SEAT Alhambra Recall R/2016/064: Side Airbag Gas Generator Canister May Fail, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 6 Apr 2016
- Launched
- 35
- vehicles in the UK
- 69M2
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
SEAT recalled Alhambra vehicles built between 27 January 2015 and 28 January 2015. Manufactured within a specific period it is possible that the gas generator housing may be damaged if a side airbag is deployed. The dealer will replace where a possibly affected airbag is found it. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
Manufactured within a specific period it is possible that the gas generator housing may be damaged if a side airbag is deployed. If the airbag/s were deployed the gas generator could explode and dislodge small metal parts which could cause injury to the vehicle occupants.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: SIDE AIRBAG GAS GENERATOR CANISTER MAY FAIL Defect: For certain vehicles manufactured within a specific period it is possible that the gas generator housing may be damaged if a side airbag is deployed. If the airbag/s were deployed the gas generator could explode and dislodge small metal parts which could cause injury to the vehicle occupants. Remedy: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and check the dates of manufacture for the left and or right side airbags. Where a possibly affected airbag is found it will be replaced.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could cause injury to the vehicle occupants.
The Fix
The dealer will replace where a possibly affected airbag is found it.
Are You Affected?
Alhambra built between 27 January 2015 and 28 January 2015 may be included. SEAT estimates 35 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 69M2 or the DVSA reference R/2016/064. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alhambra, Altea, Exeo, LeonTakata front drivers or passenger airbag replacement | Stop driving | R/2025/348 | |
| Alhambra, Altea, Leon, ToledoDrivers side front airbag | Urgent | R/2024/285 | |
| Alhambra, Altea, LeonDriver's side front airbag | Urgent | R/2024/160 | |
| Alhambra, Ateca, Ibiza, Leon and 1 moreFront driver airbag replacement | Urgent | R/2023/273 | |
| AlhambraA condenser may fail due to inadequate heat treatment in the airbag control unit | Urgent | R/2019/422 |
This is one of 72 SEAT recalls in DVSA’s data. The SEAT recall launched before it was R/2015/175 on 7 Sep 2015, for driver's airbag may not deploy correctly. The one launched after it was R/2016/180 on 5 Aug 2016, for manual child lock may disengage without warning. You can also see every SEAT recall, all recalls launched in 2016 and airbag recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2016/064, launched 6 April 2016. 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.