SEAT Cordoba, Ibiza Recall R/2007/116: Head Airbag May Fail To Activate Under Certain Collision Conditions, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 25 Sep 2007
- Launched
- 331
- vehicles in the UK
- R/2007/116
- DVSA reference
SEAT recalled Cordoba, Ibiza vehicles built between 1 March 2004 and 31 July 2007. 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. The dealer will check the subject wiring connections and corrected if necessary. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
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.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: HEAD AIRBAG MAY FAIL TO ACTIVATE UNDER CERTAIN COLLISION CONDITIONS. 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.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: head airbag may fail to activate under certain collision conditions.
The Fix
The dealer will check the subject wiring connections and corrected if necessary.
Are You Affected?
Cordoba, Ibiza built between 1 March 2004 and 31 July 2007 may be included. SEAT estimates 331 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/2007/116. 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?.
Related Recalls
| Launched | Vehicle and fault | Severity | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arona, IbizaPassenger airbag replacement | Urgent | R/2025/230 | |
| Alhambra, Ateca, Ibiza, Leon and 1 moreFront driver airbag replacement | Urgent | R/2023/273 | |
| Arona, IbizaThe bracket of the double belt buckle may have been damaged during the forming process | Urgent | R/2020/113 | |
| IbizaThe engine oil may possibly reach the brake servo through the vacuum hose | Urgent | R/2020/090 | |
| Arona, Ateca, Ibiza, Leon and 1 moreThe driver's air bag may not inflate fast enough in the event of activation | Urgent | R/2019/157 |
This is one of 72 SEAT recalls in DVSA’s data. The SEAT recall launched before it was R/2006/059 on 2 Jun 2006, for twin-mass flywheel may fail and result in a vehicle fire. The one launched after it was R/2009/111 on 30 Nov 2009, for clutch may operate inadvertently with unexpected loss of drive. You can also see every SEAT recall, the SEAT Ibiza recall history, all recalls launched in 2007 and airbag recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2007/116, launched 25 September 2007. 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.