SEAT Toledo Recall R/2017/212: Parts Of The Front Seat Belt Pretensioner(s) Pyrotechnical System Could Enter The Cabin, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 7 Jul 2017
- Launched
- 35
- vehicles in the UK
- 69R4
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
SEAT recalled Toledo vehicles built between 1 May 2016 and 31 October 2016. Due to a faulty connection parts of the pyrotechnical system could enter the vehicles cabin during deployment. The recall notice describes the fix as: on affected vehicles replace the seatbelt(s). You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
Due to a faulty connection parts of the pyrotechnical system could enter the vehicles cabin during deployment.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: PARTS OF THE FRONT SEAT BELT PRETENSIONER(S) PYROTECHNICAL SYSTEM COULD ENTER THE CABIN Defect: Due to a faulty connection parts of the pyrotechnical system could enter the vehicles cabin during deployment. Remedy: On affected vehicles replace the seatbelt(s)
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: parts of the front seat belt pretensioner(s) pyrotechnical system could enter the cabin.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: on affected vehicles replace the seatbelt(s).
Are You Affected?
Toledo built between 1 May 2016 and 31 October 2016 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 69R4 or the DVSA reference R/2017/212. 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, Leon, ToledoDrivers side front airbag | Urgent | R/2024/285 | |
| Alhambra, Ateca, Ibiza, Leon and 1 moreFront driver airbag replacement | Urgent | R/2023/273 | |
| 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 | |
| Ibiza, Leon, MII, ToledoManual child lock may disengage without warning | Book soon | R/2016/180 | |
| Altea, Leon, ToledoFlywheel may fail | Urgent | R/2006/033 |
This is one of 72 SEAT recalls in DVSA’s data. The SEAT recall launched before it was R/2017/201 on 29 Jun 2017, for air conditioning high pressure hose may be fitted incorrectly. The one launched after it was R/2017/216 on 10 Jul 2017, for abs/esc system may fail. You can also see every SEAT recall, all recalls launched in 2017 and seat belt recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2017/212, launched 7 July 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.