SEAT Ateca Recall R/2017/304: Rear Wheel Bearing Housings May Fail, Who Is Affected And What To Do
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- How serious
- 17 Nov 2017
- Launched
- 4
- vehicles in the UK
- 40M4
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
SEAT recalled Ateca vehicles built between 24 August 2017 and 29 August 2017. It is possible the tempering process for the rear wheel bearing housing was not correct. The recall notice describes the fix as: on affected vehicles replace the bearing housing with a correctly manufactured version. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
It is possible the tempering process for the rear wheel bearing housing was not correct. This could allow the housing to crack and fail.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: REAR WHEEL BEARING HOUSINGS MAY FAIL Defect: It is possible the tempering process for the rear wheel bearing housing was not correct. This could allow the housing to crack and fail Remedy: On affected vehicles replace the bearing housing with a correctly manufactured version.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: rear wheel bearing housings may fail.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: on affected vehicles replace the bearing housing with a correctly manufactured version.
Are You Affected?
Ateca built between 24 August 2017 and 29 August 2017 may be included. SEAT estimates 4 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 40M4 or the DVSA reference R/2017/304. 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, Ateca, Ibiza, Leon and 1 moreFront driver airbag replacement | Urgent | R/2023/273 | |
| Ateca, Formentor, Leon, TarracoEngine design covers could detach from their fixing | Low | R/2022/076 | |
| Ateca, LeonPossible fault in a turn signal | Low | R/2019/356 | |
| Ateca, TarracoAt low engine speeds the engine produces insufficient torque | Low | R/2019/305 | |
| Ateca, TarracoCracks in the right side of the seat frame/pan | Low | R/2019/230 |
This is one of 72 SEAT recalls in DVSA’s data. The SEAT recall launched before it was R/2017/237 on 7 Aug 2017, for steering column uj pinch bolt mat not be tightened to correct specification. The one launched after it was R/2018/005 on 27 Dec 2017, for towing eye may be defetcive. You can also see every SEAT recall and all recalls launched in 2017.
Source: DVSA recall R/2017/304, launched 17 November 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.