SEAT Alhambra Recall R/2006/059: Twin-mass Flywheel May Fail And Result In A Vehicle Fire, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 2 Jun 2006
- Launched
- 1,085
- vehicles in the UK
- 13S3
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
SEAT recalled Alhambra vehicles built between 1 November 2002 and 31 August 2003. It has been advised that the twin-mass flywheel can become damaged because of poor internal installation. The dealer will replace the twin-mass flywheel. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
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.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: TWIN-MASS FLYWHEEL MAY FAIL AND RESULT IN A VEHICLE FIRE 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.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could result in a failure of the twin-mass flywheel and under unfavourable circumstances a vehicle fire.
The Fix
The dealer will replace the twin-mass flywheel.
Are You Affected?
Alhambra built between 1 November 2002 and 31 August 2003 may be included. SEAT estimates 1,085 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 13S3 or the DVSA reference R/2006/059. 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/2006/033 on 5 Apr 2006, for flywheel may fail. The one launched after it was R/2007/116 on 25 Sep 2007, for head airbag may fail to activate under certain collision conditions. You can also see every SEAT recall, all recalls launched in 2006 and fire risk recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2006/059, launched 2 June 2006. 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.