SEAT Ateca, Leon Recall R/2019/356: Possible Fault In A Turn Signal, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Low
- How serious
- 14 Oct 2019
- Launched
- 23,732
- vehicles in the UK
- 94M1
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
SEAT recalled Ateca, Leon vehicles built between 1 November 2016 and 5 July 2018. In the event of a turn signal (indicator) fault the driver may not realise. The dealer will reprogram the on-board network control unit. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
In the event of a turn signal (indicator) fault the driver may not realise.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: POSSIBLE FAULT IN A TURN SIGNAL Defect: In the event of a turn signal (indicator) fault the driver may not realise Remedy: Reprogram the on-board network control unit
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: possible fault in a turn signal.
The Fix
The dealer will reprogram the on-board network control unit. The fix is a software update, which usually takes under an hour at the dealer.
Are You Affected?
Ateca, Leon built between 1 November 2016 and 5 July 2018 may be included. SEAT estimates 23,732 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 94M1 or the DVSA reference R/2019/356. 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, Altea, Exeo, LeonTakata front drivers or passenger airbag replacement | Stop driving | R/2025/348 | |
| Alhambra, Altea, Leon, ToledoDrivers side front airbag | Urgent | R/2024/285 | |
| Alhambra, Altea, LeonDriver's side front airbag | Urgent | R/2024/160 | |
| Cupra Formentor, LeonIn certain vehicles within a range of specified VINs it has been detected that an engine support that did not receive the correct heat treatment may have been fitted | Low | R/2023/294 | |
| Alhambra, Ateca, Ibiza, Leon and 1 moreFront driver airbag replacement | Urgent | R/2023/273 |
This is one of 72 SEAT recalls in DVSA’s data. The SEAT recall launched before it was R/2019/305 on 9 Sep 2019, for at low engine speeds the engine produces insufficient torque. The one launched after it was R/2019/422 on 5 Dec 2019, for a condenser may fail due to inadequate heat treatment in the airbag control unit. You can also see every SEAT recall, the SEAT Leon recall history and all recalls launched in 2019.
Source: DVSA recall R/2019/356, launched 14 October 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.