SEAT Ibiza Recall R/2017/201: Air Conditioning High Pressure Hose May Be Fitted Incorrectly, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Low
- How serious
- 29 Jun 2017
- Launched
- 20
- vehicles in the UK
- 87F3
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
SEAT recalled Ibiza vehicles built between 1 May 2017 and 15 June 2017. A faulty air conditioning high pressure hose may have been fitted. The recall notice describes the fix as: that are likely to be affected and replace the air conditioning high pressure hose with a quality assured component. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
A faulty air conditioning high pressure hose may have been fitted. In the event of a frontal collision there could be a leak of polluting and flammable gas.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: AIR CONDITIONING HIGH PRESSURE HOSE MAY BE FITTED INCORRECTLY Defect: A faulty air conditioning high pressure hose may have been fitted. In the event of a frontal collision there could be a leak of polluting and flammable gas. Remedy: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and replace the air conditioning high pressure hose with a quality assured component.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: air conditioning high pressure hose may be fitted incorrectly.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: that are likely to be affected and replace the air conditioning high pressure hose with a quality assured component.
Are You Affected?
Ibiza built between 1 May 2017 and 15 June 2017 may be included. SEAT estimates 20 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 87F3 or the DVSA reference R/2017/201. 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/2016/180 on 5 Aug 2016, for manual child lock may disengage without warning. The one launched after it was R/2017/212 on 7 Jul 2017, for parts of the front seat belt pretensioner(s) pyrotechnical system could enter the cabin. You can also see every SEAT recall, the SEAT Ibiza recall history and all recalls launched in 2017.
Source: DVSA recall R/2017/201, launched 29 June 2017. 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.