SEAT MII Recall R/2015/175: Driver's Airbag May Not Deploy Correctly, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 7 Sep 2015
- Launched
- 10
- vehicles in the UK
- 69L1
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
SEAT recalled MII vehicles built between 12 June 2013 and 15 June 2013. The driver's air bag may not correctly deploy because of a faulty welding process on the gas generator. The recall notice describes the fix as: that are likely to be affected and replace the driver's air bag. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The driver's air bag may not correctly deploy because of a faulty welding process on the gas generator. In an air bag deployment the effect of the faulty welding process is to limit the protection and thereby increase the risk of injury.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: DRIVER'S AIRBAG MAY NOT DEPLOY CORRECTLY Defect: The driver's air bag may not correctly deploy because of a faulty welding process on the gas generator. In an air bag deployment the effect of the faulty welding process is to limit the protection and thereby increase the risk of injury. Remedy: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and replace the driver's air bag.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: driver's airbag may not deploy correctly.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: that are likely to be affected and replace the driver's air bag.
Are You Affected?
MII built between 12 June 2013 and 15 June 2013 may be included. SEAT estimates 10 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 69L1 or the DVSA reference R/2015/175. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| MIITowing eye may be defetcive | Low | R/2018/005 | |
| Ibiza, Leon, MII, ToledoManual child lock may disengage without warning | Book soon | R/2016/180 | |
| MIISide airbag diagnostic function disabled | Urgent | R/2013/058 | |
| 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/2014/148 on 5 Dec 2014, for fuel may leak. The one launched after it was R/2016/064 on 6 Apr 2016, for side airbag gas generator canister may fail. You can also see every SEAT recall, all recalls launched in 2015 and airbag recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2015/175, launched 7 September 2015. 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.