SEAT Ateca Recall R/2018/313: Electric Parking Brake Can Be Unintentionally Released When Disengaging The Clutch Pedal, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 13 Nov 2018
- Launched
- 4,243
- vehicles in the UK
- 45H3
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
SEAT recalled Ateca vehicles built between 1 April 2016 and 6 August 2018. The electro-mechanical park brake may be released inappropriately. The dealer will update the software for the brake control. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The electro-mechanical park brake may be released inappropriately.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: ELECTRIC PARKING BRAKE CAN BE UNINTENTIONALLY RELEASED WHEN DISENGAGING THE CLUTCH PEDAL Defect: The electro-mechanical park brake may be released inappropriately. Remedy: The software for the brake control will be updated.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: electric parking brake can be unintentionally released when disengaging the clutch pedal.
The Fix
The dealer will update the software for the brake control. The fix is a software update, which usually takes under an hour at the dealer.
Are You Affected?
Ateca built between 1 April 2016 and 6 August 2018 may be included. SEAT estimates 4,243 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 45H3 or the DVSA reference R/2018/313. 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/2018/312 on 12 Nov 2018, for the inclination of the left headlight may be adjusted at an incorrect angle. The one launched after it was R/2018/138 on 26 Nov 2018, for the left rear seat belt double buckle may unfasten involuntarily. You can also see every SEAT recall, all recalls launched in 2018 and brake recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2018/313, launched 13 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.