SEAT Ateca, Tarraco Recall R/2019/305: At Low Engine Speeds The Engine Produces Insufficient Torque, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Low
- How serious
- 9 Sep 2019
- Launched
- 2,042
- vehicles in the UK
- 24EP
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
SEAT recalled Ateca, Tarraco vehicles built between 26 September 2018 and 7 June 2019. Too little torque may be provided by the engine at low engine speeds. The dealer will update the software of the engine control unit. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
Too little torque may be provided by the engine at low engine speeds.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: AT LOW ENGINE SPEEDS THE ENGINE PRODUCES INSUFFICIENT TORQUE Defect: Too little torque may be provided by the engine at low engine speeds. Remedy: On the affected vehicles the software of the engine control unit must be updated.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: at low engine speeds the engine produces insufficient torque.
The Fix
The dealer will update the software of the engine control unit. The fix is a software update, which usually takes under an hour at the dealer.
Are You Affected?
Ateca, Tarraco built between 26 September 2018 and 7 June 2019 may be included. SEAT estimates 2,042 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 24EP or the DVSA reference R/2019/305. 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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This is one of 72 SEAT recalls in DVSA’s data. The SEAT recall launched before it was R/2019/262 on 9 Aug 2019, for the inlet camshaft adjuster pulley is liable to break. The one launched after it was R/2019/356 on 14 Oct 2019, for possible fault in a turn signal. You can also see every SEAT recall and all recalls launched in 2019.
Source: DVSA recall R/2019/305, launched 9 September 2019. 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.