SEAT Ateca Recall R/2018/312: The Inclination Of The Left Headlight May Be Adjusted At An Incorrect Angle, Who Is Affected And What To Do
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- How serious
- 12 Nov 2018
- Launched
- 2,290
- vehicles in the UK
- 94L3
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
SEAT recalled Ateca vehicles built between 1 July 2018 and 14 October 2018. An incorrect inclination angle of the headlights can dazzle other road users. The dealer will update the software of the headlight control unit. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
An incorrect inclination angle of the headlights can dazzle other road users.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: THE INCLINATION OF THE LEFT HEADLIGHT MAY BE ADJUSTED AT AN INCORRECT ANGLE Defect: An incorrect inclination angle of the headlights can dazzle other road users. Remedy: The software of the headlight control unit must be updated.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: the inclination of the left headlight may be adjusted at an incorrect angle.
The Fix
The dealer will update the software of the headlight control unit. The fix is a software update, which usually takes under an hour at the dealer.
Are You Affected?
Ateca built between 1 July 2018 and 14 October 2018 may be included. SEAT estimates 2,290 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 94L3 or the DVSA reference R/2018/312. 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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| 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/2018/060 on 7 Mar 2018, for starter motor may malfunction and overheat. The one launched after it was R/2018/313 on 13 Nov 2018, for electric parking brake can be unintentionally released when disengaging the clutch pedal. You can also see every SEAT recall and all recalls launched in 2018.
Source: DVSA recall R/2018/312, launched 12 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.