SEAT Ateca Recall R/2018/353: Possible Deviations In A Weld In The Rear Seats, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Low
- How serious
- 12 Dec 2018
- Launched
- 2
- vehicles in the UK
- 72I1
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
SEAT recalled Ateca vehicles built between 1 May 2018 and 31 August 2018. The rear back rest head restraint mounting is not correctly welded. The dealer will check and replace rear back rest frame if required. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The rear back rest head restraint mounting is not correctly welded.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: POSSIBLE DEVIATIONS IN A WELD IN THE REAR SEATS Defect: The rear back rest head restraint mounting is not correctly welded. Remedy: Check and replace rear back rest frame if required.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: possible deviations in a weld in the rear seats.
The Fix
The dealer will check and replace rear back rest frame if required.
Are You Affected?
Ateca built between 1 May 2018 and 31 August 2018 may be included. SEAT estimates 2 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 72I1 or the DVSA reference R/2018/353. 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/2018/138 on 26 Nov 2018, for the left rear seat belt double buckle may unfasten involuntarily. The one launched after it was R/2019/039 on 4 Feb 2019, for the adjusted handbrake lever travel for parking can increase. You can also see every SEAT recall and all recalls launched in 2018.
Source: DVSA recall R/2018/353, launched 12 December 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.