SEAT Ibiza Recall R/2014/148: Fuel May Leak, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 5 Dec 2014
- Launched
- 7,964
- vehicles in the UK
- 20V8
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
SEAT recalled Ibiza vehicles built between 1 May 2010 and 1 October 2014. The fuel filter may crack around inlet connection. The dealer will check type of filter fitted. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The fuel filter may crack around inlet connection. This will allow fuel to leak which may cause a smell within the vehicle interior and possibly contaminate the road environment. This may affect the handling of the vehicle and of other traffic.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: FUEL MAY LEAK Defect: On affected vehicles the fuel filter may crack around inlet connection. This will allow fuel to leak which may cause a smell within the vehicle interior and possibly contaminate the road environment. This may affect the handling of the vehicle and of other traffic.. Remedy: Check type of filter fitted. If not of improved type then replace with improved filter.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could cause a smell within the vehicle interior and possibly contaminate the road environment.
The Fix
The dealer will check type of filter fitted.
Are You Affected?
Ibiza built between 1 May 2010 and 1 October 2014 may be included. SEAT estimates 7,964 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 20V8 or the DVSA reference R/2014/148. 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/2013/058 on 3 May 2013, for side airbag diagnostic function disabled. The one launched after it was R/2015/175 on 7 Sep 2015, for driver's airbag may not deploy correctly. You can also see every SEAT recall, the SEAT Ibiza recall history, all recalls launched in 2014 and fuel leak recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2014/148, launched 5 December 2014. 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.