Ibiza recall history, all recalls launched in 1994 and fuel leak recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/1994/018, launched 20 June 1994. Data updated 15 October 2026. How we grade urgency.
Sources
- The Code does not itself say repairs are free. GOV.UK guidance says "You will not usually have to pay for any repairs or parts under a safety recall." gov.uk Checked 15 Oct 2026.