SEAT Alhambra Recall R/2002/046: Windscreen Wiper Motor May Fail, Who Is Affected And What To Do
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- How serious
- 23 Jul 2002
- Launched
- 437
- vehicles in the UK
- 92S1
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
SEAT recalled Alhambra vehicles built between 6 November 2001 and 26 November 2001. The windscreen wiper motor may cease to work because of an electrical software fault. The dealer will replace the windscreen wiper motor of all affected vehicles. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The windscreen wiper motor may cease to work because of an electrical software fault.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: WINDSCREEN WIPER MOTOR MAY FAIL 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.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: windscreen wiper motor may fail.
The Fix
The dealer will replace the windscreen wiper motor of all affected vehicles.
Are You Affected?
Alhambra built between 6 November 2001 and 26 November 2001 may be included. SEAT estimates 437 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 campaign code 92S1 or the DVSA reference R/2002/046. 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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| Alhambra, Altea, LeonDriver's side front airbag | Urgent | R/2024/160 | |
| Alhambra, Ateca, Ibiza, Leon and 1 moreFront driver airbag replacement | Urgent | R/2023/273 | |
| AlhambraA condenser may fail due to inadequate heat treatment in the airbag control unit | Urgent | R/2019/422 |
This is one of 72 SEAT recalls in DVSA’s data. The SEAT recall launched before it was R/2002/081 on 6 Jul 2002, for brake vacuum supply pipe concern. The one launched after it was R/2003/110 on 28 Jul 2003, for brake servo vacuum pipe may crack and leak. You can also see every SEAT recall, all recalls launched in 2002 and software recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2002/046, launched 23 July 2002. 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.