SEAT Altea, Leon Recall R/2011/168: Fuel May Leak, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 15 Dec 2011
- Launched
- 65
- vehicles in the UK
- 23k6
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
SEAT recalled Altea, Leon vehicles built between 1 January 2009 and 31 December 2009. 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. The dealer will fit anti-vibration balance weights on the high-pressure pipes. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
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.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: FUEL MAY LEAK 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.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could cause leaks on the high pressure pipes during the service life of the vehicle.
The Fix
The dealer will fit anti-vibration balance weights on the high-pressure pipes.
Are You Affected?
Altea, Leon built between 1 January 2009 and 31 December 2009 may be included. SEAT estimates 65 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 23k6 or the DVSA reference R/2011/168. 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/2009/111 on 30 Nov 2009, for clutch may operate inadvertently with unexpected loss of drive. The one launched after it was R/2012/073 on 29 Jun 2012, for bonnet may not close properly. You can also see every SEAT recall, the SEAT Leon recall history, all recalls launched in 2011 and fuel leak recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2011/168, launched 15 December 2011. 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.