SEAT MII Recall R/2018/005: Towing Eye May Be Defetcive, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Low
- How serious
- 27 Dec 2017
- Launched
- 3,697
- vehicles in the UK
- 50E1
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
SEAT recalled MII vehicles built between 1 October 2015 and 31 October 2017. The welding of the towing eye in the vehicle tool kit may not be fail-proof and may detach if the vehicle is towed. The recall notice describes the fix as: on affected vehicles replace the towing eye with an improved version. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The welding of the towing eye in the vehicle tool kit may not be fail-proof and may detach if the vehicle is towed.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: TOWING EYE MAY BE DEFETCIVE Defect: The welding of the towing eye in the vehicle tool kit may not be fail-proof and may detach if the vehicle is towed. Remedy: On affected vehicles replace the towing eye with an improved version.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: towing eye may be defetcive.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: on affected vehicles replace the towing eye with an improved version.
Are You Affected?
MII built between 1 October 2015 and 31 October 2017 may be included. SEAT estimates 3,697 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 50E1 or the DVSA reference R/2018/005. 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?.
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|---|---|---|---|
| Ibiza, Leon, MII, ToledoManual child lock may disengage without warning | Book soon | R/2016/180 | |
| MIIDriver's airbag may not deploy correctly | Urgent | R/2015/175 | |
| MIISide airbag diagnostic function disabled | Urgent | R/2013/058 |
This is one of 72 SEAT recalls in DVSA’s data. The SEAT recall launched before it was R/2017/304 on 17 Nov 2017, for rear wheel bearing housings may fail. The one launched after it was R/2018/032 on 29 Jan 2018, for passenger airbag may not deploy as intended. You can also see every SEAT recall and all recalls launched in 2017.
Source: DVSA recall R/2018/005, launched 27 December 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.