SEAT MII Recall R/2013/058: Side Airbag Diagnostic Function Disabled, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 3 May 2013
- Launched
- 872
- vehicles in the UK
- 69J9
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
SEAT recalled MII vehicles built between 14 January 2013 and 19 March 2013. Some vehicles may be fitted with airbag control units with incorrect parameters programmed. The recall notice describes the fix as: that are likely to be affected to re programme the airbag control unit. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
Some vehicles may be fitted with airbag control units with incorrect parameters programmed. On these vehicles the diagnostic function for the side crash sensors is deactivated resulting in potential faults not being recognised and the airbag warning not illuminating.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: SIDE AIRBAG DIAGNOSTIC FUNCTION DISABLED Defect: Some vehicles may be fitted with airbag control units with incorrect parameters programmed. On these vehicles the diagnostic function for the side crash sensors is deactivated resulting in potential faults not being recognised and the airbag warning not illuminating. Remedy: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to re programme the airbag control unit.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could result in potential faults not being recognised and the airbag warning not illuminating.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: that are likely to be affected to re programme the airbag control unit.
Are You Affected?
MII built between 14 January 2013 and 19 March 2013 may be included. SEAT estimates 872 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 69J9 or the DVSA reference R/2013/058. 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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| MIIDriver's airbag may not deploy correctly | Urgent | R/2015/175 | |
| TerramarReplacement front seat belt | Urgent | R/2026/295 | |
| ExeoPassenger airbag replacement | Urgent | R/2025/391 |
This is one of 72 SEAT recalls in DVSA’s data. The SEAT recall launched before it was R/2012/073 on 29 Jun 2012, for bonnet may not close properly. The one launched after it was R/2014/148 on 5 Dec 2014, for fuel may leak. You can also see every SEAT recall, all recalls launched in 2013 and airbag recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2013/058, launched 3 May 2013. 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.