SEAT Arona, Ibiza Recall R/2018/138: The Left Rear Seat Belt Double Buckle May Unfasten Involuntarily, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 26 Nov 2018
- Launched
- 30,794
- vehicles in the UK
- 69X7
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
SEAT recalled Arona, Ibiza vehicles built between 1 May 2017 and 26 September 2018. Left rear seat belt may unfasten involuntarily. The dealer will fit a spacer in the double buckle of the rear seat. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
Left rear seat belt may unfasten involuntarily.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: THE LEFT REAR SEAT BELT DOUBLE BUCKLE MAY UNFASTEN INVOLUNTARILY Defect: Left rear seat belt may unfasten involuntarily. Remedy: On Affected vehicles a spacer will be fitted in the double buckle of the rear seat.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: the left rear seat belt double buckle may unfasten involuntarily.
The Fix
The dealer will fit a spacer in the double buckle of the rear seat.
Are You Affected?
Arona, Ibiza built between 1 May 2017 and 26 September 2018 may be included. SEAT estimates 30,794 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 69X7 or the DVSA reference R/2018/138. 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/2018/313 on 13 Nov 2018, for electric parking brake can be unintentionally released when disengaging the clutch pedal. The one launched after it was R/2018/353 on 12 Dec 2018, for possible deviations in a weld in the rear seats. You can also see every SEAT recall, the SEAT Arona recall history, all recalls launched in 2018 and seat belt recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2018/138, launched 26 November 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.