SEAT Alhambra Recall R/2018/032: Passenger Airbag May Not Deploy As Intended, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 29 Jan 2018
- Launched
- 24
- vehicles in the UK
- 69T1
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
SEAT recalled Alhambra vehicles built between 13 September 2016 and 2 November 2016. Due to a process deviation in the production front passenger airbag module the connection between detonator and generator may not be sufficient. The recall notice describes the fix as: on affected vehicles replace the front passenger air bag module with a correctly manufactured version. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
Due to a process deviation in the production front passenger airbag module the connection between detonator and generator may not be sufficient. This may cause the airbag not to deploy as intended.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: PASSENGER AIRBAG MAY NOT DEPLOY AS INTENDED Defect: Due to a process deviation in the production front passenger airbag module the connection between detonator and generator may not be sufficient. This may cause the airbag not to deploy as intended. Remedy: On affected vehicles replace the front passenger air bag module with a correctly manufactured version.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could cause the airbag not to deploy as intended.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: on affected vehicles replace the front passenger air bag module with a correctly manufactured version.
Are You Affected?
Alhambra built between 13 September 2016 and 2 November 2016 may be included. SEAT estimates 24 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 69T1 or the DVSA reference R/2018/032. 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/2018/005 on 27 Dec 2017, for towing eye may be defetcive. The one launched after it was R/2018/060 on 7 Mar 2018, for starter motor may malfunction and overheat. You can also see every SEAT recall, all recalls launched in 2018 and airbag recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2018/032, launched 29 January 2018. 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.